Posts Tagged ‘Pilates Teacher Training’

I Want to Be a Pilates Teacher!

Is this something that you’ve said or thought lately?  “I Love Pilates, and want to become a Pilates Teacher!”

Teaching Pilates is a great career choice.

I have had more fun in the past 16 years teaching Pilates than at any other job I’ve ever had.  In fact, it’s hard to consider teaching Pilates a “job.”  This is the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.  Every day it’s a new opportunity to help other people improve their quality of life and whole-body health.   And my body had the priviledge of figuring it all out first, (since you’ve got to be a Pilates student, before you can become a great Pilates teacher!)

My Thoughts on Being a Pilates Teacher

Do I know everything there is to know about Pilates?  Nope… but I think that’s a good thing!

But I  Do know A LOT, and have tons of valuable information to share. 

Questions About Becoming a Pilates Teacher

I recently had someone drop me a contact request for Pilates Teacher Training information and thought she had some great questions that might be helpful to post in my Centerworks Pilates blog. 

 Think I may turn this into a regular section and update & add posts with questions as they come in.

It’s so important that students interested in making the transition from client to Pilates teacher ask good questions and gather lots of information before making the decision about who to enroll with for their Pilates Teacher Training Workshops and apprenticeship. 

With the commitment of time, energy, and finances it takes to invest in your Pilates education – you want to be sure you’ve found the best program for you!

Centerworks Pilates Teacher Training Workshops with Aliesa George in Little Rock, Arkasas

I had a blast teaching Shoulder Mechanics and Fantastic Feet workshops in Little Rock in April, as well as a Matwork master class. Thanks to the fantastic group of students and teachers that participated in these workshops!

I am looking forward to being back in Little Rock for a full series of Centerworks Pilates Teacher-Training Workshops starting the end of June.

If you’re interested in these courses, you can download the flyer & registration forms at: Centerworks Pilates Teacher Training Program Info Flyer for 2008-2009 Little Rock Workshops

If you have questions, drop me a comment on the blog, or email me a question with the contact form at http://centerworks-pilates.com/contact.html

Hope to see you in a workshop soon!

Pilates Continuing Education Is Worth Your Investment

I have now been teaching Pilates for over 14 years.  Hard to believe it!  The time has flown by – I love my job! 

 Blessed to have had an excellent first teacher (David Mooney) and to have had the opportunity to study with many great teachers and most of the Pilates elders.  Romana Kryzanowska, Sari Pace for my first teacher-training program, Colleen Glenn for my second, and Dianne Miller for my third.  Continuing ed. workshops with Dianne Miller, Michelle Larsson, and others. And, through my association with the Pilates Method Alliance, it’s been a privilege to participate in continuing education with all of the Pilates “elders,” Mary Bowen, Ron Fletcher, Lolita San Miguel, and Cathy Grant – all of whom studied directly with Joseph & Clara Pilates.

Help Me – I Feel Like I’m Going To Go Flying Over the Footbar On The Up Stretch!

As a Pilates teacher, I can’t think of one client in 14 years that I’ve taught the Up Stretch exercise to on the Reformer who hasn’t freaked out going forward over the footbar as the are learning the exercise.  All goes well, this is temporary… And while a lighter spring or changing the gear bar might help a bit – in the long run, chances are it won’t fix the problem. Here are a few tips for a smooth, controlled exercise.

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