Pilates Teacher Training

Become a Pilates Teacher!

Pilates Village provides a short path to this valuable and satisfying career. Our twice-yearly (August-December and February-May) program includes 128 hours of classroom-based instruction led by Master Teacher Trainer Teresa Willis. Participants are required to complete a total of 450 hours, which includes observation and apprentice hours. The program leads to comprehensive Pilates certification that is required and recognized by most professional studios. 

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PSC provides a contemporary, cutting-edge approach to the method developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, one that preserves the essence of the original technique but incorporates today's knowledge and principals. Participants will learn the Classical and Progressive approach to Pilates using a beautiful, organized photographic manual. The cost for the full program is $4900, and limited to 12 participants. 

Prospective instructors are encouraged to send a cover letter expressing their interest to holly at pilatesvillage dot com. Those with a background in anatomy or exercise physiology are especially encouraged to apply. For additional information, please call 502-409-4200. which includes: 

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• Pilates Mat Repertoire, Reformer, Cadillac/Trapeze Table, Wunda/Combo Chair, 

• Barrels and Spine Corrector available as an adjacent workshop.

• Fundamental Pilates philosophy

• Client assessment and alignment protocol

• Anatomy, terminology and biomechanics taught in an interactive environment

• Small apparatus skills: jump board, magic circle, rotating discs, balance/wobble board, foam rollers, thera bands/balls

• Creative training and programming skills for any level of proficiency

• Verbal and tactile cueing skills

• Ethics and scope of practice

• Understanding specific injuries/dysfunctions and special circumstances