KLPM FALL 2025
REFORMER
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MAT PILATES
TEACHER TRAINING
Lead By:
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JiSun Kim
Gabriela Vahanian
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Combined Reformer and Mat Pilates Teacher Training
235 Hours
8 Intensive weekends ​
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October 3 - November, 2025
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Our world renowned training, highly regarded among industry professionals is designed for those planning to teach private or group Pilates classes, or those looking to deepen their Pilates practice, trainees will learn KLPM signature combination of classical mat and reformer Pilates foundations while incorporating KLPM’s contemporary approach to Pilates training. Upon successful completion, you will have a complete understanding of the history of Pilates, foundations of mat pilates, fundamentals of the reformer, and mat and reformer-based exercises. Graduating trainees will have the experience and comfort to train others professionally, in a studio environment with a strong foundation and voice of their own. Certification is valid worldwide in any professional Pilates studio. This method and training modality was created by Karen Lord and facilitied and lead by Jisun Kim and Gabriela Vahanian.
125 Hours: In-studio Intensive Training
30 HOURS: In-studio Observation
50 HOURS: Practice Teaching
30 HOURS: Self Practice
In-studio intensive training schedule (125 hours in our Venice Location):
Fridays: 5 - 8pm
Saturdays: 12:30 - 7pm
Sundays: 10:30 - 5pm
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Intensives are held in our teacher training facility in our Venice studio, all other hours may be completed at the studio of your choosing
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Curriculum:
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Pilates history, philosophies, and principles
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KLPM method: our unique approach and philosophy
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Reformer purpose, use, best practices, safety
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Training foundations (proper cueing, technique, pace)
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Classical and contemporary approaches to exercises on the mat and reformer
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Anatomy
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Key elements of the musculoskeletal system

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Common injuries and special cases

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Pre/Post-natal basics
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Use of props
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Exercise modifications- beginner-advanced

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Structuring a class & movement sequencing

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Modifications and working with special populations

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Discovering your individuality as a trainer and teaching voice


Client assessment
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How to correct muscle imbalances and postural issues
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Cueing through touch
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Music and its role in training
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Studio etiquette and machine maintenance
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Client management
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Pre-requisites:
10 KLPM group classes
3 KLPM private sessions
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Tuition pricing includes all elements to complete training
(other than prerequisites)
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$3950
Terms:
Only those trainees who complete all program requirements and have received approval for any missed
attendance will be eligible for certification graduation
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Schedule hours are subject to change within certification weeks
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Minimum of six trainees per certification
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After September 1, 2025 fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, under any circumstances
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