Functional Anatomy

This course is an introduction to kinesiology, geared toward Pilates and Yoga Instructors, personal trainers or anyone interested in learning about human movement. Required reading includes Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais Germain and Muscles Testing and Function by Florence Kendall.  There is quiz pdf pack to print out and complete prior to the lectures.  

Certification Requirements:

Functional Anatomy

• Online lecture/demonstration with Ellie Herman.

• Required Books: Anatomy of Movement by Germain, Muscles Testing and Function by Kendall.

• Students must complete reading and quiz packs prior to watching the lectures.

Pilates Mat

• Online lecture/demonstration with Ellie Herman.

• Required Books: Ellie Herman’s Pilates Mat Manual available on our website.

• Mat certification requirements: 20 hours each of self-practice and student teaching.

• Test out Fee $150: Schedule a Zoom or in-person test out!

Pilates Springboard

• Online lecture/demonstration with Ellie Herman.

• Required Books: Ellie Herman’s Springboard Manual, available on our website.

• Springboard certification requirements: 10 hours each of self-practice and student teaching.

• Test out Fee $150: Schedule a Zoom or in-person test out!

Reformer 

• Online lecture/demonstration with Ellie Herman.

• Required Books: Ellie Herman’s Reformer Manual, available on our website.

• Reformer certification requirements: 20 hours each of self-practice and student teaching.

• Test out Fee $150: Schedule a Zoom or in-person test out!

Cadillac

• Online lecture/demonstration with Ellie Herman.

• Required Books: Ellie Herman’s Cadillac Manual, and Pilates Arc & Barrels available on our website.

• Springboard certification requirements: 10 hours each of self-practice and student teaching.

• Test out Fee $150: Schedule a Zoom or in-person test out!

Pilates Arc

• Online lecture/demonstration with Ellie Herman.

• Required Books: Ellie Herman’s Cadillac Manual, and Pilates Arc & Barrels available on our website.

• Springboard certification requirements: 5 hours each of self-practice and student teaching.

• Test out Fee $150: Schedule a Zoom or in-person test out!

Ladder Barrel

• Online lecture/demonstration with Ellie Herman.

• Required Books: Ellie Herman’s Cadillac Manual, and Pilates Arc & Barrels available on our website.

• Ladder Barrel certification requirements: 2 hours each of self-practice and student teaching.

• Test out Fee $150: Schedule a Zoom or in-person test out!

Wunda Chair

• Online lecture/demonstration with Ellie Herman.

• Required Books: Ellie Herman’s Wunda Chair Manual, available on our website.

• Chair certification requirements: 10 hours each of self-practice and student teaching.

• Test out Fee $150: Schedule a Zoom or in-person test out!

You will receive a certificate of completion via email.

Ellie Herman Method (evolved Barre)

• Online lecture/demonstration with Ellie Herman.

• EHM Certification requirements: 10 hours each of self-practice and student teaching.

• Required Books: Ellie Herman Method pdf available on our website.

• Students must take a minimum of 10 Brooklyn Barre classes, virtually or live. Students will receive a 50% discount on a 10-pack of classes ( comes out to $96.50 for 10 virtual classes).

• Test Out Fee $100: Submit a videotape of a 45-minute Brooklyn Barre class