BCRPA Pilates Fitness Teacher Training Course

Fall 2023 BCRPA Pilates Fitness Teacher Training  

October 12th to November 5th 2023 - Course is now full - email to ask about our wait-list

Location: Orijin Yoga Studio in Vancouver  (Zoom option if out of lower mainland)

Thursdays October 12th & 26th   5pm to 9pm via zoom for everyone

Sundays October 15th, 22nd & 29th and November 5th  9:30am to 5pm 

Reserve your seat in the Fall course with a 50% deposit. 

Next course is scheduled for January 18th to Feb 11th  2024 

Thursdays Jan 18th and Feb 1st    5pm to 9pm via zoom for everyone

Sundays Jan 21, 28 and Feb 4 & 11   9:30am to 5pm 

Reserve your seat in the Winter course with a 50% deposit..

Investment Includes Manual.  Registration fee $649+ GST | Early Bird $599+ GST before Jan 2nd 2024

40 BCRPA CECs  

This first level practical Teacher Training course is designed specifically for instructors with some fitness teaching experience and personal Pilates experience that wish to teach group Pilates Mat classes or incorporate Pilates movements into their existing classes or training sessions. This BCRPA approved and accredited course balances theories and practice that will enable the student to discover the history, philosophy and principles of the Pilates method. The student will learn the primary intention of each Pilates exercise, develop the skills to cue effectively while discovering the benefits and the genius of the Pilates Mat sequencing. Through practice the student will develop the skills to demonstrate each Pilates exercise and learn how to cue, 

modify or progress each movement to conduct a safe and effective beginner to intermediate Pilates fitness class. Exercise science, training principles and anatomy is reviewed and related to the Pilates method. Registration also includes 3 zoom Pilates classes with Lela D Pilates.

100% attendance and participation is required for course completion. No refunds after early bird date.

Recommended reading:  Return to Life Though Contrology by Joseph Pilates   

                                            Pilates Anatomy by Karen Klippinger & Rael Isacowitz

                                            Pilates Body in Motion or The Pilates Promise by Alicia Ungaro

                                            The Pilates Body by Brook Siler

Lela D Pilates offers private teacher training instruction to individuals. Call or email for details.

Lela D Pilates will come to your studio or centre any where in BC via Zoom or in person to train your instructors in Pilates Fitness or present workshops for CECs.  Call or email for details

Upon completion of the BCRPA Pilates Fitness Teacher Training course, students are required to complete a minimum of 8 hours of practicum teaching with at least 4 hours under the guidance or mentorship of a senior BCRPA Pilates instructor (or other experienced Mat Pilates instructor) prior to being eligible for the final instructor competency exam (ICE).

Practicum Kick Start  

Sundays Sept 10th 2023  &  Jan 14th 2024 - contact to reserve your spot

This unique opportunity has been designed to provide practicum teaching experience in-person or on-line to a cohort of new instructors that may not have a mentor to work with.

The trainee will teach four classes to real participants under the supervision  and mentorship of Lela Dawson, BCRPA TFL.   Each trainee will be provided individual feedback & encouragement after each class to assist in their Pilates teaching development. The Practicum Kickstart will provide 4 Practicum hours to the trainee.

A cohort of 3-4 trainees is required. 

Lela D Pilates Teacher Trainees $69 + GST | Non Lela D Trainees $129 + GST                                                   

One to one Practicum Mentoring  

Upon completion of the Pilates Fitness teacher training course you will need to complete a minimum of 8 practicum hours before your evaluation. Four of the eight hours must be under the supervision of a Pilates mentor.

If you already have a Pilates mentor,  great!  If not, Lela D Pilates offers several one to one practicum options that will provide you with feedback and encouragement after each practice class. The goal of the practicum mentoring is  to help you become a stronger, more confident Pilates Fitness Instructor.  

Lela will match you up with a senior Pilates Fitness teacher or she will work one on one with you as your mentor.

Contact us for pricing on the various one to one practicum mentoring options.

Offered via Zoom or in person.

Pilates Fitness ICE  $90 - $110* + GST

Group Fitness ICE  $75- $85* + GST

*Additional cost plus travel & parking fees for in person ICE's

Private Pilates Lessons can be tailored to enhance your development as a Pilates teacher.  Perhaps you are curious about the Reformer and would like to experience it and other Pilates apparatus. Maybe you would like to develop a deeper understanding of the entire Pilates System and how each modality links together and back to the mat.  Contact us today to book your special Lela D trainee pricing on your first 5 private lessons for just $250 + GST

The Pilates Mat Tutoring  Workshop is a private one on one workshop perfect for students that have completed the Teacher Training course but would like to work on specific skills. It is also appropriate for the busy instructors that would like to attend a workshop within their schedule on a topic that is relevant to their development skills.

The Pilates Mat Tutoring Workshop is offered at $275 + GST and provides 5 BCRPA CECs.  

Contact Lela directly to schedule your preferred time.

Pilates Chat Series. 

Sept 14, Oct 5th, Nov 2nd and Dec 7th 

FREE for all instructors !  Fall 2023 Topics:   Breaking down our (more complicated or advanced) Pilates movements so we can teach them better.

Pilates Fitness teachers and trainees gather for 60 to 90 minutes to chat and share with other Pilates instructors in our community on various topics. 

Suggestions for future topics are always welcome.