Process

Lolita's Legacy Training is organized as follows and takes place on a space of 14-18mois with training weekends provided every 6-8 weeks.

A total of 500 training hours of training from which 184 are direct contact hours with your mentor and everything is organized into four modules as follows:

• Two 3-day weekends and a half.
  (Module Matwork: ground work)
• Four 3-day weekends.
  (Module I and II devices introduction and intermediate levels)
• A 4-day weekend.
  (Module III: culmination devices and complex movements)

In addition, students must complete:

• 124 hours of observation in a fully equipped studio
• 100 hours of personal practice
• 92 hours as Assistant / Student Teacher
• 6 hours of final exams'm monitoring of two jury

Training content:

The training is organized in four parts as follows:

1. Introduction to the methodology, anatomy and full matwork repertoire
2. System I (beginner’s movements on auxiliary apparatus and equipment)
3. System II (intermediate movements on auxiliary apparatus and equipment)
4. System III (complex movements on auxiliary apparatus and equipment)

System Matwork

Two weekends of 3 days and a half, for a total of 56 hours of contact with your educator

Ms. San Miguel Matwork repertoire is the basis for teaching her Pilates method because it remains the most accessible to all students. It certainly isn't the easiest but it is the most challenging one. This Module teaches over 80 Matwork movement that will prepare and condition your body to work on the floor with no help in order to perform with skill and grace all traditional movements of Joseph Pilates. Although traditionally the Matwork was designed by Joseph Pilates as the accomplishment of his technique, Lolita developed and integrated further movements into the the traditional work to enable your body to perform at its best ability.

In addition to repertoire, the module Matwork in Lolita's Legacy™ is accompanied by the following manuals, materials and further course topics:

• Manual of "the Anatomy of Movement and Kinematic" created especially for the program by Dr. Aaron Spector.
• Introduction and Overview of the Pilates method, which deals with the history of the creators of the method and the all "Elder Master Teachers".
• Philosophy and Principles of Joseph Pilates and Ms. San Miguel.
• Fundamentals, benefits and values of the Pilates practice.
• A DVD of Ms. San Miguel's workshop on the history of Pilates filmed for Pilates Anytime including one-month free subscription to Pilates Anytime.
• Two Matwork repertoire DVDs taught by Ms. San Miguel in person.

System I

Introduction to the Pilates equipment

Two weekends of 3 days, for a total of 48 hours of contact with your educator

The second step in Lolita's Legacy™ training program is "Module I" that will introduce you to all the Pilates equipment: Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Ladder Barrel. Teachers will learn the most accessible repertoire for clients on equipment which will build up the strong foundation and all further movement that will require more full body integration. Your hands-on teaching skills are starting to also be developed next to your cueing abilities as a teacher.

This System I, has a complete comprehensive manual and is accompanied by a DVD of Lolita teaching the exercises for this particular module for your personal practice.

System II

Intermediate work on equipment and auxiliary small equipment

Two weekends of 3 days, for a total of 48 contact hours with your educator

The third step in Lolita's Legacy™ training program is "System II" that builds on the exercises in System I on equipment. The repertoire taught covers intermediate to more advanced Pilates movements on the Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Ladder Barrel. Teachers will also be introduced to the exercises with the Spine Corrector, the Magic Circle, the Foam Rollers and Bars.

This Module II has a complete comprehensive manual and is accompanied by a DVD of Lolita teaching all the exercises in this module for your personal practice.

System III

A 4-day weekend, for a total of 32 contact hours with your educator

The fourth stage of Lolita's Legacy™ training program is "System III". It is the last stage of the student's progressive path to become a fully trained Pilates teacher to the complete Lolita's Legacy™ method. It builds on previous work and covers further advanced exercises to very complex exercises on equipment like the Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Magic Circle, Foam Rollers and bars. In addition to these full body movements the Ped-O-Pull will be introduced and small original equipment created by Joseph Pilates such as the Foot Corrector, Toe Corrector and Wrist strengthener will be covered.

This final System III has a complete comprehensive manual and is accompanied by a DVD of Lolita teaching all the exercises in this module for your personal practice.

Students must complete each module in sequential order to ensure proper understanding of the method and its system. After completing the four modules, assessments and practice hours and only after receiving the passing score in the comprehensive final exam, will you receive a Full Certificate of Education of Lolita's Legacy™ signed by Lolita San Miguel and your educator. For further credits, know, that this certification is also recognized by the official association PMA (Pilates Method Alliance).