Mat Pilates Teacher Training
- Schedule
- Welcome & introductions
- What is Pilates?
- Pilates history
- Pilates lineage and evolution
- Contemporary vs Classical approaches
- The 6 Pilates principles
- Breath
- Concentration
- Control
- Centering
- Precision
- Flow
- What makes a movement “Pilates”?
- Pilates & yoga
- Neutral spine
- Pelvis
- Core anatomy
- Breath mechanics
- Rib cage relationships
- Imprinting vs neutral
- Pelvic clock
- Breathing patterns
- Deep abdominal activation
- Exercise objectives
- Set-up
- Breath pattern
- Common mistakes
- Modifications
- Skeletal system
- Joint actions
- Planes of movement
- Muscle contractions
- Mobility vs stability
- Lumbar spine
- Thoracic spine
- Cervical spine
- Deep core system
- Hip mechanics
- Shoulder stability
- Scapular movement
- Class structure
- Group management
- One-on-one
- Energy management
- Cueing hierarchy
- Teaching styles
- Progressions
- Regressions
- Contraindications
- Beginners
- Athletes
- Seniors
- Prenatal/Postnatal
- Back pain considerations
- Building safe sequences
- Building class themes
- Progressions
- Peak movement concepts
- Music and pacing
- Investment
Schedule
Dates:
Sept 11-13: LEARN IT
Oct 9-11: UNDERSTAND IT
Nov 13-15: TEACH IT
Dec 18-20: INTEGRATE IT
Schedule: Fridays 6-9pm, Sat/Sun 7:30-2:30pm
Hours Breakdown:
60 hours lectures (6-9pm, 7:30am-2:30pm)
20 hours self practice
20 hours observation
20 hours practice teach
WEEKEND 1: Foundations of Pilates
Theme: Principles Before Exercises
Friday (6-9 PM)
History + Methodology
Saturday (7:30 AM-2:30 PM)
Pilates Foundations
Anatomy Focus:
Movement Focus:
Sunday (7:30 AM-2:30 PM)
Beginner Mat Repertoire
Learn:
WEEKEND 2: Anatomy + Movement Mechanics
Theme: Understanding the Body
Friday (6-9 PM)
Functional Anatomy
Topics:
Saturday (7:30 AM-2:30 PM)
Spine + Core
Focus:
Sunday (7:30 AM-2:30 PM)
Hips + Shoulder Girdle
Focus:
WEEKEND 3: Teaching Skills + Intermediate Repertoire
Theme: Becoming a Teacher
Friday (6-9 PM)
The Art of Teaching
Topics:
Saturday (7:30 AM-2:30 PM)
Intermediate Mat Repertoire
Learn:
Teaching Lab:
Sunday (7:30 AM-2:30 PM)
Special Populations
Working With:
Programming:
WEEKEND 4: Integration + Assessment
Theme: Putting It All Together
Friday (6-9 PM)
Programming and Sequencing
Topics:
Saturday (7:30 AM-2:30 PM)
Teaching Practicum
Sunday (7:30 AM-2:30 PM)
Written Exam
Practical Exam
Investment
Investment:
$1999 includes entire training + 4 months membership
*Payment plans available. email melissa@zenyogagarage.com to set one up
Zen Mat Pilates Teacher Training
While Pilates has been this season’s “It girl” in fitness, its roots and origins have been influencing our instructors for years. Join Jennifer Le Vine DeMaio for this comprehensive look into the most challenging of the Classic Pilates apparatus: the MAT.
Jennifer will bring her knowledge of the classic mat pilates exercises and fuse it with modern day applications. Throughout this 4 month training you will learn the basic and intermediate mat sequences, find your teaching voice and style, and learn how to adapt your class for everyBODY.
Dates:
Sept 11-13: LEARN IT
Oct 9-11: UNDERSTAND IT
Nov 13-15: TEACH IT
Dec 18-20: INTEGRATE IT
Schedule: Fridays 6-9pm, Sat/Sun 7:30-2:30pm
Hours Breakdown:
60 hours lectures (6-9pm, 7:30am-2:30pm)
20 hours self practice
20 hours observation
20 hours practice teach
Investment:
$1999/ entire training + 4 months membership
