Description
This 3-hour workshop introduces Boxes of the Body, a practical alignment and awareness framework that improves postural organization, movement efficiency, and neuromuscular control. The model divides the body into functional “boxes,” including the head, rib cage, pelvis, hands, and feet, giving professionals a clear structure for assessment, cueing, and programming.

Each box will be explored both in isolation and in integrated movement. Participants will learn how to identify common compensations, refine observation skills, and apply box-based strategies to support clients toward more efficient, functional patterns. Rooted in Joseph Pilates’ methodology and physical therapy principles, this workshop is designed to be immediately useful in both rehabilitation and fitness settings, supporting goals such as trunk control, postural retraining, balance, and functional mobility.

This workshop includes guided movement exploration, hands-on labs, partner-based cueing practice, and instructor feedback.

Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to:
- Define the key “boxes” of the body and explain their role in alignment and control
- Identify common postural deviations and compensatory patterns associated with each box
- Apply box-based alignment strategies to foundational movement sequences
- Improve clinical observation and verbal and tactile cueing skills
- Integrate the framework into individualized programs to support balance, alignment, and movement efficiency