Established in 1989, BASI Pilates has been at the forefront of global Pilates education with a simple mission to offer a distinctive approach to Pilates by merging scientific principles with artistic expression, all while honoring the foundational teachings of Joseph H. Pilates.
Established by world-renowned Pilates teach Rael Isacowitz, BASI Pilates spans 30 countries and 100 host locations, and with a reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and exceptional value, BASI Pilates has been providing elite Pilates teacher training programs and education of the highest quality for more than 35 years.
BASI ensures their highly skilled graduates are well prepared for Pilates Certification and are ready to teach in variety of settings around the world. Becoming a BASI graduate injects you into an expanding BASI community of respected Pilates professionals, enabling you to connect and liaise with others in the BASI “Family”. Becoming a member of such an esteemed community is a unique and rewarding experience that promotes a positive mindset and attitude towards continued learning.
Dynamic Pilates is honoured and proud to be chosen by BASI Pilates to be the Sydney host for their Pilates training and accreditation programs held at our Manly Pilates studio. BASI Pilates education programs provide a quality and thorough platform for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge in Pilates, or become a fully qualified Pilates instructor. Across the BASI programs you will learn about:
The extensive classical and contemporary repertoire
The full complement of Pilates apparatus
BASI’s universal teaching methdology, the BASI Block System
The trailblazing Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector and Reformer apparatus
Anatomy and kinesiology
Ed Botha is a BASI Pilates Faculty Instructor and joined the Dynamic Pilates team after relocating to Sydney from Cape Town, South Africa where he previously owned and ran a successful Pilates studio business. Ed has been teaching BASI Pilates for the past 16 years and has a keen interest in human movement, which started initially with the practice of martial arts. Over the course of the past 16 years Ed has worked with a range of clients from top-tier athletes to being widely known for his expertise in BASI Pilates and is a highly accredited member of the BASI Pilates faculty, making him a face many already recognise and trust in the industry, which has enabled him to travel the world teaching Pilates courses and workshops in the USA, Australia, UK, Italy, Greece, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Turkey and London. Ed is Sydney’s BASI Instructor and currently leads BASI Teacher Training at Dynamic Pilates while also taking Private and Semi-Private sessions and of course instructs regular Pilates classes at our Manly Studio.
The below briefly outlines the two current courses available, if you require more information please click Read More > and it will take you to the BASI Pilates website. Alternatively if you wish to register for either course click the relevant … Register button and it will direct you to the BASI Pilates registration login page to book your place and make payment
Pilates Mat Teacher Training is the perfect vehicle for learning the principles of the Pilates Method. It is affordable, easy to integrate into different settings, and a great way to introduce people to Pilates. At BASI we regard Pilates Mat Work as the “crown jewels” of Pilates.
The Mat Program provides a thorough education in the Pilates Mat Work and its infinite applications. It is also the perfect springboard to the Comprehensive Programs that are offered in the U.S. and globally. The Mat Program is taught as a part of the Comprehensive Program and is the same curriculum for U.S. and international students.
This program follows our new Flex format consisting of four days (modules) delivered through a combination of in-studio sessions and pre-recorded lectures. In-studio modules include discussions, exercise analysis, and practice, while theoretical presentations are covered through online lectures available to view at your own pace.
The Mat and Reformer Flex Program combines the BASI Fundamental/Intermediate Reformer repertoire and the Mat work teacher training program. Students who complete the Mat and Reformer Program are eligible to extend to the Comprehensive Flex Program.
This program follows our new Flex format consisting of four days (modules) delivered through a combination of in-studio sessions and pre-recorded lectures. In-studio modules include discussions, exercise analysis, and practice, while theoretical presentations are covered through online lectures available to view at your own pace.
The Comprehensive Global Program includes the Mat Program, providing a thorough and complete education in Pilates covering the full range of Pilates equipment, including Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ped-a-pul, Ladder Barrel, Step Barrel, and various other auxiliary apparatus.
This program follows our new Flex format consisting of eight days (modules) delivered through a combination of in-studio sessions and pre-recorded lectures. In-studio modules include discussions, exercise analysis, and practice, while theoretical presentations are covered through online lectures available to view at your own pace.
More than simply a program of study, the Comprehensive Global Program is an enduring foundation for a career in Pilates. This college-level teacher training program provides students with knowledge of Pilates theory, exercises, and teaching skills on all Pilates equipment. When you complete BASI’s Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training, you will have graduated from the most rigorous, exciting, and positively life-changing Pilates teacher training in the business. You may test for a BASI Pilates Comprehensive teaching certification and you will qualify to take the National Pilates Certification Program exam.
Already certified through another Pilates school? Great news! BASI Pilates offers a special bridging discount for certified teachers from qualifying schools. Read more or email BASI Student Affairs to find out if you’re eligible – we’d love to welcome you into the BASI family!
Feel free to contact BASI Pilates should you have any questions or require further information about BASI training and accreditation.
Book a 15 minute consultation with BASI Pilates HQ in the USA to explore program offerings and get a sneak peek into upcoming course schedules, or alternatively send them an email
Below are some snaps taken at a BASI Pilates Teacher Training Program where you can see the Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector and Reformer apparatus all in action!
