Our Cadillac/Tower course is 30 hours of combined lecture and supervised practice-teaching. You will learn all the traditional Cadillac choreography from beginner to advanced, as well as how to modify and get creative using the state-of-the-art Merrithew V2-Max Plus Reformer/Tower combination. A rich repertoire of exercises can be incorporated in your Pilates program even if the full Cadillac is not available.

As in all of our apparatus courses, we focus not only on the choreography, but also on looking at the exercises from the perspective of joint motion, muscular participation and the forces involved. We also compare the difference in the line of pull between the Cadillac and the Reformer and assess how to choose where to perform an exercise to best benefit your client. Students will also learn about programming sessions for special populations. For each section of the body, we examine the most common injuries and pathologies, what movements are contraindicated for these conditions, and what Cadillac/Tower exercises would be most beneficial.

Course Hours:

For students in the Comprehensive Pilates Program, please see that page. For students taking Cadillac a la carte, please contact teachertraining@naturalpilates.com for information regarding completion of self-study hours and examination for the individual course.

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Prerequisites:

• Anatomy For Movement
• Intensive Mat training
• Intensive Reformer training

This on-demand, online course is a prerequisite for all apparatus courses in each of our teacher training programs. Prior to learning the Pilates repertoire, it is crucial to develop a deeper understanding of the human body. Although it is a pre-requisite for all our apparatus training, this course is also perfect for anyone preparing to take their Pilates exam or other Personal Training or Group Fitness exams, as well as for those who want a deeper knowledge of how the body works. Our Anatomy for Movement course will help students fully understand the principles of applied kinesiology and anatomy.

Duration:15 hours
Includes: Downloadable Natural Pilates Anatomy for Movement manual

Cost: $499

Our Mat Training includes 120 total hours of lecture, self-study and practice-teaching. It begins with a 40-hour in-person course combining lecture and supervised practice-teaching, which will provide you with the solid foundation necessary to understand the simple motions that occur at each joint, as well as the extensive choreography designed by Joseph Pilates.

Each exercise will be presented with modifications and variations that will teach you how to regress and progress Pilates' original choreography to design programs that fit the individual needs and goals of your clients. You will also learn when and how to incorporate Pilates props - the Fitness ("Magic") Circle, Stability Ball, Flex Band and ankle/free weights - to add assistance or difficulty to an exercise.
Students will also learn about programming sessions for special populations. For each section of the body, we examine the most common injuries and pathologies, what movements are contraindicated for these conditions, and what Mat exercises would be most beneficial.

Course Hours:

Upon completion of the 40 hours of in-person training, Mat students are required to complete the following additional hours and exams in order to receive their Certificate of Completion:

• 20 hours of observation (10 hours must be live or live-virtual)
• 16 hours of self practice
• 12 hours of group classes or private sessions with a Qualified Teacher Trainer
• 12 hours of practice-teaching
• 3 hours of assisted student-teaching
• 1 hours of observed, unassisted student-teaching
• 2 mentorship hours
• 1 hourWritten Exam
• 1 hour Practical Exam

Prerequisites:

• Anatomy For Movement

Prerequisites:

• Anatomy For Movement
• Intensive Mat training
• Intensive Reformer training
• Intensive Cadillac training

Our Reformer Training includes 300 total hours of lecture, self-study and practice-teaching. After successful completion of our 15-hour Anatomy for Movement course, Intensive Reformer begins with a 70-hour in-person course combining lecture and supervised practice-teaching. Students will learn the traditional beginner, intermediate and advanced choreography created by Joseph Pilates,as well as how to break down these exercises, looking at joint motion, muscular participation, and the various forces at work in each series (spring tension, line of pull and gravity). Learning the repertoire in this way helps our students become better instructors who can easily adapt exercises to meet the specific needs of their future clientele. We will explore group class program design and effective verbal and hands-on cueing strategies. Ten lecture hours are dedicated to programming sessions for special populations. For each section of the body, we examine the most common injuries and pathologies, what movements are contraindicated for these conditions, and what Reformer exercises would be most beneficial.

Prerequisites:

• Anatomy For Movement

This module reviews the structure and mechanics of different levels of the spine. It's not just about teaching the Pilates choreography - it's important to really understand the spine's ability to move in specific directions.

Days/Times:

• Sunday, May 22 ~ 12:30pm- 6pm

• TBD

Prerequisites:

Duration: 5hr

Cost: $500

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This module covers the structure and mechanics of the elbow and shoulder (both the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints). Structure determines function. Based on the structure of the shoulder joint, we will discuss its function.

Days/Times:

• Saturday, May 21 ~ 12:30pm- 6pm (30 min lunch)

• TBD

Duration: 10 hours

Prerequisites:

Cost: $500

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$50

This module deals with the advanced understanding of the lower body, including the hip, knee and ankle joints and their interactions. We will review the structure of the lower body and the mechanics of movement that occur at each joint.

Days/Times:

• Friday, May 20 @ 12:30pm - 6pm

• TBD

Prerequisites:

Duration: 10hr

Cost: $500

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Our Comprehensive Program includes over 500 hours of lecture, self-study and practice-teaching and covers all apparatus. The breakdown for lecture hours is as follows:

• Anatomy for Movement: 15
• Mat: 40
• Reformer: 70
• Cadillac: 30
• Chair & Barrels: 30