Master Program 2026/27

How long does the program last and what does it include?

The program lasts 1 year. It includes 6 in-person weekend sessions and 5 online masterclasses.

Description:

The Master Program has been created for qualified Pilates instructors who want to reach for more, enjoy challenges, believe in limitless possibilities, and want to develop their potential.
The Master Program is not only a challenge, but also knowledge about the method and its origins. The program includes original exercises created by Joseph H. Pilates and his first generation of teachers, who, thanks to their passion and dedication, passed on the knowledge they learned from the creator of the method and added their own experience.

The program presents unique exercises taught by Joseph H. Pilates during his lifetime as he created and developed his method. These have been preserved on archival discs and in books. Among these exercises are both those that reflect the foundations of the method and its evolution, as well as acrobatic or extra-advanced exercises, which in turn demonstrate the application of these foundations in an exquisite form showing the potential of human development. The Master Program offers an insight not only into original and archival Pilates exercises, but also into the message and philosophy that guided the creator of the method to deliver the desired results he wrote about in his book “Return to life through Contrology”, quote:

“Uniform body development…”

“…it is only through Contrology that this unique trinity of a balanced body, mind and spirit can ever be attained.”

An essential element of the training is learning the history of the apparatuses and inventions created by Joseph H. Pilates, practicing on them, and understanding the benefits and purpose for which they were constructed. Among the equipment built by Joseph H. Pilates are various types of: mats, chairs, barrels, and small apparatuses, as well as larger equipment such as the Reformer, Cadillac, and Guillotine.

The Master Program provides an understanding and practice of the method’s foundations at a deeper and more advanced level, helping to find answers to many questions related to the method.

The guiding principle of the Master Program is:
“The impossible becomes possible.”

“What is impossible?

Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing”

—Muhammad Ali

What sets our Master Program apart?

• Teaching with a focus on bringing out the unique potential of each participant
• Over 20 years of experience and effective teaching methodology in achieving the intended results
• Comprehensive and systematized knowledge that properly introduces the next stages of developing new abilities and skills

Who is it for:

The Master Program is designed for both graduates of our Diamond Pilates Academy and graduates of other reputable Pilates schools who meet the requirements listed below.

Requirements:

Completion of comprehensive training covering exercises on the mat and apparatus: Reformer, Chairs, Cadillac, and Barrels from basic through advanced levels, as well as at least 5 years of experience in teaching and practicing these exercises yourself.

Program:

• Viewing archival materials: videos, photos.
• Discussing what the equipment looked like in the past versus today, and the differences between them.
• The origin of the exercises—which are the original versions from Joseph and which are from the first generation of his students.
• A lot of practice and peer-to-peer teaching.
• Online lessons between weekend modules – developing and refining new skills.
• Teaching methodology: learning the archival order of exercises on various equipment. Learning assistance techniques and safe instruction of highly advanced exercises.
• Additional tasks: during the training, there are various tasks to complete, aimed at mastering the exercises and learning how to teach.

Training materials:

Lists of exercises covered during the training. The training is recorded, and after each weekend session, the participant receives access to the recording and has viewing access to all recordings for the duration of the course.

Exam:

An exam is held during the final weekend session, spread over two days. The exam takes the form of assessing acquired skills while simultaneously serving as a further way to deepen knowledge and proficiency.

Upon successfully passing the exam, you will receive a Master Program Graduation Diploma.

Program Qualification:

What does the qualification process look like for individuals from outside the Diamond Pilates Academy?

If you graduated from a school other than ours, please attach your comprehensive training completion documents and a description of your teaching experience to the application form. If you are unable to attach the documents to the form, please send them to us by email at: akademia@diamondpilates.pl

The qualification meeting aims to verify your skills in practice, lasts about 1 hour, and costs 400 PLN. A week in advance, we will send you a list of exercises that you will perform during the meeting. Following a positive evaluation of your skills, you will be accepted into the program and can make the initial payment.

Click on the calendar, select a date for your qualification meeting, and make the payment.

What are the requirements for graduates of the Diamond Pilates Academy?

If you are a graduate of the Diamond Pilates Academy and have completed all 3 parts of the comprehensive training, you can participate in the Master Program without a qualification meeting. Send us your application form and make the initial payment. Upon receiving the initial payment, we will send you a registration confirmation for the program.

If you have any questions, write to us: akademia@diamondpilates.pl or call: 664 352 117.