Natalie Mandeville • October 11, 2023

2024 Body Aligned Pilates Teacher Training in Tampa

A group of women are doing pilates exercises on pilates machines in a gym.

The Body Aligned Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training in Tampa, Florida consists of a total of 450 hours. You are required to attend all six seminars in person and complete all required hours in order to attend the final exam. Completion of the course allows you to sit for the certification exam through the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP).


The EARLY BIRD total investment for the course is $6,500. Pricing is in effect until November 15, 2023.



What's included:


  • Learn to teach Pilates on all apparatus (Mat, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector)
  • 12 days of seminars in six modules (Six weekends)
  • Check-offs and mini-tests
  • Year-end review and Q&A
  • Mentorship with Natalie
  • Opportunity to start teaching after the second seminar
  • Teaching feedback and reviews
  • Training manual
  • Final exam


Hours to be completed prior to final exam:


  • 60 observation hours
  • 100 practice hours (50 self-practice and 50 instructed by a certified instructor)
  • 100 teaching hours


The studio can accommodate observation, practice and teaching hours during off-peak studio hours. However, hours are not required to be completed at Body Aligned. In order to self-practice and teach, you will be required to carry professional liability insurance.



Prerequisites to attend course:


A minimum of 25 hours of Pilates practice (mat and equipment) prior to starting the course. 

I highly recommend an anatomy course and that you read the following three books prior to the start of the course. (All available on Amazon.)


"Pilates Anatomy" by Rael Isacowitz

"Your Health" by Joseph Pilates

"Return to Life" by Joseph Pilates



APPLY NOW!

THE TRAINING STARTS IN JANUARY AND WILL BE ONLY OFFERED TO A TOTAL OF FOUR STUDENTS


Application process:


  1. Schedule a phone call with Natalie to discuss your path in the program.
  2. Sign the enrollment agreement.
  3. Place a non-refundable deposit of $500 to hold your place. The balance of $6,000 will be due in six installments of $1,000 per month starting on the first day. (Alternative payment plans may be discussed.)
  4. Full price in effect as of November 16, 2023, for a total investment of $6,800 ($1,050 per month)
  5. Obtain professional liability insurance prior to the start of the course.


Seminar schedule:*


Module 1 – January 13-14, 2024

Module 2 – February 3-4, 2024

Module 3 – March 23-24, 2024

Module 4 – April 27-28, 2024

Module 5 – TBD

Module 6 – TBD


*Dates subject to change



RESERVE A SPOT NOW! ONLY THREE SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE!

To be considered for the 2024 training, please email natalie@bodyalignedtampa.com.

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