Exceeding classical, it's the Original
True Pilates LA has a direct relationship with the Romana's Pilates® certification program. Maytal can prepare you for the entry process needed to become an instructor.
Romana's Pilates is recognized as the most prestigious and comprehensive Pilates certification in the world. We are a collective international community with a network of certified instructors, training centers and affiliated studios. We pride ourselves in maintaining the purest and deepest form of understanding of the work Joseph Pilates created. Becoming a Romana's Pilates instructor means you possess a dedication to the highest quality of instruction and a desire to learn and grow. Whether you're looking to start your career or already have a different certification and are looking to expand your knowledge and practice, the Romana's Pilates program welcomes all who are willing to take the journey.
The Romana’s Pilates team of highly experienced and dedicated instructors will mentor you throughout the program, providing hands-on instruction on all apparatuses, regular question-answer sessions, one-on-one meetings and group classes. Under the guidance and teaching of our Instructor Trainers we will prepare you for a long and successful career of teaching the method – as it was originally intended by Joseph Pilates.
"Study carefully. Do not sacrifice knowledge to speed..." - Joseph Pilates
The Los Angeles Training Center for Romana's Pilates is Trish Garland Studio and is led by Trish Garland.
Maytal works with Trish Garland Studio to prepare you for the program.
2017 Group of LA Apprentices
with Trish Garland, Michael Levy, Michael Goodell, Maytal and other senior instructors
Romana's Pilates prides itself on maintaining a quality of excellence not found in other training programs.
Welcome to the real deal.
The True Pilates method is personal and specific to each individual’s needs based on the principles created by Joseph Pilates. We recognize that each candidate comes to us with various levels of experience and knowledge in the method and so we assist each applicant to prepare for the assessment and enrollment according to their specific needs.
Designed by Romana, our program maintains the integrity of True Pilates and provides the skills to teach the method effectively and safely.
Completing an assessment is needed to join the program. During the assessment, candidates are expected to demonstrate proficiency at the intermediate level on key pieces of apparatus and show a basic understanding of the principles of Pilates. Enrollment to the program is open to applicants who have been formally assessed and cleared by an authorized instructor.
It is recommended that a person complete about 50 hours of private sessions with a Romana's Pilates certified instructor to prepare for the assessment.
Michael Levy teaches the new apprentices the basics
Cynthia Lochard directs the Advanced Seminar
The Program is broken down into 3 Stages covering the full repertoire of exercises at every level on all apparatus:
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Each stage consists of a multi-day Group Seminar, Independent Study, Private Lessons and Individual Stage Assessments/Testing. Students are expected to complete 200-300 hours of observation during each stage, totalling a minimum of 600 hours of supervised training that will allow you to progress at your individual level.
Romana's Pilates is an international certification program comprised of a close-knit community that spans the globe. This means that observation hours and lessons could be done wherever there is a certified training facility around the world. While we may not all speak the same language we all speak Romana's Pilates (as corny as that sounds, it's the truth).
"Patience and Persistence are vital qualities..." - Joseph Pilates
Continue Learning to Continue Growing
With over 500+ exercises in the method continuing your education is the only way to solidify your foundation, reinforce the work, clean up the bad habits and learn where the method can take you. A deeper understanding. The RP program provides the essentials. The base from which to build your knowledge. It's only after the program that you truly start understanding. networking
Romana's Pilates® Continuing Pilates Education (CPE) workshops take place all around the world at various times during the year. In Los Angeles our CPE's are hosted by Trish Garland at her studio with a visiting instructor usually in the early summertime.