Part 1: Where To Find A Teacher
With summer around the corner, the next three newsletters are going to focus on ways to stay in shape over summer vacation. To begin, this issue shares resources for finding a Pilates teacher while traveling, nationally or internationally. If you plan to spend time in one location, this is an excellent option to explore.
The first resource to investigate is the Pilates Method Alliance. The PMA is a professional Pilates Teacher association. They hired Castle Worldwide to create the only third party certification for Pilates teachers. The requirement to sit for the exam is a minimum of 450 hours of training. If you look for a PMA Certified Pilates Teacher (PMA-CPT®), then you know they have more than just a weekend of training.
If you can’t find a PMA-CPT® at your vacation destination, the next option to research is Pilates teacher training schools. These schools often have a listing of graduates from their programs. You could search to see if someone is in the area where you will be traveling. Though there are a number of schools, here are just a few programs:
The links above take you to the registries. Simply enter the location where you will be traveling. If there are any graduates from their program in that locale, then a list should be generated.
Last but not least, you can check with your regular Pilates teacher to see if they have any contacts where you will be vacationing. If not, they might be able to reach out to other colleagues in their network for any recommendations.
The PMA, Pilates teacher training schools and your Pilates teacher are wonderful resources to help you find a teacher while on vacation. Once you find a few teachers in your vacation spot, it can sometimes be hard to discern which one might be be right for you. Stay tuned to the next newsletter that will cover questions to ask when looking for a Pilates teacher.