The Comprehensive Apparatus training covers beginner, intermediate, and advanced exercises on the major Pilates apparatus including the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, Ped-o-Pull and Magic Circle. During the program, Comprehensive apprentices learn how to teach safe, effective sessions to Special Case clients who have health conditions requiring modifications such as pregnancy, back problems, etc. Modifications, variations, and teaching skills are taught throughout the course.
The Comprehensive Apparatus training is an intensive, 600+ hour program that takes 6-12 months to complete, including approximately 500 hours outside of the required weekend intensives. Comprehensive apprentices must complete required hours in lecture, practice teaching, self-practice, and observation. Progress exams are completed after 100 hours (Beginner System), 300 hours (Intermediate System), and 400 hours (Advanced System), as well as a final exam (Multilevel) following completion of 600 hours.
Power Pilates Core Mat 1 and Core Mat 2 are required to enter this course. Graduates of the Comprehensive Apparatus training are able to teach private and semi private classical pilates sessions to clients of all ages and fitness levels.
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| Weekend #1 May 29-31, 2026
Weekend #2 June 26-28, 2026 Weekend #3 July 24-26, 2026 Weekend #4 September 25-27, 2026 Friday 2:00pm-8:00pm Saturday 2:00pm-8:00pm Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm | Comprehensive Program Pre-requisites: Power Pilates Core Mat I & II Training programs 25 semi private or private Pilates apparatus sessions recommended, ideally with a classical trained instructor Have a basic knowledge of anatomy as it pertains to movement | |
YOUR TEACHER TRAINER
Anne Brendle
Anne Brendle, MS, CNS, NBC-HWCAnne has been teaching Pilates for over 25 years and originally trained at Power Pilates NY
with Susan Moran, Bob Liekens and Phoebe Higgins. She has been a Teacher Trainer since 2002. In 2005 Anne moved to Atlanta and began co-teaching programs for Studio Lotus. In the years since, Anne has received a Master's Degree in Nutrition and Integrative Health and became a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist and Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach.
Anne now owns her own practice and teaches at Bridge Body Clinic + Training Center in
Atlanta, GA as well as seeing Nutrition and Health Coaching clients via telehealth nationwide. She also volunteers through an adaptive sports organization to bring rock climbing and kayaking to individuals with physical disabilities.
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Student Cancellations and Transfers: We understand that sometimes plans change. Refunds are not available for any Power Pilates programs. However, you can transfer to another program or hold a credit on file to use in the future if you are unable to attend your registered program and notify us before the first day of classes. An additional $150 change fee applies to all program changes, transfers, and cancellations, due when the new program is chosen.
Postponements by Power Pilates: Power Pilates reserves the right to postpone or reschedule any program or course at any time in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as war, riots, fire, flood, snowstorm, hurricane, typhoon, earthquake, lightning, explosion, financial limitations, strikes, lockouts, sickness, and acts of state or governmental action prohibiting or impeding Power Pilates from performing its respective obligations. Refunds are not available for any Power Pilates programs. Students will be notified and have the option of attending the alternate date, holding a credit on file, or enrolling in the same level of the Online Academy.
Please see the Power Pilates Student Contract for further information.
