Instructor Training

Why choose KZ AligN Pilates (Thailand) for your pilates instructor training program?

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Unique approach includes a full apprenticeship program, giving you all of the tools you need to be a highly effective instructor

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Acquire knowledge and skills required to open your own studio in the future should you wish to do so

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Instructors who have completed the KZ AligN Pilates apprenticeship program may qualify to start teaching within our KZ AligN Pilates studios

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No additional costs for self-practice and observation time in the studio. All costs included in the tuition fee

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Gain experience teaching real clients, boosting your confidence and providing you with direct feedback on how you can improve your instruction

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Join a genuinely caring team committed to growth and supporting one another on the path to becoming the best version of themselves

The KZ AligN Pilates Approach

The KZ AligN Pilates Instructor Training Program guides apprentices through a unique progression of Pilates knowledge and skills, with a focus on mindful movement and attention to detail. Our team of instructors and apprentices come from a wide range of careers, including office workers, professional athletes, full-time moms and cabin crew members. Regardless of your background, we are confident that our instructor training program will give you the tools you need to become a professional instructor. Becoming a Pilates instructor is for anyone with a desire for a career in health and wellness who would like to move better and feel better.

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The KZ AligN Pilates Approach

Instructor training is divided into 4 parts totalling approximately 480 hours:

Part 1- Modules 120 hours
Part 2- Self practice 220hours
Part 3- Teaching 105 hours
Part 4- Observation 35hours
Total time- approximately 480 hours

Part 1
KZ AligN Modules

Approximately 120 hours.

  • Mat Instructor Training- Mat 1, Mat 2
  • Reformer Instructor Training- Reformer 1, Reformer 2, Reformer 3
  • Chair and Barrel Instructor Training
  • Cadillac Instructor Training

Each Module consists of approximately 2 days of study with 7 to 10 hours per day.

Part 2
Self-Practice

Approximately 220 hours.
The learning that happens during the modules is just one part of becoming a skilled instructor. Developing a deep understanding of mindful movement requires a lot of practice! As instructors, we must understand ourselves and our own bodies first, before we can provide the best possible instruction to others. At KZ AligN, there is no additional cost to complete your self-practice hours. We work together with our apprentices and instructors to find times that are suitable for all. We suggest that all instructors spend 15 minutes in quiet meditation to tune into themselves before starting each self-practice session. In fact, our current instructors do this before every teaching day upon arrival at the studio.

Part 3
Teaching

Approximately 105 hours.
It’s time to put all of your knowledge and self-practice time into action. Teaching Pilates effectively means transmitting knowledge through words and cues that can be easily understood by our students. Instructors need to be able to communicate clearly, listening to the body and mind of the student in front of them. We learn to adjust to what we see. Practice teaching develops our instructor skills not only in mindful movement itself, but also in communication, understanding, adaptation, confidence, and having fun!

Part 4
Observation

Approximately 35 hours.
Taking your Pilates instructor skills to the next level requires consistent observation and feedback. This means both observing seasoned instructors in action, and having them observe you. During this portion of the instructor training program, experienced instructors and apprentices work together to co-create a set of goals and actionable steps for the apprentice to take to continue growing, increasing feelings of security and confidence in teaching skills.

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The KZ AligN Pilates Approach

The KZiip Pilates instructor training program follows a similar structure to the KZap program detailed above. The main point of difference between KZap and KZiip is that portions of the KZiip program can be completed remotely from your current location. Check out the chart below for details.

Frequently Asked Quesions

The KZ AligN Pilates instructor training program includes a full apprenticeship, experience teaching real clients, and cycles of observation and feedback that give you the tools you need to become a highly effective instructor. We believe that instructors who complete our program will be prepared to open a new studio or to confidently begin teaching Pilates immediately. In fact, the majority of our graduates begin teaching with us here at KZ AligN, utilizing proven knowledge and skills they acquired from our program.

We believe that our instructor training program gives our apprentices a high value return for a price that is reasonable, with all of the costs included. Apprentices complete hundreds of hours of self-practice and teach real clients when ready, ensuring that they are confident and fully prepared to become instructors. KZ AligN certified instructors who have completed the program may be eligible to become instructors at our studios.

Some of the benefits include:

  • Career focused on health and wellness
  • Flexible hours that align with your lifestyle- work life balance 
  • Dedicated, caring team committed to personal and professional growth
  • Thai social security when you join our instructor team

 

You are able to sign up for individual modules. Please contact us for scheduling information.

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You are able to enroll in the modules only. However, we suggest completing the entire apprenticeship program to gain the full benefits of what KZ AligN Pilates has to offer.

We will share with you the hours that are available for self-practice at the studio. You are free to choose from the available slots that match your lifestyle. For teaching and observations, you will have the opportunity to teach real clients when our team at KZ AligN Pilates can see that you are well prepared to do so, in accordance with our program. This requires sufficient hours of self-practice, and practice teaching with other apprentices and seasoned instructors.

Yes, we do offer a limited number. These are offered on a case-by-case basis to those who meet our requirements. For more information, please Contact Us

Yes, we do offer a limited number. These are offered on a case-by-case basis to those who meet our requirements. For more information, please Contact Us

Testimonials

Thanyaluck Lertthammanut (Kwan)
KZap 2020

Pilates will not only give you confidence in your body, but can also give you a new life with less muscle pain.

If I could compare Pilates with something else in my life, I would say that Pilates is like natural medicine. I used to have regular migraines, muscle pain, and depression. I couldn’t imagine how I might become pain free until I came across Pilates. Pilates has shown me how I can have a new life after practicing regularly. In the past, I was a highly competitive swimmer and I wish I had found Pilates sooner.

Pilates with KZ AligN is not like other exercises; it’s a mindful movement. Your muscles connect with your brain and your heart. This is why Pilates can increase your energy and improve your posture and muscle tone. When you focus your heart and your brain with alignment, your muscles move and the deeper small muscle groups switch on.

Our large muscles are like old friends. They work very hard and sometimes become tight after all that work. Our small muscle groups are like new friends for us once we get to know each other. The better we know and understand them, the more we can harness them to help our big muscle groups work. They’re like a little helper within our bodies. Pilates can reduce pain because we bring awareness to the small muscle groups we rarely use, supporting the larger muscle groups and improving our flexibility and balance.

Now that I am pain free, I use Pilates as medicine in my daily life and have also become an instructor.

If you are looking for a career in Pilates and want to open a studio or become an instructor, the KZ AligN instructor courses, KZap and KZiip, are a great answer to help bring you success on this journey.

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Nonglak Phuangsuwan (Luck)
KZap 2021

When I was a full-time mother at home, I watched my child growing up and realized that I should find a career to ensure a great future for us and stability for my family. The question was: what career would support my financial goals, promote health and still provide time for my family? The KZap instructor training program at KZ Pilates with KZ AligN met every aspect of these needs and I decided to become a Pilates instructor.

I started the KZap program without having the perfect Pilates skills. I loved Pilates and I wanted to practice and improve. All I needed was dedication and commitment to improving my skills. I was able to balance my working hours to match my lifestyle and still go on vacations with my family. KZ Pilates helped move me toward my goals and success in this career. We emphasize working together as a team and helping each other like family.

 

Phatthanan Mahasantipiya (Dr. May)
Dentist | KZap 2023

I was looking for a Pilates instructor in Chiang Mai who truly understands the principles of Pilates for quite some time. I used to practice Pilates when I lived in Australia, but it was solely a mat-based approach, so I understood it was different. Pilates is not the same as cardio training and it doesn’t necessarily require intricate or elaborate movements. I wanted an approach that involves exercises that genuinely address structural issues, muscle strength, and flexibility, starting with a solid core. I tried classes at KZ Pilates and found them fitting for my needs. The studio is also conveniently located near my home. I decided to continue my journey by training at KZ Pilates to become an instructor myself, aiming for a potential new career option and a stronger body.

Rossukhon Palaphong (Mem)
Former Cabin Crew Member | KZap 2023

For many years, I worked as a cabin crew member for an airline. When I had a baby, I resigned from my position in order to be with my baby full time. As soon as my child entered school, I felt that I wanted to return to work. Around that time, I became interested in Pilates because of the benefits it provides, including increasing your body strength. With more experience, the KZ apprentice progression program (KZap) creates an opportunity for a future career, which can generate steady income. I initially chose KZ Pilates at KZ AligN Pilates because it was close to my home. As instructors at this studio, we can choose our holidays and teaching time which works well for people with children. Most importantly, I have confidence in Kea and her team who are committed to teaching and transferring their knowledge to students.

Arunrung Aue-chaisit (Som O)
Engineer | KZap 2024

I have been working as a full-time employee for 8 years. These days, I feel that my work lifestyle rarely meets my life’s needs.

Destiny brought me back to speak with Kea again. She was recruiting the fourth-generation of Pilates teachers for the first branch opening in Bangkok. At that time, it was an easy decision for me to apply to study in her course because I love Pilates and I already knew her teaching skill from practicing Pilates with her online during COVID-19. I am now in good physical and mental shape, with body-mind connection and self-awareness.

After learning in this instructor course, it is clear that Kea is a Pilates master who truly cares about her students and has imprinted this attitude in us. She always deepens the importance of discipline in self-practice and teaching training. She makes it clear that students are not guinea pigs.

What has been passed on from Kea in this course makes me feel confident that I can open my own studio some day.

Thawatchai Wisetdee (Beer)
Personal Trainer | KZap 2024

The thing that made me want to study Pilates was to learn about the correct principles and methods of practicing and to better understand the Pilates equipment. I also saw that Pilates had the potential to give me more variety to further my career in fitness as a Pilates teacher. The style Kea teaches is correct according to Pilates principles.

I chose to learn Pilates at KZ Pilates because it was a great opportunity given to me by Kea. I was already working as a personal trainer at Jasmine Space in Bangkok when Kea opened up a Pilates studio within the same building. It was an opportunity when I was looking for a place to study to become an instructor. I had the opportunity to practice Pilates right here!

What I saw and learned with KZap at KZ AligN Pilates is that the teaching method is clear, easy to understand and not complicated. At KZ AligN, they share all important knowledge and experiences that are vital for apprentices to understand. You won’t be disappointed in choosing to practice Pilates here.

Suchada Kuaniam (Apple)
Office Worker | KZap 2024

Hello, I’m Ple! I first learned about Pilates about 8 years ago. After trying Pilates, I felt that the pain in my back got better. The migraine headaches that I had to take medicine for on a regular basis disappeared. Pilates exercises small muscles that we don’t often use. When we come to practice, we get to know our bodies more and our minds are calmer. 

Pilates is a sport that I really like. I wanted to have a second career so I chose something that I really like. This year, Kea opened an instructor training course in Bangkok so I decided to learn with her immediately. I really like her teaching style! It’s attentive, detailed, easy to understand, and it flows smoothly. 

Pilates can help to solve physical and health problems that you’re worried about. I want to be a Pilates teacher who helps people have better health. Having good health results in having a good mind. I can apply what I have learned from these experiences to my personal life, bringing joy to my daily life, and radiating positive energy to those around me.