Take your practice to a deeper level of study
A School for deeper learning and pathways to nurture your gift of leadership into a career of teaching
Find a home for your lifelong practice. Our school is open to you.
The world needs students and teachers who have deeply studied.
Trainings and workshops are designed for
Career Teachers
Are at the forefront of social change and preventative care, they are paving a path for this work to be valued and seen as a regular practice.
Community Members
Who crave a deeper study bring the benefits of this work into their existing careers and life – their deep study creates a ripple through their family, work, and neighborhood.
Both are required to create a true impact in the world.
The industry has made it very easy to become a teacher and, in the process, has watered down the efficacy of these practices. By blending learning and becoming a teacher, we bypass the wealth of being a student first.
Master the content with deep personal practice and self-study with the 200hr practitioners programs, offered in both Pilates and yoga.
If these steps are blended, teaching and learning, you’ll ignore the personal sensation in your own experience because you are constantly being pulled out of your practice in an effort to understand how someone else might feel this in their bodies. Integration is key to teaching.
That is why The Practice Space School has a tiered approach for those wanting to experience deep study for themselves and high standards for those who intend to teach.
In the first portion of all of our trainings, will help you develop the tools, wisdom, and sensitivities from a conscious source. To learn, be in a community, and integrate the teachings into your own life.
Then you learn to be a teacher.
Gain a deep study without the requirement to become a teacher.
We need teachers, not just skilled practitioners.
Our school is different in two very specifics way, Krista Loveless Lennartz and Meghan Maris.
With two masters degrees, these educators facilitate programs that highlight skillful teaching in the mindful movement space.
“You haven’t taught until they have learned.”
Krista Lennartz, the lead educator of the Pilates Program and a supporting educator in the Yoga 500-hour teaching certificate program, received her Masters in Motor Learning and Physical Education from Columbia University in NYC. Since her education, she has practically applied theories to real life teaching and has created a thorough training process to increase teachers efficacy in a studio setting.
Meghan Maris is currently in process of completing her Masters in Yogic Studies and is bringing that wisdom back to the Practice Space. She has hosted the teacher training for nearly a decade but this upcoming year will be unlike anything else with her recent advanced degree.
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Pilates Curriculum
We have designed our School Curriculums to meet the needs of students interested in learning about their own bodies for a lifelong self-practice or in developing their skills as a career teacher.
We have divided both our Pilates & Yoga teacher trainings into 3 specific trimesters in order to help all students achieve their specific goals:
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By exploring the classical and contemporary Pilates method, students will leave this program with a thorough understanding about how the Pilates Method relates to their unique body. The curriculum lays an actionable foundation for students who want a sustainable and adaptable life long practice.
The goal of this 8-week curriculum is to dive deep into the hows and whys of the Pilates Method exercises and how the human body can perform those exercises effectively and safely. The mat and reformer repertoire is prioritized and supported with musculoskeletal anatomy education. Additional props, studio equipment, and contemporary supporting methods (ie. release work, motor control, etc) will be taught to create effective self-practice sequences for all students and future teachers.
Students will receive a detailed print manual, access to pre-recorded videos for self-study and the following texts: Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain and Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph Pilates.
In-person Learning Schedule
Saturdays 9am to 5pm
Sundays 9am to 5pm
Self determined self practice hours. Students receive unlimited access to mat classes during the program and 20 equipment classes.
Requirements for Certificate of Completion
20 hours online anatomy / movement science courses
100 hours in-contact learning and assignments
70 hours self practice, assignments and studio classes
Requirements for students enrolled in the 300 General Educator Teaching Certificate or the 500hr Pilates Professional Teaching Certificate
80% attendance to in-person learning days
Submission of all weekly assignments and self-practice requirements
Final exam
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The 100 hr Pilates General Education certificate is unlike any Pilates educational program currently offered to our mindful movement community.
Combining the art and science of pedagogy, motor control, and traditional Pilates theory, the 4-week curriculum emphasizes practical application in real-world class settings. Student will leave feeling confident and capable of teaching a general public intermediate Pilates mat class. Education in class sequencing and verbal cueing are prioritized. In addition, understanding the science behind demonstration, tactile adjustments and cueing, and environmental conditions are discussed and applied.
Students will receive an interactive manual and workbook focusing specifically on reformer and mat repertoire and includes information about:
Class planning formats with an emphasis on affective, cognitive, or physical experiences
Communication exercises to enhance practice conditions
Feedback loop games for learning, performance, and subtle body activation.
Teaching journal prompts intended to inspire future teaching reflection
Prop and environment considerations to inspire creativity
In-person Learning Schedule
Saturdays 9am to 5pm
Sunday 9am to 5pm
Requirements for Certificate of Completion
5 hours online professionalism course
50 hours in-contact learning and assignments
20 hours of teacher and class observations
25 hours of supervised teaching - 10 of which must be supervised on Fridays from 4 to 7pm
***Pre-requisites for teacher track students or auditing learners include:
200hr Pilates Practitioner Certification
Mat Pilates Teaching Certificate
Reformer Teaching Certificate
Licensed movement or physical therapist
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The Pilates Professional Certificate is for those who want a Pilates career working with injury or illness, teaching educational workshops, and/or want to work in diverse environments or clinical settings teaching the Pilates Method.
Critical theory and assessment of teaching students in private settings is prioritized. Through advanced anatomy, neurology, and physiology, future teachers will be able to assess and progress students through customized Pilates practices. During the program many of the hours will be held through independent study, reading and assignment.
The program concludes with a short weekend retreat to be in community and celebrate the huge accomplishment of certificate completion.
In-person Learning Schedule (see calendar)
Sundays 9am to 5pm
Saturdays 9am to 5pm
Requirements for Certificate of Completion
100 hours in-contact learning and assignments
5 hours of professionalism mentorship
20 hours of private session observation
50 hours of supervised teaching - 20 of which must be supervised on Fridays from 4 to 7pm
Retreat June 29th -30th
100HR APPRENTICESHIP BRIDGE PROGRAM
The apprenticeship program is intended for students looking to transition into a career with support. One on one mentorship and reflection assignments are included with 60 hours of active teaching in any studio. Apprentices at The Practice Space are encouraged to:
Join the teaching sub list
Teach an open level mat class
Provide private sessions at a discounted rate
Our School curriculum emphasizes comprehensive knowledge in:
Traditional and Contemporary approaches to the Pilates Method
Evaluation skills for self-practice and somatic awareness
Research based pedagogy for teaching classes and private sessions
Language and facilitation for student-centric learning
Technical anatomy, biomechanics, neurology, and musculoskeletal physiology applied to teaching and performing the Pilates and CoreAlign Methods
Study of group movement social psychology and its impact on the fitness and wellness experience
Professionalism and ethics in the business of mindful movement
Our school will be adding a full yoga program in the fall of 2024 with Meghan Maris, Krista Loveless Lennartz, Scott Lennartz, and more!
Yoga Curriculum
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The 200 hour Yoga Practitioner certificate dives into the rich history of yoga and the application of those traditional practices into modern times. The teaching and study prioritizes the practitioners understanding of the history, ethics, and philosophy of Yoga while establishing a sustainable self practice. It is designed as an opportunity for the casual yogi to shift gears and become a dedicated practitioner.
More detailed information is coming soon!
If you want to be considered for future trainings email Meghan Maris to start the conversation.
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This program is for the hobbiest educator. The goal is to help new teachers be able to provide a positive and effective container for new yogis. This program prioritizes the facilitation of a Hatha style intermediate class for the general public.
More detailed information is coming soon. Email Meghan Maris if you are interested in future trainings.
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The completion of the Yoga Professional Certification means you have completed an advanced 500 hour program. More details about this program are coming soon!
Email Meghan Maris if you want to be considered for future trainings.
Our School curriculum emphasizes comprehensive knowledge in:
Coming soon!
Meet the Program Teachers
Meghan Maris
Through over 20 years of devoted yoga practice and teaching, Meghan has dedicated her life’s work to guide others.
She uses the body, breath, mind, and yoga philosophy as gateways to explore the relationship between our inner workings and outer experience.
She advocates building the structure of the postures from the ground up, harnessing the breath as a conduit of electricity, and illuminating the interior with the light needed to examine the contents within – practices integrated into The Practice Space’s Curriculum.
She guides by staying true to the teachings and attempting to remain humble, authentic, and in the spirit of selfless service, offering support and encouragement to all the teachers she instructs.
Krista Loveless
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Krista, a Portlander born and raised, started teaching movement over 26 years ago.
After receiving her BA in dance education and psychology from Marymount Manhattan College in 2005, she got her certification as a Pilates instructor from the Kane School of Core Integration in New York City.
In 2012, she added yoga instructor (Yoga Bhoga RYT 200) to her skill set, a practice she incorporated into her life and in the studio. In 2015, she received her Master’s in Motor Learning and Control from the Teachers College Columbia University biobehavioral sciences department – the answers she unveiled from that research would change the way she looks at Pilates forever and become the lynchpin of The Practice Space’s curriculums today.
Get to know our school faculty
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Come to the next meet & greet
Join us for a virtual meeting where you can meet Meghan and Krista and ask them all of the questions you have been mulling over.
Meeting time coming soon!
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FAQ
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We absolutely understand that this is a big investment – an investment in your knowledge, intuition, practice, spiritual development, teaching skills, and leadership.
And we want to make sure this is the right program for you. So if you’re unsure, email Krista@thepracticespace.com to discuss which route might be the best suited to you OR join us for our next program meet & greet!
In the meantime, see what resonates with what our Practice Space School Alumni had to say ⤵️
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Completion of the Practitioners 200 hour program and the General Educator 100 hour program results in a 300-hour general teaching certification.
Completion of all three programs including the Professional certification results in a 500-hour teaching certification.
If you are interested in the complete teaching certification program, email Krista Loveless
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The next Pilates Practitioner Program starts January 2024.
The next Yoga Practitioner Program is TBD
Tuition for teacher training covers all costs including manuals, classes at The Practice Space, supervised teaching and mentorship meetings. All payments are final and non-refundable after the start of the program.
Pilates Practitioner Certificate - $3000
this includes all repertoire manuals, class credits, and private sessions required for completion
General Pilates Educator Certificate - $1000
this includes the first of its kind motor control based teaching manual and workbook
Pilates Professional Certificate - $2500
Includes 5 mentorship meetings, advanced teaching manuals, and 2 day retreat expenses
500 Hour Certificate (all three programs) - $6,500
Receive 10% off when paid in full - $5850
100 hr Apprenticeship - $1000
Mentored employment at the practice space or mentorship for teachers working at other studios. *Tuition covered by employment when apprenticing at The Practice Space.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold students acceptance in program.
6 month payment plan or work trade
Five separate payments due by the first of each module:
Jan 6th, Feb 10th, Mar 16th, Apr 20th, May 25th
Work trade is available upon request.
***All tuition is owed in correlation with agreed payment plan. No refunds will be given for change or heart, scheduling conflicts, or other avoidable circumstances.
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This program will help all teachers refine their "spidey senses."
But, if you have already taken a certification course in either Yoga or Pilates, it is possible to test out of the first Trimester for Practitioners and move directly into the last two Trimesters for motor pedagogy and the professional teaching certification. Bypassing the first module requires an interview and proof of previous trainings.
Please contact Krista Loveless via email directly at to discuss further.
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I hear you. This is completely normal to worry about leading a class and guiding them.
Our school is set up to give you the tools, experience and practice. It will take time and courage to find your own voice. This is why having a dedicated practice is important — so you can feel, cue, find your voice, find the metaphors in your own experience.
We will help you shape that gift so you can bring those experiences into your teaching voice. We also provide practice opportunities, assisting, and internships to help build your confidence.