ITT PILATES TEACHER TRAINING

Anatomy & Core Dynamics is a full-day workshop, designed to prepare you for an in-depth look at anatomy and how it relates to movement.

The Anatomy & Core Dynamics Course will give you a solid foundation upon which to build your knowledge as a Pilates, GYROTONIC®, Yoga, or Fitness instructor. This course will cover the basic anatomy and core activation that every movement instructor needs to know.

Learning how your body is designed to move will enhance your personal movement practice and your work as a movement instructor.

We will cover the bones, joints, and muscles used in Pilates and other exercises. We will discuss muscular imbalances we often see in different postures and how to address them. We will explore the muscles that make up our "core" and experience them in practice labs.

Learn the fundamentals of Pilates in our Mat Instructor Training Program and then build on it! Learn how to instruct full body exercises on the Reformer for dynamic movement and motor control. The Reformer, developed by Joseph Pilates, is a versatile piece of equipment for a wide variety of applications from fitness to rehabilitation.

ITT Pilates combined Mat & Reformer Program gives you the best of both worlds. You learn the Level 1 Pilates Mat Repertoire and the Full Reformer repertoire in one training. Design individual sessions or group classes using a full spectrum of exercises to develop functional, efficient movement patterns in your clients. ITT Pilates gives you the skills and tools to see, sense, and create change in your client’s bodies.

Students of the ITT Pilates Training at Movement Bottega will have exclusive access to guided Practice Labs with Missoni Lanza to help integrate the material during and after the 3 weekend intensive. Students will have the ability to practice on the equipment, review material, or seek out additional guidance and assistance from Missoni during these hours.

Practice hours will be available on select evenings during the week, and select weekends after the 3 weekend intensive.

Guided Practice Labs will end after the initial scheduled certification test out date with Jean Sullivan.

Practice Lab Dates TBA

Students are required to purchase their own reading materials and online study videos that are listed below:

- Trail Guide to the Body (at least 4th edition)
- Anatomy of Movement
- ITT Pilates Essential Exercises Video
- ITT Pilates Reformer Exercises Video

If you are traveling to attend the ITT Pilates Teacher Training Program, we would be more than happy to assist you in finding accommodations for the duration of the Teacher Training.

For more information, please contact Missoni directly at hello@movementbottega.com.

September 29h - October 30th
Fridays - Mondays @ 10am - 5:00pm

Foundation Training
6 days (courses Anatomy & Core Dynamics with Essential Exercises)

* 1 hour lunch break, 6 hours of teaching time

Day 1: Basic Anatomy Review of the skeletal system, the spine and all trunk muscles
Day 2: Essential Exercises that focus on Core Activation
Day 3: Essential Exercises that focus on Spinal mobility
Day 4: Essential Exercises on the Spine and Hip extension with anatomy of the Pelvis and hip joints
Day 5: Essential Exercises on Shoulder mobility with anatomy of the shoulder girdle
Day 6: Essential Exercises on hip mobility with trunk stabilization with review of anatomy

Reformer Training with Mat Exercises
6 days

1 hour lunch break, 6 hours of teaching time

Day 1: Reformer foot work and Bridge series with Anatomy of lower leg and feet
Day 2: Deep dive into Pilates Reformer & Mat Repertoire
Day 3: Deep Dive into Pilates Reformer & Mat Repertoire
Day 4: Reformer shoulder girdle exercises, Level 1
Day 5: Reformer Trunk Stability and spinal extension exercises
Day 6: Reformer shoulder girdle exercises, Level 2

12 days total of intensive, hands-on-training with Jean Sullivan.

Students are required to fulfill hours of self-practice, teaching practice and observation while they are going through the training. These hours help integrate the material into their body, mind and teaching. We recommend students begin working on their hours as soon as they start the program.

Self-Practice Hours: 30 Hours
Students may count any Mat classes, Reformer classes or Pilates private sessions taken during the ITT PILATES Training Program. In addition, developing a personal practice is a great way to commit to one’s own fitness and find inspiring cues.

Teaching Practice Hours: 30 Hours
Students are responsible for finding volunteers to work with for their teaching practice hours. These hours can start accumulating after the first weekend course. Students are able to practice at Movement Bottega or another fully equipped studio if distance is an issue.

Observation Hours: Students may watch experienced, certified Pilates instructors teaching privates or group classes. Observation is a great way to learn how instructors cue (verbal, tactile and imagery), how they sequence the exercises, and work with client’s issues. We will provide a pre-approved list of Instructors and Studios online and in surrounding areas for you to obtain your observation hours.

Apprentice Teaching Hours: 3 Hours
Students complete Apprentice Teaching Hours, under the guidance of an ITT PILATES Educator, while participating Mat & Reformer Training Program. These sessions will be individually scheduled. The student will teach a 60 minute private session to one of their volunteer’s, while an ITT PILATES Educator gives them immediate feedback and assistance.

Courses are scheduled on weekends, with Teaching Labs scheduled on weeknights and weekends. Plan on spending a minimum of 5-10 hours per week, in addition to the weekend intensives, in order to practice the material and complete the required hours for the Final exam. Movement Bottega is available during the weekends and weekdays on select days and times, at no additional cost, to help you fulfill your hours of self-practice and teaching practice.

All required hours must be completed within 6 months at the latest to receive your certificate.

If you have some training through another organization, we are happy to consider credit into our Bridge Program. This is done on an individual basis so please contact us if you are interested.