Welcome to IDEA’s first “mini-Inner IDEA” preconference 1-day experience, intended to give you a taste of the full Inner IDEA event—a mindful multidimensional exploration of wellness. After an experiential opening address on the art of living in the present moment, you will be able to participate in three body-mind education tracks—Gyrotonic® exercises, yoga and Pilates—offered in three separate time periods (you can stay with one track for all three or jump back and forth). The day will culminate with an inspiring tai chi experience. Note: This preconference session is designed to create an immersion experience of body-mind modalities, in a distinctly different environment than the rest of the IDEA World Fitness Convention. (Participation is limited to 150 people.)

GYROTONIC® exercises AND GYROKINESIS® are making a big entrance this year at IDEA World Fitness Convention®. They’ll have their own room throughout the event so you can easily use the equipment and try both entry-level classes, which will be repeated during the convention. Find out why GYROTONIC equipment and training is being used worldwide in fitness, sports and rehabilitation centers by people of all ages. Repeated as session #210 and 513.

Learn to challenge and motivate your clients using innovative and simple jumpboard combinations, separated by intervals of upper and lower body strength and flexibility exercises. This ultimate cardio and strength interval class challenges your core and total body strength and elevates your heart rate while focusing on proper jumping technique.

A new dimension in fitness, this unique class explores the healing, fluid movements of qigong and the power and passion of akido-bokata. Learn a flowing, breathing “kata” designed to improve concentration, awareness and focus. Experience the blend of yin and yang, the hard and the soft. Affirmation, meditation, relaxation and techniques from “Red Dragon” end this energizing class. BYOM

Ever wonder how to seamlessly integrate some of the more traditional aspects of yoga into your yoga fitness classes? We will explore philosophy, yoga sutras, mantras, poses, chakras and more. All will be seamlessly integrated into one class centered around a transformational theme. BYOM

Learn the meaning of what a “series” is in the classical system, and how “series” anchors the order, sequence and progression of the classical workout. The layering techniques/ progression guidelines for proper instruction will be examined. Series explored are: The FootWork Series, The Long Box Series, The Short Box Series; The Long Stretch Series, The Second Long Box Series and The Split Series. A must for any Pilates professional! BYOM

Rotation is fundamental to functional movement and especially to activities such as golf, tennis and throwing sports. This workshop will teach you twisted variations on classical and contemporary reformer moves to add spice, fluidity and increased power to your reformer sessions. BYOM

Explore some of the most challenging postures in the practice of hatha yoga. Poses that require balancing on the feet/foot, hands, forearms, shoulders and head can be some of the most calming, meditative postures in yoga. Discover ways to achieve balance in these poses and learn the importance of the upper and lower extremities as they relate to core strength. BYOM

GYROTONIC® exercises AND GYROKINESIS® are making a big entrance this year at IDEA World Fitness Convention®. They’ll have their own room throughout the event so you can easily use the equipment and try both entry-level classes, which will be repeated during the convention. Find out why GYROTONIC equipment and training is being used worldwide in fitness, sports and rehabilitation centers by people of all ages. Repeated as sessions #144, 244, 273, 304, 418, 455 and 484.

Strong lean legs are a Pilates favorite. Train your legs on the reformer in seated, standing, prone and kneeling positions and let gravity, mind and muscle be your resistance. BYOM

Progress to the next level of yoga training with Resist-A-Ball and experience challenging postures that require more core stabilization and balance. These select postures are also included in the Resist-A-Ball specialty certification and will be demonstrated with progression, proper technique and cuing. Journey to new heights as you roll into yoga postures unique to the ball. BYOM

This interactive workshop focuses on the intermediate-level exercises from the STOTT PILATES reformer repertoire. It is for participants already familiar with the basic reformer exercises. We will review the more complex and coordinated intermediate level skills with special emphasis placed on biomechanics and alignment. Prerequisite: STOTT PILATES Essential Reformer workshop AND previous experience teaching or studying Pilates reformer exercises.

Combine MVe Fitness Chair exercises and balance challenges for a workout that develops strength from the inside out. Quiet your mind and explore the awareness of stability developed on the chair and translated to functional standing patterns. BYOM

Experience the unique flow of a choreographed reformer class. Classical exercises are combined with contemporary variations to turn a single exercise into a flowing movement combination. Each choreographed segment is set to a specific song selection to create an inspiring and energizing class. BYOM

The groove of yoga, with live drums playing soothing and evocative tribal rhythms, set the atmosphere for you to unwind and expand. Be transported into the rich world of vinyasa-style yoga and heart-expanding dance movements. Find your groove in yoga, connecting mind, body and spirit. Gorgeous choreography and Misty’s positive, signature message are interlaced throughout. Leave with an open heart and a rejuvenated spirit. BYOM

GYROTONIC® exercises AND GYROKINESIS® are making a big entrance this year at IDEA World Fitness Convention®. They’ll have their own room throughout the event so you can easily use the equipment and try both entry-level classes, which will be repeated during the convention. Find out why GYROTONIC equipment and training is being used worldwide in fitness, sports and rehabilitation centers by people of all ages. Repeated as sessions #144, 174, 273, 304, 418, 455 and 484.

This interactive workshop teaches participants select exercises from the STOTT PILATES® Essential Reformer repertoire with emphasis on exercise goals, movement patterns, breath patterns and alignment. The adjustments and safety concerns when working with the reformer will be explained, as well as the specific benefits of working with this type of equipment—strengthening and lengthening muscles, developing core stability and mind-body connection.

Music is key to making fitness and movement expressive, healing and effective. Discover the power of sound and silence and develop the skill of listening to the sounds that move the body and coax it to be expressive and powerful, calm and centered. Learn to track and note sound so that choreography comes to life in dynamic and meaningful ways for student and teacher.