Course

February 20 - 22, 2026

Instructor

Martina Jezkova, MPT

Course Payment and Organization

Gabriela Nemeckova

Course Objectives:

Introduction to DNS principles and Developmental Kinesiology (DK) - relevance for Pilates instructors.

Summary of philosophies of Joseph Pilates and similarities to DK – e.g. upright spine, physiological breathing, “core” stabilization.

Understanding relationship between development during the first year of life and dysfunction of the movement system in adulthood, including common postural and breathing dysfunctions.

Discussion and demonstration of the foundations of human movement: postural support, stepping forward, biomechanics of motor function, the process of verticalization, and functional joint centration in postural development.

Evaluation and correction of poor respiratory patterns, and instruction in proper breathing techniques through both isolated and integrated DNS and Pilates exercises.

Understanding sagittal stabilization and assessment of the Integrated Spinal Stabilization System (ISSS), both visually and using DNS functional tests.

Integrate DNS tests into pre-Pilates exercises and instruction.

Use of Pilates equipment to facilitate proper motor learning of global movement patterns.

Exercises to enhance movement awareness, motor control, coordination, and range of motion.

Achieving optimal movement parameters: support, stride, biomechanics of movement functions, trunk stabilization and functional joint centration.

Selecting appropriate equipment and exercises to influence stability or mobility in specific body segments for clients or patients.

Identifying the functional threshold of a given exercise. Setting resistances and selecting equipment for modification, intensity and difficulty of the exercise.

Prague School Registration Fee

Trainers, coaches, bodywork therapists, exercise physiologists, kinesiologists, and clinicians who practice Pilates using Pilates-specific apparatus. Please contact the local organizer, if you are part of a group that is not listed above.

Price: 580 EUR

This is a full payment for the course including PS registration fee.

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Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation more than 90 days before course = 90% refund.
Cancellation 30 to 90 days before course = 50% refund.
Cancellation less than 30 days before course = no refund.
Participants may transfer registration to another person at no additional charge.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

DNS Prague School Team