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Anatomy for
Movement Professionals

Two ways to deepen your anatomical knowledge — and transform the way you teach.

Know the Body You're Teaching

The deeper your anatomy, the more precise and powerful your teaching

Every skilled Pilates instructor knows that anatomy isn't just background knowledge — it's the foundation of everything you do in the studio. Understanding how muscles, bones, and connective tissue work together allows you to see what's happening in your client's body, communicate it clearly, and design sequences that truly address their needs.

Fusion offers two anatomy programs for movement professionals: the hands-on, experiential Anatomy in Clay™ workshop, and a functional anatomy course designed specifically for fitness and Pilates instructors.

Anatomy in Clay™ Anatomy for Fitness Pros
Anatomy for movement professionals
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Workshop

Anatomy in Clay™

"The Mind Cannot Forget What the Hands Have Learned" — Jon Zahourek

The Anatomy in Clay® (AIC) system was developed by Jon Zahourek in 1989 with the goal of making anatomy experiential, tactile, and unforgettable. Using a specially made Maniken® skeleton model, students build musculature directly in clay — learning from the inside out as they construct the body with their own hands.

This course covers the Core Structure and moves beyond into the key Global Mobilizers. Movement and release sequences follow every build — so you leave with both a three-dimensional understanding of anatomy and practical tools to bring straight back to your clients. No experience in clay or sculpture is necessary.

Course Covers

  • All pelvic, lumbar, and hip core musculature — built in clay using the Maniken® model
  • Key global mobilizers: quadripeds, hamstrings, deltoids, and latissimus dorsi
  • Biomechanics of the core structures and global mobilizers in relationship to the whole body
  • Movement and release sequences for each muscle group built

Who Should Attend

  • Pilates and yoga instructors, personal trainers, movement practitioners
  • Massage and sports therapists
  • Anatomy or science teachers
  • Artists, health professionals, and anyone fascinated by the human body
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18 NPCP CECs offered

This course qualifies for 18 PMA continuing education credits — recognized by the Pilates Method Alliance for instructor recertification.

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Upcoming Anatomy in Clay™ courses

Sep 5–6, 2026Jennifer GianniAsheville & OnlineRegister Now
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Course

Anatomy for the Fitness Professional

Functional anatomy applied directly to the work you do in the studio

This anatomy course is designed specifically for movement and fitness professionals — covering the anatomical knowledge you need to teach Pilates, personal training, or group fitness at a higher level. Rather than a survey of the whole body, it focuses on the structures and systems most relevant to the work you do every day: core, spine, pelvis, and extremities.

Understanding anatomy deeply changes the way you observe clients, cue exercises, and design sequences. It also gives you the vocabulary and knowledge to collaborate confidently with physical therapists, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

Topics Covered

  • Skeletal anatomy: spine, pelvis, ribcage, and extremities
  • Muscular anatomy: core, global stabilizers, and mobilizers
  • Connective tissue: fascia, ligaments, and joint mechanics
  • Application to Pilates and movement cueing

Prerequisites

  • An interest in anatomy and how it applies to movement
  • Geared toward fitness and movement professionals at any stage of training
  • Required before Balanced Body Reformer certification test-out

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Upcoming Anatomy for Fitness Professionals courses

Sep 5–6, 2026Jennifer GianniAsheville & OnlineRegister Now

Good to Know

Registration policies

  • Register early to secure your spot, guarantee your manual, and help ensure the course isn't canceled due to low enrollment
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Questions about our anatomy programs?

We're happy to help you choose the right course and plan your continuing education.

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