Upcoming Workshops

Workshop	Date	Location	Registration link
Pilates for Health Practitioners	March 25th, 2023	Halifax	Click Here
A weekend of Workshops with Clare Dunphy Hermani	April 14th & 15th, 2023	Halifax	Click Here
Pilates Teachers Create Strong Clients	May 5th & 6th, 2023	Toronto	Click Here
Pilates for Health Practitioners	May 27th, 2023	Halifax	Click Here

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WHAT WE ARE
ALL ABOUT.

Authentic Pilates Canada™ is Canada’s Authentic Pilates teacher education centre, providing comprehensive teacher training in the classical Pilates system. We also offer continuing education credits.

Our Mission is to preserve and teach Authentic Pilates with current and future generations of Pilates professionals.

Authentic Pilates Canada™ is the first Pilates education center of its kind in Canada. With principal educator, Cara Hazelton, and a roster of adjunct faculty, that no other school in Canada has access to, Authentic Pilates Canada is THE place to learn and study Pilates.

"I highly recommend the Pilates teacher training program offered by Authentic Pilates Canada. I had been practicing Pilates at Precision Pilates in Fredericton, New Brunswick, for over eight years when I began the APC Comprehensive program, which I successfully completed in June 2021. APC instructors (Cara and Carol) are true Pilates professionals and gifted teachers. They have a deep understanding of the method as it was originally developed and taught by Joe Pilates, and they generously share their knowledge with every student they work with. You learn not only the how to teach and perform the exercises correctly, but how to observe your client’s body and choose the exercises and equipment that best meet their needs on a given day and will help them progress as Pilates practictioners. The training is thorough and demanding—as it should be if you intend to teach Pilates effectively and safely. You must put in the hours, but Cara and Carol are there to guide you, answer your questions, and encourage you as you develop as a teacher. You can’t go wrong choosing APC as your Pilates teacher training program!"

"I graduated from the Authentic Pilates Canada Comprehensive Teacher Training Program in June 2021. The program is incredibly thorough and gave me the knowledge and skills necessary to teach Pilates. The training was intense both physically and mentally, but Cara helped and guided us apprentices with patience and kindness. Cara is a wonderful teacher and her passion for Pilates is inspiring. I highly recommend this program to anyone interested in teaching Pilates."

"The Comprehensive Teacher Training Program at Authentic Pilates Canada is extremely well organized, split into modules with a clear progression, assessed at each stage and with a focus on practice. As you should with any good Pilates education, you will learn to consider Pilates as an integrated system of exercises. It will in turn inform your teaching so that you are always clear as to why you are choosing one exercise over another for a particular body. You will learn how to deliver an effective session and how to progress clients so that they are challenged in a safe way. You can complete the practical aspect of the course in any classical Pilates studio, but if you can do so at Precision Pilates, you will have many opportunities to observe and teach a wide range of bodies. That is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of the system. The comprehensive Pilates certification at Authentic Pilates Canada is the best investment you can make for your career as a Pilates instructor in Canada and I highly recommend it."

"As a client of Cara’s for years, I already appreciated the Pilates method. I was also the head coach of the local artistic swimming club. I found myself using what I had learned at Pilates classes with my athletes. I was first certified in the Mat Plus Teacher Training Program. I enjoyed teaching Mat classes at the studio and adding more Pilates training at the pool. It wasn’t long before I had the opportunity to further my training and I started the Comprehensive Teacher Training program. I feel very fortunate that Cara was my instructor. She was always there for feedback and support. Training in the beautiful studio with the best of the best equipment was also a privilege."

"When Cara was offering her first Mat Plus certification program through Authentic Pilates Canada, I was very interested. The training focused on the principles of Pilates. My hours of observation and practice improved my awareness of all the whys and hows of Authentic Pilates movement. I learned about the specific purposes of each exercise, the cues to use to teach them and what to watch for to make corrections - all to maximize the benefits. My personal practice improved tremendously, and I became even more aware of how valuable Pilates can be for any athlete; How to make muscle connections, to lengthen and to be more stable and centred. I feel very fortunate that Cara was my instructor. She was always there for feedback and support."

"What separates Authentic Pilates Canada Pilates Teacher training from any other program is their commitment to excellence. Cara Hazelton is highly educated and knowledgeable about the Pilates system, human anatomy, and movement. Not only is the Teacher training program of the highest standards the graduates of this program are held to the same exceptional standards, ensuring they can rise to any challenge with confidence. With humour, intelligence, and an easy-going style Cara delivers the course material giving each teacher trainee support and space for collaboration. The class sizes are small allowing for lots of one-on-one attention and discussion. The graduate will be inspired and skilled with the tools to adapt and create Pilates programs for their own clients. You’ll feel part of an inclusive, passionate, and dynamic community of Pilates professionals. Do it, you won’t regret it!! Julia Cabral Teacher Trainee of Authentic Pilates Canada 2017"

"Becoming a Pilates instructor was probably one of the best choices I have made in my life and choosing the APC program made this journey an amazing one. Cara is an amazing teacher, always providing clear and thorough explanations and leaving time for practice, demonstrations and questions so that everyone gets the most out of each seminar and lesson. She guided me into becoming the instructor I am today. I highly recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a Pilates instructor to train with Authentic Pilates Canada."

"I completed the Comprehensive Teacher Training Program in 2015 and have watched subsequent candidates progress through the program. APC excels in teaching classical Pilates exercises that Joe Pilates taught. Students learn by immersing themselves in personal practice, observation, and practice teaching. Classes are small and Cara is available to correct, explain, challenge, and encourage. It’s not easy. The required hours may seem daunting but once successfully completed I believe the result is a competent and confident instructor. I was so proud when I completed the training, a great feeling of accomplishment."

"I’ve learned more from taking private lessons and continuing education workshops with Cara than I thought possible. Every week there’s a new tidbit to digest. I love how continuing education with Authentic Pilates Canada has enhanced my understanding and knowledge of Pilates. The real learning continues long after you’re certified and I’m so grateful for the supportive and intelligent community of Pilates professionals at APC. Julia Cabral Fitness"

"Cara is one of my Classical Pilates mentors and is the reason I pursued Classical Pilates in the first place. At the time we were looking to move from South Africa to Canada. This marked the beginning of Cara being a significant mentor of mine from teaching "The Classical Method" itself to the ins and outs of running a studio. I always learn so much from our Private sessions. In particular Cara is a "precision queen" and very pragmatic in her approach. These qualities have been invaluable and helped me refine my own teaching. I highly recommend Cara as a mentor in all areas of Classical Pilates!"

"After being off work for two years and headed for back surgery, Pilates snuck into my life very unexpectedly. It worked so well I left my old job, took the Comprehensive Teacher Training, and made it my new career. I was scared my body would not hold up to the rigor of the training. I needn't have worried as everyone was helpful and compassionate. It turns out, my “broken” body helped me in the long run. Cara and Carol showed me how to accommodate my body and make every movement count for me. I trusted them, and now I move better, I received an amazing education, and I made lifelong friends. The best part is that I got my life back. Pilates truly is for EVERY BODY. If you are questioning if this is right for you, I suggest going talking to me, Carol, or Cara, about how it could work for you. You won’t regret it. "

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