Pilates teacher training
Become a skilful Pilates studio practitioner, able to see beneath posture, capable of identifying tension patterns and communicating movement through touch and language.
View our course structure
Advance your understanding of the body in movement through the Pilates method
Learn to read dynamic posture and identify movement patterns
Communicate movement through touch and language
Learn to design tailored Pilates programmes specific to each and every client based on informed critical thinking
Understand pathologies, and learn their relevant contraindications and modifications
Learn the EME method, deepening your understanding of anatomy and becoming able to read fascial relationships throughout the body
We are committed to providing students with the highest standard of comprehensive Pilates teacher training, deepening the student’s understanding of anatomy and enhancing their education in the Pilates method and movement science.
Ana Barretxeguren
Tansy Blaik-Kelly
Ulala Yamamoto
“We prepare our students to have an integral view of the body in movement and adjust and tailor each session to the client’s specific needs.”
The Training Programme is comprised of 9 modules where you gain extensive understanding of the Pilates method studying more than 175 Pilates movements plus variations. You will learn to make full use of all the Pilates studio equipment: reformer, trapeze table, chair, ladder barrel, mat and spine corrector.
Modules take place over the weekend: Saturday and Sunday. We allow a break of 1 month in between modules to research and deepen the work.
Module 1
We will deepen our study into the living anatomy, learning to find crucial body landmarks to understand physiology and general biomechanics. We will be visiting fascia, skin, muscle, skeleton and organs. During this weekend movement will be mainly on the mat.
Module 2
This weekend will expand into the anatomy of breathing and movement from the centre. We’ll look at the relationships between the hip flexors and the diaphragm. We will immerse into exploring the abdominal chamber and it’s breath rhythm. We’ll also introduce the work of the springs as a means of enhancing core integration.
Module 3
We will bring our focus to the spine’s fluid movement and finding strategies for sequencing segmental motion.
Module 4
We will pay attention to the influence of organisation through the extremities: shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee and foot.
Module 5
An introduction to “Listening touch” to read the body. We will explore manual perception skills to read fascial plasticity and orientation to gravity, making informed choices when using language or our hands to cue movement.
Module 6
Goals and potential. We will explore ways to “promote health through movement while inspiring people to reach their own potential”. Each student will be assigned a case study at this point.
Module 7
We will be deepening into the world of fascia, visiting elastic movement throughout the different relationships and layers that connect and separate the fascial web.
Module 8
We will discuss special requirements and successfully modify Pilates exercises. We will aim to understand how to create an environment where to post-rehabilitate injury and enhance performance.
Module 9
This final weekend will be based mainly on visiting the most advanced Pilates repertoire. It will be a high charged opportunity to bring into consciousness the fluid relationships of the body in movement. Balance, breath, sequencing, vibration and expansion.
This course is delivered in an interactive way: through lectures, presentations that are combined with practical application, hands on work and experiential movement.
Manuals with study content specific to each module
Learn visually with interactive presentations
Learn the full comprehensive Pilates repertoire on mat, reformer, trapeze table, chair and barrel
Learn through teaching practice, peer discussion and educator feedback
Completing only the “Training Programme” (9 modules) is an option for those not looking for a full certificate as a Pilates teacher. The modules could be taken as a bridging programme for those already qualified with other Pilates teacher training schools. In order to gain full certification we require you to complete the modules, as well as the student review lectures and apprenticeship hours and the final practical and written assessment.
Prospective students must meet the following criteria:
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have an appropriate level of knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology*
Must have Maths and English GCSE
Have no injuries or health conditions that would prevent performance of exercises over the course of the programme
Must have a qualification in Pilates or another field related to bodywork and movement (Pilates mat training, yoga, dance, osteopathy)
Or
Have attended at least 100 hours of Pilates classes and be proficient with an intermediate level class
* No applicant will be denied on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
144 hours
All 9 modules of the course
Module study manuals
Learning materials & presentations
Movement and self-release sessions
full payment
Payment can be made in instalments.
Contact the Course Co-ordinator for further details.
590 hours
Attendance and participation in all student review lectures (24 hours)
50 hours of studio classes
300 hours of observation and supervised teaching
200 hours of self-practice and movement research
Completion of 3 appraisals with the Course Director
/ 12 monthly instalments
Please fill in the form below to receive your application form
