PILATES TEACHER TRAINING
Why Birr Pilates?
Birr Pilates is the first licensed Host Training Center for Merrithew Stott Pilates in HCMC, Vietnam. And we take our responsibilities seriously. The learning doesn’t stop after your course. We have an ecosystem to help you succeed.
- Free self-practice hours once a week, subject to availability, in Vietnam and Singapore
- Free observation hours
- Best course prices in Vietnam, and Asia. If you find something cheaper, we will price-match.
- Interest-free instalment plan (on a case-by-case basis)
- Discounted group and private classes
- Opportunity to practice teach at our studios.
DATES FOR 2024 UPCOMING COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
| 24 Feb to 3 March | Intensive Mat-Plus (IMP) |
| 4-Mar | Advanced Mat |
| 11 Nov to 21 Nov | Intensive Reformer (IR) |
| 23 Nov to 3 Dec | Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ICCB) |
| 5 Dec to 7 Dec | Advanced Reformer |
| 8 Dec: 10am to 12pm | Pre-Natal Pilates on Reformer |
| 8 Dec: 3:30 to 5.30pm | Rehab The Knee – Reformer programming for Stability and Function |
| 8 Dec: 1 to 3pm | Rehab Lumbo-Pelvic – Reformer programming for Stability and Function |
| 9 Dec to 10 Dec | Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels |
Intensive Mat-Plus (IMP):
What You Will Learn
The STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles
- Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts
- Flex-Band, Fitness Circle and Arc Barrel variations– Effective communication and observational skills
- Verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Theory and practice of postural analysis
- 63 exercises plus modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- How to incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercises
- Exercise layering related to effective program design
- Workout composition for personal and group training
Intensive Reformer (IR):
What you will learn
- 139 exercises plus modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- The STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles
- Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts
- Effective use of the Reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
- Effective communication and observational skills
- Verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Theory and practice of postural analysis
- How to incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercises
- Exercise layering related to effective program design
- Workout composition for personal and group training
Intensive Cadillac Chair & Barrels (ICCB): What you will learn
- 125 exercises performed on the Cadillac Trapeze Table through the full Essential and Intermediate repertoire
- To observe and experience a variety of exercises utilizing the Cadillac’s features including the Roll-Down Bar, Push-Thru Bar, Trapeze, Leg and Arm Springs
- On the Stability Chair, learn how to improve core stability, increase peripheral strength and enhance mobility
- How the split-pedal option transforms exercises by challenging bilateral, unilateral and reciprocal strength and stability
- On the Barrels, learn how to support the spine in flexion, lateral flexion or extension, to target core and peripheral muscle groups, and to adapt exercises to specific body types
- How to incorporate the barrels into a full-body workout and program for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- The goals of each exercise, biomechanics and alignment, as well as cueing and correcting for safety and effectiveness
- How to apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to a variety of exercises, variations and modifications for a variety of clients
Advanced Reformer Teacher Training (AR)
Learn to use the various Reformer components and accessories to intensify Reformer repertoire and provide a stimulating workout for athletes, dancers, and highly conditioned clients. Held over three days, this 18-hour Advanced course teaches 70 exercises in the repertoire that require greater strength, stability and flexibility. Beyond movement, pilates teachers will learn the muscular Initiation and sequencing of advanced-level exercises with multiple variations and intensity.
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Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ACCB)
The ACCB course is structured into three separate modules to allow you to choose which element to take – Cadillac, Chair and/or Barrels – and when. Completion of all three modules below is required to be eligible for certification. Held over three days, this 18-hour Advanced course teaches 56 exercises that require greater strength, stability and flexibility. Beyond movement, pilates teachers will learn the muscular Initiation and sequencing of advanced-level exercises with multiple variations and intensity.
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Workshops
With over 150 workshops to choose from, STOTT PILATES introductory and continuing education workshops can supplement your current instructor training and programming. Workshops cover everything from the fundamentals, sport and athletic conditioning to rehabilitation and special populations. There are no pre-requisites for workshops. If you are a gym trainer, a dance teacher, or someone passionate about deepening your own pilates practice, you can sign up for a workshop. Every year, we offer different workshops. Contact us for the latest schedule.
Advanced Matwork (AM)
AM is a six-hour course held over one-day, progresses Essential and Intermediate Matwork to more advanced material, providing further options and challenges on the mat for highly conditioned clients. Exercises require a high degree of strength, balance and coordination.
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What Our Students Say About Us
Daniela Linhares
As a dancer, ballet teacher and gym instructor with California Fitness, Pilates instructor training helped me expand my repertoire and provided me with more rehab options for my clients. Birr is Saigon’s first licensed Stott Pilates host training centre and arranged the training professionally. I will take more courses and workshops at Birr!
Lan Nguyen
I learnt Pilates from a different source before, so I was impressed by the depth of information covered in the course. So much detail and it changed the way I teach Pilates! I feel more confident teaching clients with injuries. Sometimes when I need more advice, I text my Instructor Trainers and they make time to respond to me.
Sayaka Sumeii
My instructor journey started with the IMP course in Osaka. When I moved to HCMC, I became a client at Birr Pilates and completed my courses here. The support I received from Birr really helped me to prep and pass my exam at my first attempt. The people here are warm and friendly. We work together, not against each other, and it’s so motivating! The free practice hours are very helpful.
Woo Nan Hee
I discovered Pilates as part of my recovery process in Korea after spinal surgery. The results really convinced me to become an instructor and share this with everyone. So, I took all the courses at Birr. I was worried at first as English is not my first language, but the studio is so supportive, and they could answer my many questions even after the courses ended. I really appreciate that.