Comprehensive and Apprenticeship

Important informations

  1. Mat Seminar
  2. Comprehensive Seminars
  3. Weekly Meetings
  4. Apprentice Hours
  5. Exams

Prerequisites

  • MAT SEMINAR ONLY

    10 classical mat classes (in studio, not online/video) + anatomy education.

  • COMPREHENSIVE/APPRENTICESHIP

    50 classical sessions (a combination of private, semi-private and group classes on all apparatus is ideal) + anatomy education + Mat Seminar.

1. Mat Seminar

Though the Mat Seminar is the first seminar of the entire program, if you are not ready to commit to the entire “thing,” you can take just the Mat Seminar and decide after that weekend.

In this seminar, you will learn to teach the classical mat work that will be appropriate for First-Timer, Beginner and some Intermediate classes. 20 Exercises that make for a remarkable mat class. Additionally, you will learn the transitions from one exercise to another and the modifications for each exercise. (Most of our clients have some sort of ache or pain…modifications and adaptations are essential.)

Beyond the exercises, you learn the technique of teaching that makes The Vertical Workshop teachers so successful. Well beyond any other program, The Vertical Workshop provides you with teaching tools that give you the opportunity to help achieve your goals for teaching and your clients’ goals for doing Pilates.

The Mat Seminar is 16 hours of work on exercises, anatomy, teaching tools. You will have many opportunities to do the exercises and practice teach.

The exam is built into the weekend. What we seek is that you progress from the first moment until the last of the weekend and are able to leave the weekend ready to practice teach until you are ready to teach a true class.

2. Comprehensive Seminars

Now that you have learned the techniques of teaching and practiced this in much of the mat work from the Mat Seminar, the Comprehensive Seminars teach you how to teach on all apparatus. You will learn both the ideal version of the exercises and modifications for all Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced exercises. (Remember, many of our clients have injuries or ailments. We need to know how to modify and teach the client in front of us!). We will continue to work on your teaching technique, understanding why we do each exercise, how to transition from one exercise to the other and more!

Program

  • SEMINAR #1 — BEGINNER SYSTEM

    Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, High Chair, Wall

  • SEMINAR #2 — INTERMEDIATE SYSTEM PART 1

    Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, High Chair, Wunda Chair

  • SEMINAR #3 — INTERMEDIATE SYSTEM PART 2

    Wunda Chair (cont’d), Barrels, Magic Circle
    Injuries/Ailments and Special Cases (Obesity, Senior Population, Pregnancy)

  • SEMINAR #4 — ADVANCED SYSTEM

    Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, High Chair, Wunda Chair, Barrels, Pedi-Pole

3. Weekly Meetings

Weekly meetings are an essential part of your apprenticeship and Bridge. This is where you learn more than we can “fit in” in the weekend seminars.

During these meetings, we’ll delve deeply into the following:

  • Your questions
  • Anatomy and biomechanics
  • The Vertical Workshop teaching tools
  • Injuries, ailments and special cases
  • …and more

4. Apprentice Hours

Your 600 hours of apprentice ship includes the following:

  • Observation of teacher teaching
  • Self-practice
  • Practice with fellow apprentices
  • All apprentice hours must be done at the host studio

During the first Comprehensive seminar, you will be given information on how to fulfill your apprentice hours. It’s hard work and a lot of fun! It’s extremely satisfying!!

5. Exams

At The Playpilates Workshop, we believe that exams are an opportunity for you and us to see what you know well and what you need to work. It gives us a solid chance to know how to help you even more!

There are multiple exams. You will be completely ready for them. There are no surprises. We’re looking for you to succeed!

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Introductory Offers & Pricing

OFFER A

1 Private Session
80.-
(Usual Value 120.- CHF)

Curious and tempted by just ONE trial? This is your chance to experience real Pilates on the machines (Reformer, Tower, Chair), with no obligation. The next step is up to you….

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OFFER B

4 Private Sessions
380.-
(Usual Value 440.-)

Do you prefer to start off with a much more personalized attention and/or do you have specific fitness goals. This package is also suitable and important after a long break, coming of the back of an injury or surgery, for a specific physical issue, or simply if you wish to workout on your own!
The next step: continue with individual classes or join our group classes.

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OFFER C

3 Private Sessions + 1 Group Class
230.-
(Usual value 285.-)

Interested specifically in GROUP classes? Start with this package that combines 2 individual sessions plus 1 group class, on the Pilates apparatus: Reformer, Tower and Chair. This is also a great opportunity to discuss your fitness goals with the teacher and to enable her to better cue you in the group class setting.

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OFFER D

1 Duo Sessions
60.- per pers.
(Usual value 75.-)

Similar to Package A, curious and tempted by ONE trial with for TWO? This is your chance to experience real Pilates on the apparatus (Reformer, Tower, Chair), with no commitment. This is also a great opportunity to discuss your fitness goals with the teacher, enabling her to tailor the classes more effectively.
The next step is up to you, either pursue with the Duo sessions or join group classes.

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