Certification

Seaside Pilates is proud to be a Participating Training Center (PTC) forPower Pilates. The Power Pilates Teacher Training Program is internationally regarded as the elite teacher training program.

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Schedule

Beginner Mat Intermediate Mat Advanced Mat Comprehensive
July 8-10, 2011
September 9-11, 2011
 
August 5-7, 2011
October 7-9, 2011
 
TBA
 
4 Weekends:
September 23-25, 2011
October 21-23, 2011
November 18-20, 2011
December 16-18, 2011
 
Friday, 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, 1:00 - 7:00 pm
Sunday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
 
Friday, 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, 1:00 - 7:00 pm
Sunday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
 
Friday & Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
 

Beginner Mat

The Beginner Mat course is the point of entry and the foundation for all our programs; every program builds upon the information provided in this course. You will learn 18 beginner level Mat exercises and be introduced to the Power Pilates Teaching Tools.

You will learn the exercises and principles behind a Power Pilates Mat class, teach a 55-minute Mat class, review anatomy from a Pilates perspective, apply the Power Pilates unique and easy-to-follow formula for success, and strengthen communication skills necessary to inspire clients and teach Pilates effectively.

Prerequisites

  • 10 classical Pilates Beginner Mat Classes
  • Read chapters 1, 2, 3 & 6 of Anatomy of Movement, by Blandine Calais-Germain

Intermediate Mat

Now that you have successfully completed the Beginner Mat certification, it is time to delve into the next layer of teacher training. Our students claim that "everything starts to click" during the Intermediate Mat weekend. Once you complete this weekend, you will have the ability to work with people of all ages and challenge clients at all fitness levels at the same time.

  • Learn how to teach the 12 intermediate level mat exercises and incorporate them into the beginner level sequence.
  • Further develop your teaching skills and confidence as a teacher
  • Learn the Intermediate Mat teaching formula
  • Review anatomy from a pilates perspective
  • Learn how to teach an intermediate level 60-minute Mat class (including modifications and variations for advancement).
  • Strengthen communication skills necessary to inspire clients and teach pilates effectively.

Prerequisites

  • Power Pilates Beginner Mat Training program

Advanced Mat

Advanced Mat provides the skills for achieving a deeper engagement in the body that adds an intuitive richness to the exercises. You will learn 14 Advanced level Mat exercises with an emphasis on biomechanical principles with simultaneous and complex powerhouse cueing. As a Comprehensive Instructor the Advanced Mat provides further exploration with sophisticated variations that will advance your teaching skills.

Prerequisites

  • Power Pilates Intermediate Mat Training program

Comprehensive Program

Our Comprehensive certification is our most extensive program lasting 6-9 months. It covers beginner, intermediate and advanced level exercises integrating the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, Barrels, Ped-o-Pull and Magic Circle. You will sharpen your eye for subtle exercise modifications and be able to work with people of all ages and fitness levels at the same time.

  • Further develop your teaching skills and confidence as an instructor
  • Review anatomy from a pilates perspective
  • Learn how to teach a 60-minute private, duet, and semi-private session to beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clients utilizing pilates apparatus based on the needs of the client (including modifications, variations for advancement, special case clients).
  • Refine the communication skills necessary to inspire and teach pilates effectively

Prerequisites

  • Power Pilates Beginner Mat Training
  • 25 semi-private or private classical Pilates apparatus sessions
  • Letter of recommendation from instructor

Why Power Pilates?

Power Pilates is the premiere educator of classical Pilates in the world with 110 training centers in 10 countries supported by more than 7,000 Power Pilates trained instructors.

Power Pilates is dedicated to Pilates training that honors the integrity of the original method developed by Joseph Pilates. For 20 years our rigorous training programs have been taught by the top instructors in the industry. Combined with an emphasis on the "Art of Teaching", we provide our students with a profound learning experience and the strongest preparation for a career in Pilates. Through observation and practice drills, our programs build on technical expertise by developing confidence and leadership ability in our students.

As the recognized leader in the industry, Power Pilates trained instructors are sought after at studios and fitness facilities worldwide. By choosing to become Power Pilates educated, you will join a global community of passionate and dedicated professionals stretching from the US to South America, Europe to the Far East.