Studio Soma
Certified Pilates Instructor
Continuing Education Courses
Traditional East Coast Pilates
How long has it been since you
have done “grass hopper on the long box” or “squirrel on the Cadillac”.
Have you even heard of these exercises? Perhaps you need a refresher
course? Then this course is for you. The information covered will
help you challenge your clients, enhance your repertoire and improve
your teaching skills.
The course is taught by
Certified Pilates Instructor and Pilates Certification tester, Thalia
Thomas also the owner of Studio Soma. With over 18 years of teaching
experience both in the States and abroad, her knowledge of the Pilates
Method is boundless. Thalia’s commitment to sustaining the purity and
integrity of the traditional Pilates Method makes these courses highly
respected in the fitness community. Upon completion of each course you
will receive a certificate of completion.
Proof of Pilates certification
must be shown before registration is permitted.
Current liability insurance
proof must be shown before registration is permitted.
Course Days and Time:
Saturdays 9:00am to
5:00pm 7 hours
Sundays 9:00am to
5:00pm 7 hours
Course Prices:
Each individual course is
$395.00 due at time of registration. Registration is required one week
before course. Course is subject to cancellation based on popularity
and a full refund will be issued.
Register for three or more
courses and pay only $295.00 per course.
Payment plans and scholarships
are available. See management for eligibility.
Medical Disclaimer:
Students must sign a medical
waiver relinquishing Studio Soma and the instructor of the course of any
responsibilities relating to physical injuries that may be sustained
during the course. Participants must also notify Studio Soma of any
recent or current injuries. Studio Soma has the right to refuse
registration to any student who they feel is physically unfit to
participate in the course. All students must be physically fit to
participate and perform advanced Pilates exercises. No partial or full
refunds will be offered. If students miss part of the course, they will
not be issued handouts or material covered during the course.
Course I The Universal Reformer
14 hours
Outline:
This course will cover the
entire Universal Reformer repertoire from basic to advance. Students will get the
opportunity to practice exercises they have not done since
their initial certification course. The exercises will be
analyzed and
correct teaching skills will be covered. An emphasis will be placed on
the traditional Pilates Method as
taught by Joseph Pilates. The course
will be a combination of lecture and practical. Students will finish
the course
with a broader repertoire of exercises to challenge their
clients and vary their workout.
Material:
Pictures of exercises will be
offered and handouts.
You will need paper and
pencil.
Attire:
Workout gear. Warm clothes
for lecture time.
Please note:
No photography or videography
allowed. No audio recording devices permitted.
Course II The
Cadillac 14 hours
Outline:
Students will learn exercises
on the Cadillac from the traditional Pilates Method repertoire. By the
end of the
course, instructors will be able to give their clients a
one-hour session on the Cadillac. An emphasize will be placed
on
correct teaching skills and injury prevention. The course will be a
combination of lecture and practical. Students
will learn advanced
exercises to challenge dancers and athletes.
Material:
Pictures of exercises will be
offered and handouts.You will need paper and
pencil.
Attire:
Workout gear. Warm clothes
for lecture time.
Please note:
No photography or videography
allowed. No audio recording devices permitted.
Course III Chairs and Barrels
14 hours
Outline:
Students will learn exercises
on the Combination Chair, Wunda Chair, Large and Small Barrel and the
Spine
Corrector. The exercises covered are widely used by Physical
Therapists to rehabilitate those with injuries
particularly to the knee,
hip, shoulder, and upper and lower back. This information will make
instructors more
versatile and able to cater to the different changing
needs of their clients.
Material:
Pictures of exercises will be
offered and handouts.You will need paper and
pencil.
Attire:
Workout gear. Warm clothes
for lecture time.
Please note:
No photography or videography
allowed. No audio recording devices permitted.
Course IV Pilates Mat
Work 14 hours
Outline:
This course will teach
instructors how to give a one-hour Pilates Group Mat class. Group
teaching skills will be
covered and the full Pilates Mat will be
taught. An emphasize will be placed on the traditional sequence, flow
and
rhythm of the Pilates Mat work as taught by Joseph Pilates.
Instructors can also take segments of the sequence and
use it as part of
their private sessions with clients. Modifications will be taught for
those with injuries to the lower
back and neck.
Material:
Pictures of exercises will be
offered and handouts.You will need paper and
pencil.
Attire:
Workout gear. Warm clothes
for lecture time.
Please note:
No photography or videography
allowed. No audio recording devices permitted.
