Pilates mat certification
Mat is where the method lives or dies. No springs to hide behind, no carriage to help you fake it. This is where you learn to cue a body using nothing but your voice and your eyes.
This isn't a weekend workshop. It's a full mat repertoire, real anatomy, and enough supervised practice teaching that you leave ready to run a room, not just survive one.
Spaces are intentionally limited. This is your moment to shine.
History of Pilates, principles of Pilates, overall safety, types of Pilates, breathing, exercise movement breakdown, components, and physical fitness.
Major bones of the body, appendicular skeleton, postural bony landmarks, joint structures, types of synovial joints, function of joints, muscles, types of muscle, range of motion, types of muscle contraction, muscle roles and actions, planes of motion, core strength, pelvic floor.
Posture, the standing rolldown, the gait cycle, programming for gait correction, common gait deviations, common faulty postures of the spine, pelvis, and knee, spine injuries, the pelvis and pelvic alignment.
Balanced programming, addressing muscle imbalances, common muscle pairing imbalances, successful teaching essentials and techniques, cueing, effective cueing, types of cueing, best practices for cueing, different teaching approaches, client safety, and mind-body spirit.
Modifications, progressions, transitions, teaching formula, flow, musicality, creating the right atmosphere, creating your music.
Joints of the ankle, muscles of the ankle, ligaments of the ankle, faulty foot alignments, common injuries. The knee joint: bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, common injuries.
The hip joint: joints, muscles, and common injuries. Specific populations: athletes, children, older adults, prenatal.
The shoulder joint: joints, muscles, the scapulohumeral rhythm, and common injuries. Scope of practice.
The neck joint: joints, muscles, common injuries. The business of being a Pilates instructor: how to deal with new clients, client connection, professionalism, insurance, taxes, promoting yourself, social media, continuing education, community.
Live lectures and practical portions with your Lead Trainer, held virtually. Join live or watch later and learn at your own pace.
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Sit down with Kara K, Avenir's Lead Instructor and Lead Teacher Trainer, and get every question answered before you commit. No pitch deck, no pressure.
Prefer to spread it out? Ask about our payment plan. A $500 deposit holds your seat today.
"I liked the feedback we were given and the high standards you have for teachers... it was great connecting with the other teachers in training, and all the Avenir instructors were so sweet and encouraging."
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