Through a regular Power Pilates practice, you will be empowered to discover your inner strength, transform mind and body, increase stamina, improve your health and achieve a new and exciting physical well being. Your body will totally transform from the inside out. Your posture will improve, your abdominals, back and buttocks will strengthen and become more visibly toned, and your arms and legs will become leaner. Your energy level will dramatically increase. Chronic back pain and other debilitating physical ailments will decrease significantly as your range of motion and mobility improves. People around you will notice a substantial difference in your overall appearance.

Through Power Pilates, our students discover a profound sense of community. From our beginnings, Power Pilates has sought to create a Pilates community in the spirit of Joseph Pilates - energetic, committed and ever evolving. The founders of Power Pilates, started with a nascent group of studio instructors, have since propelled the total population of Power Pilates professionals and consumers into thousands upon thousands on a global scale. Over 20,000 Power Pilates trained graduates are now included in the global Power Pilates family.

Everyone and anyone willing to dedicate themselves to regular Pilates sessions can enjoy the benefits of Pilates. Pilates is beneficial to all ages, genders, athletic abilities, and people with disabilities. The exercises are organized into beginner, intermediate, advanced, and super advanced workouts so that expert instructors can customize each session.

Pilates was originally created to help rehabilitate soldiers wounded in World War I and then later, injured dancers. In fact, the modern-day Reformer with its spring resistance and sliding carriage was developed to help patients exercise while they were confined to bed. Where traditional methods of training tend to produce short, bulky muscles that are more prone to injury, Pilates elongates the spine, makes muscles more elastic and joints more flexible, which reduces the potential for injury. Many professional athletes practice Pilates to keep their bodies strong and injury free.

Like most fitness regimens, you will only see results with regular, consistent practice. Optimally, you should work out two to four times a week - combining private sessions with Mat classes. Within about 10 to 15 sessions you'll begin to understand and integrate the various Pilates principles in your body and start, to see and feel noticeable results - an increase in core strength, muscle tone, and flexibility and a general overall sense of well-being.

A Mat session may be done before a private (working with a trainer one on one) but it is certainly not required. Private sessions are a great way to get started in Pilates and allow for individualized instruction.

Yes! Not only can Pilates ease lower back pain in a very short period of time but, often, it can correct the weaknesses that cause or result from lower back pain. Pilates is designed to give greater stability to the spine by strengthening the muscles in the lower back and pelvis. Improving alignment and returning function to these areas alleviates pressure on the lumbar discs, which has been scientifically demonstrated to assuage back pain.

Your posture will improve so dramatically that your height may increase. Pilates can help the spine create space in between the vertebrae, allowing the discs to shift back into space.

Mat work is actually the most difficult form of Pilates to do correctly! All of the equipment utilized in Pilates was developed to assist clients in the Mat exercises.

No. Although you will often work up a sweat, Pilates is not a cardio workout. We recommend supplementing your Pilates sessions with some sort of cardio (walking, jogging, swimming, etc.) to achieve a higher level of fitness in your everyday life.

Engaging in any exercise regimen that you enjoy increases body awareness and self-esteem, which are essential to physical fitness. If you commit to Pilates, you will achieve a trimmer appearance since the exercises are designed to build long, lean muscles. Usually within 10 training sessions, people see significant changes such as flatter stomachs, lost inches, better posture. This kind of musculature increases calorie-burning potential. Pilates also promotes deep and efficient respiration essential for burning calories and regenerating tissue. More advanced students who are able to execute more difficult exercises with greater efficiency find Pilates to be extremely aerobic.

Pilates trains the body from the inside out. You learn how to engage and stabilize the muscles of the core to initiate movement, rather than using movement to activate the muscles. During a Pilates session, the focus is on the quality of movement rather than repetitions, so that one leaves the studio feeling invigorated, rather than exhausted. Unlike other forms of exercise that encourage breaks between workouts, Pilates can be practiced every day. That's because Pilates is more than just a form of strength training; you work toward mind/body integration and educating the body to move more efficiently.

Power Pilates IS Pilates! Power Pilates honors the legacy of Joseph Pilates through a solid Classical Pilates foundation supplemented by a thorough understanding of the human body and our exclusive Art of Teaching.

Every move we make in our daily life - sitting, standing, walking, and lifting - is supported by the core muscles of the stomach, back, and pelvis. Pilates, developed nearly a century ago by Joseph Pilates, is the most evolved system for strengthening these important core muscles. Pilates encompasses more than 500 controlled exercises on six pieces of Apparatus and the Mat. It relies on the interplay of mind, body, and spirit to achieve total fitness. Each exercise balances strength, stability, stretch, and stamina to improve posture, reduce stress, and create long, lean muscles.

Power Pilates is a Classical Pilates education program. Classical Pilates programs honor the original teachings, principles, vocabulary and exercise order as outlined by Joseph Pilates and passed on by Romana Kryzanowska and The Elders. In a Classical Pilates program, the focus is on the original intent of Joseph Pilates' work and staying as close to his original Contrology as possible. Each session follows the exercise order and progressions that Joseph Pilates created. There may be some variation between schools and individual teachers but the core of the method is largely unchanged. Classical pilates studios use classical apparatus from manufacturers such as Gratz.

Contemporary programs may adapt, modify, or reinterpret the exercises. Every contemporary program is different and may change the exercise difficulty, order, and equipment. There is less standardization between contemporary teachers due to the variations in contemporary programs. Contemporary programs often utilize their own apparatus that needs to be purchased from the issuing program. Some contemporary programs include a large portion of the original method while others may stretch the bounds of what can be considered pilates.

Take Pilates Mat and Apparatus classes at your local Power Pilates Training Center and sign up for Core Mat I. The prerequisite for all our Teacher Training programs is the Core Mat I (Beginner Mat) program. This is your starting point regardless of your level of training as it lays the foundation for your pilates education and includes our exclusive teaching philosophy and toolkit.

Our Teacher Training programs vary in length depending on the format you choose, the time you have to devote to the program, and your prior experience.

Core Mat I - 16 hours (weekend intensive) or self-paced (2-8 weeks in the Mat Academy)
Core Mat II - 16 hours (weekend intensive) or self-paced (2-8 weeks in the Mat Academy)
Core Mat III - 12 hours (weekend intensive) or self-paced (2-8 weeks in the Mat Academy)
Comprehensive Apparatus Program - 12-18 months (600 hours)
12-Day Intensive - 1-6 months
Apparatus I - 1-3 months
Apparatus II - 2-6 months
Apparatus III - 2-6 months
System I - 2 months
System II - 2 months
System III - 6 weeks

Yes. As long as your doctor thinks it's safe and you are healthy, pregnancy is not a barrier to completing Power Pilates trainings. Please use your judgment and listen to your body.

Yes. We also recommend bringing a healthy snack and a reusable water bottle--you'll be working hard!

No. You must attend the entire program to earn your certificate.

Yes. Payment plans are available for most programs - please see the registration page for additional details. Payments plans apply to regular pricing only and are not available with super early or early discounts.

Yes. Power Pilates offers the same high quality training programs at our Training Centers worldwide. Students may complete available levels in the online Mat Academy or in-person as needed. The quality and curriculum will not differ by location. We pride ourselves in offering a consistent, unified, worldwide program!

Yes! Power Pilates welcomes experienced Pilates instructors to attend our Comprehensive program through the BRIDGE option. Your prior Pilates experience must include: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level training on Mat, Reformer, Chairs, Cadillac, and Barrels. As a BRIDGE participant, you are required to attend the four weekend intensives of our Comprehensive program. You will receive the training manual and will participate in the program. Unless notified after your audition evaluation, you will not be required to complete any apprentice hours or attend weekly meetings. The BRIDGE program is by audition only. Visit https://powerpilates.com/certification/comprehensive/bridge/ to request an audition.

Instructors holding Classical Mat certifications may qualify for a special price on Core Mat I and II. To receive the code to register, email a copy of your certification to info@powerpilates.com with the subject line "Mat-Bridge".

Yes! Power Pilates is proud to offer a discount of 10% to current and retired United States military personnel, including active duty service members, reservists, veterans, and National Guardsmen. Email a copy of your military ID to info@powerpilates.com to receive your discount code. The discount applies to Mat and Apparatus trainings (both online in the Mat Academy and in-person) and continuing education.

Yes. Snack and meal breaks are provided during weekend intensives. We recommend bringing a healthy snack and a reusable water bottle--you'll be working hard!

No. You must attend the entire program to earn your certificate.

We are delighted that you have found Power Pilates' Education program. Our curriculum is based on a Classical, systematic, and integrative philosophy that allows us to train the best teachers in the industry.

CLASSICAL
All our programs honor the original teachings, principles, vocabulary, and exercise order as outlined by Joseph Pilates and passed on by Romana Kryzanowska and The Elders. While "Contemporary" Pilates programs may adapt, modify, or reinterpret the exercises, method, or language, we maintain a focus on the original intent of Joseph Pilates' work.

SYSTEMATIC
From Beginner to Intermediate and on to Advanced level, each exercise or session has a precise and meaningful sequence of movements that is organized with a natural, yet defined, purpose and progression. This ensures a level of consistency among our teachers and provides for constancy of training among clientele.

INTEGRATIVE
Using the original Pilates Apparatus, our programs provide the intelligence for understanding how each piece of Apparatus works and how to integrate them into a session at the appropriate time and for the correct purpose. This teaching structure ensures the best results based on individual client needs.

In the Student Handbook, you will find information on our history, our program curriculum and requirements, and opportunities gained by becoming a Power Pilates teacher. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Power Pilates Education Office for guidance.

The mission of Power Pilates is to preserve the legacy of Joseph Pilates through systematic, Classical, and integrative teacher training programs. We provide the highest level of excellence in education by honoring the integrity of the Classical method as we empower and nurture our teachers.

Power Pilates welcomes anyone 16 or older (18 years of age for Apparatus programs) who is interested in becoming a Pilates teacher! While current and former dancers, athletes, and other movement professionals tend to be drawn to Pilates, a background in the movement arts is certainly not required. Power Pilates teachers come from all walks of life - high school/college students, retirees, performing artists, caregivers looking for a flexible career, career changers, US service members, and many more. We welcome all interested teachers regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, immigration status, religion or disability. The most important qualification is a passion for Pilates and willingness to learn!

Before entering the course, you should have a working knowledge of Pilates in your own body so take as many classes as possible - at your local studio or on Power Pilates Live. Understanding the exercises in your own body will allow you to focus on learning to teach, rather than what the exercises are.

We recommend taking classes of the level you are entering (beginner Mat classes before Core Mat 1, etc). A minimum of 10 classes at the appropriate level are recommended before starting a Mat level and a minimum of 25 apparatus sessions are recommended before entering the Comprehensive Apparatus Teacher Training Program.

After registering for your course, you will receive a link to any study materials (such as the order of exercises, Mat video, or anatomy charts) that you should memorize before the first weekend intensive of your program.

Be sure to contact the Education Department at info@powerpilates.com with any questions. We're here to help!

Power Pilates has long been a fountainhead for providing unrivaled Classical Pilates education to thousands of students worldwide. The Mat Academy online learning environment provides the same world-class education to those who need a flexible program to fit into their busy lives. The Academy allows students to study the Pilates Method through supportive distance education, in turn, creating a path for new careers and teaching opportunities for students globally.

The Mat Academy program provides an engaging and interactive medium to learn our essential Core Mat I, Core Mat II, and Core Mat III courses. Each subsequent program builds upon the information learned from the previous course.

The Complete Mat Academy is composed of 21 total modules. These modules include video and animated lessons, quizzes, workouts, and supporting document downloads. Students can also utilize live, video conference teaching practice with other Academy students and Power Pilates teachers worldwide. Graduates of the Complete Mat Academy will know how to teach a 60-minute advanced level Mat class (including modifications and variations for advancement).

Our Core Mat I, II, and III courses cover the same materials and earn the same certificate regardless of format. The Mat intensives and Mat Academy are equal in quality; it is the structure/format of the curriculum that is designed differently to accommodate different learning styles.

Both programs are equal in quality. It is the structure and format of the curriculum that is designed differently, but each program will provide the same education as well as a full Comprehensive certification upon completion.

Comprehensive is a 600 hour program that takes 12-18 months to complete and includes apprenticeship hours and weekend intensives. The Comprehensive training intensives are generally divided into Apparatus I (Beginner) for one weekend, Apparatus II (Intermediate) for two weekends, and Apparatus III (Advanced) for one weekend, totalling four weekends.

Systems Training offers the same material as the Comprehensive program but is split into more weekend intensives and does not require the student to accumulate as many additional hours of practice outside of the training lectures. Similarly to the Comprehensive program, Systems Training is divided into three levels: Level I(Beginner/Beginner-Intermediate), Level II (Intermediate), and Level III (Advanced). It is designed for those who do not have the luxury of completing 600 apprentice hours, want to learn at a slower pace, take it one level at a time, or work full or part time. You must be self motivated to thrive in this program. The System Training program is not offered in all regions.

Power Pilates graduates teach around the globe! Our graduates teach at boutique studios, gyms, PT offices, community centers, dance studios, virtual studios, and other locations worldwide. Our programs are widely recognized to teach the corresponding level of classes (i.e. full Apparatus sessions after Comprehensive; beginner Mat classes after Core Mat I, etc.). While our host studios, of course, hire Power Pilates graduates, most of our graduates work at other locations as we have over 15k graduates of our programs across the globe. Pay is very competitive and varies based on experience, type of business, and location.

Included in tuition:
Core Mat I, II, and III intensives: Tuition includes the manual, weekend intensive, exams, and one retest (if necessary).

Complete Mat Academy: Tuition includes live online workout classes, live online round robin coaching sessions, exercise instruction downloads, animated exercise lessons, interactive pop quizzes, and practical exam review.

Comprehensive Apparatus Program: manual, weekend intensives, apprentice meetings and exams (including one retest).

Offerings subject to change - please see registration page for details on your chosen course.

Not included in tuition (additional cost):
All Programs:

• Prerequisites (may include lower programs such as Core Mat I, studio classes to prepare, anatomy knowledge, etc - please see registration page for details on your chosen course for details)
• Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain (ISBN 0-939616 57 2) (Highly Recommended)

Comprehensive Apparatus Program:

• Weekly advanced Mat & semi/private session required throughout the program (cost will vary by teacher & location)
• Required text: The Pilates Primer: Millennium Edition - Return to Life Through Contrology and Your Health by Joseph Pilates
• Recommended texts: Taking Root to Fly: Ten Articles on Functional Anatomy by Irene Dowd, Joseph Hubertus Pilates, The Biography by Esperanza Aparicio Romero and Javier Perez Pont
• Optional study guides

Additional costs may apply to your individual circumstances. Please contact info@powerpilates.com with any questions.

Power Pilates offers the Mat Academy Student Discount of 15% off all Mat Academy programs, available to all students 16+ years or older currently enrolled in a high school, university, college, or trade school. Please send a copy of your student ID (with any private information blurred out) to info@powerpilates.com to receive the discount code.

Power Pilates is pleased to offer to exceptional candidates full and partial scholarships for our Comprehensive Program exclusively at our NYC Flagship location. The Comprehensive training is our most extensive program and covers beginner, intermediate and advanced level exercises that utilize the Pilates Apparatus - Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, Ped-o-Pull and Magic Circle as well as understanding how to work with Special Case clients (i.e. obesity, pregnancy, back problem, neck, knee, shoulder, etc.).

All Power Pilates hosting facilities uphold a high standard of cleanliness and safety. Our maintenance protocols adhere to and often exceed local, state/province, and federal guidelines. As global safety requirements are ever changing, please contact the Education Department if you have questions about a particular location.

Students are welcome in our Mat programs at age 16 (both student and parent/legal guardian must sign the student contract) and in our Apparatus programs at age 18.

Apprentice Code of Conduct

The following conduct is expected of all Power Pilates Apprentices:

• Be honest and respectful in all professional activities.
• Treat all communication with clients with professional confidentiality.
• Never attempt to diagnose a client's physical or psychological condition, prescribe a treatment, or suggest or approve of going against a physician's advice.
• Follow all local, state, and national laws that pertain to teaching the Pilates method.
• Honor the terms specified in all contracts with Power Pilates.
• You must make arrangements for your children and/or pets to be cared for offsite. Children and pets are not permitted in any Power Pilates studio. If you are attending remotely, children and pets must be in the care of a responsible adult during your training hours.
• Phones, tablets, and computers are strictly forbidden when observing in the studio.
• No food in the studio (bottled water is okay).
• No street shoes in the studio.
• Compile a list of questions during observation to ask your supervising Teacher Trainer at a later time. Do not interrupt a client session with questions or talk/whisper with other apprentices (this makes clients uncomfortable).
• Studios may limit observation hours for occupancy and safety reasons. Clients may also choose to decline observation. Please be respectful of their choice.
• Your Teacher Trainer wants you to succeed. Please be open to their feedback so that you can improve.

The following conduct is unacceptable and will not be tolerated:

• All forms of bias including race, ethnicity, gender, disability, national origin, religion and creed as demonstrated through verbal and/or written communication and/or physical acts.
• All forms of sexual suggestion or harassment with clients, students and other trainers, even when they invite or consent to such behavior. Sexual suggestion is defined as, but not limited to, all forms of overt and covert seductive speech, gestures, and behavior as well as physical contact of a sexual nature; harassment is defined as, but not limited to, repeated comments, gestures, or physical contact of a sexual nature.
• All types of dishonesty, including plagiarism, knowingly furnishing false information, forgery, and alteration or use of official documents with intent to defraud.
• Intentional disruption or obstruction of teaching, administration, or other educational activities.
• Theft or damage to the property or premises of others.
• Teaching while intoxicated, under the influence of a controlled substance, or in any other state that would result in impaired judgment.

Graduate Code of Conduct
Graduates teaching using the Power Pilates method must maintain a professional standard of conduct (1) while teaching in person or online and (2) online for any social media accounts associated with the practice of Power Pilates. Should a graduate engage in hate speech, bullying or cyberbullying, or other defamatory, offensive or derogatory content (1) while teaching in person or online and (2) online for any social accounts associated with the practice of Power Pilates, the graduate's certificate shall be immediately and unconditionally revoked. Power Pilates reserves the sole right to determine what qualifies as a violation of the Code of Conduct. If a graduate's certificate is revoked, the graduate must immediately remove all references to holding a Power Pilates certificate from all public platforms.

Power Pilates flagship studio is located in Midtown Manhattan at 920 Third Avenue (Fl 6). We have another Manhattan studio conveniently located in Flatiron at 327 Park Avenue South (Fl 2). Both studios offer Mat, Reformer, and Tower classes as well as private, duets and semi-private sessions. Learn more

Yes! Power Pilates Live offers live online Pilates classes that you can access anywhere in the world. Enjoy various levels of Mat classes as well as other small group fitness classes for whole body health. Visit www.powerpilates.com/live to find your next class.

Power Pilates Live offers live online Pilates classes that you can access anywhere in the world.Enjoy various levels of Mat classes as well as other small group fitness classes for whole body health. Visit www.powerpilates.com/live to find your next class!

Visit our Trainer Directory to find a Power Pilates teacher near you.

Students can earn Power Pilates CECs at our Continuing Education Conferences page (virtual and in-person options available), through on-demand workshops online at Leaders in Fitness , and by auditing any training program the student has already completed.

Power Pilates partners with studios worldwide to host our education programs. Hosting programs is an excellent way to improve the quality of instructors at your studio and learn from our industry-leading Teacher Trainers. Apply here to discuss bringing Power Pilates to your studio!

Since 2013, the Power Pilates Curriculum Committee has overseen development of new workshops, program updates, and mentorship opportunities. Power Pilates is proud to preserve the legacy of Joseph Pilates while nurturing the next generation of Pilates professionals.

The Power Pilates Curriculum Committee consists of elite Teacher Trainers selected by their Teacher Trainer peers. This process ensures that the future of Power Pilates remains in the hands of our teaching community.These members are recognized as the authority on maintaining and developing education standards for Power Pilates certificate programs. The group aims to honor the integrity of Joseph Pilates' Method and to ensure our instructors dutifully pass on the original work as the first generation teachers have done before them.

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