“The Pilates Standard – Honoring Tradition. Inspiring Excellence.”
The Pilates Standard (TPS) is an international Pilates teacher training school, committed to preserving and teaching the authentic, classical Pilates method as developed by Joseph Pilates.
Built upon the work of his protégé Romana Kryzanowska and our founding educator Bob Liekens, TPS honors the original system with precision, depth, and respect for its historical foundations.
At TPS, we offer comprehensive training programs in both Matwork and Apparatus (Comprehensive) education. Our apprentices learn the full Pilates system, integrating both physical and mental mastery with a deep understanding of movement, anatomy, and technique.
TPS teachers are trained to utilize all apparatus based on Joseph Pilates’ original designs, while maintaining the expansiveness and brilliance of the method.
Our curriculum is structured around three systems, each containing defined levels and progressions, ensuring a clear and thorough learning journey.
Founded in 2012, TPS continues the mission of Bob Liekens — to preserve the classical method without altering what already works, and to pass the full legacy on to future generations of Pilates instructors.
The Pilates Standard – Honoring the True Legacy.
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Bonnie Grove, HR, Event coordinator -USA
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