Students' Reviews
"Katya has really made Pilates come to life for me - incredible knowledge, applicable to my physiotherapy practice immediately. Her instruction is amazing and she makes complex concepts easy to understand. I came away with a new passion and desire to incorporate Pilates into my practice."
Jackie WellsPhysiotherapist
"Learning, laughter & knowledge for life! Highly recommend Katya's courses."
Dr. Frederick MaraisPublic Health
"A detailed and extensive course that looked not only at exercises but also at the “why”, “where” and “how” of each movement, addressing all aspects from postural efficiency to teacher practice. Well-presented and effective hands-on training. This course has a potential to change your entire outlook for the better."
Conrad van BredaPilates Teacher/Musician
"Very thorough and hands-on! Such and inspiring teacher with so much experience and knowledge."
Rae SandilandsSport & Movement Development Specialist
"The course is interactive, challenging, exciting and so appropriate for health care professionals. I started to incorporate her methods and techniques at our Bio practice and had wonderful feedback and results. Thank you for your patience, guidance, hospitality."
Erin MilwidskyBiokineticist
"A World class teacher!! Katya, you help one think out the box for each specific posture. I learned so much. Excellent course!"
Bridget ParrBiokineticist
"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Very well presented, interesting and so informative. I noticed an immediate improvement in my own posture and in my focus with exercise prescription to my patients. I had great information and techniques which I can use immediately. Thank you so much."
Marisa CoetzeePhysiotherapist
About the course
Pre-Requisites
- Pilates Matwork Course
Course Outline
- Review of Pilates principles
- Postural assessment
- Pilates Breathing technique in fine detail (myths and reality)
- Equipment safety and maintenance checklist
- Cadillac (arguably the most versatile Pilates apparatus)
- Cadillac repertoire (value for pelvic-lumbar and scapular stabilisation)
- Cadillac repertoire (goals and application for postural imbalances)
- How to design a balanced Pilates session using Cadillac.
- Modifications and progressions (how to change Cadillac exercises for individuals with limited movement, when to omit exercises, how to increase the intensity safely)
- What to do if you can only afford/have space for either Cadillac or Reformer.
- Reformer exercises which can be performed on Cadillac.
- Teaching skills.
- Practice teaching, theoretical assignment.
Individual training schedule and fees can be discussed
Dates: 2025/2026 to be confirmed
Friday, from 9am- 5pm
Saturday, from 9am- 5pm
Sunday, from 9am- 5pm
Only 6 students will be accepted. Book soon to avoid disappointment.
Cost: R10500
Early Bird Special: R1250 off. T&Cs apply.
To qualify for the special offer, the full amount must be paid by the advertised due date. A payment plan is available and must be arranged in advance. A non-refundable and non-transferrable R3500 deposit (which forms a part of the full fee) is required to secure your place in the course.
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Kindly Email katya@pilatescapetown.com or Call, Whatsapp or Signal 083-235-6238
Pilates Academy SA Instructor Training Program
Dates | Place | Details | Link |
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28 Nov - 8 Dec 2024 | Camps Bay, Cape Town | Beginner & Intermediate Mat Work Course |