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Upcoming Dates for Studio Instructor Education:

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Mbodies Training Academy is dedicated to providing top-tier Pilates instructor training and continuing professional development for Pilates Instructors and Medical Movement Professionals. Our comprehensive programs cover Reformer, Tower, Wunda Chair, and Pilates Barrels (Arc, Step, and Ladder). These courses can be taken separately or combined, depending on the learning needs and career goals of the individual. Course Overview All our courses offer a blend of online and practical learning components designed to equip you with the skills needed to teach effectively and securely. Each course adheres to a structured format to ensure comprehensive learning and mastery of the Pilates apparatus of your choice. Online Learning Participants gain access to our professional education portal at Mbodies Online Learning . The portal provides high-quality videos and lessons that you can engage with at your pace and on your schedule. Assessment Our courses require a video submission demonstrating y...

Modernising Pilates Instructor Education

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The modern Pilates studio has more mature clientele Over the past 25 years, notable Pilates innovators like Moira Stott and Lindsay Merrithew of Merrithew Corporation, Brent Anderson of Polestar Pilates, Rael Isacowitz of BASI Pilates, Lynne Robinson of Body Control Pilates, and the founders of Peak Pilates, Colleen Glenn and Richard Scalesse, have all contributed significantly to the development of contemporary Pilates. Despite their pioneering work and the expansion of their offerings, including rehabilitation-focused programs, the overall structure of Pilates education has not sufficiently evolved to meet the changing needs and expectations of clients.  Initially favoured by athletes, dancers, and those in rehabilitation, the clientele of Pilates now includes a much broader demographic, often referred by medical professionals to aid in managing various health conditions. This new reality necessitates a substantial transformation in how Pilates instructors are trained, ensuri...