FAQ

Our program is set apart from other training programs in many ways. The most obvious is our focus on the Classical Method of Pilates. This “classical” method, or “authentic” method has deviated the least from Joseph Pilates’ original work. It’s the real deal – not a hybrid of fitness or yoga mixed with Pilates. Typically this style of Pilates has come to be known as “East Coast Pilates” due to the fact that Joseph Pilates’ original studio was in New York City.

Our Instructor Education Program is easily broken into two career paths: The Mat Training Course™ and The Comprehensive Training Course™. Unlike other training programs, you do not have to take The Mat Training Course™ before enrolling into The Comprehensive Training Course™, thus saving time and money. The Comprehensive Training Course™ is exactly that – complete Pilates training. You will learn the foundation of Mat work as well as the widely used apparatus like the reformer, Cadillac and chairs while also learning the rarely taught Pedi-Pull, and Sandbag. Another unique feature of The Comprehensive Training Course™ is a weekend intensive devoted exclusively to the props used in Pilates such as the Magic circles, big balls, small balls, foam rollers, and resistance bands.

And unlike any other program, Core is happy to teach an Anatomy in Clay™ workshop for all apprentices to learn anatomy in a fun, interactive and memorable way.

The Mat Training Course™ incorporates beginner AND intermediate level exercises, again saving time and money but getting the most knowledge out of the most fundamental of Pilates work. You get an in-depth manual that includes modifications to simplify and challenge the exercises thus arming you with a huge array of exercises to make teaching Mat a worthwhile experience for you and for your class! You also become a "Mat Course apprentice" which allows all enrolled students of The Mat Training Course one week after the course ends to still utilize the studio for self or group practice and observation.

The most important differentiation however isn’t in the design of our courses but in our training philosophy. We don’t want to produce cookie cutter instructors. We set a standard of acceptance from day one. We recognize that each trainee brings his/her uniqueness and individual teaching style to the mix and it is the goal of our program to embrace and build upon each individual’s unique teaching style.

It is important to choose a teacher training program that meets the training requirements of the Pilates Method Alliance. The PMA has established an internationally accepted standard for Pilates education and training as well as the first-ever national certification exam. Core Pilates NYC is recognized by the PMA as an educational center, so students enrolled in any of our teacher training courses are assured that their training will be recognized by others in the industry. Also, in keeping with the standards of the PMA and the exam requirements, any training program should have Anatomy. Both The Mat Training Course™ and The Comprehensive Training Course™ provide a uniquely designed Anatomy course.

Both The Mat Training Course™ and The Comprehensive Training Course™ are intensive, so it only makes sense to come in ‘ahead of the curve’ with as much familiarity with the Pilates Method. Having a solid foundation of the movements in your own body will allow for a deeper understanding of the principles and how they integrate, various modifications of each exercise and how to work with different body types and special cases. Coming into the first day of a weekend intensive fluent in at least the beginner level creates a cohesive learning environment from which to proceed to a deeper understand of the Method for everyone enrolled.

From guidance in finding work as a newly trained Pilates instructor, to a complimentary massage and discounted chiropractic, we are proud of the perks that come with enrolling in our Instructor Education Programs. Our Graduate Network is a wonderful resource to tap into when considering our teacher training program. We want you to get the information you need and believe that the best source for that is a recent graduate. We believe in our program, as do our graduates, so we welcome any potential trainee to contact a member of our network.

Core Pilates NYC is a Preferred Sales Partner with Peak Pilates. We can offer our trainees and graduates discounts on the purchase of industrial-grade classical Pilates apparatus thus allowing you significant savings.

As a Comprehensive apprentice you will receive 10% discounts on sessions and tower classes and free mat classes. You will also have an opportunity to earn an hourly pay as you complete your apprentice hours through our Apprentice Private sessions where clients pay for a substantially discounted private session taught by apprentices.

You can begin teaching as soon as you have completed and passed all phases of the course requirements. If you are considering The Comprehensive Training Course™ and want to take the PMA exam, you can still begin teaching while awaiting the exam date. It is optional to take the exam so it doesn’t prevent you from teaching.

We currently offer The Mat Training Course™ and The Comprehensive Training Course™ in Los Angeles and Hong Kong, with more national and international cities in the works very soon. We can bring our teacher training courses anywhere through the hosting program.

The Comprehensive Training Course™ is designed to have you complete and pass all phases of the program in 6 months.

Our courses have been submitted and are pending approval by ACE. Shortly, trainees can receive credit from our courses. Very soon our Continuing Education Seminars will be approved by the PMA ensuring that already certified participants who are interested in attending our seminars can receive CEC’s (continuing education credits) to uphold their certification standards.

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