EDUCATION
If you want to learn Joseph Pilates’ work through the Jay Grimes’ lineage, you’re in the right place.
We are a Teacher Training studio for Teachers at all stages in your journey. We have several programs to develop fabulous teachers that believe in the legacy of Joseph Pilates’ original work. These programs are led by Noam Gagnon and taught under his company, Beyond Pilates. Kirsten McFarlane assists with these programs and runs a monthly continuing education program called The Collective Sessions.
What is the Jay Grimes’ Lineage?
Jay Grimes was a student of Joseph Pilates’ in New York and taught under him for many years. He is one of the last student’s of Joe’s who is still alive and teaching. Both Noam and Kirsten continue to train with Jay, who is a wealth of knowledge and information about the original system, how Joe taught and why the method works best in it’s original format. It’s harder to get closer to the source than this so if authentic training is what you are seeking, this is the place to get it.
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COMPREHENSIVE TEACHER TRAINING
If you are starting your teacher training journey or have only trained in a part of the system (example just Mat or Reformer) this is the program for you. You will get a thorough foundation in the Classical Pilates Method through almost 950 hours of instruction, practice, training and in-depth study of every every exercise on every piece of equipment.
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BRIDGE PROGRAM
If you already have a Comprehensive Certification but want to bridge to the Jay Grimes’ lineage of Classical Pilates, this is the program for you. This program consists of 500 hours of instruction, practice, and rigorous training. You must have proof of your Certification and pass the assessment to gain entry into the program. Space is very limited.
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ADVANCED TEACHER TRAINING
If you have a Classical Pilates Comprehensive Certification, been teaching for ? years and crave a deeper understanding of the method, this program is for you. You must be familiar with all apparatus and the core exercises, how they can work together effectively and have a strong self-practice. There is a rigorous entrance assessment for this program so you may want to prepare with a few privates first!
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COLLECTIVE SESSIONS
These are 90 minute monthly collaborative learning sessions. Teachers of all levels of experience and from any lineage are welcome to participate in these supportive, positive events. Each Session has a theme for the group to nerd out over together. We learn, share, get inspired by each other and have a lot of fun as our Pilates Community grows stronger!
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Contrology Coach
This 8 week program, run by Kirsten McFarlane is for Classically trained or Classically Curious Teachers looking to level up. Using a mixture of Private Lessons, Group Contrology Workouts and Contrology Classrooms, you will be supported in your growth as you develop a community with your cohort. The program is capped at 6 people.
Accepting applications for winter and spring 2025 terms.