If you have a passion for Pilates and are looking to transform that passion into your career, learning how to become a Pilates instructor with Breathe Pilates could be the perfect starting point.

When researching for a pilates studio, we often see the phrase “quality instructors” but what exactly does a pilates studio do to ensure that their instructors are of quality and what is a quality instructor?

This week, we talk to Co-Owner Dennis and Breathe Education Director, Thicha on how Breathe has built a reputation within the industry as a quality pilates studio and the journey it took to get there.

Like most teachers, each Pilates Instructor varies in their abilities as well. Few are good, others are great and some are fantastic! Every BODY is different and unique, and there are a variety of exercises within the system’s repertoire that allow an Instructor to choose specific exercises to suit an individual client. The smallest of modifications can make all the difference to a client’s experience.

What are the pre-requisites before starting Pilates Teacher Training?

You’ll need to do at least 30 hours of pilates prior to starting the course. This does not have to be done at Breathe but ideally at a studio that teaches the STOTT PILATES method. You’ll also need a working knowledge of the anatomy. However, if you don’t have it, we do have an anatomy workshop that you can take.

Pilates is a physical fitness system that was developed in the early 20th century by German national Joseph Pilates. He referred to this system as Contrology and placed heavy emphasis on the relationship between mind and body when controlling your body muscles…

Fitness trends, large gyms and mass classes are on the rise, and more people are starting to look for workouts that are fun, effective, and suited to their needs. While working out is vital to a healthy body, we have also seen an increase in the number of fitness-related injuries. With so many varieties readily available at much lower rates, most people do question the necessity of private sessions. However, here at Breathe, we still insist on having new clients and clients with injuries or medical conditions attend at least one or a few one-on-one sessions before considering group classes, which does turn people away. Here are some reasons to explain why we stick to this guideline.