P O W E R   P I L A T E S ® 

The Studio Corpus Ray has been operating as a Power Pilates Affiliate Training Centre since the end of 2004, offering the training programs of the Power Pilates Studio. The Power Pilates Studio was founded in 1989 by Dr. Howard Sichel and Susan Moran-Perich; the Educational Program Director is Bob Liekens, former dancer and instructor of the Martha Graham Studio in New York and a strong group of highly educated instructors were trained and certified in the beginning of the 1980s by Romana Kryzanowska. Combined, they have over 80 years of experience in classical Pilates training. Collectively our knowledge and experience makes our organisation and educational programming stronger than any other in the Pilates Method.

Due to our need for quality instructors and our desire to further spread the classical technique of Joseph Pilates, we established our certification program in 1997 and have certified over 1000 instructors worldwide.

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS 

The Pilates Method started evolving with the realization that the centre of our body is the place where each movement should derive from. The results of this exercising and movement are flexibility, development of the range of movement and aesthetically a well trained body. Apart from learning the exercises the real training is focused on offering the instructor the right tools which will enable him/her understand and transmit the principles of the Method taught in the program. So he/she learns how to teach by using the specially designed teaching formula. The participants in the program learn the specifics of a balanced workout, develop the "eye" and the ability to recognize proper body mechanisms and learn the appropriate methods to work with special case clients (clients with back problems, problems with the neck and the joints.)

During our unique program, the trainees learn all the exercises and principles Joseph Pilates designed, through a classical, systematic and complete approach.

Classical or authentic pertains to the exercises being taught and the vocabulary used to teach them. Systematic pertains to the progression of a session starting in a horizontal level towards a vertical one (sitting or standing) Complete pertains to the inclusion of all the special equipment within a session/lesson.

We believe that learning is a lifelong process and that training is the first step. Once certified, instructors are required complete continuing education seminars organised by Power Pilates. These programs allow the instructors to renew the principles and the exercises learned during certification, also learn more advanced exercises and most importantly retain the integrity of the method alive.

BEGINNER MAT PROGRAM

The beginner mat program is a 16 hour one. There is no need of any Pilates equipment to be taught This program is the foundation for all the rest. All programs are built on the information transmitted in this one. During this seminar 18 beginner mat exercises are taught and you get introduced to the teaching skills (philosophy, teaching formula, style - Power Pilates teaching tools "learn how to teach"). As soon as you complete and pass this seminar you will receive the certificate for teaching beginner's mat classes from Power Pilates

REQUIREMENTS

All the participants on this program must have previously had 10-15 sessions before the weekend. Knowledge of anatomy or certificate of attending anatomy classes.

DATES 

28-30 January 2011
7-9 October 2011

12-day COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 

Power Pilates® Comprehensive Certification is our most extensive program. This program covers the teaching of exercises for the beginner, intermediate and advanced system using the special Pilates equipment -Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, Ped-o-Pull and Magic Circle- as well as how one should work with special cases (clients with back problems, problems with the neck and the joints.) You will continue using the teaching tools that you were taught at the beginner-intermediate mat exercises thus reinforce and develop your teaching ability. You will practise on slightly altering the exercises and at the same time you will become able to work with people of all ages and levels of physical condition. Once you have passed and completed all the requirements of this program you will receive the Teacher's Certificate from Power Pilates.

Pre - requisites

Complete a minimum of 25 private or duet apparatus sessions with a Power Pilates instructor. If you have completed these sessions elsewhere, submit a letter of recommendation and log sheet from your instructor for approval. Sufficient knowledge of anatomy or certificate of attending anatomy classes.

Program Requirements

A 12-Day seminar

Mandatory weekly meetings

600 apprentice hours completed at Corpus Ray

Apprentice hours begin after the first seminar

Workout at least once a week at Corpus Ray

The number of hours of these weekly sessions will depend on the assessment of the person in charge.

Test Process

During the training four basic tests take place all based on the hours of teaching training completed by the trainee.

Written and practical exams are to be completed on the same day

100 apprentice hours
Written and practical test based on the Beginner System

300 apprentice hours
Written and practical test based on the Intermediate System

400 apprentice hours
Written and practical test based on the Advanced System

600 apprentice hours
Final written, practical and oral test. 

Certification

A soon as someone completes the 12-day seminar, the training hours, the weekly meetings and passes all the tests then he receives the Power Pilates Teacher Certification from Power Pilates.

DATES

28-30 Οκτωβρίου 2011
18-19 Νοεμβρίου 2011
9-11 Δεκεμβρίου 2011
17-19 Φεβρουαρίου 2012
The seminars constitute a unit. Deadline of submission of applications is 15 January 2011

BRIDGE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Power Pilates welcomes all certified Pilates instructors to attend this Intensive Program as participants to the "Bridge Program". This is an excellent way for all certified instructors to learn or review principles and exercises of the classical method.

The former certification of teaching the Pilates Method should include training on the beginner, intermediate and advanced level on Mat, Reformer, Chairs, Cadillac and Barrels.

The participant in the "Bridge" program is asked to attend the Intensive Program. Unless notified after your audition evaluation you will not be required to complete any apprentice hours or attend weekly meetings. Within one month of completing the program you will take your test out.

Requirements

Former Certificate on Teaching Beginner Intermediate and Advanced levels on Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs and Barrels.

Interview on the premises where you are about to attend the program.

You may need to complete an additional number of hours, which will depend on the assessment of the person in charge

If you do not have sufficient anatomy knowledge you will need to register with some anatomy classes.

Final Test

Written, Oral and Practical

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Studio Corpus Ray
12, Spyrou Vikatou St. 11524 Athens
Metro Station Panormou
Tel: 210-6926209 Fax: 210-6984779

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