After completion of these hours, all certified teachers must pass both written and practical examinations. After certification through the Pilates Studio in New York, teachers are annually required to complete a continuing education course. The complete Pilates Method of Body Conditioning involves both apparatus and mat exercises. If you are interested in working out on the apparatus, you have several options depending on your goals. Apparatus sessions can be incorporated in a variety of ways.
Some individuals prefer individual attention, while some enjoy the dynamics of a partner or a group.
It is also common to combine both mat classes and apparatus sessions in a Pilates exercise program. Mat classes at Excel Movement Studios are graduated from beginning level classes through advanced. Each mat class level has a curriculum and is designed with specific goals. You can begin with either mat classes or appartus sessions. Mat classes are the most affordable program we offer.