Program Selection & Certification

Following the Fall Training Program, 5–10 trainees will be invited to continue into the Method Instructor program, which includes additional one-on-one coaching and development. Selection is based on overall performance throughout training, including participation, professionalism, engagement, and final test-out evaluations.

Certification is awarded upon successful completion of all program requirements, including:

• Attendance at all in-person training sessions

• Completion of all assigned at-home study materials

• Required in-studio observations

• Participation in Method Pilates classes throughout the program

• Successful completion of the final test-out class

Attendance & Make-Up Sessions

Attendance at all training sessions is expected. If a session is missed, a required one-on-one make-up session will be scheduled at a rate of $35 per hour to cover the missed material.

Enrollment & Cancellation Policy

The training program is limited to 22 participants, with 11 trainees per training group. Once all spots have been filled, a waitlist will be established.

All tuition must be paid in full prior to the first day of training. Once the training program has begun, no refunds will be issued if a participant chooses to withdraw from the program.

Training Membership

Each trainee will receive a complimentary unlimited Method Pilates membership for the duration of the six-week training program. This membership is intended to support class participation requirements and expires at the conclusion of training.

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Scholarship Opportunities

Method Pilates will award two training scholarships to experienced fitness instructors. Scholarship recipients must commit to a nine-month employment agreement with Method Pilates following successful completion of the training program. Additional scholarship terms will be outlined in a separate agreement.

Prerequisites

Prior to the first day of training, all trainees must:

• Submit payment in full for the training program.

• Complete a minimum of 20 Method Pilates classes.

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Please note that the required 20 classes are a prerequisite for participation and are not included in the cost of the training program.

Cost of program: $1,950

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Location: Method Pilates – Boudlin Creek
1600 S 1st #130 Austin, Texas 78704

Weekend One:

• Pilates History & Philosophy

• The Principles of Pilates

• Beat-based instruction 

• Functional anatomy

• Reformer & equipment 

• The spine

• Core anatomy

• Core excercises

Weekend Two:

• Upper body anatomy

• Upper body movements

• Lower body anatomy

• Lowe body movements

• Warm ups, cool downs, and teaching to levels

• Cueing & Effective transitions

• Vocal flexion

Weekend Three:

• Creating routines and formats

• Sequencing Fundamentals

• Playlisting

• Modifications & Injury prevention

• Pre and Post Natal instruction

• Hands on assists

• Practice teaching