“Rembrandt only used 4 colors, be the Rembrandt of Pilates”
– Bob Liekens
Classical Pilates Education
The Pilates Standard
BL Conference 22-23 march 2025 in Helsingborg Sweden
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Ensuring the Legacy
The Pilates Standard (TPS) is an international Pilates teacher training school.
Our mission is teaching classical Pilates programs. We are passionate about upholding the groundbreaking work of Joseph Pilates. Our program is created on the continuing work of his protégé Romana Kryzanowska and one of our founding members, her student, the gifted Bob Liekens.
We uphold the teachings of the traditional method, with help of archival documentation, as the system is both brilliant and effective.
Our goal for apprentices is that they will learn to teach the method according to classical Pilates standards.
TPS instructors learn the extensive Pilates system focused on both physical and mental incorporation with a deep knowledge and understanding of the exercises. Our teachers learn to utilize all of the apparatus that are based on Joseph Pilates original designs. TPS teachers learn how to teach without losing the expansiveness of the method.
Our curriculum is based on three systems that each contain levels and progressions.
We offer pilates education in both Matwork and Comprehensive (apparatus) program.
The Pilates Standard
Classical Pilates Education
The Pilates Standard started in 2013 with Bob Liekens as a co-owner and coordinator. Creating a vast population of classical teachers using his many
educational programs and workshop material, Bob was a student of Romana Kryzanowska with more than thirty years in the Pilates industry. Our goal is very clear – to ensure the legacy of Joseph Pilates. The inspiration for the Leading Education Advancement Program (LEAP) was to create a second manual that would ensure the knowledge was passed to the “new generation of Pilates teachers” – you!
Our Programs
First and foremost, there is the requirement that you as a teacher completely understand the Method in your own body. Practice and learn the exercises. Then there is the challenge to share your experience with your clients from your own perspective.
Matwork
A 4-week, 2-day program introducing the different levels: Intro, Ideal, Anatomy & Orthopedic fundamentals and Challenge with one exam.
Comprehensive
The full vocabulary and apparatus, a 6-week, 3-day program that includes a total of 400 – 600 apprentice hours. 3 checkups and one final exam. First timer/Intro – Challenge level, Anatomy & Orthopedic fundamentals.
LEAP
A 3 block – 14 days Learning Educational Advancement Program. No exam – just inspiration, deepen your knowledge and challenge your teaching.
Why is our program different?
Program comparison
Many schools are similar in what they offer. Choosing to become a Pilates instructor is not easy. It requires time, motivation, hard work, and most importantly a mentor or teacher that stands beside you during the process. The Pilates Standard believes in quality, close cooperation between teacher and student, and a face-to-face learning environment. So, when choosing a program, you want to make sure that the information and support will be there for you through the process.
The Pilates Standard
Matwork program- The Pilates Standard program fee include:
- 4 Weekends 14 hours (in person), total 56 hours
- 3 Levels (Intro, Ideal, Challenge)
- Anatomy & Orthopedic weekend (in person)
- 100-150 apprentice hours included in the fee (in apprentice hours the teaching weekend hours are included, 56h) Apprentice hours involve self practice, observation and teaching.
- Printed Educational manuals included
- Exam included with one re-test
- Split payment opportunities
- 100% attendance to be certified
- Program fees may vary depending on the country of education
- Private sessions are not included in the price
Comparable prices
Other Matwork programs- There are no other schools that offer a vast knowledge of content in their Matwork programs like The Pilates Standard.
- TPS offers 56 hours (in person training) – other max 40 hours (in person training).
- TPS hands out printed manuals – others offer just PDF´s
- TPS include apprentice hours in the fee – other don´t have apprentice hours for the Matwork programs (if they offer it is mostly online observation or you have to pay an extra fee).
- TPS includes the exam in the fee – most schools require an exam fee.
- TPS offers split payment for the complete Matwork program.
Comprehensive program
The Pilates Standard- The Pilates Standard Comprehensive program fee include:
- 6 Weekends 18 hours (in person), total 108 hours
- 3 Levels (Intro, Ideal, Challenge)
- Anatomy & Orthopedic weekend (in person)
- Special Conditions learn how to structure a session for clients with with injuries, lower back pain, pregnancy, etc
- 450-600 apprentice hours included in the fee. Apprentice hours involve self practice, observation and teaching.
- Printed educational manuals included
- 3 checkups during the education you will have checkups at 100, 300 and 400h to make sure you are on track.
- Exam included with 1 re-test
- Split payment opportunities
- 100% attendance to be certified
- Program fees may vary depending on the country of education
- Private or duett session are not included in the price
- You have 9-18 month to finish the program
Comparable prices
Other Comprehensive programs- There are no schools that offer a vast knowledge of content Comprehensive programs like The Pilates Standard. Here Below some comparisons:
- TPS offers 108 hours (in person training) – others max 72 hours (in person training).
- TPS hand out printed manuals – most offer just PDF´s
- TPS includes 600 apprentice hours in the fee, all in person (if needed some observation can be done online) – others vary between 450-600h, some have up to 50% online.
- TPS includes the exam in the fee (re-test included) – most schools require an exam fee.
- TPS offers split payment for the complete Comprehensive program.
TPS Community
The TPS Community is a passionate one. Our range is from the north in Sweden, to our southern peers in Greece and Italy. We extend this community across the Atlantic Ocean to the United States. Our goal is to continue the Legacy of classical Pilates.
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The Pilates Standard Int AB
Hävertgatan 21
254 42 Helsingborg
Sweden
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+46 42 128190