“Rembrandt only used 4 colors, be the Rembrandt of Pilates”
– Bob Liekens
Classical Pilates Education
The Pilates Standard
“Honoring Tradition – Inspiring Excellence.”
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 historical records, 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 – Honoring the True Legacy
The Pilates Standard (TPS) was founded in 2012 with Bob Liekens as co-owner and educational coordinator.
Bob, a direct student of Romana Kryzanowska and a respected teacher with more than thirty years of experience in the Pilates industry, had a clear mission: To preserve the legacy of Joseph Pilates — without changing what already works.
With his extensive background in developing educational programs, Bob brought a deep understanding of both tradition and evolution within the Pilates Method.
He also created the foundation for TPS’s “Second Manual,” which became the inspiration for our Leading Education Advancement Program (LEAP).
LEAP was designed with a powerful purpose:
To ensure that the full depth of classical Pilates knowledge would be passed on to a new generation of Pilates teachers — to 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-Days Program
This program offers a comprehensive introduction to the different Pilates levels:
Intro, Ideal , Anatomy & Orthopedic Fundamentals and Challenge Level
The course is designed to build a strong foundation, both theoretically and practically.
Includes one final exam to assess your understanding and skills.
Comprehensive
Master the full Pilates vocabulary and apparatus in an intensive 6-week, 3-days-per-week program, including a total of 400–600 apprentice hours.
The program includes 3 checkups and one final exam.
You will progress through all levels – from First Timer/Intro to Challenge Level – while building a strong foundation in Anatomy and Orthopedic Fundamentals.
LEAP
An 11 day continuing education program designed for experienced Pilates teachers who want to take the next step in their teaching journey.
The program is divided into two 5-day in person teaching modules, followed by a final online collection day, no exam – a “Certificate of completion” is obtained.
Why is our program different?
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 whole process.
Matwork program
The Pilates Standard- 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 filled with passion and dedication.
We connect people from all around the world – from the north of Sweden to our friends in southern Europe, in Greece and Italy.
Our community even stretches across the Atlantic to the United States.
Together, we share a common vision: to spread and preserve the legacy of classical Pilates for future generations.
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Hävertgatan 21
254 42 Helsingborg
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