2021/2022 Pilates Teacher Training Outline

Boditree’s annual comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training program :
Studying the archival work of Joseph and Clara Pilates, and the contributions made by their students Ron Fletcher, Romana Kryzanowska, Eve Gentry, Kathy Grant, and more. This program of study promises to build capable and informed movement educators thoroughly trained in the Pilates Method of Physical Conditioning. The exercises and their applications, intent, and order, following the full classical repertoire on all apparatus is examined, explained and experienced, including modifications for special needs, workout design, and class template design for virtual and in-person services. Boditree Releasework and workout design principles are also examined.

Guest presenters :
All guest presenters will teach via Zoom on Saturdays from 3:00- 5:00 pm or Sundays 2:00-4:00pm. In-house participants will be guided and assisted by Risa & Boditree staff whilst our guest educator presents their program of work. Virtual attendees will also receive feedback and guidance from both the presenter, and Risa.

• Darien Gold, Classical Pilates educator, studio owner, and host of the radio show ‘All Things Pilates’, out of Petaluma, California. Romana certified.
• Mary Craig, Mary Craig, Classical Pilates educator & studio owner out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Romana certified.
• Susannah Cotrone, Classical Pilates educator & studio owner out of Los Angeles, California. Romana certified.

Program Coordinator : Risa Mathews, founder & owner of Boditree Pilates & Healing in Vancouver, BC Canada, creator of Boditree Releasework TM

Class Dates/Times : 2021-2022 Program
Saturdays 2:30-6:30 pm & Sundays 1:00-6:00 pm

1. August 14/15:
   Risa Mathews: Introduction to the method. The foundation, the Matwork, apparatus, springs, wheels, and exploration of the system. All apparatus introduced. Full Reformer workout.
2. August 28/29:
   Risa Mathews: Lineage examination. Classical, Ron Fletcher fundamentals, Eve Gentry lineage. Reformer & Matwork. All apparatus including small tools. When to modify and why is introduced early into the program.
3. September 11/12:
   Risa Mathews: Reformer & Wunda Chair – understanding the relationship between these two apparatus specifically with Footwork, breath, and why & when to use one apparatus over another.
4. September 25/26:
   Risa Mathews: Full Reformer Workout – experience the flow, precision, and dynamic transitions of the full Reformer workout, and learn how to modify contemporary apparatus for experiencing the Classical ‘feel’ of the work.
5. October 9/10:
   Susannah Cotrone: Electric Chair & Baby Chair content – experience the Electric Chair, and learn how to modify the Wunda Chair to reproduce Electric Chair fundamentals. Why use one Chair over another, and how to connect these apparatus to the Cadillac repertoire.
6. October 23/24:
   Risa Mathews: Cadillac & Pedipul- full repertoire
7. November 6/7:
   Susannah Cotrone: Wunda Chair content – moving to intermediate and advanced sequences on the Wunda Chair.
8. November 20/21:
   Risa Mathews: Arm Chair (baby chair), Electric Chair, Wunda Chair.
9. December 4/5:
   Risa Mathews: Ladder Barrel Content – all levels of work reviewed including the advanced repertoire.
10. January 8/9:
    Risa Mathews: Small Barrel content – all levels of work reviewed including the advanced repertoire.
11. January 22/23:
    Darien Gold: Spine Corrector content – all levels of work reviewed including the advanced repertoire.
12. February 5/6:
    Susannah Cotrone: Cadillac content – exploring the advanced repertoire, Guillotine, & Pedipul.
13. February 19/20:
    Risa Mathews: Review of all content covered to this date, filling in the gaps.
14. March 5/6:
    Risa Mathews: Boditree Releasework, Eve Gentry & Ron Fletcher variations, special needs modifications.
15. March 19/20:
    Apprenticeship, workout design, group-led formats (Mary Craig & Risa Mathews))
16. April 2/3:
    Apprenticeship (Mary Craig & Risa Mathews)
17. April 9/10:
    Apprenticeship (Mary Craig & Risa Mathews)
18. April 30/May 1:
    Apprenticeship (Risa Mathews)
19. May 14/15:
    Final Review & Examination

Teacher Training Fees :
( please add gst to all rates ; Prepay in full by July 15, 2021 : save 5% on fees !)

• 10 private sessions throughout the program of study : $1050.00
• 40 group sessions throughout the program of study : $1600.00
• Weekend Modules : $450.00 each weekend of course study

Payment options :

1. Pay in full : 19 weeks of study, 10 private sessions, and 40 group workouts : $11,200.00 (early bird registrants receive a 5% discount, if total paid by August 1st 2021)
2. Pay as you go : each weekend is $450.00 plus GST. All workouts are additional costs (private or group sessions) must be prepaid prior to attendance.

Pilates Mentorship Fees: (please add GST to all rates)

(save 5% if prepaid in full by July 15th, 2021)

Scholarship:
Boditree offers one person free access to our training, each year. Our Olivia Thorvaldson Memorial Scholarship was set up to honor the memory of Boditree Instructor, Olivia, who passed away from a brain tumor in March, 2020. This scholarship does not cover the cost of workouts or private lessons, only tuition for the weekend workshops. Just send us an email telling us why you think you should win the scholarship, and your submission will be reviewed. This scholarship is open to all new Pilates Teacher Training students, but not Mentoring students.