Pilates tower teacher training
8-10th December 2026
at This Way Movement Pilates Studio
A Refined Approach to Strength, Control & Vertical Movement
The Pilates Tower offers a unique relationship between support and resistance, creating a space where strength, mobility, and control can be explored with both depth and precision. Through the use of springs, vertical alignment, and guided feedback, it allows for a more supported yet highly effective approach to full-body integration.
This 18-hour Tower Teacher Training is designed for certified Pilates instructors who are ready to expand their teaching into apparatus work with greater confidence, clarity, and adaptability.
At This Way Movement, we approach the Tower through a combination of contemporary biomechanics and classical repertoire, creating a training that is both technically grounded and intuitively refined.
Training Overview
Total Hours: 18
• 18-hour in-person intensive (3 days)
• Practical teaching integration throughout the training
• Final supervised teaching assessment
This immersive format allows for deep understanding, repetition, and embodied learning
— not just observation.
Training structure
Over the 3 days, you will move through:
• Tower foundations and safety principles
• Spring mechanics and resistance understanding
• Biomechanics and integrated movement patterns
• Foundational → intermediate → advanced progressions
• Assisted and supported movement applications
• Teaching practice and observation
• Programming and class design
the tower method
Unlike more dynamic, moving apparatus, the Tower offers a uniquely supported environment where resistance meets control. The springs guide the body, allowing for deeper awareness, precision, and alignment throughout each movement.
This creates a refined demand on:
• Core integration and control
• Pelvic stability and organization
• Scapular support and connection
• Mobility with resistance
• Balanced strength and flexibility
what you will learn
This training is designed to give you both technical mastery and teaching confidence on the Pilates
Tower.
You will develop:
• A clear understanding of Tower biomechanics and spring-based resistance
• Intelligent spring selection and tension principles
• Safe setup, transitions, and client support techniques
• Foundational, intermediate, and selected advanced Tower exercises
• The ability to teach with precision, clarity, and confidence
• Programming skills for private sessions and small group classes
• An understanding of common compensations and how to recognize and correct them
who is this training for
This training is designed for:
• Certified Pilates instructors
• Movement professionals with a strong foundation in anatomy and alignment
• This Way Movement Mat graduates
• Teachers looking to expand into apparatus training
Prerequisite:
A 100-hour Pilates Mat certification (or equivalent) is required.
Certification
Upon successful completion, you will receive:
This Way Movement Pilates Chair Certification (18 Hours)
Students must demonstrate:
• Understanding of exercises and progressions
• Safe and effective teaching
• Appropriate spring selection
• Clear cueing and corrections
the setting
The training takes place at This Way Movement Pilates Studio in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.
A boutique, high-end space designed for focused movement, connection, and learning.
Surrounded by nature and ocean energy, this environment supports both physical practice and deeper integration.
PRICE:
1000$
600$USD non-refundable deposit to be paid to confirm your spot. The remanning 4 weeks before training starts.
why train at
this way movement
• Small group, high-attention training
• Direct teaching and mentorship with Julie Pallesen
• Elevated, design-led studio experience
• A balance of technical depth and intuitive teaching
• A destination setting that allows full immersion
our philosophy
At This Way Movement, we believe:
Movement is not about force — it is about organization.
Strength is not rushed — it is built with precision.
Control is not restriction — it is awareness in motion.
The Pilates Tower embodies all of this — offering both support and resistance, guiding the body toward deeper alignment, connection, and control.
Apply
Spots are limited to maintain an intimate and high-quality learning environment.
To apply or receive more information, please contact: