Pilates Chair Teacher Training

A refined exploration of strength, control, and vertical movement, this training introduces the Stability Chair as one of the most challenging and rewarding apparatuses in the Pilates system. Compact in size yet powerful in effect, it asks for balance, coordination, unilateral strength, and deep core integration in a direct relationship to gravity.

Designed for certified Pilates instructors, this 18-hour Chair Teacher Training offers a clear, safe, and precise pathway into apparatus work. At This Way Movement, the Chair is taught through a blend of contemporary biomechanics and classical repertoire, creating a learning experience that is both technically sound and intuitively developed.

Training overview

Total hours: 18

• 18-hour in-person intensive over 3 days
• Practical teaching integration throughout the training
• Final supervised teaching assessment

This immersive format is designed to support repetition, embodied learning, and a deeper understanding of the work — not only observation.

Training structure

1st - 3rd December from 1PM-7PM in TWM Pilates Studio.

Across the 3 days, the training will cover:

• Chair foundations and safety principles
• Spring mechanics and resistance understanding
• Biomechanics and functional movement
• Foundational, intermediate, and advanced progressions
• Teaching practice and observation
• Programming and class design

The format is hands-on, practical, and centered on real teaching application.

The Chair method

Unlike horizontal apparatus such as the Reformer, the Chair requires the body to stabilize against gravity throughout the entire practice.

This creates a greater demand on:

• Core stabilization
• Pelvic control
• Scapular organization
• Unilateral strength
• Functional balance

The Chair quickly reveals asymmetries and teaches the body to organize itself under load.

What you will learn

This training is intended to build both technical skill and teaching confidence on the Stability Chair.

You will develop:

• A clear understanding of Chair biomechanics and vertical loading
• Intelligent spring selection and resistance principles
• Safe mounting, dismounting, and spotting techniques
• Foundational, intermediate, and selected advanced Chair exercises
• The ability to teach with precision, clarity, and confidence
• Programming skills for private sessions and small group classes
• An understanding of common compensations and how to correct them

Who this training is for

• Certified Pilates instructors
• This Way Movement Mat graduates
• Pilates Reformer teachers looking to expand into apparatus training

Prerequisite: a 100-hour Pilates Mat certification, or equivalent, is required.

Certification

Upon successful completion, you will receive:

This Way Movement Pilates Chair Certification (18 Hours)

Students must demonstrate:

• Understanding of exercises and progressions
• Safe and effective teaching
• Appropriate spring selection
• Clear cueing and corrections

Price and setting

The training takes place at This Way Movement Pilates Studio in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.

This boutique, high-end space is designed for focused movement, connection, and learning.

Surrounded by nature and ocean energy, the setting supports both physical practice and deeper integration.

PRICE: 1000$

600$USD non-refundable deposit to be paid to confirm your spot. The remaining 4 weeks before training starts.

Why train at This Way Movement

• Small group, high-attention training
• Direct teaching and mentorship with Julie Pallesen, certified Pilates teacher and Founder of This Way Movement
• Elevated, design-led studio experience
• A balance of technical depth and intuitive teaching
• A destination setting that allows full immersion

Our philosophy

At This Way Movement, we believe:

• Movement is not about force — it is about organization.
• Strength is not rushed — it is built with precision.
• Control is not restriction — it is awareness in motion.

The Stability Chair reflects all of this.

Apply

Join the TWM Pilates Chair Teacher Training from 1st - 3rd Dec 2026.

Spots are limited to maintain an intimate and high-quality learning environment.

To apply or receive more information, please contact: