Pilates Teacher Training with Ellie Herman 2024

Virtual & In-person in Narberth, PA

Saturdays & Sundays 1-6pm Eastern Time. $500 per weekend in-person, $450 for virtual. Manuals are an extra fee.

All modules will be videotaped and available for 1 year.

Pilates Springboard: January 20-21

10 lecture/demonstration hours of Springboard.

  • Required Books: Ellie Herman’s Springboard Manual, available for purchase at the studio or online through our website.

  • Springboard certification requirements: 12 hours each of self-practice and student teaching.

  • Students must take a minimum of 10 Springboard classes.

  • Test out Fee $150: Schedule a live Zoom test-out!

Ellie Herman Method: February 3-4

10 lecture/demonstration hours.

  • Ellie Herman Methos certification requirements: 12 hours each of self-practice and student teaching.

  • Required Books: Ellie Herman Method Manual pdf available for purchase at the studio or online through our website.

  • Students must take a minimum of 10 Barre classes.

  • Test Out Fee $150: Schedule a live Zoom test-out!

Cadillac & Pilates Arc: February 10-11

10 lecture/demonstration hours of Cadillac (push-thru bar)

  • Required Books: Ellie Herman’s Cadillac Manual, and Pilates Arc & Barrels available for purchase at the studio or online through our website.

  • Springboard certification requirements: 12 hours each of self-practice and student teaching.

  • Test out Fee $150 (each): Schedule a live Zoom test-out!

Wunda Chair: March 16-17

10 lecture/demonstration hours of Wunda Chair Training with Ellie Herman.

  • Required Books: Ellie Herman’s Wunda Chair Manual, available for purchase at the studio or online through our website.

  • Reformer certification requirements: 12 hours each of self-practice and student teaching.

  • Test out Fee $150: Schedule a Zoom test out!

All modules are taught by Ellie Herman in her Zoom Virtual Classroom. Upon registering in Mindbody Online, students will receive quizzes and the Teacher Training Bible.

To receive a comprehensive certification please read all the requirements for each module. There is an additional written test for comprehensive certification. The practical and written test out for comprehensive is $450. The comprehensive test-out covers all the equipment. A Zoom test out can be scheduled when student is ready.

Program Curriculum

Step I

LECTURES & INSTRUCTION WITH ELLIE HERMAN

Learn the mechanics, technique, and integration of the Pilates Method with one of the world’s foremost Pilates innovators, Master Teacher Ellie Herman. Ellie is committed to teaching students the applications of all the Pilates exercises so that when they graduate, they are confident they can apply their knowledge to all populations.

Ellie believes that Pilates education begins with an understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, posture, and biomechanics. Throughout this immersive and rigorous series of lectures and workshops, you will learn choreography of the Pilates mat and apparatus, how to guide clients through cueing, and common contraindications.

Step 2

PRACTICAL HOURS

Self Practice: Students are required to complete self-practice sessions to reinforce program curriculum and perfect their technique.

Student Teaching: A critically important aspect of the program is learning how to be a safe, effective, inspiring teacher.

Self-practice and student teaching for Virtual Trainings can be done at home.

Step 3

TEST OUT

You can test out per module, test out fee is $150 per module and will be a Zoom Test out. Or you can do the comprehensive certification which requires a practical test and a written test ($500), and covers all the equipment. The practical test assesses the students’ ability to teach and perform the repertoire and can be done via Zoom or pre-recorded video. The written test covers Pilates repertoire, anatomy, and kinesiology.

How to Prepare for Teacher Training:

  • Purchase the books: Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain and Muscles: Testing and Function by Kendall and Kendall, and any Ellie Herman Manual you will need. Each module has its own Manual.

  • Read Anatomy of Movement in full and Muscles: Testing and Function Posture Chapter and Trunk Chapter and complete the Quiz Pack (which will be provided when you formally apply).

  • Read the “Front Matter” (first 35 pages) of one of Ellie’s manuals to familiarize yourself with Ellie’s Pilates vocabulary and Basic Pilates Anatomy principles.

*All modules will be videotaped and available to participants for 1 year.*