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Power Pilates Instructor Education Program |
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Pi Studio has teamed up with Power Pilates to provide one of the world’s most in-depth and exciting classical teacher training programs. Our instructors leave the Power Pilates Instructor Education Program with a deep understanding, skill and passion for Pilates which sets them apart from other teachers and prepares them for a long and successful career.
A culmination of years of in depth research into Joseph’s published works and archival footage, as well as firsthand experience passed down by Elders, particularly Romana Kryzanowska, means that unlike other certification programs, the Power Pilates Program trains instructors how to teach and stay true to Original Method of Joseph Pilates.
Through observation and practical experience, trainees learn how to teach exercises on the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, Ped-o-Pull and Magic Circle in a dynamic and fun way, and tailor workouts to meet client’s individual needs.
Teacher Trainer – Holly Murray
The Power Pilates Training Program is taught by highly experienced Teacher Trainer Holly Murray. Holly started her Pilates career in New York over 10 years ago, where she trained with Master instructor and Pilates elder Romana Kryzanowska.
After two years of researching the best classical training programs, Holly opted for the Power Pilates Program. As well as honouring the original teachings, principles, vocabulary and exercise order as outlined by Joseph Pilates, the program goes beyond the technical training and includes developing leadership proficiency, problem solving skills, sales, business and client generation and retention knowledge.
Holly is well respected within the Pilates community. She was one of the first teachers to bring Classical Pilates in the UK and opened her Classical Pilates Studio in Battersea 9 years ago. At the heart of Holly’s teaching is her love of the method, its ability to change people and that it is always fun and enjoyable.
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Teacher Training Programs |
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Beginner Mat Weekend Program |
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Cost: £600
Dates: TBC
Times: Friday 12pm – 6pm, Saturday 10pm – 4pm, Sunday 10am – 2pm.
Location: Pi Studio, 6 Cotswold Mews, Battersea.
During the Beginner Mat Weekend you will learn to teach the 18 classical mat exercises and their transitions. You will also be introduced to Power Pilates’ teaching tools, philosophy, and teaching formula.
There is a written and practical test to be completed during the weekend, which is designed to show strengths and weaknesses, and help the Teacher Trainer feedback. At the end of the weekend, you will be fully equipped to take a wide variety of clients, teach them beginner mat exercises and will be issued with a Power Pilates certificate of completion.
Pre-Requisites
• Attend a minimum of 10 classically taught beginner mat classes prior to the weekend – please speak to the teacher trainer Holly Murray for details of classical studios near you.**
• Read Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain - chapters 1-3 & 6 – this is available via Amazon and all other good book stores.**
Length of Program
3 days, 16 hours in total
Requirements
• Memorise beginner mat exercise names and order in preparation for the weekend.
• Practice teaching during the weekend with fellow students.
Cost includes:
Beginner mat manual, weekend training, exams, and one retest if necessary.
**additional cost may apply for supplementary classes and required reading
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Full Comprehensive Training Program |
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Cost: £6,200
**You must complete the Beginner Weekend before you enroll into the Comprehensive Training Program**.
Dates – Autumn 2011:
Weekend 1: 21st, 22nd, 23rd October – Beginner System
Weekend 2: 25th, 26th, 27th November – Intermediate System
Weekend 3: 6th 10th, 11th December – Intermediate System
Weekend 4: 13th,14th ,15th January 2012 – Advanced System
Times: Friday 12pm to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 3pm
Where: Pi Studio. 6 Cotswold Mews, Battersea.
The Comprehensive Training Program is our most extensive program. It is one of the best classical Pilates apparatus courses in the world. After completion you will be equipped to work at any Pilates studio or maybe even start your own business.
Through observation and practical hours, you will become a highly capable instructor, with the skills to handle all client cases (i.e. back problem, knee, pregnancy etc.) and teach clients at any level using all the studio apparatus - Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, Ped-o-Pull and Magic.
What makes the Power Pilates Training Program unique, are the teaching components – technique, flow, cue, voice, touch, and spot. These help trainees develop a deep understanding of Pilates, how to teach it and become confident and excellent instructors.
Pre-requisites
• Attend a minimum of 25 apparatus sessions with a classically trained instructor prior to the weekend** (participants should be at an intermediate level).
• Know exercise names, order and transitions for a full intermediate reformer. Candidates may be asked to audition.
• Complete Power Pilates Beginner Mat weekend**
• Read Return to Life and Your Health by Joseph Pilates**
The Program
. Complete 600 hours of apprenticeship and 72 hours during 4 weekend intensives. During each weekend trainees are provided with a detailed overview of exercises associated with that system.
• Practice teaching during each weekend with fellow students.
• Attend 16 weekly apprentice meetings and do homework when applicable.
• Attend 2 weekly apparatus session at Pi studios and other affiliated studios (additional costs apply). Please speak to Teacher Trainer Holly Murray for details of affiliated studios.
• Complete and pass exams at 100 hours, 300 hours, 400 hours and 600 hours. Evaluation is both practical and written.
• Observe Power Pilates instructors at the training center and affiliated studios, assist selected instructors, practice teaching with fellow apprentices and clients, practice exercises on your own - all of these count toward your 600 apprentice hours.
£6,200 includes:
manual, weekend training, weekly meetings, exams, and hours spent observing, assisting, and practice teaching.
**additional cost applies for supplementary classes and required reading
PLEASE NOTE:
• The training must be completed within 9 months from the Advanced Weekend and ALL weekends must be attended.
• It may be possible to pay for the course in monthly instalments, if approved by Power Pilates in advance. Please speak to Teacher Trainer Holly Murray for more details.
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Cost: £3,400
**You must complete the Beginner Weekend before you enroll into the Comprehensive Training Program**.
Dates – Autumn 2011:
Weekend 1: 21st, 22nd, 23rd October – Beginner System
Weekend 2: 25th, 26th, 27th November – Intermediate System
Weekend 3: 6th 10th, 11th December – Intermediate System
Weekend 4: 13th,14th ,15th January 2012 – Advanced System
Times: Friday 12pm to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 3pm
Where: Pi Studio. 6 Cotswold Mews, Battersea.
We welcome experienced Pilates instructors from any school to attend our Comprehensive Program through the ‘Bridge the Gap’ option. To enable you to teach the classical method with confidence, but still respecting that you have already mastered teaching skills. Your prior Pilates is taken into account, but your experience should include: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level training on Mat, Reformer, Chairs, Cadillac, and Barrels. Applicants are selected based on an interview and a studio work out.
As a Bridge participant you attend the 4-weekend intensives of the Comprehensive Program, but are NOT expected to complete any apprenticeship hours. You will be required to take only the final 600 hour exam (within a month of completing all 4 weekends).
If after the audition it is thought necessary to create a more tailored bridge experience then this too is possible. This will be managed on an individual basis and will involve additional fees.
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 to learn the foundation of the Power Pilates teaching method.
. Read Return to Life and Your Health by Joseph Pilates
∙ Audition in person. 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.
Requirements
• Attend 4 weekend intensives
• Complete and pass 600 hour exam
Cost: £3,400 includes:
manual, weekend training, , and exam.
**additional cost applies for supplementary classes and required reading**
It is very important that you do not underestimate the skills learned by taking apprenticeship hours, if you have any questions as to whether you are a suitable candidate for the bridge program please make an appointment to speak to Holly on 0207 585 1114 or email
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Beginner Mat weekend – Autumn 2011
Dates: 9th, 10th, 11th September 2011
Times: Friday 12pm - 6pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 10am – 2pm
Where: Pi Studio, 6 Cotswold Mews, Battersea.
Tel: 0207 585 1114
Comprehensive Training Program – Autumn 2011
Dates:
Weekend 1: 21st, 22nd, 23rd October – Beginner System
Weekend 2: 25th, 26th, 27th November – Intermediate System
Weekend 3: 6th 10th, 11th December – Intermediate System
Weekend 4: 13th,14th ,15th January 2012 – Advanced System
Times: Friday 12pm – 6pm, Saturday 10am -5pm, Sunday 10am – 3pm
Where: Pi Studio. 6 Cotswold Mews, Battersea.
Tel: 0207 585 1114
**You must complete the Beginner Weekend before you enroll into the Comprehensive Training Program**. |
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How does the Power Pilates Training Program differ from other certification program?
Power Pilates’ education focuses only on the Classical method of Pilates. Utilizing the unique teaching components – technique, flow, cue, voice, touch, and spot – you will develop a deep understanding of Pilates, how to teach it and become an excellent instructor.
Armed with the knowledge you have learned during the Training Program, you will have the confidence to work at any Pilates studio or maybe even start your own business.
If I have already done a mat work course, do I have to still have to take the Beginner Mat Course, before I do the full Comprehensive Training Program?
Yes. It is the basic matwork weekend which sets up the foundation for your entire teaching experience. It is then re introduced and strengthened throughout the full comprehensive.
Can I do the course part time?
Yes, it is imperative that you attend all the training weekends, but you can fit apprentice hours around your schedule. However it is not recommended to do less than 15 to 20 hours per week.
It’s a recession, do you offer payment plans?
Cases for payment plans are reviewed on a case by case basis. Please contact Teacher Trainer, Holly Murray at
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Where can I do my apprentice hours?
Pi Studio in Battersea on Cotswold Mews is the main Teacher Trainer Center. Once apprentices have completed have completed 100 hours, they can do some of their apprentice hours at Participating Training Centers. These include Pi Studio(insert link) in Chelsea and Pilates Nation (insert link) in East Finchley.
How soon after I qualify can I start working?
You can begin teaching as soon as you pass the course, but remember too, that as you work though the course you will also be expected to teach clients, for which you will be paid a nominal fee.
How do I get started?
To book and pay please contact Power Pilates in New York directly on . Holly is also always available to email at
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What makes a good Pilates teacher?
Pilates teachers don’t all come from a dance background. We welcome all ages, sex and personality types. You simply have to have a passion for Pilates and a commitment to learning.
Do I have to complete the full apprenticeship hours if I am already certified from a different school.
NO. This is where the Bridge the gap program would suit. Please see the bridge Participant information.
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Workshops are valuable in order to help to develop your teaching skills. Recent workshops at Pi Studio in Battersea have been taught by Master Teachers from the USA. Bob Liekens, director at Power Pilates and Teacher of Teachers, Shari Bercovitz of The Vertical Workshop are regulars to Pi studio.
Upcoming Workshops
Holly Murray takes a workshop each month at Pi Studio in Battersea, with topics ranging from the stability of the pelvis to the importance of breath. If you have anything you particularly want to cover do let us know, your time is precious and we want to give you what you need. Please email us at
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for more information or to suggest a topic.
Shari Bercovitz Workshops
Following the success of Shari Bercovitz’s workshops in June 2011 which covered Flow and Rythmn, Archival Mat and Standing Exercises, Mysterious Aches and Pains and Creative Spine Corrector, she is back June 2012. Watch this space!
All of Shari’s workshops have PMA Continuing Education Credits.
Click here for more information www.verticalworkshop.com
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