Pilates Mat Class Basic covers classical Pilates in different alignment on the mat.
In the second part, the use of Pilates rings and rollers are covered as well. Pilates Mat Class offers the foundation for efficient Pilates instruction. The pre script “PILATESwiss® Core Visceral Anatomy” is essential for our view of current anatomy and alignment required for the Visceral approach. Sequences of instruction are accompanied by specific breathing patterns at PILATESwiss®. Teaching methodology for successful instruction and motivation are a key part of our content. The goal is to give you comprehensive teacher training to teach postural improvement, and body awareness. Pilates Mat Class is the foundation course for further teacher education workshop in the method of PILATESwiss® and offers you inputs and ideas for your efficient and varied Pilates teaching. Pilates Mat Class Basic is one of the building blocks of the 450-hour comprehensive teacher-training program. Course materials, assessments and language of instruction are completely bilingual in English or German.
Goals of the program
- The ability to teach with the PILATESwiss® teaching tool
- You will understand the staggered breath as the most valuable breathing method.
- You will be able to cue and understand the anatomy of “axial elongation”.
- You will be able to use “coccyx curl” as a specific position in classical Pilates Mat from J.H Pilates “Return to Life Through Contrology”.
- Recognition and understanding of various exercises to release pelvic floor tension.
- Understanding of the foundation and principles of Mat Class Pilates in the method of PILATESwiss® Visceral.
- You will gain understanding of anatomy and motor coordination inherent in Pilates.
- Body awareness training
- Methodology and choreography of a Pilates class, with feedback, technical instruction, and the use of rings and rollers.
- 56 exercises or variations
- Tips and tricks for functional Pilates instruction
- Special populations like new mothers or seniors
Exam / Test
There is a practical and theoretical test on the last day. The manual content of the first, part, the lecture contents and the pre-script “PILATESwiss® Core Visceral Anatomy” content are all part of the test. After successfully completing the workshop one can teach.
Prerequisites
Requirements for this course are the building blocks for Pilates that you have gained to date, and the comprehension of the pre-script “PILATESwiss® Core Visceral Anatomy”.
Duration
A total of 40 learning hours
- We recognize 8 hours self-study in order to gain the content of the pre-script “PILATESwiss® Core Visceral Anatomy”.
- Part one consists of two days or 16 hours
- Part two consists of one day or 8 hours, or, where indicated, the Flex program for the last day
- We recognize 8 hours of self-practice time between the two parts.
“Flex Program” (only courses marked as such)
Only in the “Flex Program” does the final day of the Pilates Mat Course – Module 2 – take place entirely online, allowing participants to complete the second module, including the exam, from the comfort of their own homes. Please look for workshops whose dates are explicitly marked as “Flex Program”; these are designated for the online hybrid version of the workshop.
Attest
Certificate of completion after part two and/or Diploma of passing the Mat Class Basic test
Teacher / Mentor
Karolina Schmid and/or a teacher trainer from the PILATESwiss® teacher trainer team depending on schedules or availability.
Cost
CHF 750.– payment in advance. This includes the pre-script “PILATESwiss® Core Visceral Anatomy” and the course manual, which is handed out during the workshop.
Location
Zürich / PILATESwiss® Studio Hoengg, Ackersteinstrasse 207
Dates
9./10. & 17. of January 2027
or
8./9. & 30. of May 2027
or
28./29. of August & 5. September
