Power Pilates Comprehensive Certification at Studio Lotus

Power Pilates Comprehensive Certification is just that: the most comprehensive, extensive Pilates certification program offered. This 6-month, 600-hour program covers Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced exercises utilizing all Pilates apparatus (i.e. Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, High Chair, Wunda Chair, Barrels, Ped-o-Pull and Magic Circle). You will learn how to teach Pilates on the apparatus to people of all ages and fitness levels, including special case clients (i.e. those with back, neck, knee and shoulder problems). In addition, you will continue to utilize and develop the teaching tools learned during Beginner and Intermediate Mat Certifications and sharpen your eye for subtle exercise modifications.

The program centers around four weekend intensives which are structured as follows:

Weekend 1: Beginner System
Weekend 2: Intermediate System
Weekend 3: Intermediate System & Special Cases
Weekend 4: Advanced System

In addition, candidates will participate in a 600-hour apprenticeship at Studio Lotus comprising a combination of observation of and interaction with Senior Teacher Trainers Davidson Reid and Anne Brendle, weekly meetings, workouts and self-study.

Program Objectives:

Review anatomy as it relates to Pilates.
Learn the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced exercises and the principles behind them.
Refine the communication skills necessary to inspire and teach Pilates effectively.
Learn to apply the Power Pilates trademark teaching formula.
Learn 60-minute class formats for all level clients, including modifications, variations and special cases.
Learn to teach the method in a way that integrates the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, Ped-O-Pull and Magic Circle to yield unparalleled results.

Pre-Requisites:

Attend Power Pilates Beginner Mat Certification. Intermediate Mat Certification is not required, but is highly recommended.
Complete a minimum of 25 apparatus sessions with a Power Pilates certified instructor. PLEASE NOTE: If you complete your sessions elsewhere, you'll need to submit a letter of recommendation and a log sheet from that instructor for approval.
Read Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain.

Requirements:

Attend all weekend intensives according the following schedule:

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

Attend 16 mandatory weekly meetings.
Complete a total of 600 apprentice hours at Studio Lotus.
Work out at least once a week at Studio Lotus or Studio Lotus at Atlanta Ballet. The number of weekly workouts required is based on an entry evaluation at the Directors' discretion.
Complete and pass all exams.
Once you have completed the four weekend intensives, course requirements, apprenticeship hours, weekly meetings and pass all written, oral, performance and practical exams, you will receive your Power Pilates Instructor Certification.
In order to maintain a Power Pilates Instructor Certification, you must complete 15 Power Pilates Continuing Education Credits (CEC) every two years. It is necessary to complete these CECs for the highest level certification only (i.e. credits going towards Comprehensive Certification will also cover Beginner and/or Intermediate Mat Certification). If you do not complete these required credits, your certification will not be renewed. If you are using another organization's Continuing Education Credits as fulfilment, you must receive prior approval from Power Pilates. Please note: 1 hour of Power Pilates Continuing Education = 1 Power Pilates CEC.

Cost:

Power Pilates Comprehensive Certification Program (including weekend intensives, certification manual, apprenticeship hour and all exams): $4,000.
For those comprehensively certified by another organization, a Bridge program is available. The cost of the Bridge program is $2,700 and includes four weekend intensives, a certification manual and final test-out. Please call Davidson Reid at 404.817.0900 to find out more about the Bridge program.

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.

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.