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2 v Catalog 2018/2019 Miranda MATTIG KUMAR Manager of Swiss Pilates & Yoga fit for life SWISS PILATES & YOGA fit for life offers comprehensive Pilates and Yoga training based on extensive knowledge of anatomy, pathology and postural integration. SWISS PILATES & YOGA offers a teacher-training program that focuses on teaching an approach based on working from the inside to the outside by the combination of the stabilizing muscles and the mobilizing muscles to strengthen the body in a balanced and harmonious way and to favor mental calmness. We offer a unique style that combines the latest scientific research techniques with the needs of the 21st century. The goals of our school a r e t o e x p a n d t h e understanding of the Pilates Method around the French part of Switzerland, to obtain vocational school licensing for our school, to carry on developing continuing education programs for our graduates with the training Therapy covering knees pathologies, b a c k r e h a b i l i t a t i o n, osteoporosis, balance improvement, prenatal and postnatal specifications, to maintain a registry of all our graduates, which is also controlled each year by Eduqua, a Swiss Label certifying that our trainings are meeting a high level of quality control and to graduate a dozen of Pilates teachers each year. Miranda grew up in the Swiss Mountains and was a competitive skier as a child and teenager. She studied Business at the age of 18 and started to teach dance. Practicing Martha Graham Jazz she first come in touch with Pilates and discovered her passion for it. She than took regular Pilates classes. During her studies in Sydney, Australia, where she did her degree in Advanced exercise science, she took her first Pilates teacher training in a local school and started teaching it. After going back home she opened up her Pilates school in Geneva and needed teachers who would work for her. Since she had diffculties finding teachers, she decided that she wants to become a teacher trainer. Peak Pilates was her next discovery, she went to Connecticut for one week to do a 8 day long teacher training in private with the goal to start teaching Peak Pilates teacher trainings. After reflection, she decided to create her own training and wrote a book with over 270 pages with all exercises and pictures which documented it. Later she took teacher trainings with Stott Pilates and BASI - Body arts and science which she really liked and which has inspired her a lot. She did her PMA exam over ten years ago and does regular ongoing trainings to keep being inspired. Teaching Pilates to her clients and teaching Teacher trainings are her passion and she shares her knowledge with her students. Looking at all her clients as individuals with different needs and creating programs which are suited and if necessary modified for them makes her work being much appreciated. 2

3 Table of Content Miranda Mattig Kumar s biography and mission statement...2 Table of Content...3 Description of our intensive weekly Pilates training...4 Detailed program of modules, the dates, number of hours and the hours that have to be done between modules.... 5/6/7 Rules of the exams, attendance requirements & costs... 7bis 2. Comprehensive Yoga teacher training...8 Pilates & Yoga therapy...11 Osteoporosis...11 Back therapy...12 Prenatal Classes...13 Postnatal Therapy...13 Healthy knees and improving proprioception...14 Yoga for kids...15 Workshop in the mountains Online educational applications...17 Calendar & prices 2018/ Terms and Conditions: General conditions, leave of absence, rules of conduct, attendance requirements, dismissal, leave of absence, enrolment procedures, refund policy, student grievance procedures and grading requirements /21 3

4 rrrrrrrrrrrrrr Intensive Pilates teacher training Goals : Do you want to deepen Pilates? This week long training will teach you the basic and intermediate Mat exercises and you will learn how to integrate accessories like the magic circle, Swiss ball, theraband, little soft balls and weight balls into the practice. it is mandatory to do this training prior to start the Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training. You will learn how to analyse and identify different postural types and how to create Pilates routines which are suitable for each one of them. In order to be able to sign up for this Intensive Pilates teacher training week, you need to provide a letter from a Pilates teacher which confirms that you have taken 20 Pilates classes. Here is what you will learn in this module: Understand the Pilates repertoire and theory. Get a basic knowledge of human anatomy and specifically about Pilates anatomy and the Power house muscles 4 At the end of the training, You will get a certificate of participation. + Support : Pilates DVD, Pilates cards with the classical postures and the Pilates book. Identify and analyse the different postural types. Practise the basic and intermediate Mat exercises, learn about variations and modifications in order to be able to suit your clients needs. The one week intensive is only Mat work and it is required to do that before starting the other modules. This week is also accessible for health professionals like physiotherapists and osteopaths who want an introduction to Pilates but they don t want to go through the whole training, so they only get a certificate of participation. The comprehensive Pilates teacher training takes one year. Before starting the training, participants must have taken minimum 20 hours. The Mat intensive week in July is a 40 hours training in which anatomy, physiology and Pilates mat exercises with little equipment are thought CHF for 5 days (+ 300 CHF inscription fees) >> from the 1st to the 5 th of JULY 2019 Teacher: Miranda Mattig Kumar 4

5 v PMA Certified Trainer Comprehensive Pilates [ 1-year Programme ] It is required to take the Pilates Mat Intensive Summer Training to access this training with the required basics. Teacher Training. Anatomy of the abdominal and deep muscles, postural analysis and flexibility test. Course with Swiss Ball. Evaluation, transition between flexion, extension and rotation. Structure of a Mat course and a Reformer course. Reformer basic exercises. Mobilizing and stabilizing muscles and how to explain the good position of the «neutral» pelvis. Introductory exercises with accessories Exercises with «foam roller» 4 14 hours of lessons and 30 hours of personal work*. Use of one-kilo balls + softball and demonstration of the possible modifications. Evaluation of the course structure. Postural analysis and flexibility tests, P.N.F (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilities). Anatomy and physiology of the body. Cadillac basic exercises. Comparison of exercises in Reformer and Cadillac and how to take them to the ground (with softball). Magic circle course. Partner teach of a basic program on Cadillac and Reformer 4 14 hours of lessons and 30 hours of personal work* Module 1 : Module 2 : * Refer to footnote page 18 5

6 . Exercises on reformer. Anatomy of pelvic floor and the abdominals. Learn how to structure a course and make the necessary modifications for different pathologies. Basic anatomy. Learn basic and intermediate level exercises on Cadillac. Work in group. Group lesson with flow tonic. Advanced exercises and modifications. Practical group work and review of modifications Module 3 : 4 14 hours of lessons and 30 hours of personal work* Module 4 :. Revision of the anatomy and physiology of the body and programming for the different postural types Mat Course Course evaluation and reformer exercises Anatomy test Pilates with Elastic Mat course. Exercises on Cadillac and Reformer and structure of a course 4 14 hours of lessons and 30 hours of personal work* 4 14 heures de cours* 6 * Refer to footnote page 18

7 v Module 5 :. Structure a session on the chair and on the barrel adapting the level of practice. Chair exercises and explanations of the rules and exercises in Pilates classic order. Analyze the difference between baby barrel and barrel. Mat course. Review of programming duties Anatomy and physiology. Duet practice on chair and barrel Duet practice and exercises. Specific exercises on barrel in case of kyphosis hours of lessons and 30 hours of personal work* Module 6 :. Anatomy and functional alignments of the skeleton, how to adapt the practice for each postural type on the machines and on the ground. Revisions on machines, Reformer, Cadillac, chair and barrel. Develop progressions from the basic program with accessories: foam roller, small ball, magic circle on the floor and with the machines. Adapt the repertoire to specific needs such as. Mat course. Anatomy test back pain and postural problems 4 14 hours of lessons + 60 hours required of personal practice to put together all the training = 30 hours of lessons taken + 30 hours of lessons given to «guinea pig» people, present a summary of the program and the contact details of the person(s) taken care of. Passing all the requirements of the 6 levels is necessary to be able to present yourself for the Comprehensive Pilates Teacher exam. + Support : Pilates Cards & book. Next sessions: M1 : sept M2 : oct M3 : nov M4 : dec M5 : jan M6 : apr EXAMINATION CONDITIONS It is required that 30 hours of teaching on real customers have been carried out with study of each client, and to have taken additional 30 hrs Pilates classes. (Presentation of a summary with the implementation of the session programs.) Review of all levels of diploma for the final test. Combine all equipment for individual and small group sessions (2 or 3 people). FINAL TEST The final test consists in 2 exams:. a theoretical examination of anatomy and physiology of a duration of 1h30 which must be carried out at the latest within 2 months after the last module.. a practical exam in the form of a course with a student of your choice. What is evaluated: The technique, the structure of the course and the pedagogy. You must achieve 80% success to validate the exam. In the event of failure, a revision and/or practice program shall be established to improve the weak points and pass the test a second time. As part of its quality partnership with Eduqua and Yoga Alliance and recognized Asca. Employment and/or certification are not guaranteed upon completion of the program. * Refer to footnote page 18 7

8 EXPLANATION OF THE PILATES TEACHER TRAINING Before starting the comprehensive training program you must bring the proof of 20 hours of Pilates classes taken (at the Studio or any other Pilates Studio). Between the intensive week (Mat Intensive - 40 hours) and the Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training you also must bring the proof of 30 hours of Pilates classes taken (at the Studio or any other Pilates Studio). In each one of the 6 following modules, there are 14 hours thought, /Total of 84 hours. Between each module, students need to do 30 hours of personal work, which are 10 hours of taking classes, 5 hours of self-practice, 5 hours of observation and 10 hours of practice teaching. At the end of the last module they need to teach 30 hours to ginnipigs and take another 30 hours and they need to do 36 hours of observation. After completion of all this, they have to send in a sheet with the dates of the observation, the self-practice, the classes taken with signature of the teachers and the classes thought with the signature of the students. Then they can fix an appointment for the practical exam. The written exam always takes place one month after the last module. 80 percent of success rate is needed to pass. If students don t reach 80 percent, we fix another appointment to retake the exam. In the last 12 years, all students have passed their exam, either the first or the second time. We never had anybody not passing the second time.. The costs for the comprehensive teacher training Inscription fees CHF Each module... (785 CHF x 6) = CHF Exam fees CHF TOTAL CHF Intensive week CHF Books, dvd s, Pilates cards are included in that price. The practice hours can be done in our studio or if participants live abroad they can do the hours in a studio in their city which is PMA member and the teacher PMA certified. IF the classes are taken in our studio, it adds the following amount: 30 classes after the last modules: 900 CHF. 70 hours during the training of group or semi-private classes: CHF. 7bis

9 Calendar & Prices 2018/2019 Prices, programs and terms are subject to change but contracted agreement will be honored. intensive Pilates teacher training from 01 to 05 july 2019 Price: CHF Inscription fees > 300 Pilates teacher training Dates Prices in CHF Inscription fees > 300 Module september Module october Module november Module december Module january Module april Practical Exam to be determinated 110 TOTAL Formation Yoga Dates Prices in CHF Inscription fees > 300 Module april Module may Module june Module sep Module oct Module nov Practical Exam to be determinated 110 TOTAL Yoga and Pilates therapy teacher training Dates Prices in CHF How to prevent and treat Osteoporosis 16 march Back therapy 26 january Prenatal Classes 24 november november Postnatal Therapy 04 may Healthy knees and improving proprioception 01 june Yoga for kids 10 and 11 nov / 09 and 10 march 2019 Price: 680 CHF Workshop in the mountains august 2019 Price: 380 CHF * In each module there are 14 hours thought and 30 hours of personal work (taking classes and observing) required. You will have to hand in case studies, study anatomy and physiology, teach 30 hours after the last module and take another 30 classes after the last module prior the the final exam. You need to be present in all modules and hand in prove of the hours taken and thought in order to be admitted to the exam. 18

10 Terms and Conditions ORGANIZATION For organizational reasons, SWISS PILATES & YOGA reserves the right to modify the dates of a course or group session, to change the dates of lectures and training sessions, to group sessions or to replace an absent trainer while guaranteeing the quality of the content. SWISS PILATES & YOGA reserves the right to cancel a course in case the number of participants is insuffcient. You will be automatically enrolled in a subsequent session or fully refunded. If the number of participants is reached, your registration will be postponed to the next session or refunded. All students can have access to their evaluation forms, their tests and homework they handed in just by sending an to: info@swisspilatesandyoga.com. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES & FACILITIES Educational Services and Facilities are examined and must be approved by EDUQUA once a year. REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE Participants must be at least 18 years old. We ask for a minimum of 20 hours of classes taken (with proof). Participants must have had a prior consultation and participated in at least one private session at SWISS PILATES & YOGA with the training teacher to evaluate if the Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training is suitable. The Pilates intensive week training is mandatory to register for the Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training program. A signed and dated registration form must also be submitted, or, if not possible, participation must be confirmed in writing before the start of the training, and General Conditions must be signed. Payment of the inscription fee (300 CHF) must be paid. No applicant will be denied on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. PAYMENT CONDITIONS Your registration is definitively validated upon receipt of your registration form. Payment terms: Yoga & Pilates Therapie continuing education module: 480 CHF = 100% at registration. Yoga Kids training module: 300 CHF registration fee CHF to be paid at the latest on the day of the module. Pilates Mat 1 & 2 summer session, only: CHF 300 registration fee + summer session CHF to be paid at the latest on the day of the module.. Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training : 300 CHF registration fee + summer preparatory session CHF CHF for each module (x6) ppayable in its entirety at the beginning of the training or at the latest at each module CHF exam fees. Pro Yoga Training: fee of 300 CHF upon registration CHF for each module (x6) payable its entirety at the beginning of the training or at the latest on the day of the module. The prices are in Swiss francs, they include the following teaching material: «Yoga et Pilates Therapie» book + cards for the Master Pilates training, «Power Yoga» book + cards for Pro Yoga training, educational booklet for Therapy modules as well as for the Yoga Kids module, «Yoga et Pilates Therapy» book for the complete Yoga and Pilates Therapy training,. «Yoga et Pilates Therapy» book for the Summer Pilates Mat 1 & 2 session. All prices are in Swiss francs, and include training materials (workbooks, DVD for Pilates training only), 110 CHF of exam fees must be anticipated upon admission. In case of failure the catch-up costs raise to 90 CHF. The payment can be fully made before the beginning of the training or during each module. In case of payment in monthly installments the deadlines will be defined directly with the administrative service (from 2 to 12 months) and cannot be modified later. In this case a management fee will apply (from 10 CHF to 12 CHF per due date). Late payment fees will apply from the first reminder. In case of payment termination, the total sum will be due in one monthly payment and the access to the training will be interrupted until the recovery of the sum due. 19

11 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS The comprehensive Pilates teacher training takes one year, the students have one year after the last module to pass their final practical exams. If students are absent because of a medical reason, we need a medical certificate. In case of pregnancy the students can restart the comprehensive Pilates teacher training with the next group, one year later. All students need to participate in all modules and be present at all times. If a module is missed, students can either make up for it in private classes which have to be payed in addition to the module cost, or they can redo the missed hours with the next training group. In order to be accepted for the exam, all participants have to have done all hours, teaching, observing and training hours. Students have to organize their trip to our school by themselves. Swiss Pilates & Yoga is not responsible for travel arrangements or hotel reservations. If they are sick during one module, they can redo the lost hours with the next training group. Participants can only sign up for the final exam if they were present during the whole training. There is a written and a practical exam. Students have to have 80 percent success rate to pass. If they don t pass, we x an appointment at a later stage and students can retake the exam maximum 3 times. We judge structure, technique and teaching skills. We are very strict regarding security. If there are security mistakes, the student has to retake the exam. All students are required to maintain an 80% rate for all the exams and be on track with their practical hours. Students who fail to maintain satisfactory progress will be placed on academic probation until the deficiencies are corrected or until the end of the next assessment period. A meeting with the teacher trainer will be organized to establish a plan to help the student stay on track. All students are obliged to do the required hours, if not, they can be dismissed. In case of a death in the student s family they are allowed to miss one week. CANCELLATION, ABSENCE & POSTPONEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS We understand that at times students have to take personal time for various reasons. If you need to withdraw from training for a short period of time (one 6weeks) we ask that you provide a letter, personally or from a doctor, explaining the circumstances. If you paid the program in full, the school will retain all payments and allow you to start with the next training course. If you are on an installment plan, you will continue to pay on the balance of the first attempted course. Leave of absences that are longer that 6 weeks will be treated as a drop. Your refund will be determined by the refund policy and will include all payments made in advance for any future training. Upon restarting, the school will determine if you need to start fresh with a new course and pay the requisite tuition, or if you are eligible to jump into an existing program and tuition will then be calculated proportionately, based on the number of hours needed to complete. In the event of absences totalizing more than 20% of the training course duration, the participant will not be permitted to take the exam. Absent days can be made up through taking lessons at the current lesson rate. The equivalent number of hours required will be determined through consultation with the trainer. & POSTPONEMENT > Any absence, cancellation or postponement must be reported in writing. In case of cancellation: Student is entitled to upon withdrawal/termination Within first 10% of program After 10% but within first 25% of program After 25% but within first 50% of program After 50% but within first 75% of program After 75% [if paid in full, cancellation charge is not applicable] Refund 90% less cancellation charge 75% less cancellation charge 50% less cancellation charge 25% less cancellation charge No Refund 20

12 TRANSFER OF CREDIT Swiss Pilates&Yoga does not guarantee transferability of its credits to another institution unless there is a written agreement with another institution. Credits from another institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Transfer of credits from other institutions requires a review fee of Chf 150 if a transcript is available. In the absence of a written transcript, test-out options will be considered and fees related to the process will be charged by subject matter. Each level of mat, reformer, trapeze table of any other equipment will incur a Chf 300 fee per assessment. GRADING SYSTEM During the training the participants are assessed. We have regular written tests during the training which the teacher trainer corrects and communicates the result to the students. That will be written down in their folder. In addition to that I assess their teaching and their practice. Structure of the class, Teaching and cueing skills are assessed during the trainings as well. At the End of the training, after having taken and thought another 30 hours, there is a written and a practical test where students need to teach a class, 30 minutes Mat and 30 minutes on machines. All students are required to maintain an 80% rate for all the exams and be on track with their practical hours. Students who fail to maintain satisfactory progress will be placed on academic probation until the deficiencies are corrected or until the end of the next assessment period. A meeting with the teacher trainer will be organized to establish a plan to help the student stay on track. MODIFICATION OF PRICES AND PROGRAMS Management reserves the right to modify programs, prices and the terms and conditions but contracted terms will be fulfilled. RESPONSIBILITY Management declines all responsibility in the event of litigation, dispute, theft or accident that occurs at the training site. A medical certificate may be required attesting to the trainee s good physical condition. CONDUCT POLICY All students are expected to act maturely and are required to respect other students and faculty members as well as school s property, assets and traditions. Possession of weapons, illegal drugs, and alcohol of any kind are not allowed at any time on school property. Any violation of school policies may result in permanent dismissal from school. Students have access to their files anytime by fixing an appointment with the training teacher. 21

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