CERTIFICATION & TEACHER TRAINING

EdgePilates PPT Presentation (download file)

• Edge Pilates Packet
• Certification Log Sheet

Upcoming Dates and Hours:

2008
Complete Mat – April 3, 4, 5 (2008) (AFFA 13.5 hours)
Beginner System – May 1, 2, 3 (AFFA 13.5 hours)
Intermediate System – May 29, 30, 31 (AFFA 13.5 hours)
Advanced System – June 30, July 1, 2 (AFFA 13.5 hours)

Mat Workshop: ACE CEC Credit 1.6
Comprehensive Equipment Certification: ACE CEC Credit 5.1

Thursday: 10:30am-4:30pm
Friday: 10:30am-4:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm

10-Day-Comprehensive (Inc. mat) (AFFA 64 hours)
Workshop Dates: June 23- July 2

First three days of the 10-Day-Comprehensive are the complete Pilates Mat System.
Mat & Comprehensive – (June 23- July 2) (each day 10:30-5:30pm) *extra hour for practice
(Begin your Comprehensive Certification with the Complete Mat or the Beginner System)

Mission Statement
Our program is based on the principle that before working the peripheral parts of the body, the center needs to be strong and stable. We believe in a systematic integrated approach to Pilates training, where a client has the ability to follow a system of exercises utilizing different apparatus. Our approach completely changes a person’s body, rids them of the chronic weaknesses they have suffered with and makes teaching much easier.

Pilates was originally developed with the understanding that the center/core of the body is where the initiation of movement should come from. Flexibility, range of motion and a long lean body will result. The true education in Pilates is about giving tools to the teacher that enables him or her to understand and communicate the principles that are being taught.

Pilates certification is a must for anyone who wishes to teach Pilates competently. Taunya Foerster has the expertise and knowledge to ensure competence of the Pilates certification student. Edge Pilates is a wonderful place to study Pilates because of the knowledgeable and dedicated staff. Taunya, Katie, Gila, Yobi, Danae and Dayna provide everything needed to make the Pilates experience fun and rewarding! Thanks to all of you!! - Kerry Siman-Tov, July 2006

The best part of the certification was Taunya. She is smart, sharp & quick and brisk & lively. If I need to use only one word for her it will be "outstanding ". - Marcel Odera, July 2006

Testimonials
Pilates certification is a must for anyone who wishes to teach Pilates. Taunya Foerster has the expertise and knowledge to ensure her students become competent and confident teachers themselves. Edge Pilates is a wonderful place to study Pilates because of the knowledgeable and dedicated staff; Taunya, Katie, Gila, Yobi, Danae and Dayna provide everything needed to make the Pilates experience fun and rewarding! Thanks to all of you!! - Kerry Siman-Tov, July 2006

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The best part of the certification was Taunya. She is smart, sharp & quick and brisk & lively. Bt if I needed to use just one word for her it would be "outstanding."  - Marcel Odera, July 2006

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I participated in the New York PilatesStyle Conference in August 2006.  My in-depth knowledge of Pilates, and competitive approach to teaching, is a reflection of the well-rounded Certification program at Edge Pilates. - Gila Lemont, July 2006

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I attended the full Edge Pilates Certification course two years ago. It was both thorough and intense, and equipped me with the skills and confidence required to pursue my career as a Pilates instructor.  Every time I attend an outside Pilates conference or workshop I am reminded of how secure and knowledgeable I am in the Pilates method thanks to the rigorous (but nevertheless enjoyable!) training I received. - Yobi Sattee, October 2006

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Excellent program! Enjoyed all 10 days. I would refer others seeking certification to check out the program.

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Taunya is very knowledgeable and she quickly put me at ease because of her personality. She was professional and personable.

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I thought the teacher certificcaation program was very informative and resourceful. I felt very prepared after the Mat Certification to take my test out. The studio was very clean and refreshing. It is a great learning atmosphere.

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What a great workshop! Thorough, comprehensive, and very detailed … [The] manuals explain exercises extremely well and [the] photos are very helpful!

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Taunya was a great teacher! She explained things well, took the time to re-explain things, and gave us corrections.

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Taunya makes everyone feel great about being a teacher, which helps to bring up your confidence.

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[Taunya is] excellent. [She] showed great patience and made me very comfortable- handled the varying levels of skill and comprehension among the students with aplomb.