Live With Spirit - Pilates Teacher Training

Learn to the basics of Pilates and become a certified teacher, by Livewithspirit.ca

46 hours of instruction, 30 hours of personal practice, plus homework.

Earn Can Fit Pro continuing education credits by taking this accredited Pilates Teacher Training Program.

Weekend One - February 18 /19 - 2012 - (16 hours)
Saturday 11am to 6pm, Sunday 9am to 6pm
(one hour break divided into 1 ½ hour lunch and 2 15 minute breaks.)

	History and theory of the Pilates method - Who was Joseph Pilates?
	Anatomy and Physiology of Pilates - movement principles, benefits
	Classic Mat Program review - Beginner Level
	(Note: students should have 10 hours of personal practice at the beginner level before taking weekend 2).
	Home Work - Read Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology: by Joseph Pilates

Weekend Two - April 21/22 - 2012 - Saturday 11am to 6pm, Sunday 9am to 6pm
(one hour break divided into 1 ½ hour lunch and 2 15 minute breaks.)

	Advancing the Classic Mat Program - Intermediate level.
	Teaching Methodology – cueing, teaching alignment, modifications – focusing on pelvis/spine and shoulders
	What is the core? And applying this knowledge to helping your students
	Create and teach a beginner level class.
	Homework - create a Pilates mat class that will develop strength and stability in new Pilates students.
	(Note: Students should have 10 hours of personal practice before taking weekend 3)

Weekend Three – June 2/3 2012 - Saturday 11am to 6pm, Sunday 9am to 6pm (one hour break divided into 1 ½ hour lunch and 2.15 minute breaks.)

	Working with props – Balls, bands and rings
	Advancing postures
	Working in a mixed level class – cuing and instruction
	Teaching Practicum
	Theory Exam
	Each weekend includes 2 free Pilate’s classes at Livewithspirit.ca, which can be counted as personal practice.
	Each weekend is $250.00 plus GST, a deposit of $150.00 non refundable deposit is required to hold your spot.

"Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. Our interpretation of physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily, and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure." Joseph Pilates

The studio is open 15 minutes before each class we are closed all statutory holidays.

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