"You tell them what you are going to tell them, then you tell it to them, then you tell them what you told them, then you start over" Martha Graham's rule on teaching

 

The Comprehensive Teacher Training

2  NEW Comprehensive Training Structures

 

1- The Apprenticeship Programme The original Comprehensive Training

2 - The Time Flexible Programme. A new long-distance/profesional persons training structure allowing those that either live far away or work full time to still complete a Comprehensive Teacher Training Programme....further details

3 - The Preparatory Programme  Preparing you for apprenticeship

 

The full time Apprenticeship Programme (AP)

The Comprehensive Teacher Training Programme

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This 12-18month qualification entitles you to take the PMA Third Party Certification exam.

The apprentice programme is the most definitive study of the Pilates Method, Contrology.  

This multi-level multi-dimensional programme is an in-depth learning of Contrology as taught by Joseph and Clara Pilates and others dedicated to their work.

It is a full and comprehensive training of Joseph and Clara’s teachings, covering the full repertoire of the Universal Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chairs, Barrels, Ped-i-Pull, Matwork and the small apparatus. The fundamental principles of movement, movement mechanics, full movement potential, functional anatomy, the understanding, reality and application of the Anatomy Trains  www.anatomytrains.com within Contrology; as well as Studio observation, weekly private sessions, weekly studio sessions, weekly self practice, monthly mentoring and teaching practice.


The Programme includes:  

q        45hours of private one-to-one training

q        80 hours of studio/mat training

q        75 hours Pilates Method Lecture Series 

q        12 hours one-to-one review/mentoring meetings

q        An additional minimum of 300 hours of observation, self practice and assisting teaching.

Total hours : approx 500

The Training will be individually time planned, but please allow 12-18 months to complete.

 

Qualifications

Two levels of qualification can be achieved:

1.      Studio Assistant Diploma  - Demonstrate competencies to work within the studio as an assistant under supervision. This enables you to be able to take the PMA 3rd party Certification exam

2.      Full Studio Graduate– Demonstrate competencies to work independently in the studio. Although not compulsory taking the PMA 3rd party Certification exam is strongly recommended to complete your full Pilates Method Certification.

Cost

Full Training Fee : £4,850

£500 deposit
£4,350  balance

Payment Plan

A £500 deposit is required on acceptance to secure your place in the course.

Trainees can then select one of the following options for the balance of the payment :

q       10 consecutive monthly payments of £435   OR

q       3 installments of £1 450-00 (at the beginning of the 1st, 4th and 8th month of enrollment)

 

Included in the costs:

q        All training hours, lectures, mentor meetings, observation hours listed above

q        All manuals, handouts and relevant written information

q        Free use of the Studio for your self practice at anytime during the 18 months (so long as there is a qualified teacher present)

q        Free use of the studio to practice teach your fellow students (so long as there is a qualified teacher present)

Additional costs:

q        Any additional lessons to those listed within the course will be charged at the standard rate.

q        Any additional lessons taken after the first year will be charged for at the standard rate.

q        Any workshops taken outside of those listed above will be charged for at the workshop rate.

*To ensure enough Studio space, individual time and personal guidance is given to complete your apprenticeship there are only 2 places allocated to this Training Programme per year.

 

Candidate Pre-course Reading:

q        Return to Life and Your Health by  Joseph Pilates

q        Anatomy Trains 2nd Edition by Thomas Myers

Candidate Pre-requisite Knowledge and Ability:

q        A minimum of 2 years studio experience - enough to be able to do the basic level on all apparatus, showing the understanding and embodiment of the Pilates principles. independence in the studio, ability to self correct and a good sound level of physical ability with no injuries. 

q        A relevant understanding of basic Anatomy and Physiology and knowledge of the Anatomy Trains www.anatomytrains.com.

To be accepted onto the programme you will need to pass a moving 'performance' assessment, written assessments on both Pilates and relevant anatomy, and an interview process.

click here to download the Apprenticeship application form.   

 

We offer a 3 to 6 month Preperatory Programme for anyone not already at this level. Please contact the Studio for the details.

Please contact Contrology Pilates Method for more information : info@contrology-pilates-method.com or call us on:

+44 (0) 1923 275 024

Please note that all bookings are subject to our standard terms and conditions

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OUR FEATURED WORKSHOPS:

The Lecture Series:

Demonstrating how we can influence and restore the fascial organism within the Pilates repertoire.

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In association with Anatomy Trains, Kinesis*

2012 Professional Development Calendar:

 

Contrology and Anatomy Trains Present "Fascia Wise"

Jan 14th

 

The Post Grad Contrology Matwork 2012

Jan 21st, Feb 4th, March 3rd & March 10th

 

An Introduction to a ‘Fascial Reformer’

January 28th 

 

The Lecture Series : Over 5 weekends from March 31st - Jan 20th 2013

The Contrology Matwork  - working with the fascia through the Contrology Matwork

Level 1&2 : Over three week-ends from 28 April – 10 June

Level 2&3 : Over three week-ends from 29 Sep – 18 Nov

 

We recommend…..

Fascial Fitness with Robert Schleip
See our
blog report on the first UK
fascial fitness workshop.

Fascial Fitness
Fascianating Fascia

Click here to access full course listing. 

Anatomy Trains 

Myofascial Meridians for movement therapists workshops
28 & 29 April : Bristol
2 & 3 June : Chippenham

Click here for their course list

 


 



 

The next Teacher's Mat class is on the 18 February at 10.30

CPM Members:

Next Teachers Development Meeting
January 27
2.30 - 5.00pm
 

 


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