FAQ

1. How is your Pilates Certification Program structured?

Non-apparatus:
Two weekends: Evolution 101: Pilates Matwork/Fundamentals and then Evolution 201: PhysicalMind Workout.

Apparatus:
Evolution 101 followed by Concentration 101 (10 weeks).

2. Why is our Matwork Pilates Certification not just Classical exercises?

Many of the “advanced ” exercises are really just variations of the intermediate ones. More important, many of these exercises are unsuitable for an aging, super-sized population. So the second weekend teaches classical mat; Standing Pilates‚ and Circular Pilates combined in a workout that is right for the 21st Century. As a teacher, you learn twice the choreography and have the ability to reach a larger audience. You receive a Letter of Completion for Evolution 101 and a Certificate of Certification for Evolution 201, renewable every 2 years.

3. Why does our Concentration program teach all the apparatus exercises concurrently while others make you take different courses for each apparatus (Reformer, Chair, Cadillac/trap)?

We focus on depth and coherence not selling equipment). These exercises are based on just 8 spinal movements. The rest is choreography. Since Teaser is done on the Mat, the Reformer, the Cadillac/Trap and the Chair, you will understand why it is the same, but may feel different, when transferred from the floor to the various apparatus. Same with Swan and most of the others. There aren’t 500 exercises, just different names. And each exercise can be modified so there are may be thousands if you count each choreographic change. Yet all of these can be understood by learning our 7 Principles of Modification.

4. How is the time spent during the Concentration course?

A 10-week course to certify in TheMethod Pilates.

• 48 observation hours
• 40 lecture hours
• 60 self-practice hours
• 62 homework hours and
• 73 assistant teaching.

5. What if I can’t take off 10 weeks?

Not necessary. Concentration 101 meets for one 4-hour mini-workshop weekly. Observation, Self -Practice and Student Teaching (a total of 245 hours) are scheduled separately with your Certifying Teacher/Mentor.

6. Did you say Mentor?

Yes, and that is another distinction of our program. You learn in an active Pilates studio from teachers who have been certified in TheMethodPilates and have typically been teaching these courses for years and have mentored many, many others who have preceded you. Remember, we have been doing this for 20 years.

7. What are the Fundamentals?

These are mini movements to teach body awareness. Eve Gentry—Joe Pilates’ first and longest serving Teacher–began to create these in the 80s. The Institute codified them in the 90s and we have added new ones in succeeding years. Today we have 27 and each one has two or more parts. They are NOT exercises per se. Joseph Pilates said that it is “the mind that builds the body.” Yes these Fundamentals have movements and choreography, but the reason we learn them is so that they are in our minds and ultimately the mind will transfer them to our bodies. We all know that Tiger Woods hits a golf ball better than anyone who ever played the game because of his mind, not just his physicality. TheMethod Pilates is the only program that teaches you how to analyze all movement. PhysicalMind acknowledges the importance of the mind and the body.

8. What are your Cancellation Policies?

A) Evolution 101/201/301, Concentration 201/301:
More than 30 days prior to first day of class: full refund of fee paid.
Within 30 to 7 days prior to first day of class: $75.00 U.S. cancellation fee.
Within 7 days prior to the first day of class: $150.00 U.S. cancellation fee.
Rescheduling, allowed one time without fee; $50.00 U.S. fee for 2nd time.
No rescheduling within 7 days prior to class; cancellations only.
No refunds after beginning of Workshop.
Materials are non-refundable.

B) Concentration 101:
6 to 4 weeks prior to course date: $175.00 U.S. cancellation fee.
4 to 2 weeks prior to course date: $400.00 U.S. cancellation fee.
Less than 2 weeks prior to course date: $800.00 U.S. cancellation fee.
Rescheduling is allowed only once; $50.00 U.S. fee for 2nd time.
No refunds after beginning of course.
Materials are non-refundable.
Deadline for registration is 7 days prior to the start of the course. Any registration afterwards must be made by credit card only.

Before booking travel arrangements: Unfortunately we may need to cancel a scheduled course if registration is too low. Before making travel arrangement for courses outside of your local area, call Julia at 212.343.2150 ext 2 to find out if course will be running as scheduled.

9. Which information should I prepare for my Concentration 101 exam?

• Which fundamentals are primary to which exercise.
• How to how modify all exercises.
• How to differentiate all body types.
• How to take deconstruct an advanced apparatus exercise.
• Review Initiation/Evolution 101 and Concentration 101 materials.

Please click here to register for an exam scheduled at one of our three test centers.