Power Pilates Teacher Training Programs
Beginner Mat
The Beginner Mat program is the foundation of the Power Pilates method. Each subsequent program builds upon the information learned during this course. During this weekend you will learn to teach the 18 beginner level mat exercises and be introduced to Power Pilates teaching tools, philosophy, and teaching formula. Every student new to Power Pilates must start with Beginner Mat.
Pre-Requisites
∙ Attend a minimum of 10 classically taught Beginner Mat classes prior to the weekend. Classes may be taken anywhere so long as they are classically taught.**
∙ Read Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain - chapters 1-3 & 6** (Available in our online store here)
Length of Program
3 days - 16 hours in total
Requirements
· Memorize exercise names and order
· Practice teaching during weekend with fellow students
Cost: $550.00 for US programs, international pricing varies by location.
Tuition includes the manual, weekend training, exams, and one retest if necessary.
(*Additional cost may apply for supplementary classes and required reading)
Intermediate Mat
During the Intermediate Mat weekend, you will learn 12 intermediate level exercises, including where to add them within the sequence of the beginner level mat class, and continue to work on your teaching skills. Our students say that “everything starts to click” during the intermediate mat weekend. Completing the Intermediate Mat program weekend expands the range of clients you can work with and strengthens your teaching ability.
Pre-requisites
∙ Attend a minimum of 10 classically taught Intermediate Mat classes prior to the weekend*
∙ Complete Power Pilates Beginner Mat training program*
Length of Program
3 days - 16 hours in total
Requirements
· Memorize exercise names and order
· Practice teaching during weekend with fellow students
Cost: $550.00 for US programs, international pricing varies by location.
Tuition includes the manual, weekend training, exams, and one retest if necessary.
·(*Additional cost may apply for supplementary classes and required reading)
Advanced Mat
During the Advanced Mat weekend, you will learn the 14 Advanced level exercises and where to add them within the sequence of the Intermediate level mat class. The training will deepen your understanding of the essential components of the Power Pilates teaching tools and formula. You will learn how to incorporate the advanced exercises safely and effectively into your client's repertoire.
Pre-requisites
∙ Attend a minimum of 10 classically taught Advanced Mat classes prior to the weekend*
∙ Complete Power Pilates Intermediate Mat training program*
Length of Program
2 days - 16 hours in total
Requirements
· Memorize exercise names and order
· Practice teaching during weekend with fellow students
Cost: $550.00 for US programs, international pricing varies by location.
Tuition includes the manual, weekend training, exam, and one retest if necessary.
·(*Additional cost may apply for supplementary classes and required reading)
Comprehensive Training Program
The Comprehensive training is our most extensive program and covers beginner, intermediate and advanced level exercises utilizing the Pilates apparatus – Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, Ped-o-Pull and Magic Circle – as well as understanding how to work with Special Case clients (i.e. obesity, pregnancy, back problem, neck, knee, shoulder, etc.). You will continue to utilize and build the teaching tools learned during the Beginner and Intermediate mat weekends. You will sharpen your eye for subtle exercise modifications and master the ability to work with people of all ages and fitness levels at the same time.
Pre-requisites
∙ Attend a minimum of 25 apparatus sessions with a classically trained instructor prior to the weekend**
∙ Complete Power Pilates Beginner Mat training program**
∙ Read Return to Life and Your Health by Joseph Pilates**
∙ Complete a basics of anatomy course, or it's equivalent, within the last two years. Power Pilates offers a workshop.
To find a workshop near you, click here.
Length of Program
NYC: 6 months, 600 hours of apprenticeship and 72 hours during weekend intensives.
Outside of NYC: 6-9 months, 600 hours of apprenticeship and 72 hours during weekend intensives.
Requirements
· Memorize exercise names and order
· Practice teaching during weekend with fellow students
· Wear fitness clothing with Power Pilates logo while in studio.
· Attend 4 weekend intensives
· Attend 16 weekly meetings*
· Attend 1 weekly Advanced Mat class (additional cost, discounts may apply)*
· Attend 1 weekly apparatus session (additional cost, discounts may apply)*
· Complete and pass all exams
· Observe Power Pilates instructors at training center, assist selected instructors, and practice teaching with fellow apprentices*
(*These requirements count towards your 600 apprentice hours)
Cost: $4,995.00 for US programs, international pricing varies by location.
Tuition includes the manual, weekend training, weekly meetings, exams, one retest if necessary, and apprentice hours spent observing, assisting, and practice teaching.
·(*Additional cost applies for supplementary classes and required reading).
Bridge Participant in Comprehensive Program
Power Pilates welcomes experienced Pilates instructors to attend our Comprehensive program through the Bridge The Gap option. Your prior Pilates experience must include: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level training on Mat, Reformer, Chairs, Cadillac, and Barrels.
As a BRIDGE participant, you are required to attend the 4-weekend intensives of our Comprehensive program. You will receive the training manual and will participate in the program. Unless notified after your audition evaluation, you will not be required to complete any apprentice hours or attend weekly meetings. Within one month of completing the program you will take your Test-Out.
Pre-requisites
∙ Pilates experience teaching all levels of clients on the following apparatus: Mat, Reformer, Chairs, Cadillac, Barrels,
and Ped-o-Pull
∙ Attend Power Pilates Beginner Mat program which will prepare you by introducing you to Power Pilates philosophy,
language, and teaching style. You will receive a $200 discount on this course.
∙ Complete a basics of anatomy course, or it's equivalent, within the last two years. Power Pilates offers a workshop. To
find a workshop near you, click here.
∙ Read Return to Life and Your Health by Joseph Pilates**
∙ Audition either in person or via video at the studio where you are attending the program. Audition includes Bridge
candidate performing 2-3 repetitions of exercises on each of the apparatus as well as an explanation for the choice of
exercises.
Length of Program
4 weekend intensives - 72 hours in total.
16 weekly meetings - 1.5 hours each (24 hours total).
Requirements
· Attend 4 weekend intensives
· Complete and pass all exams
Cost: $2,700.00 for US programs, international pricing varies by location.
Tuition includes the manual, weekend trainings, weekly meetings, and exams.
·(*Additional cost applies for supplementary classes, required reading, retests, and apprentice hours if applicable)
System Training Level 1
During this 2-month program, you will be prepared to teach private and semi-private sessions on the apparatus at a beginner/intermediate level. You will learn Power Pilates entire Beginner System along with a handful of intermediate level exercises.
Pre-requisites
∙ Attend a minimum of 25 apparatus sessions with a classically trained instructor prior to the weekend**
∙ Complete Power Pilates Beginner Mat training program**
∙ Complete a basics of anatomy course, or it's equivalent, within the last two years. Power Pilates offers a workshop.
To find a workshop near you, click here.
Length of Program
4 weekend intensives - 66 hours in total.
Requirements
· Complete 150 hours of self-study practice (approximately 16 hours per week).
· Complete and pass all exams
Cost: $2,800.00 for US programs, international pricing varies by location.
Tuition includes the manual, weekend trainings, exam, and one retest if necessary.
(*Additional cost applies for supplementary classes and required reading)
System Training Level 2
This 2-month program will prepare you to teach private and semi-private sessions on the apparatus utilizing the entire Intermediate System.
Pre-requisites
∙ Complete Power Pilates System Training Level 1 program*
Length of Program
4 weekend intensives - 66 hours in total.
Requirements
· Complete 100 hours of self-study practice (approximately 10 hours per week)
· Complete and pass all exams
Cost: $2,800.00 for US programs, international pricing varies by location.
Tuition includes the manual, weekend trainings, exam, and one retest if necessary.
(*Additional cost applies for supplementary classes and required reading)
System Training Level 3
This 6-week program will prepare you to teach private and semi-private sessions on the apparatus utilizing the Advanced System.
Pre-requisites
∙ Complete Power Pilates System Training Level 2 program*
Length of Program
3 weekend intensives - 48 hours in total.
Requirements
· Complete 50 hours of self-study practice (approximately 8-10 hours per week)
· Complete and pass all exams
Cost: $1,300.00 for US programs, international pricing varies by location.
Tuition includes the manual, weekend trainings, exam, and one retest if necessary.
(*Additional cost applies for supplementary classes and required reading)
Tower Level 1
This vigorous, innovative program utilizes all the classical principles of Pilates in a combination of mat and tower exercises.
Pre-requisites
∙ Complete Power Pilates Beginner Mat (or complete during Weekend 1 of the training)*
Length of Program
Without Beginner Mat: 2 weekend intensives - 32 hours in total.
With Beginner Mat: 3 weekend intensives - 48 hours in total
Requirements
·Attend all weekend intensives
·Complete and pass all exams
Cost: $2,050.00 for US programs ($1,500 with prior Beginner Mat), international pricing varies by location.
Tuition includes the manual, weekend trainings, exam, and one retest if necessary.
(*Additional cost applies for supplementary classes and required reading)