Certification Program – Escuela española de autentico pilates

Biography of J.H Pilates and the design of his future Method
Definition, description and chronology of the 6 fundamental principles of the Method.
Description and definition of the Skeleton in the Method
Basic level in Reformer and Mat and relationship between both.
Precision and biomechanics of each exercise.
Concepts for modifying exercises to adapt the Method to the needs of each client according to their morphology and pathologies.
Observation points for the class design known as System
Position of the professor to assess the client
System of omissions depending on the individual client and preparation for future rehabilitation.

Description of the System and its function
Design of the System according to the needs of each client and the observations obtained from the Skeleton.
Machines that form the base of the System (Cadillac, Electric Chair, Wunda Chair, Elastic Bands, Magic Circle, Wall, Big Barrel, Small Barrel, and Weights)
Precision and biomechanics of each exercise.
System needs according to the pathologies of each client
Basic level class endings

Timeline for the gradual introduction of the Intermediate Level Mat and Reformer exercises according to the needs of each client
Intermediate level Reformer and Mat (Intermediate Skeleton)
System exercises to aide in the introduction of these exercises
Relationship of the Intermediate Skeleton to the Basic Skeleton
Concepts for modifying the exercises to adapt the Method to the needs of each client according to their morphology and pathology.
Precision and biomechanics of each exercise
Definition of the respiratory system, its usefulness in the Method and its corresponding exercises at the Intermediate level
Position of the professor to assess and assist his client

Evolution from the Basic level System to the Intermediate System for each client (Cadillac, Weights, Wunda Chair, Electric Chair, Small Barrel, Big Barrel, Pedi-pole, Magic Circle, Baby Chair)
Reinsertion of Basic level exercises omitted due to pathologies depending on the evolution of each client and each pathology
Concept and exercises related to the client’s reincorporation to Full Posture or standing position
Precision and biomechanics of each exercise
Endings for Intermediate level class as related to the Basic level

Evolution of the Intermediate System to prepare the Advanced level Mat and Reformer (Cadillac, Electric Chair, Big Barrel, Magic Circle on the Mat, Spine Corrector, Guillotine)
Precision and biomechanics of each exercise
Arriving to Total Posture in the Method
Endings for Intermediate level class in relation to the Advanced level

Wunda Chair class (or Wunda chair, as an introduction to the Advanced level in both the Reformer and the Mat)
Usefulness of the Wunda Chair in the Method and as a tool for the Advanced level
Introduction timeline for the exercises in the Wunda Chair and pairing through System to antagonistic exercises for the balance or symmetry required for the Wunda Chair.
Wunda Chair class design according to the history of each client
Magic Circle class for Advanced level

Exercises from the Archives or exercises infrequently used, or used at the very Advanced level
Relationship of the Archive exercises to the Skeleton
Incorporation of these exercises according to the needs or profile of our client.
Usefulness of the Archive exercises according to the needs of each client
Study of pathological cases

Advanced Reformer class (advanced and star level)
Introduction timeline of Advanced Reformer exercises
Elements to consider when moving toward the Advanced level in the Reformer
Position of the teacher to assist the client in the most appropriate way
Advice for the client on Advanced Reformer (teacher position and points to consider when introducing Advanced exercises)
Evolution of the exercises from Basic to Advanced level (the final form)

Advanced level Mat
Introduction timeline of Advanced Mat exercises
Elements to take into account when moving toward the Advanced level Mat
Position of the teacher to assist the client in the most appropriate way and points to take into consideration according to the morphologies or old pathologies of each client
Evolution of exercises from Basic to Advanced level (the final form)
Advanced level mat class with Magic Circle
Mat Class in the Cadillac
Reformer class on the Mat
Reformer class in the Cadillac
Reformer and Mat class standing (Children’s level)