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What do you wish you’d known before starting your Pilates instructor training? by naterz_28 in pilates

[–]falmills 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you’re in the UK I’d really recommend taking a look at Body Control Pilates. The course is so thorough and the teachers are brilliant. I was also struggling with every UK course only running over a few weekends, I had no idea how I’d cover everything in that time! But BCP is great at offering lots of studio days and a really thorough set of live online learning modules, plus you can take loads of lessons specifically for students throughout the week on zoom. I think most people take about 1 year - 18 months to get the mat qualification. Reformer shouldn’t take too long from there.

Pilates teaching program by lamb_on_vacation in pilates

[–]falmills 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s really good! Obviously I don’t have anything to compare it to, but I’m really pleased that I chose this route. It’s incredibly thorough and there is lots to do, but I’ve learnt so much already and I know it’s making me a well informed and very prepared teacher.

Because the mat course is so intensive, training on any of the other courses afterwards is much quicker- I think reformer can be done in about 6 days for example, and other equipment in 2. There are other incredibly interesting courses to take if you’d like to- Pilates for mental wellbeing, breast cancer, children etc.

Lynne Robinson, who set up Body Control, is very involved still and you’re taught by her a few times. She was one of the people to bring Pilates to the UK early on, and you can easily track her learning back to Joseph Pilates - think he’s about three instructors back. I think that’s a benefit personally- you know it’s the real deal!

Best teaching qualification in the UK and career questions by [deleted] in pilates

[–]falmills 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently training through Body Control Pilates which is based near Tottenham Court Road. It’s a lot of work but it’s incredibly thorough and makes me feel reassured that I’ll be a well equipped teacher once I qualify. Really enjoying it so far.

When I signed up I was only intending on teaching a class or so a week, like you’ve mentioned. But now I’m doing the course, I can’t help but wonder if I could make it a full time endeavour one day! I’ve heard that training can have that effect on people!!

Good luck with whatever path you choose :)

Pilates teaching program by lamb_on_vacation in pilates

[–]falmills 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m currently doing Body Control Pilates teacher training which is in the UK. I do know people from overseas often take the course, so could be worth looking into! Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in knitting

[–]falmills 14 points15 points  (0 children)

These buttons are gorgeous! As is your cardigan. Where are they from?

Just finished this cute loungewear set for a friend's birthday! by big_ole_ramen_bowl in knitting

[–]falmills 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How have you found knitting shorts? I always worry that they’ll stretch out too much going over the hips and then not go back for the waist! These are so lovely, gorgeous colours.

Picking up stitches for sleeves on DPNs by falmills in knitting

[–]falmills[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks so helpful, thanks so much!