“Every moment of our life can be the beginning of great things.”
Joseph Pilates
Are you aspiring to be a Pilates Instructor?
Holly Murray and Pilates Zone are holding Classic Pilates Teacher Training Courses in Milan, granting certificates recognised at international level.
If you are a beginner you can start learning Pilates – without the Apparatus of equipment – through the Matwork courses.
If you have more experience you can access the Apparatus ‘s world through the Full Comprehensive Programme.
If you are fully trained by another school of Classic Pilates you can access the Bridge Programme.
Maybe you don’t know just yet but you have the luck and opportunity to study with Holly Murray, one of the most experienced instructors of Classic Pilates worldwide.
Also, practicing in our Studio you’ll be able to acknowledge and experiment with the Apparatus of equipment produced by Pilates Zone so that in the future you can access its direct purchase with the benefit of our assistance.
Instructor Education Program Overview
Both the Matwork Programme and the Full Comprehensive Programme are a culmination of in-depth research into Joseph Pilates published works and archival footage as well as first hand experience passed down by the Elders, particularly Romana Kryzanowska underpinned by the latest knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology. Through observation and practical experience, apprentices learn how to teach exercises on the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, Ped-o-Pull and Magic Circle in a dynamic and fun way, and tailor workouts to meet a client’s individual needs.
Samples from The Training Program manual. Click to zoom.
HOLLY MURRAY
Holly started her Pilates career in New York over twelve years ago, where she trained with Master Instructor and Pilates Elder Romana Kryzanowska. Holly is well respected within the Pilates community. She was one of the first teachers to bring Classical Pilates to the UK, opened her Classical Pilates Studio in Battersea. At the heart of Holly’s teaching is her love of the method, its ability to change people and that it never fails to surprise. Holly has been a Teacher Trainer for seven years. She has trained many instructors who have gone on to open their own studios and run successful Pilates businesses. Holly is proud to ensure the legacy of The Method of Joseph Pilates through this wonderful, in-depth and challenging program.
Holly's interview
MAT PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
When you join the matwork Programme at Pilates Zone, you will be taken through the full classical mat repertoire of Joseph Pilates. You will learn how to integrate the work and how to move clients efficiently and effectively through his Method. You will learn how to challenge yourself and your clients for years to come. The Matwork Program is broken down into three weekends:
1. INTRODUCTORY MAT
Course objective:
• learn to teach 18 classical beginner exercises
• a fine corso si riceverà un certificato di partecipazione
Date e ore di seminari:
13-14- 15 October 2017, 16 hours within 3 days
Friday 12 noon-6 pm / Saturday 10 am-4 pm / Sunday 10 am-2 pm
Fee for Introductory Mat: € 630
2. PROGRESSION MAT
Course objective:
• Extend the mat work repertoire. Take a close look at Power House Actions – how to deepen the muscular connections at work for the client. Sharpen and hone your skills as a teacher.
Date e ore di seminari:
date da destinarsi, 16 hours within 3 days
Friday 12 noon-6 pm / Saturday 10 am-4 pm / Sunday 10 am-2 pm
Fee for Progression Mat: € 630
3. PROGRESSION + MAT
Prerequisites:
• Attend Introductory Mat weekend and Progression Mat weekend
Date e ore di seminari:
Date da definirsi, 16 hours within 3 days
Friday 12 noon-6 pm / Saturday 10 am-4 pm / Sunday 10 am-2 pm
Fee for Progression + Mat : € 630
Final Target:
By the final weekend you will be able to teach a private or group class all the way through from the client’s first session up to any level, and be skilled to handle injury and chronic weakness.
Suggestions:
Lo Studio è disponibile anche dopo il corso per l’osservazione e la pratica continua necessaria per incrementare le proprie competenze e lasciarsi ispirare dagli istruttori con più esperienza. Tutti i partecipanti ai corsi avranno il 15% di sconto sul prezzo di listino delle lezioni.
3 mat weekends 1760€
THE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMME
The Comprehensive Training Program is our most extensive program. It is an in-depth study of all of the classical material. We cover all the work through a series of five weekends, observation and practical experience. Apprentices learn how to teach exercises on the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, Ped-o-Pull and Magic Circle in a dynamic and fun way, and tailor workouts to meet a client’s individual needs with a thorough understanding of anatomy and kinesiology.
Pre-Requisites: Attend Introductory Mat weekend
The Full Comprehensive Program is broken down into five weekends:
• Weekend 1: Intro to Pilates Studio Work – mat, reformer, cadillac, high chair and endings
• Weekend 2: Progression 1 – mat, reformer, cadillac, wunda chair, high chair, endings
• Weekend 3: Progression 2 – mat, cadillac, wunda chair, barrels, magic circle, endings
• Weekend 4: Progression 3 – mat, wunda chair, barrels, magic circle, case studies
• Weekend 5: Progression + – mat, reformer, pedipole
By the final weekend you will be able to teach a private or group class all the way through from the client’s first session up to any level, and be skilled to handle injury and chronic weakness.
Program Layout:
Attend the five weekends of 18 hours per weekend
• Complete 450-600 hours apprenticeship including observation, self practice and teaching
• Attend 9 apprentice meetings approx 90 mins per meeting – see pdf booklet below for all dates.
• Take 2 semi-private sessions per week
• Complete and pass written and practical evaluations at 100 hours, 300 hours, 400 hours and final exam at the end of the apprenticeship
Full Comprehensive 6834€
BRIDGE PARTICIPANTS
You may choose to attend the Full Comprehensive programme as a ‘Bridge’ participant as opposed to a full-time apprentice. What does this mean? You will attend all the weekends and apprentice meetings but you are not required to take the full 600-hour apprenticeship as it is assumed you are already a practiced teacher and that you would like to improve your teaching skills or work more closely with the Classical Method.
Training Program:
Attend all the weekends:
• Intro to Mat Weekend
• Intro to studio weekend 1
• Progression studio weekends 2,3,4
• Progression + weekend 5
• Attend Apprentice Meetings
• Take the final test out for 600 hours
If you choose and would like to take some hours and do the other testouts there is an additional 105€ fee per testout. This is strongly advised if you are not already a classical teacher. This can be discussed further an on an individual basis when the programme has begun.
Pre-requisites:
Please enquire about the ‘Bridge’ into the programme if you are already comfortable with a studio-teaching scenario. This is to be agreed on a case-by-case basis.
Graduation & Test Out:
Students must successfully complete all pre requisite requirements, written exam and a test out.
Bridge Participants 3360€
COURSE OVERVIEW & PRE-REQUISITES
The Full Comprehensive programme is as it says, comprehensive. You are taken through the full studio repertoire. Learn to teach on all the apparatus Joseph Pilates developed over his lifetime. You will attend five comprehensive weekends. Be expected to attend 600 hours apprenticeship, written and practical evaluations throughout, along with attending 9 apprentice meetings where different topics are looked at in more depth.
The programme can take a participant anywhere between 6 to 12 months with 9 months being the average. It all depends on how you approach the programme, either on a more full time basis or on a part time basis.
Entrance Requirements
- Attend the Intro to Mat weekend
- Be familiar with a reformer workout to an Intermediate level/progression level.You will be asked to take yourself through the workout independently. To know your springs, transitions and order. (You are not expected to execute the exercises perfectly – this is a lifetime’s work!)
Pilates is not an intellectual exercise. It is a physical experience; you need to get comfortable with work in your body. Always remember however, that Pilates is not a performance but a practice, a discipline that develops over time. If you are considering the programmes you should feel comfortable to workout. It is therefore important you build a strong relationship with your teacher, and that you learn the names, orders, spring settings and transitions. The more familiar you are the more you will gain from the weekends.
I invite any of you to come and train and workout here whenever you can. Get comfortable in the studio.
Course Commitment & Hours breakdown
- Attend the 5 weekends – see course dates below
- 600 hours apprenticeship (including observation, self-practice, teaching,workouts)
- Testouts both written and practical at 100, 300, 400 and 600 hours
- Attend the apprentice meetings
APPRENTICE HOURS & MEETING
APPRENTICE HOURS & MEETING
Hours.
You will be expected to complete a 600-hour apprenticeship. Throughout which you will observe, take classes, self-practice, practice with the other participants, and teach friends, family and studio clients.
Apprentice Meetings.
In the meetings any Questions you may have can be addressed. We take an overview of anatomy and deepen your teaching skills. It is essential you attend these 9 apprentice meetings, or they must be rescheduled for a fee. These are held on Tuesdays twice monthly throughout the programme, see dates below. These are included in the tuition fee unless separate arrangement needs to be made.
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
• • • • • • •
Apprenticeship Workout.
Tuesday 10th October 2017
Tuesday 7th November 2017
Tuesday 5th December 2017
Tuesday 9th January 2018
Tuesday 6th & 2th February 2018
Tuesday 13th March 2018
Tuesday 10th & 24th April 2018
This is an essential part of your learning. You should be working out twice a week with a certified teacher, either here at Pi Studio or with your mentor. Here at Pi from 20th October 2016 through to July 2017 the Tuesday 12.00 – 1.00pm a class for apprentices only is set up. It is a great time to learn, have a fun workout and
Regroup.
Testouts.
Take the form of both written and practical. Each test out is done when the
appropriate hours are met for that particular testout.
MENTOR SUPPORT
Here at Pi Studio we assign each teacher in training a senior teacher to work directly with to help mentor you through the programme. A friendly face to share any fears, anxieties and questions you may have as you work through the programme. Holly is always available to chat but sometimes it’s nice to have another set of ears. We urge you to check in with your mentor once a week.
COURSE DATES
October 13 to October 15 2017 Introductory Mat
November 10 to November 13 2017 Intro to Pilates studio Work weekend 1
December 8 to December 10 2017 Progression I weekend 2
January 5 to January 7 2018 Progression II weekend 3
February 9 to February 11 2018 Progression III weekend 4
March 9 to March 11 2018 Progression + weekend 5
PROGRAMME COSTS
Programme Costs
Introductory Mat €630
Full Comprehensive €6,834 *€6,900 with payment plan
Bridge participants €3,360 *€3,400 with payment plan
NB: Payment to be made online and in full before the first weekend link here
Payment Plan
Payment can be broken down per weekend but must be paid in full before Weekend 5. See below the breakdown for Full Comprehensive/Bridge
Weekend 1: Intro to Pilates Studio Work £1,380/£680
Weekend 2: Progression 1 £1,380/£680
Weekend 3: Progression 2 £1,380/£680
Weekend 4: Progression 3 £1,380/£680
Weekend 5: Progression 4 £1,380/£680
NB: Payment made via bank transfer or cash
Please see Pilates Zone details below:
Pilates Zone Bank details
Cariparma: MAC 1 SOCIETà SPORTIVA DILETTANTISTICA AR.L.
IBAN:
Reference: Full Comp 17 SURNAME / Bridge 17 SURNAME
Teacher Discounts
When you sign up to any of our Teacher Trainer Programmes you are entitled to a 15% discount off all classes and privates at Pi Studio
This can be applied to all classes and privates you take as part of your training programme.