FORM


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Form includes 18 hours of guided learning, and an overall commitment of approximately 60 hours for folks wishing to receive a certificate of completion.

Form in St. John's runs from May 1-4, 2026. Applications are coming soon

Flow, Form and Function are three different intermediate level courses that each have their own unique focus. Flow is all about creating dynamic group classes fuelled by music. Form focuses on working with Pilates-based private clients. Function introduces heavier weights and goal-based training.

All five of the Academy's Movement Education courses combined will total over 250 hours of education! Courses can be done at your own pace, or even individually as continuing education for qualified instructors.

Form is one of three third level teacher training courses intended for folks who have a strong knowledge in anatomy and have started to explore teaching movement. We will continue to study anatomy and movement, but shift our focus to working one-on-one with Pilates clients. In Form, we will explore client and postural assessment protocols client assessment protocols and session planning for individual(Foundation and Fundamentals, or the equivalent, are prerequisites to all level three courses)

Much like its prequels Foundation and Fundamentals, we continue talking about movement of the body, teaching methods, and cueing techniques. We use what we know thus far to continue exploring other movements, alternative ways of approaching them, and deepen our practice of sharing movement with others. We introduce more small props in Form, like the Pilates Magic Circle and medium weights between 8 and 12 pounds. We will continue to experiment with the Pilates squish ball, Yoga blocks, very light weights between 1 and 3 pounds, and light weights between 4-7 pounds.

Anatomically, Form focuses on Fascia and stretching, spinal mobility and functional strength for aging. Methodologically, Form is mainly informed by the principles of Pilates, but includes some aspects of strength training.

About The Instructors

Your main course leader at the Academy is Robyn Breen, who's been a movement educator for over 18 years. Robyn started teaching dance as a teenager, before taking her first Pilates Teacher Training Course in 2007. She holds a BFA (Honours) in Dance from York University, and is a graduate of the School of Toronto Dance Theatre (now known as Dance Arts Institute).

Robyn's full list of certifications, courses and workshops is long and diverse (and available by request). Some highlights include:

  • Balanced Body (Movement Principles, Pilates Reformer Levels 1, 2, and 3)

  • Yoga Detour's extensive Pre and Post Natal Certification

  • Madeleine Shen Lopez and Camila Seeger's Integrative Axis Syllabus Course

  • Mindful Strength's Teacher Program for Strength Training (focus: strength training, progressive class programming, pain science, and accessibility)

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