PILATES TEACHER TRAINING

Advanced Exercises & Sports Specific Programs
Reformer III includes advanced exercises plus modifications for sports specific activities, tips for training the advanced client and key exercises for advancing a client.

The very best way to hone in on your teaching skills is to get feedback while teaching clients. During a teaching lab, you will bring an individual to teach a full Pilates session on. Maria will videotape your teaching, and review the footage with you and the other instructors attending the teaching lab. During the review process, the instructor will receive constructive criticism based on the session he or she has just taught. This is an excellent way to take your teaching to the next level, and to prepare you for your Pilates test-out.

Duration: 3 hours. Your client will only need to attend the first hour of the session.

Mat 1 forms the foundation of the Pilates method. This course includes an introduction to the history and principles of the Pilates method and the beginning and intermediate level exercises. Each exercise includes training on modifications, challenges,the purpose of the exercise and any precautions for injuries and special populations. How to design and teach group classes and guidelines for teaching seniors and pre and post-natal classes are included. 

This course introduces the Universal Reformer, the center piece of the Pilates equipment studio and an invaluable training tool. Reformer 1 includes an introduction to safely using the Pilates Reformer for a wide variety of supine, seated and standing exercises for the beginning to intermediate student. Movement Principles include improving lower body alignment, creating balanced muscle development and learning a protocol for effectively training the upper body.