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Teacher Training, COVID, and Remote Learning
COVID protocols have brought extra challenges to any Pilates studio. Training student teachers has been more difficult in some ways, but there are ways to make it work. Because Pilates is a physical activity, teaching [...]
Exercise Spotlight: The Reformer Leg Press with Foot Variations
This week, let’s take a deep dive into the Leg Press on the Reformer. It’s the first exercise I use with students at each of their sessions and one I stress with my student teachers [...]
The Value of a School Catalog
A successful Pilates teacher training program should provide professional branded resources to potential student teachers. The school catalog is a key resource to create and make available to everyone considering your program.It tells people how [...]
A Day in the Life of a Teacher Training Program Director
Before I opened my teacher training program, Pilates Career Institute, I worked long hours running a busy, successful independent Pilates studio. Opening a teaching studio was a big leap, as it was a whole different [...]
How Students Select a Teacher Training Program
When you start a teacher training program, you may already have a few students who have expressed interest in becoming a teacher. After those first few students, though, it’s critical that you understand how other [...]
The Hidden Costs of Starting Your Own Pilates Teacher Training Studio…and the Incredible Benefits
Building a successful Pilates Teacher Training Studio requires more than students and a curriculum. Consider the other costs of becoming a teacher training studio. Class Time: Students will generally need to spend 10+ hours [...]