Inclusive ACCESSible, still classical

Developing an embodied pilates self-practice

We know the Pilates method when done regularly and intentionally has transformative powers and that many Pilates enthusiasts become wonderful Pilates teachers. During this course and your professional life, you are expected to keep chipping away at the method and to use it to move and heal your body. This also leads to important professional discoveries that will uplift your clientele and renewed passion for your craft.

We respect all bodies and movement backgrounds and know that many of us come to Pilates initially with injuries or medical conditions and may not seek to participate in the most athletic parts of the method - we support you to become a committed teacher regardless of what can be ‘achieved’.

Our approach to this part of your study is that we encourage an honest exploration to embody the Pilates method. This will be different to each person but in your course, spending a solid five hours per week working the work is what will lead to a transformation. We do not expect every candidate to become an Olympian, instead we support you to keep exploring what it is to have the Pilates method in your body and life and congratulate your use of our building block system which focusses on skill acquisition to find personal excellence on all points of the athletic spectrum. This approach helps you to develop your ‘teaching eye and teaching mind’ and work in the industry through your own journey through life not just when you are bouncy and bendy.

Inclusive physical proficiency assessment

For enrolled participants seeking certification you are required to demonstrate physically that you understand all details of the curriculum prior to your teaching proficiency assessment. We honour your personal journey and work within the method and support you to use building blocks and placeholder exercises in lieu of any movements that you are not physically ready to complete or are contraindicated. At the conclusion of your proficiency assessment we offer you the time to demonstrate verbally or with another ‘body’ the details of the fullest expression of the work as detailed in the curriculum and your face to face delivery days.

We hope that this updated approach to training revitalises your Pilates practice and enhances your wellbeing.