Classical Pilates Certification

Pilates Teacher Training is held twice a year. Contact us for schedule and sign up.

Class Dates September and April; dates will be posted on the schedule.
Total Cost: $1967.00 (includes Mat 1-5 and Anatomy)
$99.00 (retake test)
Cash, Check and Credit Cards Accepted / Payment Plans Available

Space is limited so please sign up early! Courses repeat yearly.

This five day comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training program is designed to produce Pilates Teachers of the highest caliber by proficiently instructing on all levels of Mat Pilates 1-5, as well as extensive anatomy training.

To receive certification from any class below your CPR Certification must be current!

Anatomy and Kinesiology Mat Level 1 – 5
Weekend 1

Day 1 Day 2
Overview of the program & individual requirements, which includes:

  • Joseph Pilates: history and philosophy (return to life)
  • Pilates Primer: essential concepts and studio safety
  • Principles of kinesiology & anatomy of the (anatomy of movement)
  • Fundamentals: Introductory / beginner Exercises
  • Anatomy of Pilates: Mat Intro-1
 Client assessments & working levels

  • How and when to modify
  • Contraindications
  • Safety information for seniors, pre/post natal women, post-op breast cancer patients, and clients with back, neck, knee and shoulder conditions
  • Anatomy of the pelvis, leg, hip and basic gait
  • Language as a teaching tool, cueing and imagery
  • Transitioning to intermediate level : Mat 1-2

Weekend 2

Day 3
 Day 4
Continued from Day 2: Anatomy, injury, modifications and transitioning

  • Anatomy of the shoulder, girdle and arm
  • Working with injuries (chronic and acute)
  • Scope of practice and modifications
  • Transitioning students from intermediate to advanced mat exercises
  • Small apparatus for modifications
  • Creating compressive and progressive programs and practice teaching
 Review all areas covered including:

  • Teaching
  • Cueing
  • Anatomy
  • Transitioning students
  • Injuries
  • Contraindications

Review of material for the test.

Weekend 3

Test date for Mat 1-5

Requirements

Reading Requirements & Materials Needed Time Requirements for Certification
  • Anatomy of Pilates – Marika Molnar (Physical Mind Institute)
  • Anatomy of Movement – Blandine Calais-Germain (Eastland Press)
  • Return to Life – Joseph Pilates
  • Muscles Testing and Function with Posture and Pain (5th Edition) – Florence Peterson Kendall
  • 3 ring folder, pencils, copies of forms (to be handed out)
  • Pilates socks or shoes

Additional / Option Reference Reading:

  • Taking Root to Fly – Irene Dowd
  • The Anatomy Coloring Book – Wynn Kapit and Lawrence M. Elson (Harper & Row)
  • Structural Kinesiology – (13th Edition) Clem w. Thompson & R.T. Floyed (McGraw Hill)
  • 25 hours of observation
  • 25 hours of class participation 10 % discount
  • 20 hours of practice teaching
  • 10 hours of Pilates personal training 10% discount
  • 5 hours of video research
  • Written assessment of a class participant
  • Total Hours: 85 + 32 in class = 117

Upon completion of the above you will receive a Flexx Appeal Pilates – Pilates Teacher Certification

Once completed, you can continue on with our advanced training in:

  • Reformer Level 1-5
  • Cadillac Level 1-5
  • Springboard & Exo Chair 1-5
  • Pilates small Apparatus 1-5 (Rings, Thera Bands, Foam rollers, Stability Balls & more)

To receive certification from any class below your CPR Certification must be current!

Pilates Reformer Instructor Training Program
Reformer Level 1-5 (Anatomy and Mat Level 1-5 Required)

Class Dates December and May; dates will be posted on the schedule
Total Cost: $1967.00
$99.00 (retake test)

The Pilates reformer is an amazing piece of Pilates exercise equipment allowing flexibility, resistance and support involving every part of your body. The program will give you a thorough understanding of how to use the reformer to develop core strength, stability, flexibility, coordination and balance. Over 600 exercises can be performed on the reformer and it provides a workout for any level of ability.

Training Program Includes: Reading & Time Requirements for Certification
  • Introduction to movement analysis/ muscular patterning/ dynamic balance
  • Exercise instruction in complete Pilates reformer repertoire
  • Cueing & coaching
  • Guidelines for safety and teaching tips for all clients of different levels and ability
  • Guidelines for teaching seniors, pre /post natal women, post-op breast cancer patients, and clients with    back, knee, neck and shoulder conditions
  • Sports specific training
  • Equipment safety and maintenance
  • Beginning exercises, program sequencing and teaching for group classes
  • Intermediate exercises and modifications individual and group instruction
  • Teaching successful classes and sessions to all clients with variety of programs to keep them inspired
  • Jump board, box, moon box, spin corrector & other apparatus
  • Advanced work
  • Full body analysis and design programs
  • Proper support

By the end of the course you will be able to teach beginner to advanced class or personal training sessions.

 Reading Materials Required

  • Movement Analysis Reformer  - basipilates.com
  • Plus all of the above for Mat 1-5 certification

Time requirements for receiving Reformer Pilates certification:

  • 25 hours of observation
  • 25 hours of class participation 10% discount
  • 20 hours of practice teaching
  • 10 hours of Pilates personal training 10% discount
  • 5 video research hours
  • Written assessment of a class participant
  • Total hours 85 + 32 in class = 117

Receive a Flexx Appeal Pilates Inc Certification

To receive certification from any class below your CPR Certification must be current!

Other Certifications Available

Requirements for equipment certifications are Anatomy and Mat 1-5

CPR Certification 2 Hours Classes Annually, call for dates $75

American Heart Association Heart Saver – Open to public and students
Small Apparatus Level 1-5 4-8 Hours Class Available in January $349
Cadillac Level 1-5 8 Hours Class Available in January $649
Springboard Level 1-5 8 Hours Class Available in January $649
Exo Chair Level 1-5 4-8 Hours Class Available in January $349

Call Kim @ Flexx Appeal Pilates for more information and to sign up!