Certification

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Seaside Pilates is proud to be a Participating Training Center (PTC) for Power Pilates . The Power Pilates Teacher Training Program is internationally regarded as the elite teacher training program. Power Pilates Teacher Training centers are located at House of Pilates in Irvine, CA and at The Vertical Workshop in Los Angeles, CA. Once you have entered the program you will be able to complete a majority of your 600 hours of apprenticing and training here at Seaside Pilates.

Seaside Pilates often hosts weekend Mat Certifications and Continuing Educations. Please see the schedule below for upcoming events.

Beginner Mat Certification

  • March 5, 6, and 7, 2010
  • Friday 4pm -8pm, Saturday 1pm- 7pm, Sunday 9am - 3pm
  • $500

The beginner mat certification is the point of entry and foundation of all our programs. Every other program builds upon the information learned during this course. The emphasis of the weekend is on the art of teaching. Learn to apply the principles of Joseph Pilates to further enhance the clients’ fitness and wellness.

  • Learn to teach the 18 beginner level mat exercises
  • Introduction to Power Pilates Teaching Tools "the art of teaching."
  • Learn Power Pilates teaching philosophy, formula, and style
  • Review anatomy from a pilates perspective
  • Learn to teach a 60-minute beginner level Mat class (including modifications and variations for advancement).
  • Strengthen communication skills necessary to inspire clients and teach Pilates effectively.

PREREQUISITE

  • Attend a minimum of 10-15 classically taught mat classes prior to the certification weekend.
  • Read chapters 1-3 & 6 of Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-German.

MATERIAL

  • Beginner Mat manual (receive on day one of program)
  • Take-home exam
  • Evaluation (all weekend long)
  • Book - Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain
  • Certificate of completion (upon passing)

For more information about how to become a Pilates Instructor or how to enter the Power Pilates Teacher Training Program please call Greg at Seaside Pilates (760) 753-0800, or Melanie at Power Pilates (212) 627-5852.