Training Dates: September 12-14

Your Journey Begins Here
This course is designed to ground you in the essentials of Pilates, not just as a movement practice, but as a method you can teach with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Introduction to Pilates
Pilates is more than just a series of exercises; it is a comprehensive body-mind approach to fitness and well-being. Developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, this method emphasizes core strength, flexibility, balance, and proper alignment. As future instructors, you will learn to impart these principles to your students, helping them achieve their fitness goals while promoting overall health.

Linking Fundamental Movements
We will start by linking the fundamental movements to the full Pilates mat repertoire, exploring how form, principles, and biomechanics work together to support safe, effective, and intelligent movement. Understanding these concepts is crucial for teaching Pilates effectively. You will learn how to break down each exercise, ensuring that your students grasp the importance of each movement and how it contributes to the overall flow of the practice.

Form and Principles
The foundation of Pilates is built on several key principles: concentration, control, center, flow, precision, and breathing. Each of these principles will be thoroughly examined and integrated into your teaching practice. Concentration ensures that your students are fully engaged in the exercise, control prevents injury and enhances effectiveness, the center refers to the powerhouse or core muscles, flow promotes smooth transitions between movements, precision ensures accuracy, and breathing enhances the overall effectiveness of the practice.

Biomechanics and Safe Movement
Exploring the biomechanics of Pilates will give you a deeper understanding of how the body moves and functions. This knowledge will enable you to teach safe and effective exercises that enhance your students' physical capabilities while minimizing the risk of injury. You will learn to identify and correct common movement faults, ensuring that your students maintain proper alignment and form throughout their practice.

Guiding Students Through Modifications and Variations
As a Pilates instructor, you will encounter students with varying levels of ability and fitness. You will learn how to guide students through modifications and variations while upholding the integrity of the Pilates Method. This skill is essential for creating inclusive and adaptable classes that cater to the unique needs of each student. Understanding how to modify exercises without compromising their effectiveness will help you support your students' progress and keep them motivated.

Teaching with Clarity, Confidence, and Purpose
Effective teaching requires clear communication, confidence in your knowledge, and a genuine sense of purpose. This course will provide you with the tools and techniques to teach Pilates with clarity, ensuring that your instructions are understood and followed correctly by your students. Confidence in your teaching ability will grow as you deepen your understanding of Pilates and practice your skills. Lastly, teaching with purpose means understanding the 'why' behind each exercise and conveying its benefits to your students.

Developing Your Teaching Style
Every Pilates instructor has a unique teaching style. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to discover and develop your own approach to teaching. Whether you prefer a more direct and structured style or a more fluid and dynamic approach, we will support you in finding the method that resonates with you and your students.

Building a Supportive Learning Environment
Creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment is key to successful teaching.You will learn strategies to foster a positive atmosphere in your classes, where students feel comfortable and motivated to learn. Building strong relationships with your students and understanding their individual needs will help you create a community of learners who support and inspire each other.

Conclusion
Your journey to becoming a Pilates instructor is an exciting and rewarding one. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach Pilates with confidence and expertise. By mastering the fundamentals of Pilates, understanding its principles and biomechanics, and learning how to guide students through modifications, you will be well-prepared to inspire and educate your future students with your knowledge and experience.

Welcome, Future Pilates Teachers