Benefits
· Certificate of Membership
· Access to the Pilatessuisse network via our member`s portal (other members, workshops, newsletter,...)
· Discount for all Pilatessuisse workshops
· Right to vote at the Annual General Meeting
· Listing on the Pilatessuisse website
· Right to use the Pilatessuisse logo. Membership is only conferred on the individual and not on a community (studio) · Discount on the Qualicert certification and simplified certification process · Emfit recognition · Partnership with Solution+Benefit regarding group insurance   Requirements 1. Basic principles Members must demonstrate their knowledge of the following:

• History and principles of the Pilates method
• Methodology and teaching
• Contraindications and modifications

 Knowledge of anatomy as relevant to Pilates

Requirements

1. Basic principles

Members must demonstrate their knowledge of the following:

• History and principles of the Pilates method
• Methodology and teaching
• Contraindications and modifications
• Knowledge of anatomy as relevant to Pilate
• Full classical or contemporary Pilates Mat repertoire

  2. Requirement for a BLS-AED or First Aid certificate

The member must have a valid BLS-AED or First Aid certificate.  

3. Training Requirements / Number of Hours

The training program must adhere to the requirements established in the PilatesSuisse Teacher Training Program Guidelines. It should be completed by undergoing a practical test and a written theory examination. This applies to all certifications. Suppose a trainee completes the practical test and written theory examination before fulfilling the required physical training hours, observation hours, and teaching hours. In that case, he/she will be granted the following time slots to complete these necessary training hours while maintaining a student membership status:

• 2 years for Mat Training and Mat and Reformer Training

  For Mat, a minimum of 150 training hours are required. This is equivalent to approximately six months of training. In addition to the attendance time at the training centre/school, this should include:

• At least 50 hours of teaching experience.
• At least 40 hours of student's own physical training in a Pilates studio, or 60 hours including online live training. In this case, at least 50% of the 60 hours must be practiced in a studio.
• At least 15 hours of observation at a Pilates studio, or 25 hours including online observation with a minimum of 50% in studio observation.

 4. Registration for membership

Applications must be made online, through the Pilatessuisse website.Graduates who have obtained their Pilates training from a training organization recognized by Pilatessuisse only need to submit the relevant training certificate and their valid BLS-AED or First Aid certificate with their application for registration.Graduates of other training schools must provide full evidence of training as detailed in Points 1 to 3.