Quote Originally Posted by tulip View Post
Thanks for all the good responses.

I don't expect to make a living by it. I love what I do and I have a very flexible schedule now. I'd like to spread the love, and if pocket/bike money comes along, that's okay. I'd also really like to bring my own practice to another level.

One thing that I've seen and experienced is pseudo-Pilates being taught at the gym I belong to. Not only is it poorly-taught, it's downright dangerous! I see other participants doing things that could really injure their backs, and the instructors have no clue. I've only gone to one class. I haven't complained yet, but I think I will.

I will look into all the programs that y'all mentioned. I don't know what is offered here, but there are several Pilates studios.

Hi,

I experience the same pseudo-Pilates classes and I agree totally with you. I am lucky, I have been a professional classical dancer, so I know how the movements should be, but as you mentioned, I see many people do the exercises wrong... I have not seen any instructor going around the room checking on the students, this is not an instructor training, the instructor should be there for the student...that's my opinion...

I am looking for a good Pilates Certification, but to mention, the good training centers/schools are very expensive... I am glad I see here on this thread, that there are people out there which want to make a differents...get a more qualified cert.

Good luck, I am positive we can do better

Resi