The Power Pilates Difference

Power Pilates was founded in 1989 with one goal – to provide classical pilates training that honors the integrity of the method developed by Joseph Pilates. Since then, Power Pilates has created a global community of passionate professionals and consumers stretching from the US to South America, Europe and the Far East. Today, there are more than 100 affiliate and participating training centers worldwide, supported by over 7,000 Power Pilates trained graduates.

There are many pilates professional training programs on the market claiming to be the fastest, the cheapest or the easiest. Power Pilates took a different tack right from its inception and is neither the fastest, nor the cheapest, nor the easiest. Power Pilates is distinguished by an unrelenting emphasis on the classical pilates method. Our systematic teaching model and rigorous training standards further the development of confidence and leadership.

Power Pilates' teaching process provides essential tools that act as a blueprint for students to follow. Each program is organized into a series of exercises which have been documented in a model and consistently adhered to by all of our Teacher Trainers throughout the world. The documentation addresses the anatomical foundations, ideal/alternative movements and specific verbal and sensory cues to provide the student with a thorough teaching foundation.

The systematic approach makes teaching simpler and enables us to focus on a consistent teaching experience. As a result, wherever and whenever you take a Power Pilates class, you experience the same high quality program through the various voices and personalities of each of our graduates.

We simply don’t believe in cutting corners to save a few training hours. A Power Pilates certified instructor is a leader with a deep understanding of pilates: exercises, technique, teaching skills and history. Our teachers know how to evaluate a client’s body to determine how to progress.

Power Pilates professional education goes beyond the technical training. It includes developing leadership skills, problem solving skills and business awareness. We believe that all these skills are essential in preparing a Power Pilates teacher for a successful career.

Power Pilates offers unique opportunities for pilates students, professional instructors, studio operators, administrative staff and investors. For more information, please contact us directly at (212) 627-5852.

Community

Power Pilates has had a profound sense of community from the beginning. At its roots, Power Pilates has sought to create a pilates community in the spirit of Joseph Pilates – energetic, committed and ever evolving. Dr. Howard Sichel and Susan Moran-Perich, the founders of Power Pilates, starting with a nascent community of just a few, have propelled the total population of professionals and consumers into tens of thousands on a global scale.

Though the Power Pilates community has grown in size, the spirit remains intact. This spirit is reflected in our core beliefs, in the way we organize our training programs and in the way we teach and work with students. You can feel it in the energy exuded at our regional conferences, you can feel it in the sweat breaking through during a workout session and you can feel it in the concentration of a new student listening to a senior trainer.

One way to understand the community Power Pilates has established is best illustrated in a short anecdote: A student in one of our training programs was travelling abroad. She had the misfortune of being mugged, having all of her possessions stolen. She was stranded far away from home and reached out to call Dr. Howard Sichel. Howard put her in contact with the owner of a training center in the country in which she was staying. The owner provided her with a cell phone, spending money, and support in getting a new passport. At a time when one of our students was most vulnerable, she was relieved to have the support of her extended Power Pilates family.

The more we grow, the more important it is for us to preserve the Power Pilates community. To support our community we are building and maintaining a shared website which provides you with personalized information that consolidates all aspects of your Power Pilates experience. The website provides access to everything from news about regional conferences to birth announcements. You can track your class history and manage your schedule for upcoming programs all online. Whether you are searching for a new training program, checking out discounts at the online store, or looking for support from one of our leaders, Power Pilates will be there to help you along the way.