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TEACHER TRAINING

FULL COMPREHENSIVE TEACHER TRAINING SPRING 2025 | ATHENS, GREECE

Saturday 15 February 2025 – Sunday 01 June 2025

Pilates By Michael Studio 

Michalakopoulou 87 Athens, 11528, Greece

This 3-month training programme is designed to guide you step by step to the Full Comprehensive course including Mat and Magic Circle, Reformer, Tower-Cadillac, Wunda Chair, and Ladder-Barrel.

Total Duration: 450 hours (3 months)

Timing: Saturdays 13:00 – 20:00 and Sundays 10:00 – 17:00

  • In-person/Online Training: 150 hours
  • Individual Practice: 150 hours

       All students should complete 150 hours of individual practice in a certified Pilates studio.

       Requirements:

  • All students must complete their practice in a certified and licensed Pilates studio.
  • Completion of the studios’ registration form is mandatory.
  • The studio manager of the visited facility must sign the form.
  • Optional Venue: Pilates by Michael Studio. Available Times: Monday – Friday 15:00 – 18:00
  • Guided Student Practice: 80 hours

       Benefits: Students receive constructive feedback from specialised instructors at our school.

  • Student Teaching: 50 hours

       Details:

  • Students teach volunteers of their selection.
  • Volunteers must be healthy with no injuries in the past 6 months.
  • It is essential for trainees to maintain a profile record of their students.
  • Lessons should be tailored to meet the specific needs of the student.
  • Anatomy: 14 hours

     

    In-person sessions are conducted by a certified lecturer with a degree in physiotherapy and further training in Pilates.
  • Practical and Theory Exams: 6 hours

    Modules:

  1. Pilates Mat-Magic circle
  2. Pilates Reformer
  3. Pilates Tower-Cadillac
  4. Pilates Chair
  5. Pilates Barrel
  6. Anatomy

Schedule

Days

Module

Weekend 1 (15-16/02)

PILATES ANATOMY

Weekend 2 (22-23/02)

PILATES MAT I

·         History of Pilates

·         Principles of Pilates

·         Different philosophies of Pilates

Weekend 3 (08-09/03)

PILATES MAT II

·         Introduction to Pilates Mat

·         Set up and Body Scan Learning

·         Guidance and Visualisation Techniques

·         Level 1-2 Exercises

Weekend 4 (15-16/03)

PILATES MAT III

·         The Lesson Flow

·         The Lesson Plan

·         Level 3-Authentic Sequence

Weekend 5 (22-23/03)

PILATES REFORMER I

·         Introduction to Reformer

·         Safety Measures

·         Level 1-Exercises

Weekend 6 (29-30/03)

PILATES REFORMER II

·         The Lesson Flow

·         The Lesson Plan

·         Level 2-Exercises

Weekend 7 (12-13/04)

PILATES REFORMER III

·         Level 3-Exercises

·         Exercises Adjustments based on history of injury

Weekend 8 (26-27/04)

PILATES TOWER-CADILLAC I

·         Introduction to the equipment

·         Safety Measures

·         Level 1-Exercises

Weekend 9  (03-04/05)

PILATES TOWER-CADILLAC II & III

·         The Lesson Flow

·         The Lesson Plan

·         Level 2 & 3-Exercises

Weekend 10 (10-11/05)

PILATES WUNDA CHAIR  

·         Introduction to the equipment

·         Presentation of different Chair

·         Exercises

·         The Lesson Flow

·         The Lesson Plan

Weekend 11 (17-18/05)

PILATES LADDER BARREL

·         Introduction to the equipment

·         Presentation of different Barrel

·         Exercises

·         The Lesson Flow

·         The Lesson Plan

Weekend 12 (31/05-01/06)

FINAL EXAMS

 
Final Exams: The Theoretical exam will be held on Saturday (31/05) from 9:00 to 20:00 via the Pilates Loom online platform. The Practical exam will be held on Sunday (01/06).

For more information please click on the Handbook. If you have further questions don’t hesitate to contact us.

Registration Fees

The in-person training costs 4000 €, including VAT.

The online training costs 2500 €, including VAT.

The reservation of the position is after the advance deposit of 30% of the total value.

By creating your account, you can buy your preferred module. You will also find the final exam of each one of them. Each exam can be taken at any time you like.

 

The training cannot be held part-time but can be completed in modules.

The Anatomy course is included in all the following modules.

In-person modules
Pilates Mat & Pilates Magic Circle: 1400 €
Pilates Equipment: 3000 €
Pilates Reformer: 1400 €
Pilates Tower-Cadillac: 1400 €
Pilates Wunda Chair: 400 €
Pilates Ladder Barrel: 400 €

Online modules
Pilates Mat & Pilates Magic Circle: 1000 €
Pilates Equipment: 2000 €
Pilates Reformer: 1000 €
Pilates Tower-Cadillac: 1000 €
Pilates Wunda Chair: 300 €
Pilates Ladder Barrel: 300 €

The VAT is included in all the above prices.

Your teachers: Michael Karagiorgos, Natalia Bougadi, and Vasia Charalampidou

Training Programme Accredited by ITTAP PMA

Our Full Comprehensive Programme holds the esteemed International Teacher Trainer Accreditation for Pilates (ITTAP) from the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA). This accreditation, developed through the collaborative efforts of leading Pilates figures and PMA board members, signifies a commitment to global excellence in Pilates teacher education. ITTAP was conceived to streamline and broaden the accreditation process, ultimately aligning with the PMA’s vision of advancing industry professionalism and fostering high-quality Pilates education for future generations. Programmes bearing the ITTAP accreditation are recognised for their dedication to the core educational principles of the Pilates method.

Training Programme Accredited by IPHM

Our Full Comprehensive Programme is accredited by the IPHM Accreditation Board. The IPHM trustmark serves as a symbol of trust and reliability for training providers and holistic therapists.

School Directory of the NPCP

The Pilates Loom Academy belongs to the School Directory of the National Pilates Certification Programme (NPCP).

  • Michalakopoulou 87, Athens, 11528, Greece
  • +30 6970330731