Power Pilates System Training Level 1: Beginner/Intermediate System

Power Pilates System Training: Level 1 is an 8-week certification program that will prepare you to teach private and semi-private sessions on the Pilates apparatus at a Beginner and Beginner/Intermediate level. You will learn the entire Beginner System, together with select exercises within the Intermediate System.

Program Objectives:

To learn how to effectively and safely teach Pilates sessions integrating Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, Small Barrels and Magic Circle to clients at a Beginner level and for those moving into an Intermediate level.
To refine the communication and teaching skills necessary to become a successful Pilates instructor by utilizing the Power Pilates teaching formula.

Pre-requisites:

Successfully complete Power Pilates Beginner Mat Certification Program.
Complete a minimum of 25 apparatus sessions with a Power Pilates certified instructor at either of Studio Lotus’ two locations in Atlanta. If you complete your sessions elsewhere, you will need to submit a letter of recommendation and a log sheet from that studio for approval by Studio Lotus.
Read chapters 1, 2, 3 and 6 of Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain (1985, Eastland Press, Inc.).
Purchase Power Pilates Visual Training Manual: System 1 DVD (available at Studio Lotus).

Requirements:

Attend 4 weekend intensives (a total of 66 in-class hours) according to the following schedule:
Weekends 1-3: Friday: 2-8pm / Saturday: 1-7pm / Sunday: 9-3pm
Weekend 4: Friday: 2-8pm / Saturday: 1-7pm
Complete a minimum of 150 hours of self-study, or approximately 16 hours per week. You may practice at either Studio Lotus location during agreed-upon hours — or on your own, if you have access to Pilates apparatus. Please note that you are responsible to find your own clients to practice on.
Pass all written and practical exams to receive Power Pilates System Training: Level 1 Certification.

Cost:

Power Pilates System Training: Level 1 (including four weekend intensives, certification manual, exams and test-out): $2,800