RETREATS AND FITNESS HOLIDAYS

RETREAT OVERVIEW

The World Organization for Fitness and Wellness accredited Matwork Pilates Instructor Training Retreat will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to teach both Pilates classes and individual one-to-one lessons. 

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We provide a supportive and encouraging community environment to help you on your journey to becoming a fully qualified World Organization for Fitness and Wellness Certified Matwork Pilates instructor.

 

Pilates teaching skills are in demand as Pilates is very popular and perfect for all fitness levels, including those who are new to exercise.   

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You will learn the theory and practical of Pilates and will also have the opportunity to practice teaching within reassuring and safe surroundings. 

 

The World Organization for Fitness and Wellness Matwork Pilates Instructor Retreat is accredited, based around the learning and teaching of Joseph Pilates original Matwork moves.  Here at the World Organization for Fitness and Wellness we will help and support you the whole time as you learn to teach Pilates, get qualified, gain your Pilates certification and start your very own sessions!  

 

Our Pilates Instructor Training Retreat is located within the beautiful countryside county of Suffolk, in the UK. 

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The retreat takes place over five days: starting on a Monday and finishing with your graduation as a certified World Organization for Fitness and Wellness Pilates Instructor on the Friday.

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You are provided with accommodation which is hosted by your course tutor.  This is your own room with shared facilities, checking-in on the Monday and checking-out on the Friday.  All of your meals are included, (we are all very relaxed and all join in choosing the food and cooking).   Your Pilates learning materials are also included, these include: two course text books, a course manual and graduation certificate. So there are no hidden extras to pay on the course.  

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Here at the World Organization for Fitness and Wellness we believe in helping and empowering our retreat guests. You will complete your Mat Pilates teacher training with the knowledge that we will support you every step of the way.  Many other training retreats simply qualify their students then you never hear from them again.  With our friendly, encouraging staff we provide FREE mentoring during your retreat AND after you have become a qualified Pilates Instructor; we will help you throughout your Pilates teaching journey.

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RETREAT PREREQUISITES

Our progressive Matwork Pilates Instructor training retreat requires that you have a passion for Pilates, that you are looking forward to a successful career teaching Pilates and that you have completed a minimum of 20 hours of Pilates.

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WHAT DOES THE PILATES LEARNING COVER?

Our World Organization for Fitness and Wellness Matwork Pilates Instructor Training Retreat combines a mixture of both theoretical and practical elements.  An overview of these include:

• Introduction to Pilates

• What is Pilates?

• The history of Pilates

• The benefits of Pilates

• Preparing for Pilates with the 6 Original Pilates Principles

• Client consultations

• Human anatomy for Pilates Instructors

• Pilates and the lymphatic system

• Pilates and the cardiovascular system

• Pilates and the muscular system

• Pilates and the skeletal system

• Pilates and the respiratory system

• Pilates and the endocrine system

• Pilates and the nervous system

• Matwork Pilates Teaching Skills

• Practical: Learn the 34 Original Matwork Pilates exercises

• Practical: Learn progressions and adaptations of the 34 Original Matwork Pilates exercises

• Practical: Learn beginner, intermediate and advanced Pilates variations

• Practical: Learn how to teach the 34 Original Mat Pilates exercises including progressions, adaptations, beginner, intermediate and advanced alternates

• Practical: Warm-ups

• Practical: Exercise transitions

• How to design successful matwork Pilates sessions

• Professional engagement and health and safety

• Practical: Teaching observations

• Practical: Assistant teaching practice

• Practical: Pilates teaching practice

• Mentoring for every student both during and after the retreat (including: how to start your own Pilates sessions, how to attract clients, business skills and knowledge etc.)

COME AND JOIN US!

To register you interest in becoming a certified World Organization for Fitness and Wellness Matwork Pilates Instructor on one of our Pilates Retreats please complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.