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Introduction to Konnections Band Program

The Konnections Band is a groundbreaking tool that originated from the Konnect Method, a Pilates approach developed in San Diego, California. This innovative training aid is made from fabric and features multiple loops that can be attached to arms and legs. Its unique design allows users to enhance their body awareness and sense of connection while performing exercises. Unlike traditional rubber tubes or therapy bands, the Konnections Band promotes movements that integrate the limbs with the core, thus enhancing neuromuscular connections for more precise and fluid movement.

Why Is Konnections Band So Popular?

This training tool's effectiveness has led to a rapid adoption across Pilates studios, physical therapy practices, and athletic training programs in Western countries, generating significant global interest.

Details About the Instructor Training Seminar

Top Career Inc. is excited to announce the first-ever official instructor training seminar for the Konnections Band, featuring Viktor Uygan, the band’s developer. Scheduled for January 2026 in Tokyo, this seminar includes three modules that span three days:

• - January 15, 2026: Konnections® for Mat (30 attendees) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• - January 16, 2026: Konnections® for Reformer (18 attendees) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• - January 17, 2026: Konnections® for Chair (18 attendees) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The venue for this event will be Theater 1010, Adachi Ward Cultural Arts Theater. Please note that the venue may change depending on the number of participants. Each participant will receive a certification for the respective Konnections® course.

Training Fees

The fee for attending all three modules is $1,200 (approximately ¥180,000). Individual modules can be attended for a price between $420 and $495, depending on the timing of registration. An early bird discount is available until December 15, 2025, with staggered pricing up until December 31, 2025, so early registration is encouraged.

Meet Viktor Uygan

Viktor Uygan is well-known in the Pilates community. Based in California, he leveraged his background as a professional dancer to develop an innovative approach to Pilates that integrates neuroscience of movement. He serves as a Master Instructor for Balanced Body®, a leading Pilates equipment manufacturer, and is the founder of the Konnect Method®. With over 65,000 followers on major online platforms like Pilates Anytime®, he is recognized as an international authority in Pilates education.

Unique Features of the Seminar

1. Direct Instruction from the Developer: Participants will gain insights not only into movements but also into how to connect these movements through neuromuscular chains.
2. Three-Module Structure: Each module focuses on the specifics of Mat, Reformer, and Chair Pilates, offering a well-rounded educational experience.
3. Continuing Education Credits: Attendees can earn 18 NPCP Continuing Education Credits (CEC), with six credits available for each module.

Transformational Benefits of the Konnections Band

The Konnections Band aids in achieving an accurate sense of engagement, significantly improving coordination between the core and limbs, which enhances posture and movement quality. Its applications are broad:

• - Rehabilitation: Provides gentle resistance to safely guide movements and supports joint and muscle re-education.
• - Performance: Helps boost athletic performance by improving movement efficiency in sports like golf, tennis, and running.
• - Body Sculpting: Effective in shaping and toning areas such as hips and abdomens, assisting in form correction.
• - Prenatal and Postnatal Care: Restructures the pelvis and core for comfortable movement in a safe manner.

Comments from Top Career Inc.

U Takazawa, the CEO of Top Career Inc., shared, “The Konnections Band is an invaluable tool for understanding the essence of total body integration in Pilates. I felt a similar impact when I introduced the CoreAlign machine developed by Jonathan Hoffman in Tokyo over 15 years ago. This new tool has the potential to dramatically expand the scope of group, personal, mat, and machine Pilates offerings.”

Registration and Inquiries

For more details and registration, please visit Konnect Method Japan. For inquiries, you can contact [email protected].

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Top Career Inc.
• - CEO: U Takazawa
• - Location: Sumida Ku, Tokyo
• - Business: Pilates education, instructor training, event planning and operation
• - Brands: Pilates Studio BB (locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Sendai)
• - Website: Pilates Studio BB

For media inquiries, please reach out to the PR team at [email protected].