OUR INSTRUCTORS
Our Pilates Teacher Training Program is designated by the Private Training Institute Branch of British Columbia and is one of a kind! It is based on the Classical Pilates repertoire and infused with Franklin Method Conceptions. By the end of the program you will acquire a strong knowledge base of body mechanics, Pilates anatomy, basic natural functions of the body as well as a strong understanding of the Pilates Method on all pieces of equipment. Upon graduation of the program you will receive a Diploma and you will be fully qualified to teach the full level 5 Pilates repertoire and therefore be able to assist other trainees going through our program.
All instructors at Pilates from the Center are graduates of the Classical Pilates Method. The program they've had to complete is one of the most comprehensive and intensive program in the world giving them both practical and experiential knowledge.
With this knowledge base, they are definitely considered leading instructors in the Pilates Industry.
Pilates from the Center
The eMbody Program is designed for those who want to embody self more deeply, understand the bio-mechanics of the body more intensely and get a deeper understanding of the Classical Pilates Level 1-3 repertoire. This program is ideal for clients and fitness instructors from all disciplines who want to further their movement education.
The eMbody Program is 225 hours which starts in September and finishes in June. Upon graduation from the eMbody Program, you will receive a Certificate in Body Mechanics, Movement and Embodiment.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
IN-CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION HOURS
3 LECTURE MODULES (36 Hours)
The objective of the lecture modules is to learn all level 1-3 exercises on the Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Mat, Barrels and Small Apparatus; and to be introduced to Franklin Method imagery.
Lecture Module 1
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Fundamental Movement Skills of Pilates
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History of Joseph Pilates and Return to Life; History of Eric Franklin
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Level 1 Reformer, Mat, Cadillac, Chairs, Barrels and Misc.
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Modifications and Bridge Exercises
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Pilates Pedagogy
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Franklin Method Balls and Bands
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Self Practice
Lecture Module 2
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Level 2 Reformer, Mat, Cadillac, Chairs, Barrels and Misc.
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Modifications and Bridge Exercises
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Pilates Pedagogy
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Franklin Method Balls and Bands
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Self Practice
Lecture Module 3
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Level 3 Reformer, Mat, Cadillac, Chairs, Barrels and Misc.
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Modifications and Bridge Exercises
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Pilates Pedagogy
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Franklin Method Balls and Bands
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Self Practice
2 MOVEMENT SKILLS WEEKENDS (24 Hours)
The objective of the Movement Skills is to acquire a deeper understanding of the Fundamentals of the Pilates Method as well as a deeper understanding of the body and it's movement patterns.
Movement Skills Weekend 1
Fundamentals in Depth - we will be looking at the fundamentals of Pilates in great depth and discussing the importance of truly embodying the fundamentals to move with focus and flow through level 1-3 exercises.
Movement Skills Weekend 2
Movement and Meditation - we will be exploring how to connect to our inner selves in order to execute movement more organically and with deeper embodiment.
2 MODULES OF "PILATES ANATOMY IN CLAY" (12 Hours)
The objective of Pilates Anatomy in Clay is to learn major bones in the body, mark the origin and insertion of major muscles, and then build the important pilates muscles from clay to attach to a skeleton model.
3 SYMPOSIUMS (9 Hours) - We have a variety of symposiums that we present and you can pick the 3 symposiums you want to attend.
Nine Lines of Movement
The Dance of the Girdles
Getting to Know your Iliopsoas
Yamuna Body Rolling
Nine Lines of Movement
Special Populations
Spring into Mat
The Foot - Foundation and Propulsion
Pilates and Pregnancy
INSTRUCTION AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION SKILLS (140 hours)
Lessons - 50 hours,
Personal Practice- 75 in studio hours
Miscellaneous (research, required reading) - 15 hours
EXAMS (4 hours)
Throughout the program there will be 3 exams that you must complete, one written anatomy exam in 2 parts, and two practical performance exams.
For more information about our eMbody Program, please email us at pilatesfromthecenter@me.com.