Pilates Teacher Mentoring and Training
with Inspiral Motion Core Dynamics Staff: Lisa Lansing, Karen McDonald, Lisa Foster, Debbie Axelrod
One weekend each month for one year to prepare you for Part B of your Pilates Certification Program.

$250 per person, per weekend. Or $70 per hour privately.

We do not provide Teacher Certifications at our Studio. Instead, we providing the mentoring (apprenticeship) needed while you are on your Pilates journey.

Pilates Certification Program Requirements:

Part A - Mentoring
Part B - Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 Weekend Workshops (not at Inspiral Motion - we prepare you for these weekend workshops) - 18 hours total per weekend
Part C - Observation and Studio Mentoring Hours (150 + hours)
Part D - Personal Practice (100 to 150 hours)
Part E - Practice Teaching (125 + hours)

Pilates Certifications can be acquired through Core Dynamics Pilates in Santa Fe, or Harmony Studios in Pittsburgh.

Workshops:

Introduction to Pilates Mat
with Mary Tramonte
Tuesday evenings - ongoing - every 5 weeks
Jan 5 - Feb 2
Feb 9- March 9

This workshop will provide you with the fundamental positions, breathwork and physical technique needed to master Pilates Mat work. Taught by Mary Tramonte. This workshop is limited to 8 participants.

The Introduction to Pilates mat course begins with the basic concepts behind Pilates work and builds toward the more advanced exercises. This course focuses on breathing, pelvis stability, joint release, spinal imprinting, initiating and building abdominal strength, flexibility, spinal alignment, and elongating muscles groups to enable efficient movement. This class is ideal for beginners, people who have learned Pilates from a Video or those who wish to review the Pilates Fundamentals to ensure accuracy and stability before moving toward the more advanced work. This class teaches students the basic movement patterns (Fundamentals) behind the Pilates work to enable correct execution and advancement without injury. Students receive handouts and a small booklet for home practice.

Introduction to Pilates Reformer 1 - 2
with Karen McDonald
Jan 5 - Feb 2
Feb 9 - March 9
10:35 - 11:30 - Tuesdays

with Emily Hudson
Jan 9 - Feb 6
Feb 13 - March 13
10:35 - 11:30 - Saturdays

with Apprentice Mary Tramonte
Jan 7 - Feb 4
Feb 11 - March 11
6:05 - 7:00 PM - Thursdays ($75 for 5 weeks* Apprentice Rate)

This 5 week class will introduce you to the fundamentals of Pilates Reformer and take you into the next level. Karen McDonald and our staff teach the essence of Pilates unlike any teachers in Cleveland. This course focuses on breathing, pelvis stability, joint release, spinal imprinting, initiating and building abdominal strength, flexibility, spinal alignment, and elongating muscles groups to enable efficient movement. This class is ideal for beginners and advanced beginners or those who wish to review the Pilates Fundamentals to ensure accuracy and stability before moving toward the more advanced work.

This class is ideal for people moving from mat classes into machine classes. It will familiarize students with how to set up the equipment, use springs, adjust straps, etc.