ONLINE LECTURES with Ellie Herman

Learn the mechanics, technique, and integration of the Pilates Method with one of the world’s foremost Pilates innovators, Master Teacher Ellie Herman. Ellie is committed to teaching students the applications of all the Pilates exercises so that when they graduate, they are confident they can apply their knowledge to all populations.

Ellie believes that Pilates education begins with an understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, posture, and biomechanics. Throughout this immersive and rigorous series of lectures and workshops, you will learn choreography of the Pilates mat and apparatus, how to guide clients through cueing, and common contraindications.

Students can choose to get certified in just one piece of equipment or do the comprehensive training.

Students seeking comprehensive certification are required to complete all the lectures for all the equipment, complete practical hours and finally, Zoom or in-person test-out.

TEST OUT

How to Test out. 

- Before scheduling test-out you must have completed all your teaching and practice hours. 

• Do not test out until you are off-book and confident to teach the exercises required.

• You must know all equipment set-up and be proficient in teaching.

• If you fail you must pay the fee again and reschedule.

• You can test out by module or if you are doing the comprehensive you can test-out for all the modules at once. Some people do module test out even when they are doing the comprehensive so they can focus on each piece of equipment, but it does cost more.

• Test-outs can be done via Zoom or at the Narberth Studio (recommended for anyone living locally).

• You will receive a PDF of your certificate after you pass your Test!

Module Test-out $150: 1 hour test-out; 45 minutes teaching someone, 15 minutes feedback from Ellie. Purchase here.

Comprehensive Test-out $500: 3 parts; 2.5 hours practical test out, written exam and case study. Purchase here

Please email Ellie ellie@elliehermanpilates.com when you are ready to schedule a test-out and have purchased the test-out online.

Pilates Mat: 

Be prepared to teach a 45 minute workout to someone.

Must Include:

Coccyx Curl/Bridge warm-up

Hundred

Roll Up 

Rollover

Rolling Like a Ball

The Fives

Bridges (some nice series including single leg) 

Side Kick Series (2-4 variations in a nice series)

Single Leg Kick

Double Leg Kick

Swimming

Open Leg Rocker

Be Prepared to teach the following (I will ask you to teach one)

Control Front

Thread the Needle

Boomerang

Pilates Push Ups

Springboard:

Be prepared to teach a 45 minute workout to someone.

Must Include:

Roll Downs with Arm Springs: round back variations: slow motion, with oblique arm pulls, with bicep curls, flat back with Bicep Curl.

Bridging with Roll back bar(facing Springboard) or Arm Springs (facing away)

Thigh Stretch into Kneeling Cat with Roll Back Bar

A squatting/lunging combo facing the Springboard with Roll back bar or Arm Springs

Arm Springs facing Away: Flying Lunges, Push-up variations, Pec Stretch, Reverse Bicep Curls

Side Lunging Series with one Arm Spring (2-5 variations)

Leg Spring Series: single and double leg variations

Reformer: 

Be prepared to teach a 45 minute workout to someone.

Must include:

Footwork series

Supine Series: Hundred, Short Spine, Coordination, Rollover

Plank Series: Plank, Around the World, Elephant Flat Back, Arabesque

Long Box Series: Pulling Ropes, T, Triceps, Backstroke, Teaser

Kneeling Series (choose one direction)

Side Split Series: 1 Red Spring, Straight legs, Squatting Variations

Mermaid

Feet in Straps

Be prepared to teach the following (I will ask you to teach one)

Thread the Needle Into Star

Snake into Twist

Semi Circle

Tendon Stretch

Cadillac: 

Ellie will ask you to teach 3 of the following:

The Cat all levels- spring from above

Round Back/Flat Back Push-thru, spring from above

Port a Bras- spring from above

One Arm Lat Pull/Mermaid- spring from above

Breathing with Trapeze and roll back bar

Hamstring Stretch Demi Monkey/Monkey spring from Below

Pull Ups on Frame

Chair:

Ellie will ask to do teach 3 of the Following:

Footwork

Side Sit Ups

Lunging Front

Lunging Side

Dips Front

Dips Back

Bridge Pumps

Up Stretch with Oblique Variations

Standing Single Leg Lowers

Arc:

Lip Roll Down

Upper Ab Curl

Rocking Swan and Grasshopper (with arc turned over- not in the book)

Side Kick Series

Side Sit Ups

Bridging Series

2. Written Exam- please schedule 1.5 hours to complete the written Exam at Thrive or Narberth studio. The written test covers Pilates repertoire, anatomy, and kinesiology. The practical test assesses the students’ ability to teach and perform the repertoire. Group practicals are scheduled throughout the year.

3. Case Study- Please write out a one page case study of your clients, detailing their postural issues and injuries  and a 1-hour program using all pieces of equipment, stating why you are choosing those exercises.

Any questions? Email Ellie: ellie@elliehermanpilates.com