Power Pilates Training
Our wonderful trainer, Sylvia Gamonet, leads the program. Sylvia joined the Power Pilates Team in 2004 and became a Teacher Trainer in 2006. Ms Gamonet has worked with every range of physical ability, from professional dancers , ice skaters, competitive athletes to those recovering from MS, fibromyalgia, heart attack, back and knee surgery, and hip and knee replacement.
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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 Core Mat I & Core Mat II 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 the Power Pilates Core Mat I & Core Mat II trainings**
- 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 in person and online.
Length of Program
- 6-9 months, 600 hours, including apprenticeship requirements and weekend intensives.
Requirements
- Memorize exercise names and order
- Practice teaching during weekends with fellow students
- Wear fitness clothing with Power Pilates logo while apprenticing in the studio
- Attend 5 weekend intensives
- Attend 24 hours of 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
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 costs apply for prerequisites, supplementary classes and required reading
Core I
July 19th - 21st, 2013
The Core Mat I 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 Core Mat I. Core Mat I & II are required to progress to the Comprehensive program.
Pre-Requisites
- Attend a minimum of 10 classically taught Beginner Mat classes prior to the weekend. Classes may be taken at any classical Pilates studio.**
- Purchase & read Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain - chapters 1-3 & 6**
Length of Program
- 3 days (16 hours)
Requirements
- Memorize exercise names and order
- Practice teaching during weekend with fellow students
- Pass the take-home written exam and the practical evaluation given at the end of the program weekend
Cost
$550.00 for US programs, international pricing varies by location.
Tuition includes the manual, weekend training, exams, and one retest if necessary.
**Additional costs apply for prerequisites, supplementary classes and required reading
Core II
May 31st - June 2nd, 2013
During the Core Mat II 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 Core Mat II weekend expands the range of clients you can work with and strengthens your teaching ability.
Pre-requisites
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Attend a minimum of 10 classically taught Intermediate Mat classes prior to the weekend*
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Complete Power Pilates Core Mat I training program
Length of Program
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3 days (16 hours)
Requirements
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Memorize exercise names and order
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Practice teaching during weekend with fellow students
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Pass the practical evaluation at the end of the program weekend.
Cost
$550.00 for US programs, international pricing varies by location.
Tuition includes the manual, weekend training, exam, and one retest if necessary.
**Additional costs apply for prerequisites, supplementary classes and required reading