PILATES TEACHER TRAINER
San Francisco’s premiere Pilates teacher training
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Qualified Pilates professionals are in demand. Education and training is the most important investment you’ll make in your future as a Pilates professional. Not all Pilates training is created or regarded as equal. It’s important for your future job prospects to choose a well regarded certification.
There’s no way to get properly trained and certified as a Pilates Instructor from a single weekend course. If you’re already a fitness professional, and just want to add a couple basic Pilates exercises to a routine, then perhaps a weekend course will do. However, if you’re driven to help people understand the benefits of Pilates and how it improves everyday life for everyone, from high level athletes to the elderly, and if you want to help people rehabilitate from injury or be able to teach clients about the biomechanics of movement and the benefits of Pilates — then you need to invest in comprehensive training.
Arming you with internationally recognized qualifications, a STOTT PILATES® certification will give you the tools you need to succeed at the highest levels.
Blue Sparrow Pilates is one of San Francisco’s longest continually run and most successful Pilates businesses. With over 13 years of building positive client relationships, we know how to put you on track for success. Our faculty are the most highly trained, skilled, and experienced instructors in the business.
Education and training is the most important investment you’ll make in your future as a Pilates professional. We’ve trained professionals in the Bay Area since 2009. Our graduates go on to work around the globe.
There’s no way to get properly trained and certified as a Pilates Instructor in a single weekend. If you’re already a fitness professional, and just want to add a couple basic Pilates exercises to a routine, then perhaps a weekend course will do. However, if you’re driven to help people understand the benefits of Pilates and how it improves everyday life for everyone, from high level athletes to the elderly, and if you want to help people rehabilitate from injury or be able to teach clients about the biomechanics of movement and the benefits of Pilates — then you need to invest in comprehensive training.
Blue Sparrow Pilates Education teacher training program has been designed for flexible scheduling, and is modular, so you can do the full program, or take only the courses you’re interested in.
If you’re just starting your training journey, begin here.
This course is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement, as well as those who are unable to devote the time required in our Comprehensive Program due to work and/or scheduling issues. Conducted over 2 weeks or 3 weekends. Building on your industry knowledge it teaches you to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Matwork repertoire, for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. You will leave with a solid foundation and required skills to develop effective and motivating Pilates Matwork programs.
Enroll for both Intensive Mat-Plus & Intensive Reformer and receive a Bundle discount $2635.
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
Building on your knowledge, this course teaches you to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Reformer repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. You will leave with a solid foundation and required skills to develop effective and motivating Pilates Reformer programs. 139 exercises on the Reformer. (IR may be taken prior to IMP).
Enroll for both Intensive Mat-Plus & Intensive Reformer and receive a Bundle discount $2635.
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
Students registering for this course must have completed Intensive Mat Plus or Intensive Reformer. Building on the material learned in IMP or IR you learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Cadillac repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. 125 exercises on the Cadillac Trapeze Table.
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
Learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Stability Chair repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients.
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
Learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients.
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
Our program for you if you have already completed the intensive course(s) and are looking to advance your pilates teacher- training.
This 6 hour course progresses the Matwork to more advanced material, providing further options and challenges on the mat for highly conditioned clients. Exercises require strength, balance and coordination.
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
Learn to use the various Reformer components and accessories to intensify reformer repertoire and provide a stimulating workout for athletes, dancers, and highly conditioned clients. This 18 hour Advanced course teaches exercises in the repertoire that require greater strength, stability and flexibility.
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
This 6 hour course held over one-day, prepares you to teach 28 Advanced level exercises plus modifications using the Cadillac for the highly conditioned client.
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
This 3 hour course held over one-day, provides you with 14 Advanced Stability Chair™ exercises plus modifications, for the highly conditioned client.
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
This 3 hour course held over one-day, equips you with 14 Advanced level exercises plus modifications using the Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel for the highly conditioned client.
All course registrations require a 20% non-refundable deposit. You must withdraw from any course 1-month prior to the start date of a course to receive a partial refund minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. Any registration cancellations made within one-month of the course date will be charged for the full price of the course.
Tuition fees are non-transferable.
We believe you should never stop learning. Whether you’ve been teaching for decades or a year, deepen your knowledge and grow your passion.
Fascial Movement Training explores the latest research findings on the neuromyofascial skeletal system. This training offers a thorough understanding of what fascia is, what it does, how it moves and how to work with it across a range of varying modalities. The importance of this multi-faceted network is only starting to be understood..
The 7 hour, one-day Total Barre Foundation Course provides the groundwork for Instructors to produce safe, effective and varied barre programs that address the needs and goals of every client. Participants are introduced to the Total Barre Principles – six movement awareness fundamentals that provide the structure and biomechanical basis for each exercise. Approved for STOTT PILATES and PMA cec’s
We’re curating workshops specifically to help you teach clients with small props during Covid-19 shelter-in-place.
+ ONLINE Mini foam Roller workshop
Equipment Note: Regular length foam roller will work for the majority of the exercises.
Dynamic exercises can help develop more physical control. Flowing sequences require more endurance from the working muscles and fluid conditioning helps develop deeper connections throughout the body. In this workshop created by the programming team at Merrithew™, learn flowing exercise sequences using a softer and shorter Foam Roller that will aid in hydrating and mobilizing fascia while increasing joint range of motion and mental focus. Transitions between movements require strength and stability as well as coordination and concentration, fostering a sense of heightened awareness and self-perception.
2 STOTT PILATES CECs
+ ONLINE CONDITIONING Towel workshop
Equipment Note: Regular towel will work for the majority of the exercises.
This simple Pilates-based routine developed by the Merrithew™team uses the support and resistance of a Conditioning Towel to maintain form. Ideal for those who are less flexible, the towel assists in helping increase range of motion of the joints and allows muscles to lengthen effectively. Scapular and shoulder stability are highlighted while core strength and stability are enhanced, enabling better performance in other physical activities.
2 STOTT PILATES CECs
+ ONLINE Foam Roller Challenge L2, workshop
Equipment Note: Foam roller
Learn to add further challenge to any Foam Roller routine with this energizing workshop, developed by the Merrithew team. Using the Roller’s unstable nature and reducing the base of support increases the challenge to strength and balance and while motivating clients and classes alike. Learn to create programs with added intensity and variety while maintaining safety and cueing effectively.
2 STOTT PILATES CECs
+ ONLINE Intensive Mat-Plus Course
Intensive Mat-Plus (IMP) Online provides you with the solid foundation and skills you need to develop effective and motivating group and personal training programs. This course teaches you to design and teach the Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) Matwork repertoire, integrating light accessories to add variety and meet the specific needs of your clients.
You will learn:
Workout composition for personal and group training
Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts
Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Arc Barrel® workouts
Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
How to incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercises
Theory and practice of postural analysis
Exercise layering related to effective program design
63 exercises plus multiple modifications
Required Materials:
Comprehensive Matwork Manual
4 video titles: Essential Matwork 3rd Ed; Intermediate Matwork 3rd Ed; Sculpt & Tone; Fitness Circle® Challenge
Matwork & Reformer Support Materials
Required Props: Mat, Flex-Band, and Fitness Circle (Strongly Recommended)
Exam: After the course you will have 6-months to prepare for your certification exam or enroll in another course (See exam fees above).
Price: $1215 Early Bird pricing through February 14, 2021.
Register: Click this link to register through our online system.
+ ONLINE Matwork flow with weights workshop
Equipment Note: Hand weights
This is another Mat workout in the series of flowing sequences developed by the Merrithew team that promotes breath to enhance the quality of movement, energizing the body and calming the mind. Small handheld weights are incorporated into this challenging flowing series creating a greater awareness of the periphery, while the essential breath patterns maintain mindfulness of the quality of movement.
2 STOTT PILATES CECs