MAKE YOUR PASSION YOUR PROFESSION

TEACHER TRAINING

THE PILATES STANDARD TRAINER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

TAUGHT BY SECOND GENERATION TEACHER TRAINERS:

GINA PAPALIA & TRICIA O’DONNELL

We offer Classical Pilates International Teacher Training Certification in the Comprehensive and LEAP programs.

NEXT: 2025 Comprehensive Teacher Training:

  • March 7, 8, & 9 at Grasshopper Pilates NYC

  • April 4, 5, & 6 at Pilates in Port

  • May 2, 3, & 4 TBD

  • June 20, 21, & 22 TBD

  • July 11, 12, & 13 TBD

  • September 12, 13, & 14 TBD

Fridays: 1 - 7pm

Saturdays: 9am - 5pm

Sundays: 9am - 3pm

Grasshopper Pilates Studio: 584 Broadway, Suite #602 New York, NY 10012

Pilates in Port Washington: 2-8 Haven Ave, Suite 225, Port Washington, NY 11050

More info below.

“I intend to stay true to the legacy that Joseph Pilates left us with the Contrology method and to be conscious of making a difference in changing the demographics of teachers to be more inclusive of all people.”

-Gina Papalia

ABOUT THE TRAINING

The Pilates Standard (TPS) is an international Pilates teacher training school. Teaching classical Pilates education programs is our mission and we are passionate about upholding the groundbreaking work of Joseph Pilates that was passed on to us over the last three decades by Mr. Pilates disciple, Romana Kryzanowska and her student Bob Liekens. We uphold the teachings of the traditional method, with help of archival documentation, as the system is both brilliant and effective.

Our goal for apprentices is that they will learn to teach the method according to classical Pilates standards and become critical thinkers.

TPS instructors learn the extensive Pilates system focused on both physical and mental incorporation with a deep knowledge and understanding of the exercises. Our teachers learn to utilize all of the pieces of equipment that are based on Joseph Pilates original designs. TPS teachers learn how to teach without losing the expansiveness of the method.

Our curriculum is based on three systems that each contain levels and progressions.

We offer pilates education in both Comprehensive and LEAP programs.

THE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

The Pilates Standard Apparatus training is the most comprehensive program available in the U.S. today.

It is a 9-18 month course with 450 – 600 apprentice hours required. The program contains exercises of all levels (First timer –Ideal, and Challenge Levels) including exercises on Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, Barrels, Ped-0-Pull, and Magic Circle. This program can also be taken in an intensive course over 12 days. The educational content of the Comprehensive – Studio Apparatus training is teaching Pilates lessons to clients of any age or fitness level, systematic planning of a lesson using all apparatuses, using the Pilates principles regarding INTRO, IDEAL, and CHALLENGE exercises methodically and logically.

DETAILS

  • 6 intensive weekends (1. FIRST TIMER Level, 2. INTRO Level, 3. IDEAL Level, 4. IDEAL Level, 5. Ideal Level and Anatomy/Orthopedic Foundation, 6. CHALLENGE Level). (18 hrs per weekend - 108 hours total)

  • 16 h student meetings (mandatory)

  • 450 – 600 observation hours in an affiliate studio of THE PILATES STANDARD or an approved studio (observation hours begin after the first weekend course) THE PILATES STANDARD reserves the right to decide the number of observation hours required by each student.

  • Attendance of at least 1 Pilates class per week during training (The Pilates Standard can change the amount of training hours for each student.)

  • Teach one beginner lesson (in approved studio) per week.

  • During The Pilates Standard studio apparatus training, 450 – 600 observation hours are required before taking the final exam.

The exact number varies from student to student depending on how the material is processed and applied.

Do not compare yourself with other students. After the first weekend, you will begin observation hours. Please submit your hours to the studio each month, in which you complete them. The duration of the course is 9-18 months. If the timeframe is extended tuition may be raised by $150/month.

PRICING

  • Full comprehensive: $6700

    Price includes: 2 Manuals (Pilates and Anatomy), 6 weekends,

    16 apprentice meetings, observation hours, and mentoring.

    (Price does Not include your weekly workout fees.)

  • Bridge Program: $5700

    (An audition is required and proof of certification

Early Bird Discount: $500 off

Must enroll by January 31, 2025

PAYMENT OPTIONS

  • Pay in full or Payment Options (additional $100)

  • 2 Months: Pay half at registration, pay the other half before the 3rd weekend.

  • 3 Months: Pay 1/3 at registration, pay 2/3 before the 3rd weekend, pay 3/3 before the 5th weekend.

  • Early bird pricing is $500 off (Divide payment amounts accordingly) * Not available for Bridge participants.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR 2025

EDUCATION GOALS

  • Teaching Pilates sessions to clients of all ages and physical capacities

  • Systematically structuring sessions using all pieces of equipment

  • Application of the Pilates principles in teaching the INTRO, IDEAL, and CHALLENGE level exercises.

  • Methodology and didactics

  • The Pilates Standard Philosophy

  • Application of The Pilates Standard teaching principles

  • Modifications and variations

  • Anatomy pertinent to Pilates

  • Handle clients with “special conditions”

  • Post-rehabilitative training and teaching technique

  • Teach with confidence and train your eye to cue

PREREQUISITES

The Pilates Standard Intro Matwork training or a minimum of 10 Matwork sessions.

A minimum of 10 sessions on the Pilates apparatuses taken in an affiliate studio of THE PILATES STANDARD or another approved studio.

During the Comprehensive education, you must complete 450-600 apprentice hours.

OBSERVATION HOURS

Includes the following (approximately 450-600 hours):

  1. Observe lessons in an approved studio.

  2. Assist other teachers.

  3. Practice independently and with other apprentices.

  4. Attend a minimum of 1 semi-private class per week and attend weekly apprentice meeting.

  5. Set up, clean, and maintain equipment and teach Intro - Challenge mat classes.

  6. After 300h check-up, start to teach ”clients” in the studio (get paid) and complete the rest of the programs required hours (450-600 in total).

Pilates instructor class with three students learning in a studio.

EXAMS + CERTIFICATIONS

Comp Check Up’s: 100 hrs, 300 hrs, and 400 hrs,

Final Exam 450-600 hours. 1 hr practical, 1 hr written, 1 hr verbal. Upon passing the final exam you will receive THE PILATES STANDARD International Comprehensive Certificate of completion.

**If a retest is needed, you can retest within a total of 3 months.

1st retest free within 3 months.

2nd retest fee $175 within 2 months.

3rd retest fee $175 within 3 months.

LEAP PROGRAM

DATE: TBD SUMMER 2025

What it is

The LEAP is a 14 day (3 modules) Continuing education program. Two x 5 days and last module 4 days which includes presentation and mentoring.

  • Explore in depth the exercises in the “Second Manual.”

  • This means the full syllabus of the Method.

  • We will also discover several of the archival exercises.

Who it’s great for

The LEAP program is for you if you are a teacher with at least 3 years experience of teaching.

  • You have gone through the Comprehensive/Studio program.

  • You are in need of a challenge, to grow as a teacher, to know more about the history of Joe, the equipment, and the exercises.

  • You want to dig deeper into the world of movement, applied anatomy and movement principles.

  • You are trained and mentored by one of our senior TT: Phoebe Higgins, Tony Rockoff, or Petra Karlsson.

Manuals

  • Manual with all exercises described in text and pictures

  • Applied Anatomy

  • Movement principles

  • Joe Pilates History

  • A certificate of completion is received after all 3 modules are completed

  • The LEAP program is approved with 16 PMA credits