TEACHER TRAINING

Bridging teacher training - apparatus

  • For qualified Pilates matwork teachers, who wish to qualify to teach studio apparatus classes.
  • Bridging students will typically train for between 12-24 months.
  • They will be required to log a minimum of 800 hours of study during the training period, 400 of which will involve working alongside a qualified Comprehensive teacher.
  • At the end of the course, students will be assessed teaching a small studio group and a private class (Practical Assessment), will take a written Theory exam, and hand in written course work comprising 2 Case Studies and one Essay.

Meet a bridging trainee

Lauren White
Lauren White

What was your first experience of Pilates?
When I was training for ballet at 15 I started taking Pilates classes to build my strength and prevent injuries. Initially I took apparatus classes - it wasn't until many years later that I took mat work classes. But from that first apparatus class I was an immediate fan - the benefits were amazing and I continued classes throughout my ballet training.

What is your matwork and apparatus experience to date?
Before training as a teacher my experience was primarily with apparatus work. While completing the mat work training I realized how beneficial and interesting mat work classes could be. Having completed my matwork training I am teaching 7 regular mat classes each week and covering some classes whilst I complete the bridging course.

What inspired you to train as a teacher?
I knew Pilates had made a huge difference to my body, and I wanted to learn the 'right' way of doing it. It was a shock to learn that there is not necessarily a right or wrong way of doing Pilates - it is all about the purpose of the exercise and one way may not be right for another person. At first I purely wanted to learn more about Pilates however whilst training I realised how much I enjoyed teaching and helping people learn how to use their bodies.

What do you wish you had known about pilates apparatus before you started training?
The amount of hours and work involved! I had been warned about the many assisting hours in the studio and the time for the case studies however it is not until you are in the middle of it, that you realise just how much time you need to allow for all the various aspects of the course.

Similar to the mat work repertoire apparatus work has endless variations of exercises with new and improved exercises constantly being introduced.

Initially I was disheartened at the thought of never learning it all, however on the positive side this means I will continue to learn and think throughout my career as a Pilates teacher.



Below is a list of studios providing Bridging/Apparatus Teacher Training. For more information about start dates, prices and application procedures please contact the individual Teacher Trainer directly.

Bridging teacher training providers


Pilates Off The Square
Pilates and GyrotonicŪ Studio
4 Mandeville Place
Marylebone
London
W1U 2BG

Telephone : 020 7935 8505
Fax : 020 7935 8895
www.pilatesoffthesquare.co.uk
 Training Centre for Pilates Excellence Pilates & Yoga Movement
Quex Road Methodist Church
Quex Road
Kilburn
London
NW6 4PR

Course directors:
  Hana Jones and
  Anne-Marie H.Zulkahari

Telephone : 020 7121 1040
info@pilatesyoga.com
www.pilatesyoga.com
Belsize Studio
5 McCrone Mews
Belsize Lane
London
NW3 5BG

Contact : Avigail Ben-Ari
Telephone : 020 7431 6223
pilates@belsizestudio.com
www.belsizestudio.com
 Backlund Pilates
121 Dawes Road
(Entrance on Gironde Rd)
Fulham
London
SW6 7DU

Contact : Madeleine Backlund
Telephone : 020 7386 7040
info@backlundpilates.com
www.backlundpilates.com
The Scott Studio
Pithers Yard
High Street
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7AN

Contact : Suzanne Scott
Telephone : 01963 350 001
info@thescottstudio.com
 The Thoughtful Body Pilates Studio
Flat 1
5 Vernon Street
Derby
DE1 1FR

Contact : Rachel Swindle
Telephone : 01332 349 500/ 07949 653 832
info@thethoughtfulbody.com
www.thethoughtfulbody.com