Our Teacher Training Program is a local resident's dream! Pilates Absession is excited to announce our affiliation with the Pilates Academy International Teacher Training Program. Join our Long Island satellite facility as you advance your career and personal growth. The program, offered by Pilates Academy International, focuses on training competent and confident instructors in the Pilates method. Graduates are prepared to teach well-rounded, inspiring Pilates mat classes and personalized lessons on all Pilates equipment. Many of our instructors have graduated from this respected program.

Course List

Anatomy, Biomechanics and Posture (ABP) – 15 hours

This course reviews the structures (bones, muscles, joints, etc.) that form the support of the

human body. An emphasis will be placed on “ideal” posture and “ideal” biomechanics of each

joint while helping students learn how to detect abnormalities both statically and dynamically.

Open to all personal trainers, this course is invaluable in helping you provide lasting results for

your clients and increase your marketability.

This course is CEC Approved.

CEC’s: (ACE) 1.2

All Populations Mat I (APMI) – 35 hours

What makes great buildings? Great foundations! This course teaches the first three tiers of the

Pilates Mat repertoire and how to modify exercises for all age groups and fitness levels.

Emphasis is placed on maintaining variety and providing small challenges while safely

progressing a client in order to avoid monotony. Students leave the course confident and

capable of creating safe and effective workouts for today’s diverse client. 68 Exercises.

Prerequisite: ABP or equivalent

This course is CEC Approved.

CEC’s: (ACE) 3.0

All Populations Reformer I (APR I) – 50 hours

This course teaches students the Reformer exercises needed to be ready to customize

workouts for all ages and fitness levels. Covering the first three tiers, Fundamental through

Intermediate, All Populations Reformer also teaches the “physics” of the reformer so that

students understand both the way the reformer operates and the safety concerns. Emphasis is

placed on the differences between Pilates machine work versus regular gym equipment so that

instructors are prepared to meet the needs of clients from all backgrounds.

Prerequisite: ABP

All Populations Cadillac I (APC I) – 30 hours

This course teaches students the fundamental first three tiers (through Intermediate) of

exercises conducted on the Cadillac/tower. The Cadillac is an excellent piece of equipment on

which to focus on isolated joint movements to strengthen the joint properly and correct faulty

movement habits. Emphasis will be placed on the benefits of Cadillac exercises as stepping

stones to more challenging exercises.

Prerequisite: ABP

All Populations Barrels l (APB l) – 8 hours

This course must be preceded by the All Populations Mat course. Students will learn the first

three tiers of exercises on the spine corrector and ladder barrel, and, more importantly, how to

incorporate the barrel into a client’s workout, and use it as a support or a challenge, depending

on the exercise.

Prerequisite: ABP

All Populations Chair l (APCH l) – 15 hours

This course teaches the first three tiers of Chair exercises from Fundamental I through

Intermediate. Students will be taught the many merits of the chair and how to integrate this often

under-used piece of equipment into clients’ workout routines.

Prerequisite: ABP

- Pilates Academy International at PILATES ABSESSION has course requirements similar to other Pilates teacher training programs worldwide.

- Students must complete observation, practice teaching, and personal study hours in addition to class hours.

- Observation hours involve watching classes, private sessions, or videos, not participating as a client in classes.

- Practice teaching involves teaching exercises to another person.

- Personal study hours involve studying exercises, design, breath patterns, and muscles involved.

- Logs of hours must be completed and turned in on the day of certification test.

- Contact us for price list, schedule, and application for PAI Pilates Teacher Training course at PILATES ABSESSION.

- Application requires non-refundable deposit of $200 per course plus $50 processing fee, to be applied to course fee once enrolled.

- Applications will not be reviewed until deposit is submitted.