Pilates Mat Work Intensive - Teacher Training

Courses occur throughout the year so you can choose when and where to complete your training. Courses must be taken in the designated order. We recommend completing the three steps within 3 to 6 months. Call Elaina Morin, Teacher Training Coordinator, at 416-537-0714, ext. 40 or 1-877-537-0714, ext. 40 to plan your training schedule.

Mat Work Certification in 4 Easy Steps!

Click on each title below for full course descriptions.

1. Anatomy in Motion (prerequisite): Anatomy in Motion literally changes the way you think about, observe and feel human movement. Fun and interactive, the human structure comes alive on both the screen and with simple movement sequences on the mat so you gain new insights into human movement from many perspectives. Over the day we navigate our way through the body with the ultimate goal of understanding how human movement is produced at all the major joints from head to toe.

What You Will Learn
Overview of the Musculoskeletal System
Key Kinesiology Principles
Movement Mechanics for the spine, the lower limb and the upper limb

2010 Dates and Times in Toronto

Friday September 10
10:40am to 5:30pm

Friday October 29
10:40am to 5:30pm

2011 Dates and Times in Toronto

Friday January 7
10:40am to 5:30pm

Friday February 25
10:40am to 5:30pm

Friday May 13
10:40am to 5:30pm

Friday July 8
10:40am to 5:30pm

Friday September 9
10:40am to 5:30pm

Friday October 28
10:40am to 5:30pm

Cost
$195 CDN (course tuition and syllabus)

Required Texts

Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel
2. Mat Work Foundations: Mat Work Foundations is your first step into the miracle of human motion. 26 Foundations exercises designed to promote optimal movement for the spine and pelvic and shoulder girdles are presented in detail as the cornerstones of the entire Body Harmonics Teacher Training Program. At this level of training, complex concepts are broken down and presented in a practical way with lots of interactive labs and master classes with an emphasis on kinesthetic learning. This allows you to experience the profound impact these simple movement sequences have on the function of our neuromuscular system without total information overload. Over three days you will gain a clear understanding of what each exercise looks like, how to execute each one properly, how to detect improper execution, and how to modify effectively for people of all ability levels. You also learn the historical roots and the nine major principles of The Pilates Method, plus a framework for designing Mat Work classes that keep people coming back year after year!

You Will Learn
• 26 Foundation Exercises
• How to Link the Foundation exercises to the Classical Pilates Repertoire
• Practical Application of Biomechanics
• Cueing Techniques
• Key Mat Class Design Principles

2010 Dates in Toronto
September 17, 18, 19
November 5, 6, 7

2011 Dates in Toronto
January 14, 15, 16
March 4, 5, 6
May 27, 28, 29
July 15, 16, 17
September 16, 17, 18
November 4, 5, 6

Hours
Friday 10:45am to 5:45pm
Saturday 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm to 6:00pm

Cost
$550 CDN (course tuition, manual, and syllabus)

Prerequisites
Anatomy in Motion
15 hours of Pilates mat classes

2010 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios
October 15, 16, 17, (Fri/Sat/Sun), Pilates in Guelph, Guelph

2011 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios
February 4, 5, 6 (Fri/Sat/Sun), Living Well Pilates, Oakville

June 10, 11, 12, (Fri/Sat/Sun), Pilates in Guelph, Guelph

October 14, 15, 16, (Fri/Sat/Sun), Pilates in Guelph, Guelph

Please contact Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ex 40 for information on Affiliate Studios.
3. Mat Work Classics and Innovations: Mat Work Classics and Innovations is where you start putting everything together. It is where the art and science of Pilates starts to take shape. The three days stimulates on every level with a mix of master classes, lecture, small group labs, practice teaching and observation. We emphasize the how to's of effective teaching and share our Top Ten list of what it takes to be successful in this field. By the end of three days you know how to make Mat Work is accessible, challenging, fun and safe for people of all abilities. Each student has the opportunity to teach the group and receive personalized feedback and coaching on next steps of development as a Body Harmonics Mat Work Teacher.

You Will Learn
• Classical Mat Work Exercises
• Techniques to Modify and Vary Exercises
• Class Design Models to Build Functional Movement and Stability in Any Body
• Dynamic Cueing and Choreographing Techniques
• Practical Application of Biomechanics
• Observation and Assessment for Precision of Movement

2010 Dates in Toronto
September 24, 25, 26
November 12, 13, 14

2011 Dates in Toronto
January 21, 22, 23
March 11, 12, 13
June 3, 4, 5
July 22, 23, 24
September 23, 24, 25
November 11, 12, 13

Hours
Friday 10:45am to 5:45pm
Saturday 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm to 6:00pm

Cost
$620 CDN (course tuition, manual, and syllabus)

Prerequisites
Anatomy in Motion
Mat Work Foundations

2011 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios

February 25, 26, 27, (Fri/Sat/Sun), Living Well Pilates, Oakville

June 24, 25, 26, (Fri/Sat/Sun), Pilates in Guelph, Guelph

Please contact Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ex 40 for information on Affiliate Studios.
4. Core Integrity: “CORE” is the new buzz word in any fitness environment, and we know a strong core is key to optimal function, balance and equilibrium. But the question remains: how can we best facilitate effective core control and still create programs that appeal to average people who can’t connect to subtle movements and deep, inner muscles?

In this workshop we take a global approach to the concept of CORE and analyse both the inner and outer cylinders of support. These “core systems” help produce support and movement for the entire body as they criss cross and spiral the torso. In depth analysis is followed by observation and self-practice using specific exercises for each layer so you leave with a clear plan on how to ensure optimal function and create a “wow I’ve never felt my core work this hard before” feel.

Core Integrity is the third part of the Mat Work Intensive, but is also open to anyone interested in it for continuing education.

2010 Dates in Toronto
August 6, 7
Friday, 10:40am to 5:30pm
Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm

November 27, 28
Saturday, 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, 1:00pm to 7:00pm

2011 Dates in Toronto
January 29, 30
Saturday, 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, 1:00pm to 7:00pm

August 5, 6
Friday, 10:45am to 6:45pm
Saturday, 1:00pm to 6:00pm

November 26, 27
Saturday, 1:00pm to 8:00pm

Sunday, 1:00pm to 7:00pm

Cost

$385 CDN

2010 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios
December 11, 12, (Sat/Sun, 10:30am to 5:30pm), Pilates in Guelph, Guelph

2011 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios
March 26, 27, (Sat/Sun, 10:30am to 5:30pm), Pilates in Guelph, Guelph

June 11, 12, (Sat/Sun), Living Well Pilates, Oakville

December 10, 11, (Sat/Sun, 10:30am to 5:30pm), Pilates in Guelph, Guelph

Please contact Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ex 40 for information on Affiliate Studios.