The Method™
Vancouver Pilates Teacher Training and
Certification Programs
The Space Vancouver is a Certifying Studio for Physicalmind Institute Canada.
We offer courses & certification programs for both Pilates Matwork and Reformer in The Method™ style, the original exercises of Joseph Pilates. The Physicalmind Institute has been successfully training Pilates Teachers worldwide for 17 years.
These training courses are logical, interactive and experiential. They teach a practical approach to the practice of pilates. Fundamentals and exercises are broken down and taught in detail while at the same time encouraging students to be intuitive within their own body.
The concepts of core stabilization and its role in preventing injury is a critical aspect of preventative health, we also encourage a wide range of practitioners to take these courses including fitness trainers, yoga teachers, practitioners of the healing arts and for pilates students who want more depth.
For complete course details go to the links provided below. Contact us if you would like to book an information session.
Available Pilates Courses & Certification Programs:
Initiation 101 - fundamentals of mat pilates work (prerequisite for both Mat & equipment certifications)
Learn more about our Vancouver mat pilates course – Initiation 101
Initiation 201 - advanced mat pilates (upon completion of Initiation 101 & 201 you will be a certified Mat pilates teacher)
Learn more about our Vancouver advanced mat pilates course – Initiation 201
Concentration 101 - pilates equipment certification program
Learn more about our Vancouver pilates equipment certification program – Concentration 101
Certified Pilates Teacher Trainers:
Marta Hernandez BFA, founder of The Space (since 2000) was selected by the Physicalmind Institute in 2004 to be a Certified Pilates Teacher Training Studio. Since then Marta has trained teachers in Vancouver, Victoria, Washington State, Calgary, Yukon & Saskatchewan.
She has been involved in dance since a young age giving her a natural ability to work with the body through movement. She comes highly trained receiving her BFA in dance from York University in Toronto in 1994. In 1999 she completed her pilates certification through the Physicalmind Institute in New York and became a certified GYROTONIC® teacher in the fall of 2004 followed by a certified GYOKENISES® teacher in March 2008 through Julio Horvath, inventor. She continues to work towards level 2 GYROTONIC®.
Marta has spent the last decade working with clients of all ages, levels & abilities, giving teachers & teacher trainers an approach to pilates which is truly authentic.
Suzanne Hepburn B.A , has been a dancer from a young age, Suzanne found that pilates was a natural evolution in her work with the body. After discovering the remarkable rehabilitative qualities of pilates on her own body, Suzanne was prompted to become a pilates teacher.
She received her pilates training through the Physicalmind Institute under the tutelage of Marta Hernandez, in both Pilates Mat and Equipment work, and is thrilled to be able to pass her knowledge on to clients in their aim to heal and develop their own bodies. Suzanne received a B.A. in English Literature from McGill University and is also an actor and acting instructor in Vancouver. She is passionate about helping people on their road to self-discovery in both body and mind.
Student Testimonial
Marta is very clear, approachable and fun. Her teaching style adapted for every person in the class and it was easy to follow her demonstrations of movement.
There was a lot of emphasis on understanding the benefits of each pilates exercise throughout the body, which exercises would be suitable for which people, how to identify proper posturing. As well, all the exercises were broken down into minute detail, including variations and modifications.
Anyone thinking about exploring teaching pilates should take these classes. It’s an excellent way to learn and is definitely worth it!”
