Power Pilates Intermediate Mat Certification at Studio Lotus

During Power Pilates Intermediate Mat Certification, you will learn 13 Intermediate mat exercises: the ideal version, the appropriate modifications, and the variations for advancement. You will also learn where and how to incorporate these exercises into the beginner-level sequence. In addition to expanding your vocabulary of exercises, you will continue to develop your teaching skills and improve your use of the Power Pilates trademark teaching formula. Students claim that ‘everything starts to click’ during the Intermediate mat weekend, as their communication skills are strengthened and their confidence grows. This certification is crucial for any mat certified Pilates instructor who wishes to take their class and teaching to the next level. It is also strongly recommended for anyone who struggled with the Beginner Mat Certification as it provides more time to develop one’s teaching skills.

Once you complete this certification, you will have the ability to teach a Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate Pilates mat class to people of all ages and different fitness levels at the same time, as well as advance your Beginner clients safely and effectively.

Program Objectives:

Learn the Intermediate mat exercises and the principles behind them.
Review anatomy as it relates to Pilates.
Learn how to teach a 60-minute Intermediate or Open Mat Class, with appropriate modifications and variations for advancement.
Become better skilled at applying the Power Pilates trademark teaching formula.
Strengthen communication skills necessary to inspire clients and teach Pilates effectively.

Pre-Requisites:

Successfully complete Power Pilates Beginner Mat Certification Program.
Read Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain
(1985, Eastland Press, Inc.).

Requirements:

Attend all 16 hours of weekend training according to the following schedule:

                               Friday: 4pm – 8pm
                               Saturday: 1pm – 7pm
                               Sunday: 9am – 3pm

Once you complete and pass the Power Pilates Intermediate Mat Certification Program, you will be certified to teach a Power Pilates Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate Mat Class. If you do not pass immediately after the weekend, you will have the opportunity to re-test within three months of the course. One re-test is included in the cost of the program.

Cost:

Power Pilates Intermediate Mat Certification Program (including weekend training, certification manual, exams and one re-test, if necessary): $500.
For those previously certified in Intermediate Mat with another organization: $450.

Application:

Complete the Power Pilates Registration Form and Student Contract (PDF, 442 kb); submit to Power Pilates-New York via post or fax. Include payment, as well as the program date and city of the Power Pilates Beginner Mat Certification Program attended. Please note that personal checks are not accepted two weeks prior to certification. For those previously certified in Intermediate Mat with another organization, please include a copy of your current certification to receive a $50 discount.

Once Power Pilates receives your application, they will mail or e-mail you an acceptance letter, which includes program date, times, location and materials for you to study prior to the program.