Are you an Allied Health Professional wanting to advance your Pilates teaching?
Then join us in March 2024 for our Classical Mat training…
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You will learn the Classical Mat-work from a Pre-Pilates to Advanced level. Not only will you get a comprehensive understanding of the Classical Method, You will you also learn the all important ‘why’ behind the work as well as the beauty of hands on cueing. You’ll learn about Pilates history and anatomy, how to modify the Classical work for injuries, how to advance a client, as well as create a confident voice as a teacher.
The Mat-work certification is a 180 hour, 6-9 month commitment, made up of in-studio seminars at the Beginner (and Pre-Pilates), Intermediate and Advanced level. If you are already certified in another Pilates method you can enrol in our Bridging Course, consisting of 100 hours of practice and commitment.
You will receive a comprehensive manual that outlines the Classical Mat work up to the Advanced level as well as a robust online supplementation to your in-studio training. You’ll also receive ongoing mentoring from Kim.
The online training includes comprehensive videos of exercises and classes at each level, teaching skills, anatomy and pilates history.
Why add Pilates to your skill-set?
Give your clients new ways to improve their health outcomes:
If your clients have been doing Pilates at your clinic already, they may be ready for a challenge. The Classical Pilates Mat-work will provide you with the know-how to take your clients to the next level and to help them develop integrated strength and stability.
The Classical Mat can be adapted and modified to suit your client’s needs:
As a skilled allied health provider, you already know how to effectively treat pathologies, in this training we go over ways to adapt the mat-work to suit the individual ensuring a safe and effective practice.
Offers a great addition to your athlete’s repertoire
If you work with high level athletes, the Classical Mat training will give them the tools to feel more connected in their bodies, translating into more resilient athletic performance.
An accessible alternative to the Pilates equipment
No need for expensive equipment - the Mat-work is an all-in-one workout that can be offered without the expense required in purchasing Reformers, Trap tables and the like. It requires less space in a clinic than the Pilates equipment and can easily be given as homework.
We understand there are many certifications out there to pick from, why choose Classical Pilates?
Classical Pilates adheres to the original methodology and sequence developed by Joseph Pilates and provides a disciplined and systematic approach that is deeply rooted in the fundamental principles of the practice - control, concentration, precision, breath, and flow.
This traditional form can greatly complement and enhance your current offerings. By learning Classical Pilates, you are taking a purist approach that emphasises the importance of each movement and its purpose, leading to a deeper understanding of body mechanics and core strength. This is particularly beneficial in enhancing the effectiveness of your client’s recovery, ensuring a balanced and comprehensive approach to client training.
I’m Kim Paxton, founder of The Pilates Studio Teacher Training and owner of The Pilates Studio Blackwood
My background in Pilates started in Canada in 2007 where I became certified in Contemporary Pilates. I loved teaching clients the contemporary method, but it was in 2008 when I attended a PMA conference in the US that I was exposed to, and fell in love with the Classical Method.
Everything I was teaching started to make more sense, I gained the ability to methodically advance my clients and create a way of describing movement using the Classical principles that helped my clients to truly understand the Pilates method. The results I have seen from this understanding have been life-changing for my clients.
Over the past 14 or so years, I have sought out training around the world to further my skills and have trained extensively with several different Classical Pilates schools, which has given me a well rounded approach to the Classical Method.
In 2015 I opened The Pilates Studio Blackwood, the only dedicated Classical Pilates studio in South Australia. I have developed The Pilates Studio Teacher Training, which offers 3 programs: Classical Curious, Classical Mat and Classical Comprehensive. I look forward to mentoring you in the power and beauty of the Classical Method.
Hear what Jane has to say about learning to teach the Classical Method…
“I enjoy seeing the clients developing … and they start to get it and that joy that lights them up, I get a real kick out of that … You see them improving, feeling it in their bodies and feeling stronger and feeling better about life. It’s almost a high, I love that part of it”
Contact Kim for more information.
We understand that Pilates training is a big commitment (but so rewarding!), so we want to make sure you know what is involved in training with us. Fill out the form below and Kim will get in contact with you shortly to discuss the options