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Thursday 25 Sempteber 2025 -Sunday 28 Sempteber 2025
&
Thursday 16 October 2025 – Sunday 19 October 2025
Address:
Sofia -1715, Mladost 4 Area,
89, Al. Malinov Blvd.,
ALPHA CENTER Business Building, floor 2,
Business Park metro station
We are excited to announce our Intensive Full Comprehensive Teacher Training programme in Bulgaria. Over two months you will explore all the exercises on all the apparatus and learn how to incorporate them.
Requirements: All students should be healthy individuals. We expect a high level of practice before and during the training programme.
For more information regarding requirements and registration fees please contact us.
Contact number: +359 884 017 381
email: office@balanceline.bg
Duration: 2 months
Timings
Part 1 | 09:00 – 13:00 |
Break | 13:00 – 14:00 |
Part 2 | 14:00 – 18:00 |
Schedule
Dates | Modules |
SEPTEMBER |
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Thursday (25/09) | Pilates Mat (Basic Level) Introduction to the foundational principles of Classical Pilates Matwork •Core alignment concepts •Breathing coordination •Beginner-level classical exercises •How to cue effectively and teach a group safely |
Friday (26/09) | Pilates Mat (Intermediate–Advanced Level) Building on the foundation with dynamic sequences and flow •Intermediate to advanced repertoire •Transitions and flow of movement •Teaching techniques for stronger students •Modifications for common limitations |
Saturday (27/09) | Pilates Reformer (Basic Level) Introduction to the Reformer apparatus and beginner sequences •Equipment setup and safety •Footwork, coordination, and core control •Beginner classical Reformer exercises •Teaching tactile and verbal cueing on the apparatus |
Sunday (28/09) | Pilates Reformer (Intermediate Level) Deeper into the Classical Reformer system with progression in mind •Intermediate reformer series •Challenge, precision & rhythm •Spotting and hands-on corrections •Building balanced group classes |
OCTOBER | |
Thursday (16/10) | Pilates Tower: Roll Back Bar, Arm & Leg Springs •Exploring resistance training through spring feedback. •Roll Back Bar mechanics and spinal articulation •Arm and leg spring series: standing, supine & side-lying •Working with posture types and asymmetries •How to build sequences for strength & length |
Friday (17/10) | Pilates Tower: Push Through Bar Working with one of the most versatile Tower components •Push Through Bar in multiple positions (supine, seated, kneeling) •Core control, spinal mobility, and shoulder stabilization •Safety protocols and spotting techniques •Combining Tower exercises into sessions |
Saturday (18/10) | Pilates Wunda Chair Compact yet powerful apparatus to challenge strength and control •Basic to intermediate Chair exercises •Precision in setup and alignment •Functional strength and core activation •Progressions for different populations |
Sunday (19/10) | Pilates Ladder Barrel Focus on mobility, stretch, and spinal articulation •Spinal extension, lateral flexion, and rotation •Using the barrel to teach body awareness •Advanced movement mechanics •Programming flow into full-body sessions |
Final exams: The final exams will be held on May 3rd, 2025, from 9:00 to 20:00. The deadline for the practical exam, which will be presented on a video, should be sent no later than 21:00 on May 4th.
Theory & Practical Examination Instructions
Theory Exam
Format:
Practical Exam
Format:
Requirements:
The session should include:
Submission:
The video must be uploaded via WeTransfer or a similar platform
Submit it through the designated section on our website: www.pilatesloom.com
For more information please click on the Handbook. If you have further questions don’t hesitate to contact us.
Your teacher: Michael Karagiorgos
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.
School Directory of the NPCP
The Pilates Loom Academy belongs to the School Directory of the National Pilates Certification Programme (NPCP).
