New Instructor Certification Program
Pilates in Essence Mat Certification
40 hours
1000$+Tax
November 2010
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Pilates in Essence Reformer Certification
40 hours
1300$+Tax
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Pilates In Essence Certification.
Pilates Foundations - This course involves an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates. It consists of learning, practicing, and teaching Matwork Foundations. Students should have a good understanding of the pilates repertoire before taking the course. Students will learn to design and teach a pilates matwork class (or private) based on a postural assesment. These Pilates matwork fundamentals have been proven to reduce injury, create better alignment and increase overall balance to the body by building core stabilization.
Pilates Method Alliance Pilates Certification Exam
We have ensured that our programs are formatted to align with the Pilates Method Alliance Pilates Certification Exam. This exam has been developed to set a benchmark for professional credentials for Pilates teachers worldwide. The PMA certification is having an impact on all Pilates teacher training programs, which now face the challenge of preparing graduates for the PMA exam process. We recommend that you visit the PMA websitehttp://www.pilatesmethodalliance.org/ for more information about this exam – an exciting and important development for the Pilates community.
A limited number of internship positions are available and are awarded following an application and interview process.
Mandatory Readings
Anatomy of Breathing Blandine Calais-Germain
Anatomy of Movement Blandine Calais-Germain
Trail Guide to the Body, 3rd Ed, Andrew Biel
PILATES' Return to Life Through Contrology Joseph H Pilates
The Pilates Method Alliance
Pilates is a generic term which refers to a type of exercise which includes specific characteristics which stem from the work of Joseph H. Pilates. He and his wife Clara immigrated to New York City from Germany in 1926. Pilates invented specific equipment and exercises that are used for therapy and conditioning. None of this was ever trademarked. Various styles of Pilates have since been created and taught world wide.
The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) was established as a not for profit organization "to protect the public by establishing certification and continuing education standards for Pilates professionals" while maintaining the original standards and philosophy created by Joseph Pilates. Pilates Method Alliance acts as an umbrella organization for all styles of Pilates.
http:/www.pilatesmethodalliance.org/
The instructors @ Studio In Essence are trained in Stott Pilates. (One of these brands.) Over the past few years Christy Sanford has travelled North America to continue her education and enrich her repertoire. She has studied with other Pilates Organizations and first generation teachers. Some of these names and brands are: Elizabeth Larkham, Kathy Corey, Marie-Jose Blom-Lawrence, Balanced Body, Peak Pilates, and Physical Mind. You can read about them online.
http://www.themethodpilates.ca/
as well as in the ever popular Pilates Style Magazine.
In May of this year, Studio In Essence will be offering Pilates
Instructor Certification courses. The first program is called
Pilates Mat Foundation. It will be offered over 4 different
weekends totaling 40 hours of training. After completion
of this course (along with the written and practical exam),
Studio In Essence will certify you as a
Pilates Mat Foundation Instructor.
To become a Certified Pilates Method Alliance teacher,
you will need to complete the training on all of the equipment in order to qualify to write this exam.
Give the Studio a call to see if you meet the pre-requisites and fill out an application.
If you would like to hear more about PMA, ask our knowledgable instructors at Studio In Essence.
