Turn your passion for Pilates into a globally recognised certification.
At Options Pilates, we provide a comprehensive suite of Pilates courses and certifications through Pilates Academy International (PAI), a globally recognised institution based in New York. Since 2007, we have certified hundreds of instructors who now teach across Asia and beyond.
All Populations Mat (APM) — the foundational Pilates Mat repertoire for teaching clients of all levels.
40 HoursAll Populations Reformer (APR) — learn to teach safe and effective Reformer sessions.
50 HoursAll Populations Cadillac, Chair and Barrels (APCCB) — expand your skills across full studio equipment.
50 HoursAPM II, APR II and APCCB II — deepen your knowledge and teaching repertoire at an advanced level.
AdvancedSpecialised training to safely and effectively teach pregnant and postpartum clients.
WorkshopRehab workshops and a variety of continuing education courses to keep your skills current.
OngoingYour first step is the Anatomy, Biomechanics and Posture Analysis (ABP) workshop. This foundational course is mandatory for all first-time PAI students and covers the structure of the human body, including bones, muscles and joints.
After ABP, we recommend starting with All Populations Mat (APM), as it lays the groundwork for all Pilates exercises. You may also choose to begin with All Populations Reformer (APR) depending on your interests and goals.
We strongly encourage students to join our Mentorship Program, which provides comprehensive support to meet observation, practice teaching and personal study requirements.
Watch an instructor teach a session, subject to client approval.
Use the studio space to practise teaching in a supportive environment.
Participate in group classes to study and analyse exercises in action.
The Mentorship Program is available exclusively to Options Pilates course students for a monthly fee of AED 980. Individual packages are also available: 10 hours of Observation for AED 490 or 10 hours of Studio Usage for AED 580.
Students must complete the certification exam within one year of the final day of their course. If more than one year has passed, a review session with a certifying instructor is required.
Includes both a written exam and a practical exam.
Includes only a practical exam, graded on a pass/fail basis.
All Pilates Academy courses at Options Pilates include the relevant manuals in the course price.
If our regular term schedule doesn't fit your availability, we offer private courses with our master trainer, tailored to your schedule. Choose 1-on-1 sessions or arrange your own group.
Actual hours may vary based on group size, learning pace and additional guidance required.
To register your interest, please contact us using the form below or email us directly. For private course enquiries, please email courses@options-studio.com.
Learn the protocol for teaching post-rehabilitative clients, from the initial meeting through ongoing sessions and return to recreational activities. Covers anatomy, injury definitions and safe progression benchmarks.
Prerequisite: APMReview the anatomy of the lumbo-pelvic region and common injuries, with exercises specific to post-rehabilitating the sacrum and lumbar spine on all equipment.
Prerequisite: APM + FoundationsExplore the biomechanical link between the neck and shoulder, review anatomy and common injuries, and learn exercises to safely rehabilitate the cervical spine and shoulder girdle.
Prerequisite: APM + FoundationsUnderstand lower-extremity biomechanics and common injuries, with targeted exercises on all equipment and modifications for safe recovery.
Prerequisite: APM + FoundationsContact us to learn about upcoming course dates, fees and enrollment.
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