Welcome to the ‘Magic on the Mat’ Classical Comprehensive Pilates training program!

Whether you are looking to teach Pilates or want to further your knowledge of the mat exercises, this training program will do just that.

Why is the program called Magic on the Mat?

Because everything in the Classical Pilates method started with these 34 exercises. The mat is the soul or the “magic” of the method. All the different apparatus: Universal Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Barrels, etc. were designed in an effort to help build a better understanding and connection to these 34 mat exercises.

This is a 100-hour program:

• • You will be required to attend 45 hours of training – in person and Zoom.
  • To log at least 20-30 hours of observation, practice teaching and self study.
  • Take at least 1 to 2 mat classes a week for self–practice (20 to 25 hours).
  • You will be required to take three practical exams and three written exams to receive the certificate of completion.

The training hours will be set up at the beginning of the course. The material will be broken into three learning modules: Foundation – Must Do, Intermediate – Core Connections and Advanced – Contrology Club. Each module requires 10 to 15 hours of instruction.

The course will cover:

• • History of the Pilates Method and a brief history of Joseph Pilates
    • “Return to Life” – required reading (additional purchase)
  • How to build and teach the 34 original Contrology (Pilates) Mat exercises, plus three additional exercises that have been added to the work.
    • How to build the exercises (foundation to full exercise)
    • How to cue and teach
    • Contraindications
  • Basic anatomy focusing on the spine and pelvis
    • “Anatomy of Movement” & “Anatomy of Breath” (required books/additional purchase)
  • How to teach: instruction of both a one-on-one client and small group
  • Common Movement Issues or Special Cases
  • Business Practices
  • An online library that includes all 34 exercises

This course is a combination of in-studio training, self-study and practice teaching. The cost is $1575.

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