Pilates Tower Teacher Training

8–10 December 2026

at This Way Movement Pilates Studio

A refined approach to strength, control, and vertical movement

The Pilates Tower creates a distinctive balance of support and resistance, offering a space to explore strength, mobility, and control with precision and depth. With springs, vertical alignment, and guided feedback, the apparatus supports a highly effective full-body practice.

This 18-hour Tower teacher training is intended for certified Pilates instructors who are ready to broaden their teaching skills and step into apparatus work with greater confidence, clarity, and adaptability.

At This Way Movement, the Tower is taught through a blend of contemporary biomechanics and classical repertoire, resulting in a training that is technically grounded and intuitively refined.

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 supports repetition, embodied learning, and a deeper understanding beyond observation alone.

Training structure

Across the 3 days, you will explore:

• Tower foundations and safety principles
• Spring mechanics and resistance understanding
• Biomechanics and integrated movement patterns
• Foundational, intermediate, and advanced progressions
• Assisted and supported movement applications
• Teaching practice and observation
• Programming and class design

The Tower method

Unlike more dynamic apparatus, the Tower offers a uniquely supported environment where resistance meets control. The springs guide the body, encouraging greater awareness, precision, and alignment in each movement.

This creates a refined demand on:

• Core integration and control
• Pelvic stability and organization
• Scapular support and connection
• Mobility with resistance
• Balanced strength and flexibility

What you will learn

This training is designed to build both technical mastery and teaching confidence on the Pilates Tower.

You will develop:

• A clear understanding of Tower biomechanics and spring-based resistance
• Intelligent spring selection and tension principles
• Safe setup, transitions, and client support techniques
• Foundational, intermediate, and selected advanced Tower 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 recognize and correct them

Who this training is for

This training is designed for:

• Certified Pilates instructors
• Movement professionals with a strong foundation in anatomy and alignment
• This Way Movement Mat graduates
• 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

The 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 environment supports both physical practice and deeper integration.

Price:

1000$

600$ USD non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your spot. The remaining balance is due 4 weeks before training starts.

Why train at This Way Movement

• Small group, high-attention training
• Direct teaching and mentorship with Julie Pallesen
• 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 Pilates Tower embodies all of this, offering both support and resistance while guiding the body toward deeper alignment, connection, and control.

Apply

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

To apply or receive more information, please contact: