Pilates Technique Certification's fall Teacher training program is beginning! Orientation is Sunday, August 25th, at 9:30am. If you are interested in becoming a Pilates Teacher, please contact us now, so that we can get you Registered and begin this course. Spaces are limited, and we have a few spaces left. We can also answer any questions you might have about the program: how long does it take, what is the process of the training, can you work teaching Pilates during the program? We can give you the full schedule for the program in advance. You can also sign up for our mailing list to see the exciting job opportunities available to our graduates.  Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Our first Lectures begin Sept. 14th and 15th. We look forward to hearing from you!

Pilates Technique is proud to announce our latest group of graduates has passed their final exam and is ready to move out into the world to teach Pilates. Our graduates go through a rigorous training, sometimes not easy. But they are prepared for all the many different types of clients we see as Pilates Instructors. You can see some of our graduates on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pilatestechnique. Unlike many of the fad type Pilates that are out there, the classic style of Pilates is very healing and injury preventative. This is why it is necessary for Pilates instructors to be trained in Injuries, pregnancy and the older population. Our graduates go through a 9 month course and are required to Teach-Pilates, Self-workout and Observe other Pilates instructors. They are also required to learn anatomy, the skeleton, and body mechanics. We give written feedback to all of our students on all of their tests to ensure they are getting the knowledge that is required to make a great instructor. You can look up our graduates from the list on our website if you are interested in a teacher in a specific area. Go to The Program, then click on Certified Instructors. Congrats again Graduates!

 

 

The Teachers who took the Pilates Injury Workshop: Lowerbody had a great time. You can check out some of the pictures on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pilatestechnique

We covered a lot of material in a short amount of time. There was discussion about the teachers' own clients and some of the Lower body injuries they have come across. We also discussed their own injuries and imbalances, and recommended exercises that would help to strengthen their injuries and weaknesses. There was laughter and a good time had by all.

This workshop will cover rehabilitation of a number of different Upper Body Injuries. We will discuss proper biomechanics of the Shoulder in relation to the upper spine for optimizing Injury prevention.  Identify common technique errors of the neck, shoulder and wrist in Pilates exercises and daily life. Learn modifications to develop strength and flexibility for common upper body injuries.

•    Supplementary Exercises for the Neck, Shoulder and Wrist.
•    Posture and it’s affect on the Upper Body
•    Bring your body ready to move!
•    Especially great information for Instructors working with injured and recovering Clientele.


Date: Sunday, July 21st, 2013

Time: 9:30am-12pm

Price: $150.00

Location: Ocean Pilates
1730 Ocean Park Blvd. 
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Contact: 818-989-7815 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Pre-requisite: Certified Instructors and Current PTC Trainees, only.
Early Registration required. Limited space, so hurry as slots fill up fast!



 

 

Pilates Workshop with Jill Cassady: Lower Body Injuries

This workshop will cover rehabilitation for a number of different Lower Body Injuries.
We will discuss proper biomechanics of the Spine  for optimizing Injury prevention.
Identify common technique errors of the Lower back, hips, knees and feet in Pilates exercises and daily life.
Learn modifications to develop strength and flexibility for common Lower body injuries. 
Learn supplementary exercises for the Hips, Knees, Ankles and Feet   
Discuss posture and it’s affect on the Lower Body

Bring your body ready to move! Especially great information for Instructors working with injured and recovering Clientele.

Date: Sunday, April 28h, 2013
Time: 9:30am-12pm
Price: $150.00
Location: Ocean Pilates
1727 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Contact: 818-989-7815 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pre-requisite: Certified Instructors and Current PTC Trainees, only. Early Registration required. Limited space, so hurry as slots fill up fast! 
www.josephpilates.com



This workshop will address chronic muscle imbalances. Learn how to teach stabilization of core muscles. Learn how to increase core muscle strength and release muscle tightness.  You will learn exercises designed specifically to wake up muscles of the core.

There is no equipment needed so you can use these exercises as homework for you clientele as well as for the home client population.

Bring your body ready to work out and experience these exercises.

 

Core Stabilization Workshop

Where: Ocean Pilates

1727 Ocean Park

Santa Monica, CA 90405

When: Sunday, June 23, 2013

Time: 10:00am-12:30pm

Cost: $150.00

Please register by contacting Nancy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 661-714-1358

Here is a lovely article written by one of our Assistant Instructors Nicole Briggs of Strong Body Pilates in Studio City:

What I like about my clients are the changes I see. Some of these changes are from the very first session. Clients often tell me, with a smile on their face, that after their first session their posture improves and they feel taller and lighter.

I also like the little changes over time that happen from small discoveries. Clients have told me, “I finally feel what you've been talking about” or “I remember when I couldn't do that before.”
My biggest joy comes with long-term change. For example, I have a client who is 78 years old, and started with me when she was 73....