A Classical Pilates Teacher Training Program Rooted in 36 Years of Study in Boulder, Colorado
Before Pilates became widely marketed. Before it was streamed, packaged, filtered, and branded. There was a studio. There were two teachers. And there were the bodies in front of us. The Pilates Center was founded on November 5, 1990, in Boulder, Colorado by sisters Amy Taylor Alpers and Rachel Taylor Segel. After studying directly with […]
How to Begin Classical Pilates Classes at The Pilates Center
A Beginner’s Guide from The Pilates Center in Boulder At The Pilates Center, we hear one question more than almost any other: “What is the best type of Pilates class to start with? Reformer, Mat, Tower, Chair or a mixed equipment class?” Fortunately, the answer is simple. As long as you do not have physical […]
What is the Classical Pilates Method?
By Amy Taylor Alpers What Is Classical Pilates? Most of us in the field of Pilates have tried to answer this question many times but have often fallen short. As one who has committed to a deep exploration of Joseph Pilates’ original work for nearly 40 years, I’m still struggling with this question. Is it […]
Taylor Made: A Must-Watch Documentary for Every Pilates Teacher and Student
Uncover the story behind The Pilates Center and the women who helped shape the future of Classical Pilates If you teach Pilates—or dream of becoming a Pilates teacher—you need to watch Taylor Made. Now streaming on Pilates Anytime, this powerful new documentary tells the remarkable story of Amy Taylor Alpers and Rachel Taylor Segel, sisters, […]
Pilates Immersion Week 2024: A Unique Opportunity for Teachers & Trainees
Mark your calendars for Immersion Week at The Pilates Center, happening from November 6-9, 2024. Whether you’re a TPC Pilates trainee, a graduate looking to deepen your practice, a Host Advisor (HA), a Licensed Teacher Trainer (LTT), or a Pilates teacher eager to expand your skills, this 4-day event is designed for you. With workshops, […]
Lost in Translation: How the Pilates Method Has Changed Over the Years
Part II by Amy Alpers In my last article on this subject, I discussed several key differences between the way Romana taught certain Pilates exercises in the 1980s/90s, versus the way they are shown on archival film footage from the 1940s. Specifically, we looked at how the idea of always having to have the hands […]
Semi-Circle Track Correction in Newer Centerline Reformers
Do your more petite clients struggle with semi-circle because of the track on newer Centerline Reformers? Download this PDF, courtesy of Jessy Babin at Enlightened Pilates. Centerline Track Repair
Diving Deeper into the Pilates Matwork to Keep It Fresh. Written by Amy Taylor Alpers
Pilates teachers often ask me, “How can I keep my Mat classes interesting for my clients, and even, myself? It’s so repetitive.” It’s basically the same set of exercises done in the same order over and over again, right? I mean, how many ways can there possibly be to speak it so that you don’t […]
TPC Trainee Chats! Danielle Maracic
1. Why did you choose TPC? I chose TPC because of Amy and Rachel. They truly believe in the work of Joseph Pilates and have continued to teach it in the way he had intended. 2. How did you originally find out about TPC? I originally found out about TPC through a graduate of the program. […]
TPC Trainee Chats! Jane Rahil
Why did you choose TPC? I had done some different types of Pilates before, but found that old school Joe resonated strongest with me. When I decided to make the leap into teaching, I started researching courses in classical Pilates with an element of apprenticeship. I wanted a programme which was rigorous, challenging and internationally […]