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PILATES 450 Hour Education<\/h1>\n

Start possible at any time.<\/h2>\n
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PILATESwiss<\/em>\u00ae<\/sup>‘ Visceral Pilates teaching methodology and its proprietary \u00a0Teaching Tool system is internationally recognized and active in 16 countries around the world. <\/span>You can attend our entire 450-hour Pilates teacher training program in 6-18 months and, upon completion, register to write the\u00a0<\/span>National Pilates Certification Program Exam, (formerly known as PMA exam). PILATESwiss\u2019 user-friendly program is made of different building blocks that you complete at your own speed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The on going 450-hour teacher-training program runs continuously and allows students to start at any time<\/strong> at PILATESwiss<\/em>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

We are trilingual!
<\/strong>All documents are available in English or German and in certain cases in French. the language of instruction is either in both English\/Geman or French<\/span><\/p>\n

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The <\/span>450 hour <\/span>program of PILATESwiss<\/em>\u00ae<\/sup> requires:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/h2>\n
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    100 hours coaching in the form of personal training, classes or online programs by PILATESwiss<\/h3>\n
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    PILATESwiss students\/Interns in our programs should choose from different studio coachings sessions on the machines or online programs. \u00a0This should be a mix of the classical machines and should include a minimum of 10 Privates at PILATESwiss, PILATESwiss Seefeld Partners, \u00a0Patric Gabler at Pilates am Lindberg in Winterthur or Pilates bei Aude in Lausanne or Bern. More Accreditation partner and online programs are coming soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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    110 hours self-study\/reading<\/h3>\n
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    Preparation reading of materials, directly related to a workshop\u2019s content. Students do these hours at home before, after or during the individual workshops.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    144 hours required workshop attendance<\/h3>\n
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    PILATESwiss students can go in the speed or order they wish when completing the workshops. The required workshop program is:
    Pilates Mat Class Basic, Pilates Mat Class Expert, Pilates Postnatal, Pilates Chair, Pilates Barrels, Pilates Cadillac, Pilates, Reformer, Pilates Reformer Exam Day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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    96 hours proof of teaching experience<\/h3>\n
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    To meet the requirement of Pilates teaching\u00a0 experience, you must prove that you have taught in the movement industry. These hours can be completed before during or after the 144 hours workshops. It is recommend some of the teaching be done at one of our studios.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    We are trilingual<\/h3>\n
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    Documents are available in English or German and lessons are possible in both languages and in some cases in French.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Pilates in the style of PILATESwiss\u00ae<\/h2>\n
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    You will learn a flowing dynamic yet challenging style of the classical Pilates tradition. The modern focus is on alignment and activation of the core or local muscles as defined by the visceral concept of PILATESwiss<\/em>\u00ae<\/sup>. PILATESwiss 450 hour training program is an intense and enriching journey for you to master. We will mentor you to become an excellent teacher and empower you to find your voice.
    You will learn specific Pilates anatomy to understand how and when a muscle is activated and then transfer this knowledge to teach on all the major classical studio machines. In the methodology part of our teacher training you will develop your own personal style and the confidence to teach carefully and with a foundation of knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Worth knowing<\/h2>\n
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      The focus of the teacher training<\/h3>\n
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      Mat Classical and Expert Level (small apparatus like rings, rollers, balls, springs and discs) sequences, alignment and recruitment of local muscles)<\/p>\n

      Visceral Core recruitment (PILATESwiss<\/em>\u00ae<\/sup> unique breathing technique)<\/p>\n

      Alignment of special populations (Pilates specific anatomy and physiology for groups like post natal women, rehab clients or seniors)<\/p>\n

      Adjustments (corrections and the recommendation of modifications)<\/p>\n

      Method and Didactical Instruction (Your own personal teaching tools for competent teaching)<\/p>\n

      Reformer Pilates groups and personal training<\/p>\n

      Cadillac Pilates groups and personal training<\/p>\n

      Chair Pilates groups and personal training<\/p>\n

      Barrels Pilates groups and personal training<\/p>\n

      Special Topics (Pilates Barre Fusion or Pilates Reformer on the Mat, Pilates for Scoliosis, Pilates for Injuries)<\/p>\n

      You will learn how to reach and accompany your students at their individual levels. Through repeated practice you will gain a competence for teaching and corrections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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      Further workshops<\/h3>\n
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      Further to the required workshops included in the 450 hour studio program schedule, You can decide to register for these exciting additional workshops The duration hours of these workshop hours can be counted towards your class attendance\/coaching hours.<\/p>\n

      Pilates Barre Fusion, Pilates Reformer on the Mat Pilates, Pilates for Scoliosis, Pilates for Injuries, Grow Your Pilates Business (online), Visceral Pilates Bridging (online), Pilates Visceral Wall (online)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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      Prerequisites<\/h3>\n
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      You have practiced Pilates for at least one year<\/p>\n

      You are mentally ready for the challenge of a professional teacher training and can commit the time required for this journey<\/p>\n

      You are open for personal growth and development<\/p>\n

      You are physically fit for the practical part of the program<\/p>\n

      You want to be an open motivating personal Pilates partner to your Pilates clients.<\/p>\n

      Then join us. It will be challenging and interesting and will represent a new chapter in \u201cthe story of you\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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      Accreditation \/ Diploma<\/h3>\n
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      PILATESwiss<\/em>\u00ae<\/sup> students are evaluated in the following manner:
      Evaluations and exams take place continuously throughout the program in the form of the reformer exam day or in the multiple choice and practical evaluations at the \u00a0various workshops It is mandatory for all students to read and teach based on the content of PILATESwiss<\/em>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Core Anatomy Script, which you will receive before the start of the program.<\/p>\n

      You can put together the 450 building block hours of the program when you attend our workshops, work through the required self-study content or attend classes\/coaching. When these building blocks of the comprehensive program have been accomplished you will receive PILATESwiss comprehensive diploma. Not only are we proud of our internationally acclaimed and globally-active graduates, but, after attending PILATESwiss you can apply to sit the NCPT exam.<\/p>\n

      Please be aware we take no responsibility should the NCPT change their conditions and requirements to sit their exam during the time of your enrollment at PILATESwiss<\/em>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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      How do I proceed?<\/h3>\n
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      Select the dates of the mandatory workshops you\u2019d like to attend and register. We have a very high demand, so we have waiting lists\u2014please add your name to one of them as well.<\/span><\/o:p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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      Health Insurance Recognition<\/h3>\n
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      Companies like BGB or Qualticert, who support teachers looking to provide health insurance rebates for their clients are active in Switzerland and you may register with them uppon completion of our programs. Please be aware these are independent form PILATESwiss and their policies may change,<\/span><\/div>\n
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      Preparation and required readings<\/h3>\n
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      A Pilates teacher should train on Pilates machines regularly in order to immerse themself in a Pilates environment. Work through the scripts and review content daily if possible. During the 100 hours practical practice\/coaching, you can further prepare and practice.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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      Teacher Training Team<\/h3>\n
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      Karolina Schmid\u00a0
      <\/strong>Pilates method Alliance NCPT certified. Yoga Teacher Educator. E-RYT500 Educational Director <\/span>PILATESwiss<\/em>\u00ae<\/sup><\/p>\n

      Thalitha Reinhardt
      <\/strong>Sport Physio, Yoga Teacher PILATESwiss 450 graduate. Liscence Partner PILATESwiss French Europe<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Marina Morsellino
      <\/strong>PILATESwiss<\/em>\u00ae <\/sup>Teacher\u00a0Mentor, Pilates Method Alliance Certified,\u00a0YA 200 Yoga Teacher<\/p>\n

      Negar Marazzi
      <\/strong>PILATESwiss<\/em>\u00ae <\/sup>Teacher\u00a0Mentor,\u00a0Health Coach<\/span><\/p>\n

      Anja Joos
      <\/strong>PILATESwiss<\/em>\u00ae <\/sup>Teacher\u00a0Mentor, Pilates Method Alliance Certified<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n