What is Pilates?

Understanding the Method

Classical , Authentic, Traditional, True, Vintage Pilates are all terms now being used to identify the original method of physical conditioning developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th Century, practiced and taught as close as possible to how he designed it. It is distinguished by a commitment to the original exercises, sequences, equipment, and teaching style.

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Instructor Training

Today, Joseph Pilates Method is practiced and preserved by only a small percentage of instructors. In part, this is due to the rigorous training instructors have to complete in highly comprehensive courses.

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The training process

To become a teacher of the original method of Joseph Pilates you will reach I high competency level on every piece of apparatus he designed.

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Detailed knowledge

This comprehensive program covers basic, intermediate, and advanced work on every piece of apparatus. Learn to design personalized programs that effectively progress clients at each stage.

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Entry level to the course

To be able to succeed the demands of the course it's expected that you can perform intermediate the intermediate sequence on the mat and reformer workouts, at the inception of the course.

What you should know

Direct lineage: Classical Pilates stays very close to how Joseph Pilates taught the work. Our instructors have been directly trained by Romana Kryzanowska Joseph Pilates' protege.

Original exercises: it uses the original exercises created by Joseph Pilates

Specific Order: exercises are performed in a specific sequence (especially on the mat and reformer) which builds the body systematically

Focus on flow: There is an emphasis on continuous movement from one exercise to the next, maintaining flow and rhythm

Use of traditional apparatus: Classical studios use equipment built to Joseph Pilates original specifications designed to work with the body as he intended.

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