What our grads are saying:
“The Reformer Pilates Training with Shirah and Katherine was an all-encompassing experience which stretched my body and brain in so many different ways. By the end of the training, I had developed really detailed and precise awareness of alignment, and an ability to read people's bodies almost as soon as they began moving on the reformer. I felt confident teaching both traditional and adaptive reformer exercises, and understanding the purpose of these for functional movement - not just memorising moves because 'I should' or 'they look impressive' but really knowing why to use them to improve people's ability to move well.”
—2024 Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Participant
“The Pilates Teacher Training by Katherine + Shirah is holistic, fundamental, and deep in the details. The learning curve was peak for me. By taking in all of the program's offerings and services and being self-disciplined, I really became a confident Pilates trainer who does not have to be shy in the world of Pilates studios as my knowledge is holistic and deep.”
—2024 Mat Pilates Teacher Training Participant
“This program has had such a profound effect on me, not just in terms of feeling set up to succeed with the tools, skills, knowledge, and practice opportunities to become a thoughtful and considered teacher, but the experience itself has inspired me in ways I didn't anticipate or expect. Katherine and Shirah have created a learning environment that is incredibly educational but also thorough and supportive. Their combined backgrounds, experience and sincere dedication to the craft and form of Pilates is noteworthy and something you can't find elsewhere. “
—2024 Mat Pilates Teacher Training Participant
“This Pilates Teacher Training is truly the most in depth training I’ve ever taken. It prepared me for real life scenarios and was taught with lots of care and personal support. I would recommend this training 10000%”
—2024 Mat Pilates Teacher Training Participant
“The program is incredibly informative; Katherine and Shirah possess a deep knowledge, and I could feel how much they love to share it with us. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I learned and the skills I gained during their program. Their course is truly invaluable!”
—2024 Mat Pilates Teacher Training Participant
“Katherine and Shirah's Barre Teacher Training was thorough, engaging and challenging. As a fitness fanatic, I was able to gain instruction in both how to become a qualified fitness instructor, but also how to get the most out of my own workouts (barre and beyond). From learning anatomy and class sequencing to cueing techniques and alignment, each section was covered extensively making it a very comprehensive program. If you are at all interested in expanding your fitness knowledge I can wholly recommend this course.”
—2023 Barre Teacher Training Participant
“Katherine and Shirah have produced a really well-rounded and in-depth teacher training course. Through a creative and supportive environment, the training has given me the tools and knowledge to build barre classes that are safe and effective whilst allowing me to explore my own creativity and teaching voice.”
—2021 Barre Teacher Training Participant
“Although I was in another country and had never met Shirah and Katherine, I chose their program because of their high level of professionalism. And they did not deceive me during the program. The program was well organized and very complete. I was impressed how they overcame the challenge of the fact that this program was all online by using technology to communicate clearly and effectively. Thank you for this journey !”
—2021 Barre Teacher Training Participant
“The teacher training was an amazing experience on so many levels. It taught me how to build and teach a barre class. It taught me how important language is in movement practices in order to invite everyone into a safe and inclusive space. I recommend this teacher training for anyone who wants a strong foundation to start teaching barre classes.”
—2021 Barre Teacher Training Participant
“What I loved about this training was the holistic approach to movement: working to create smart effective workouts that ensured safety, challenge and inclusion. As a complete newbie to movement instruction, I can't believe how much my skills developed in a matter of weeks - and it's thanks to Shirah and Katherine's thoughtful instruction and encouragement throughout the entire training. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to be a part of it. If you're on the fence, I strongly recommend taking the leap and signing up. You won't regret it!”
—2020 Barre Teacher Training Participant
“The BarreTraining was the most comprehensive and structured training I have received. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to gain more information about the functional aspects of the human body, how rhythm influences a workout and to gain a new perspective about creating group fitness classes. The course is challenging for anyone who takes part in it, from people with no prior knowledge about fitness right up to people who have taken other training modalities. Shirah and Katherine cater the program to fit each persons individuals' needs and provide personalized feedback so that regardless of your experience, you gain as much as you can from the program. They really care about your learning and experience throughout the program which ensures that you will succeed if you put in the effort and listen to their advice. Would take another training modality by them in a heartbeat!”
—2020 Barre Teacher Training participant
“After 13 years of movement instruction, I knew I would workshop and train with Katherine and Shirah to expand and refine my practice, the second I took one of their classes. The two are unrivalled in their anatomy nerdom, precision, passion for practice and learning. Their refined focus and ability is something I admire and aspire to. Their BEbarre training was a great gift to myself and to those I’ll teach in my future.”
—2020 Barre Teacher Training participant
“I had a wonderful time learning from Shirah and Katherine! Both very skilled and knowledgable in the subject, and they made the course interactive and fun. They're both natural teachers and I would highly recommend this training if you're looking to become an instructor or even just to learn more about this movement modality.”
— 2020 Barre Teacher Training Participant
“This was the most in depth training I’ve ever taken, the level of knowledge and detail provided by the instructors is unmatched in any other program that I’ve ever taken. You will not only learn the correct forms and postures of the body, but also learn how to paint a picture for your clients in a way that facilitates a better connection of their body in space.”
—2020 Barre Teacher Training Participant
“I can highly recommend this training! It’s professional, fun and challenging in exciting and unexpected ways. It has opened me up to a whole new world of opportunities and completely changed how I practice, assess and teach movement.”
—2020 Barre Teacher Training Participant
“The Applied Movement Anatomy training with Shirah and Katherine was nothing short of exceptional. Two world-class trainers, three days of interactive learning and a detailed manual for ongoing reference. Anatomy isn’t usually the most entertaining subject but Katherine and Shirah are masters of wit and an excellent team!”
— 2020 Applied Movement Anatomy Participant
“Shirah and Katherine have helped me grow as a teacher, become clearer with my cueing, and better understand my purpose and 'why' behind each exercise in my classes. They created a framework for me to safely and effectively create sequences, while allowing space for me to be authentic and explore my teaching style. I am very grateful for the support from Katherine and Shirah who pushed me, believed in me, held me accountable and helped me step back into teaching again with a new found trust in myself. I can confidently say, I wouldn't have been able to take on the new teaching challenges and opportunities that I did this year without having completed their training. Thank you both for the integrity and standard you hold to this certification. I value it so much.”
—2020 Barre Teacher Training participant
“There are so many trends up and down in the fitness industry and also so many programs that you can become a trainer. However, if you want to be a teacher who really knows how to bring true awareness to a client's body safely and effectively, I highly recommend the program from Katherine and Shirah. Especially, if you are newbie in the fitness industry like me. Their knowledge, experiences and most of all, positive encouragement will help you develop your own skillset as a professional trainer.”
—2020 Barre Teacher TrainingParticipant
“Katherine and Shirah are phenomenal teachers of movement, incorporating anatomical reasoning into their concept of Barre training. I believe fully in this way of teaching and would not train with anyone lacking this understanding going forward.”
—2019 Barre Teacher Training participant
“With no background in movement instruction, this training has provided me with all the knowledge and tools in order to build class sequences safely and effectively, while giving me the confidence to find my unique teaching voice. Katherine and Shirah are immensely knowledgeable and the thorough manual is still an invaluable resource for me 18 months after the training.”
—2019 Barre Teacher Training participant
“An inclusive and creative environment, with a deep dive into all the important elements of barre training. Katherine and Shirah encourage you to find your own teaching style and flair whilst always inspiring with their exceptional level of experience and knowledge. I took so much from the course and continue to feel supported by them both... and the sacred barre manual!”
—2019 Barre Teacher Training participant
“The depth of knowledge of the Teacher Trainers knows no bounds and they did a great job of sharing this knowledge with the trainees every step of the way. Whether it was a deep dive into proper pelvic alignment, different ways to cue clients through challenging exercises, or how to build your instructor presence in the room, they offered key guidance that guaranteed I completed the program prepared to teach. I've been teaching barre for almost a year now and still consistently refer back to my notes and my manual when preparing a class.”
— 2019 Barre Teacher Training Participant
“I would say that I am now much move of a ‘conscious’ mover. I am much more in tune with my body so understand exactly how far I can push myself.”
— 2019 Barre Teacher Training Participant"