Pilates is a mind-body exercise method developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. Originally intended for rehabilitation, it has evolved into a widely practiced fitness regimen, appreciated by many for its numerous health benefits.
Pilates involves a series of exercises that can be performed on a mat or using specialized equipment such as Reformers, Wunda Chairs , Cadillacs, Spine Corrector, Arc and Ladder Barrel. Its exercises focus on controlled movements, precision and breath, aiming to create a balanced body with a strong core.
Types of Pilates
• Mat Pilates: Performed on the floor using a Pilates mat, this form of exercise achieves core strength and flexibility through bodyweight exercises.
• Reformer Pilates: Utilizes the Reformer’s moving carriage and springs to add resistance to exercises, enhancing muscle engagement, balance and control.
• Rehab Pilates: Tailored for rehabilitation purposes, physical therapists often prescribe this to aid injury recovery.
• Classical Pilates: This is a traditional approach to Joseph Pilates’ original exercises and principles.
Benefits of Pilates
• Core strength: Pilates workouts target the core muscles, including the abs, back extensors and pelvic floor, improving strength.
• Endurance and flexibility: Regular Pilates exercises enhance muscular endurance and flexibility, contributing to overall physical fitness.
• Balance and stability: Focuses on controlled movements and body awareness, improving balance and stability.
• Posture: Helps correct posture by strengthening the muscles responsible for proper alignment.
• Sports performance: Athletes incorporate Pilates to boost performance by enhancing coordination, agility, strength and flexibility, reducing the risk of injuries.
• Mind-body connection: Pilates fosters a connection between the mind and body, promoting mindfulness and mental clarity.
Pilates is a holistic approach to exercise that emphasizes intentional, deliberate and precise whole-body movements. These controlled movements are repeated several times to target specific muscle groups. Its exercises are designed to strengthen the core, improve posture, and enhance stability.
If your goal is to develop mindfulness, reduce stress and improve flexibility, yoga may be the ideal choice. Pilates might be more suitable if you aim to strengthen your core, improve posture and support injury recovery. Ultimately, integrating both practices into your routine can offer a well-rounded approach to fitness and well-being, allowing you to benefit from the strengths of each.
Are you interested in integrating Pilates into your workout routine?
Top tier experts in high-quality Pilates education
Do you wish to obtain an in-depth Pilates Course that will allow you to train immediately and with confidence?
Do you want a Pilates qualification that will make you feel comfortable in the International Pilates world?
Is it not important to have in-depth Anatomy and Movement qualification because you are working with the human body?
If you regard these questions as important factors in choosing well-structured Pilates Courses, then look no further than the Pilates Dynamics Courses!!!
Pilates Dynamics Courses
Our Pilates education programs include: Pilates Mat with a variety of small equipment including the Ballet Barre and the TRX; Intensive Pilates Reformer course; Comprehensive Conversion Course which includes training on all the large specialized machines (Reformer; Cadillac; Wunda Chair; Arc- and Ladder Barrels) and the Pilates Comprehensive Course which includes the Mat with a variety of small equipment as well as the large specialized machines like the Reformer; Cadillac; Wunda Chair; Arc- and Ladder Barrels.
The Pilates Dynamics Internationally Recognised and Certified Teacher Training Program is led by a group of senior, highly trained instructors with exposure both nationally and internationally.
Our Teacher Training Course
We offer a 100-our Pilates Mat course, a 350-hour Pilates Large Equipment course and a 450-hour Pilates Comprehensive course (Mat and Equipment course combined). Learn Mat Pilates exercises (levels 1, 2 and 3) – classical repertoire and contemporary approaches – as well as how to use the Pilates large equipment (Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, Towers and Barrels and small props). Our courses also cover Anatomy, Movement Analysis, Faulty Postures, Injury Modifications and the Developing of training programs.
Being versed in both classical and contemporary Pilates will make you a more versatile and adaptable instructor capable of catering to a broader range of clients and integrating a more comprehensive approach to your teaching.
The Pilates Dynamics Training Courses includes the following:-
• Training manuals
• Videos of all the exercises in the manual
• Free Studio availability for practice and observation hours
• Teacher training class trials supervised by a senior Pilates Instructor with feedback
• Quizzes (Tests)
• 2 x Pre-Exam Tutorials
• Final Exam (pass rate of 70%)
Why choose us:
• The lecturers of the courses have been exposed to numerous styles of Pilates and have many years of training and education experience.
• Our courses are in-depth and intensive and at our studio you will be exposed to the integration of a whole host of Small Pilates equipment props including the TRX; Bosu; Wobble Board; Pilates Toning Bars; and the Ballet Barre in addition to the use of the more common Pilates props like the Pilates Foam Roller; Physio Balls; Weighted Balls; Free Weighs; Soft Balls; Pilates Magic Ring; Air Cushions; and Yoga Blocks.
• If you are unable to do any of the courses with groups which are at set dates and times, you can do the course in your private capacity and at times that suit you, depending on our instructor availability.
• Our courses are recognized with REPSSA; the Biokinetics Association; the Physiotherapist Association; and are in line with the PMA requirements.
• We are here to teach you how to teach, not just what to teach, provided you put the time and effort in.
If you are passionate about teaching and movement and you are committed, the world is your oyster.
Our courses will prepare you comprehensively for the International Pilates world.
How do I contact Pilates Dynamics?
For more details on the classes and courses at Pilates Dynamics visit the website or contact us on 011-792 5459 or WhatsApp us on 072 999 2229. You can also email us on info@pilatesdynamics.co.za
Ok, let’s face it, we all know that Pilates has been gaining more momentum lately than in previous years and if you love exercise, interested in relocating or travelling the world while doing something more satisfying – I encourage you to take up Pilates. Pilates really is the future sport for the next generation, and we love to see this transpiring.
I am always so happy to share my journey because it opened bigger doors than I could have ever imagined! I have always loved exercise and travel however I had an 8-5 job, and we all know how that can be difficult, especially for someone who craves change often.
I started doing my Pilates client exercise classes in 2018 at Pilates Dynamics® in Johannesburg Randburg. I enjoyed my classes intensively and one day it so happened that I had a class right after their Pilates Instructor Training Courses group. I spoke to the Pilates Students a bit and I asked for the Course Info Pack and a few days later, I found myself incredibly intrigued by the opportunities of becoming a Certified Pilates Instructor. I decided to enrol into one of their courses and I felt so alive. The lecturers are very hands-on and extremely detailed and I completed the course. I was still working full-time and therefore trained clients at the studio on a part-time base. During the Covid 19 pandemic, I ended up being laid off from work. I then decided to start teaching Pilates online and I am I have relocated to Australia with my family to follow my dream.
Let us explore the benefits of taking Pilates Courses with Pilates Dynamics👏🏽😊:
As a Student
Taking a Pilates Class and doing the Pilates Mat Course would be the obvious first step as you go through your journey to becoming a Certified Pilates Instructor.
1. Cuing Epiphanies
Doing my Pilates Courses with Pilates Dynamics® taught me the importance of cuing as an Instructor. There are so many instructors out there who are talented, but they struggle with their cuing techniques. As a student, I never used to understand why so much emphasis was being put on this but now that I am fully qualified, hearing my clients compliment me especially on my cuing, it makes me feel happy with choosing Pilates Dynamics® as my educator of choice.
2. Mutual Support
Working with other students as part of a group is so wholesome because you learn from each other, making the learning process more fun and engaging. When you work with a group of people who share similar goals you have, it makes the learning process a lot easier. We were always encouraged to frequent the studio and get our bodies used to movement and exploring our capabilities and the FREE access to the studio for completion of our practical hours makes Pilates Dynamics® extra special to me- not only me but the rest of my classmates loved that as well. We got so familiar with the equipment and eventually teaching became easier because we had already built confidence.
3. Affordability
At the beginning of your journey learning to be a Pilates Instructor, you do not want to break the bank and for the dedication you get from Pilates Dynamics, the pricing is great. They even have a payment plan that you can follow if you would like to. We get a lot of detailed study information, which is very helpful because sometimes life gets so busy with other things and knowing that you receive that kind of supporting material to help make life easier for you, is incredible.
4. Top-tier quality Lecturers
The lecturers of the courses have been exposed to numerous styles of Pilates and have many years of training and education experience, with additional formal qualifications in Human Movement. The Courses are taught in a very in-depth and intensive manner and offer an integration of anatomy, injuries and pathologies with recommendations and contra-indications, and exercise goals to ensure an understanding of the work.
5. Visual and Physical Learning
You will have access to exercise videos of the exercises presented in the manual to assist you with your early learning and this is perfect because you can study from anywhere if you cannot make it to the studio. Remember, you will have FREE access to the Studio and its equipment like the Pilates Reformer, Pilates Wunda Chair, Pilates Towers, Pilates Cadillac, Pilates Ladder Barrel, and a variety of small equipment like Ballet Barre, TRX, Bosus, Kettlebells, Free Weights, Pilates Balls-big and small, Thera-bands, Foam Rollers, Pilates Air Cushions, Pilates Arc Barrels, Pilates Step Barrels, Aerobic Toning Bars, Exercise Rotation Discs, to name but a few.
Students are encouraged to work with a Pilates Instructor (Mentor) by booking additional training sessions during the course at a fee, to ensure proper preparation prior to the exams, but students also have the choice to find their own Mentor who needs to be pre-approved by the studio in order to make sure that the way they teach you falls in line with the way the Studio teaches to avoid a mix up of methods which can cause frustration and confusion for some people.
6. Possible Job Opportunity
The lead Instructor is hands-on and very involved in the training of students and If you are done training and you need a job, Pilates Dynamics® will consider you for a job first, before any other Instructors. Their successful Pilates Students have not had any problem being employed internationally.
Now, you could be wondering why exactly a Certified Pilates Instructor is a route you should consider taking, and I will break it down below.
1. Financially Beneficial
You don’t wake up one day and become successful just because you are a qualified Instructor. Most clients will love the way you conduct your classes depending on your skill and knowledge and above all, your confidence! You cannot reach your best potential if you do not have the right Pilates qualification to provide you with confidence in your teaching.
Pilates Dynamics® moulded me in such a way that wherever I teach, my knowledge and confidence show and people started making bookings with me a lot more. When you know what you are worth, your clients will know it too and they will be willing to pay for that service because they trust and believe in you. That is always great because they start recommending you to other people as well. You can relocate anywhere in the world with these Courses as they are Internationally recognized. If you love exercise, you can take Pilates as a full-time Career, and you will not regret it.
2. Expanding business opportunity
Sometimes you might not be ready to leave your 8-5 and that is okay. You can always have your Pilates as an extra source of income. You can teach Pilates In-studio if you want, or you can do it in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. The possibilities to earn are endless when you invest in high-quality Pilates Education that does not offer watered-down courses.
Since you are already here, feel free to check out the Course Info Pack.
Teaching group classes can often lead to some people converting to being private clients, therefore more business comes your way. You can teach as a Group class substitute teacher at different studios, and this would be a great opportunity to make a little extra money and build relationships at studios.
For a Pilates Lecturer, nothing beats the feeling of watching students putting in the effort and making progress and ultimately achieving their goals. Being hands-on with your course is one of the best things you can do for yourself if you want to see the best results. Remember that Practice makes Perfect.
How do I get started with my Pilates Journey at Pilates Dynamics?
As a qualified Pilates Mat Instructor, there comes a time when you should enhance your existing Mat work Pilates Skills and add a Reformer course, to create additional opportunities.
As one of our former Pilates Students said: “ I am so glad that I took this opportunity and 2 years after my Pilates Mat course, got my Reformer Qualification. I can honestly say that it has added so much value to my existing Pilates knowledge and skills and opened up so many doors. Going overseas, most studiosneed you to have a Pilates Reformer and/or Pilates Machines qualifications, as most studios have the Large machines/equipment, like the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel and Towers.”
Another student that studied through Pilates Dynamics advised the following: “I was a physiotherapist by profession with a Mat Qualification and then I decided to pursue Pilates full time and I recently added an Intensive Reformer qualification. I am now moving to Australia in a few months because of my career change and I couldn’t be happier.”
Why Pilates Dynamics Should be Your Educator of Choice
At Pilates Dynamics, you get to learn an extensive repertoire together with modifications to make the exercises either more complex and/or easier. The curriculum is of such a nature that it allows for people who require not only rehabilitation but also allows for athletic and sports performance. Each exercise is categorized in terms of a full body workout and the goals and objectives of the exercises are explained so that anyone understands the WHY, WHEN, AND HOW of each exercise together with muscle focus, recommendations, and contra-indications for certain population groups and movement restrictions.
Reformer Pilates is the fab of the century and we don’t see it changing anytime soon with all gyms, studios and clinics needing reformer instructors to lead their classes. You will be in high demand with the Pilates Dynamics Intensive reformer course, led by internationally recognized instructors.
The Course is hosted over 2 weekends covers effective use of the reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
The Reformer is one of the most popular pieces of equipment in Pilates due to its versatility.
How Well Equipped is the Pilates Dynamics Studio?
Pilates Dynamics has got one of the most beautiful fully equipped state-of-the-art studios and you will never miss out on anything. You can come in-studio and use one of our many Reformers for self-practice or observation of a class.
Are the Courses at Pilates Dynamics comprehensive?
There is nothing worse than completing a Course only to discover afterwards that you do not have sufficient skills to teach people from different walks of life. The Pilates Dynamics Course will leave you feeling ready and confident to teach anywhere in the world as the course goes the extra mile to cover injuries and pathologies as well. Once you start off as a Pilates Teacher, you will be presented with people who have injuries and movement restrictions, and you thus need to be prepared for the REAL WORLD.
What else is covered in the Pilates courses?
Pilates Dynamics provides you with a manual that is super easy to follow with room to add notes during your lecture weekends. You are also given video links to all the exercises as an additional guide to assist you during your early learning.
Does Pilates Dynamics offer free access to the Studio for self-practice and observation of classes?
Yes, most definitely! It is important to Pilates Dynamics as top-tier educators to make sure that students have access to the studio and all its equipment to make learning easier and to understand the use of this equipment in terms of its benefits. Students can visit the studio for FREE and observe classes, do self-practice or even work on their teacher training practice with “clients.”
Are the lectures Hands-on learning and teaching?
The Lectures are very hands-on and involved throughout the entire learning process. We just need you to be present and stay involved and committed.
Our Pilates lecturers have as much as 16 years of experience and knowledge. At Pilates Dynamics, we create world-class Pilates Instructors so that they can deliver world-class training to their clients and in studios across the world.
It is that time of the year where our journals are out and we are putting down all the New Year resolutions – you do not have to tell me, I have already guessed that Pilates is at the top of that list.
So let me help you find the best Pilates Studio near year…
You see the thing is, it is not as easy as we think it is. The distance is the least of your concerns what is more concerning is the quality of Pilates being offered.
Pilates Dynamics is calling your name and is ready to help you achieve your New Year Resolution.
Where is Pilates Dynamics located?
Pilates Dynamics is situated at Stonemill Office Park, 300 Acacia Road, Darrenwood, Randburg. It is close to all major routes making it easy to find and commute.
What kind of environment is it?
Walking into the studio you are welcomed by warmth and fragrances which relaxes your mind making you forget all about the hectic day you might have had at work. We also have a tropical garden which welcomes you with a cooling breeze and green grass all year round. It’s a the definition of tranquility.
The pilates space we offer is safe and secured with indoor and outdoor parking and a security guard to watch over your car as you get on with your session stress free.
What are the operating hours?
Pilates Dynamics is open Mondays to Saturdays from as early as 6am to 7pm, making it easy for you to find the time that best suits you whether you are a before work or after work type of person- we have got you covered. The studio is closed between 12 noon and 14h30 allowing for housekeeping and sanitization before the next groups.
On Fridays the studio is open between 6am to 12 noon.
If during the week is slightly challenging for you, don’t worry we are open on Saturdays as well between 7am to 12 noon.
What are my class options?
The Pilates workouts can be done either in a Pilates GROUP CLASS format or in a Pilates PRIVATE (ONE-ON-ONE) CLASS format. In addition to this, you can also form your own PRIVATE SMALL GROUP CLASS, should you wish to come as a family or with your friends.
Equipment available?
You defiantly should not be worried about getting bored and being on your back for an hour because at Pilates Dynamics getting bored is impossible. The Pilates you are introduced to each week have a new creative program and props/equipment keeping the classes fun and challenging.
The Pilates studio is fully equipped with Pilates Mat and Small Equipment and/or Pilates Large Machine / Large Equipment Classes which are incorporated in every class depending on which group you are joining (Pilates Mat and Small Equipment or Pilates Large Equipment / machine classes).
Are your Instructors qualified?
The Pilates Instructors are fully qualified and registered with the correct bodies as per requirements. They are certified both internationally and nationally with many years of experience and with additional formal health and fitness qualifications. Your safety and goals are our concern. You will have our full attention, whether you engage in a group class or in a private (one-on-one) class.
How are clients treated?
Our client’s health, safety and happiness are our top priority. Clients are treated with respect and care. Quarterly the clients are asked about they experience and to give feedback to the studio which allows us to keep in touch and ensure that all clients are well taken care of.
Clients are contacted if they do not attend 2 classes in the month to ensure their wellbeing in all areas of life.
Can I join classes even if I am a Pilates Beginner?
Most definitely! We will arrange for a Pilates orientation session for you, which is a Private (ONE-ON-ONE) The Pilates session with an experienced Pilates Instructor who will take you through some of the movements. You will learn what the Pilates lingo and terms are, as well as the correct posture during the movements and the correct muscle recruitment, so that you are well-versed beforehand and ready for your group class.
Is Pilates for Athletes?
Absolutely! Pilates is the ideal cross-training exercise method. Whether you are doing Weightlifting, HIIT (high intensity interval training), Cross-fit, or Dancing, our bodies are used to being exercised in the same repetitive planes, and the goal of Pilates is to strengthen those muscles that usually do not get the attention and will focus on stretching the muscles that are usually over-worked and well as focusing on mobility to increase your range. Pilates is all about bringing about a balance to the body in terms of strengthening and stretching muscle groups. This will ensure that you prevent injury.
Will Pilates increase my body awareness?
Yes, another benefit of Pilates is that it encourages you to stay in touch with your body and listen to your body as you build strength. Other strength training workouts like Weightlifting, Running, Cross-fit, Cricket, Soccer, Rugby, and Cycling, encourages a mentality of pushing your body to its limits. This means you might not always be listening to your body, making it easier to ignore your body cues. Pilates kind of re-educates you in terms of being mindful so that you can perform your sports and exercise with the correct posture and movements.
Is it like doing Pilates on a YouTube video?
No, it is not the same thing, being in studio allows for the instructor to correct your posture and movement to ensure injury is prevented. Here at Pilates Dynamics, we place a lot of emphasis on posture and movement correction making sure the client is activating the correct muscles in the correct posture.
That’s not all….
If your New Year resolution is to become a Pilates Instructor , Pilates Dynamics is still the place for you.
Pilates Dynamics offers quality internationally and nationally recognized Pilates courses. The lecturers of the courses have been exposed to numerous styles of Pilates and have many years of training and education experience, with additional formal qualifications in Human Movement.
Are there any Requirements to study the Pilates Courses?
There are no set requirements to join the program, but a background of anatomy is very beneficial to the student. In addition, it is important to have done Pilates before and to join Pilates Dynamics to do a few classes to familiarize yourself with the method and the style of teaching at Pilates Dynamics.
When doing the Intensive Reformer course or any of the other Pilates Machine courses, the student will be required to have completed a mat Pilates course.
Accreditation and Recognition of the course?
On completion of the course the student will be given a certificate which is Internationally and nationally Recognized. The courses have been allocated 20 CPD points (Continuous Development Points) by REPSSA. REPSSA the umbrella of the fitness world and sets an international standard benchmark which runs across the whole of Europe, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, U.A.E., Canada, Belgium, Poland, USA, and South Africa.
What course are offered at Pilates Dynamics?
The course is very in depth and intensive and offer an integration of anatomy, injuries and pathologies with recommendations and contra-indications, modifications and variations of exercises and exercise goals to ensure an understanding of the work.
Mat and small equipment course (props available Ballet Barre, TRX, Bosu, Kettlebells, Weights, Balls-big and small, Thera-bands, Foam Rollers, Air Cushions, Arc Barrels, Step Barrels, Toning Bars, Rotation Discs, to name but a few).
Intensive reformer course (Basic to Advanced levels)
The course covers the use of a big variety of smaller equipment that can be used with the Pilates Reformer. A pre-requisite for this course is the Pilates Mat and Small equipment course in 1. Above.
Comprehensive Pilates course ( inclusive of the Pilates Mat and Small equipment and Pilates Large Equipment / machines such as the Reformer, Wunda Chair, Towers, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel and Arc Barrels).
Comprehensive Conversion course (this is ONLY the Pilates Large Equipment / Machines section covering the Reformer, Wunda Chair, Towers, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel and Arc Barrels. The course requires you to put in effort and work with your lecturers constantly.
A pre-requisite is the Mat & Small Equipment course in 1. Above. Being a great Pilates Instructor is about investing in yourself and your capabilities.
Can I be employed by Pilates Dynamics after completion of a Pilates course?
Pilates Dynamics can offer you employment as a Pilates Instructor, upon completion of your Pilates Course.
Can I find employment overseas as a Pilates Instructor upon completion of a Pilates Course?
Having a quality Pilates qualification to be a Pilates Instructor like the ones offered by Pilates Dynamics, will open the doors for you and will provide you with the ability to go overseas and work anywhere in the world as a top notch and confident Pilates Instructor.
Pilates Dynamics is definitely the best Pilates Studio near you and is ready to help you tick off some of your new year resolutions.
How do I contact Pilates Dynamics?
For more details on the classes and courses at Pilates Dynamics visit the website or contact us on 011-792 5459 or WhatsApp us on 072 999 2229. You can also email us on info@pilatesdynamics.co.za
One thing I wish I knew before starting my Pilates Teacher Training
Change is scary. Just thinking about it alone can have anyone shaking in their boots but once you start the process, you become more Intune with yourself, and you become freer to embrace the changes. My journey to becoming a Pilates Instructor taught me so much and when I was asked to write a blog based on my experiences, I knew I had to take this chance and hopefully motivate someone out there.
So, hello, my name is Melissa, and I will be sharing my journey with you in terms of the things I wish I had known from the very first time I started chasing my dreams to be a Pilates Instructor. We all want something quick and efficient but sometimes, it ends up costing you more than you would if you researched and started the right way.
Back in 2018, I fell in love with Pilates after a friend recommended that we do Pilates once a week and just catch up as Private Clients. We enjoyed our sessions but I knew I wanted to pursue this and get a better understanding so I found a course online and I was told in 3 months I would be a qualified instructor. This course was cheap and quick, and I was sold by that information alone. I did the course and I “qualified” and left my day job to pursue Pilates as a qualified Instructor. I struggled for a while because anytime I would go for an Interview, things would not go well, and I did not understand why, because no one ever gave me an explanation.
A few years went by, and I reached out to Pilates Dynamics as a friend had done her qualification there but at the time the price and qualification time differences through my previous qualification institute were significant, that I then opted for the cheaper and quicker route which ended up costing me a lot more than just money. The first day I entered Pilates Dynamics, I felt the difference from where I had been before. I was showed around, introduced to the equipment and all my questions were answered. I was amazed how quickly the instructor analysed my body, changed the exercises, and allowed me to use different pieces of small equipment and large machines I never had access to before. There was conviction in her voice and no stumbling of the cues and instantly, I knew this investment in myself was going to be the best thing I could do for my struggling career.
Investing in yourself is not about any short cuts. There are so many places out there that offer watered down courses and when you eventually enter a real Pilates Studio, you realize how much there actually is to being a Pilates Instructor. It is best to also work at such a reputable place at first before starting your own business at some point in the future. I decided to make time for my studies, and I was given a full calendar year to finish my course by end November 2021 and now I am a fully qualified Pilates Instructor with the right knowledge and training and feeling so much confident with my Pilates knowledge and Pilates teaching skills.
Now, you may be worried about costs, but the best thing is that Pilates Dynamics offers you a monthly payment plan so that you can start your studies while making your payments. I was so relieved about this and the fact that when I joined, they had a 10% early bird special running – and they have it every year from November to December so if you are interested, I suggest that you contact them ASAP!!!
I remember the days when I was stressed out with a qualification that could not get me a proper job and wondering if my dream to be a Certified Pilates Instructor would ever become a possibility. If I knew then the importance of investing in quality education over something cheap and quick, I promise you, I would have just done right by my dreams the first time around.
How do I get started with Pilates and/or Yoga training?
At the age of 15 I started blabbing endlessly about how exercise made me feel and how I had found peace in discovering new forms of exercise, my friends at the time shared no similar interest but they listened.
On my 15th birthday my friend gifted me with a Pilates kit which included a manual, soft ball, mat and a CD. I had no idea what Pilates was at the time but I recall the excitement building up inside me as I anticipated learning a new form of exercise. I distinctly remember trying the first few exercises and being hooked immediately. I started to notice changes to my physical body appearance such as improved posture, body awareness, and overall strength, and the bonus was that I lost centimeters!
On top of this, I fell in love with the mind-body connection, which kept me completely focused in the session. I started reading more about Pilates and discovered a host of benefits it holds. I recall putting my phone down for a second and thinking “well this is amazing, let’s do it every day”.
I was that girl who would forget to do her homework but never forget my Pilates session.
But…
Like everyone else soon I became preoccupied with other schoolwork. One week turned into two and we all know how it goes from there. My manual was buried amongst other forgotten books, my soft ball had become a soccer ball and as for my mat – well it made a perfect rag for the cats.
It was in 2019 when I was reminded again about my love for Pilates. During the completion of my Biokinetics Degree, we had a workshop which focused on the benefits of Pilates and ways in which you can use it during rehabilitation.
I rushed home that day and searched high and low for my manual. I started reading every exercise and understanding the exercises even better at this point. That was when my journey in Pilates was reinstated.
Shortly afterwards, I was presented with an opportunity to complete a Pilates mat course at Pilates Dynamics and went on to work at the studio where I learned that there is so much more to Pilates. I cannot begin to describe the impact Pilates has had on my life.
So that’s how I got into Pilates. I see myself always incorporating Pilates into my life and helping others find an appreciation for it on their own. Pilates is deeper than just the act of movement; it is a great understanding of one’s body from within. It is not just a superficial experience.
I highly recommend anyone to do the Pilates Courses through Pilates Dynamics. The courses are extensive and offers a great understanding of this great exercise method. For those who has only done the Pilates Mat work course, Pilates Dynamics offer the Pilates Comprehensive Conversion Course which covers an extensive repertoire on all the Pilates Machines like the Pilates Reformer, Pilates Cadillac, Pilates Chair, Pilates Tower, Pilates Ladder Barrel and Pilates Arc Barrels. You will also get to learn how to incorporate all the Pilates Small Equipment like the Pilates Balls, Pilates Magic Ring, Ballet Barre, TRX, Bosu, Free Weights, Thera-bands, Foam Rollers, Air Cushions, Aerobic Step Barrels, Rotation Discs and many more. Once you complete this course, you will be Comprehensively qualified. The Pilates Comprehensive Conversion Course offers an expansive repertoire of Pilates exercises done on the Pilates Large Machines and covers muscle focus, objectives, exercise variations, recommendations, and contra-indications.
If the Pilates Comprehensive Conversion Course sounds to intimidating, then a good idea will be to do the Pilates Intensive Reformer Course. The Pilates Intensive Reformer Course offers an expansive repertoire of Reformer Exercises and covers muscle focus, objectives, exercise variations, recommendations, and contra-indications.
You will be supported throughout your Pilates journey by very qualified and experienced Pilates Instructors. Pilates Dynamics teaches you how to teach and not only what to teach.
