Advanced Education
Upcoming Courses & Workshops
SCHEDULE
3 April 2026 | 12:30 – 19:30
4 April 2026 | 12:30 – 19:30
5 April 2026 | 12:30 – 19:30
Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies Part 1:
Orthopedic Foundations
Cervical and Lumbar Spine: disc pathologies, sciatica, osteoarthritis, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, postural syndrome, whiplash, thoracic outlet syndrome, and osteoporosis. / Shoulder: impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tear, tendinopathy, bursitis, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), shoulder instability. / Hip: osteoarthritis, total hip replacement, greater trochanteric pain syndrome (bursitis and gluteal tendinopathies or tears), piriformis syndrome, labral tear. / Knee: osteoarthritis, total knee replacement, ACL tears and reconstruction, meniscal injuries, patellofemoral pain syndrome, patellar tendinopathies, and iliotibial band syndrome. / Ankle & Foot: ankle sprain, Achilles tendinopathy, medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), and plantar fasciitis.
While we discuss definitions, causes, contributing factors, and symptoms of each condition, the focus remains on practical application—how we, as Pilates professionals, can contribute to our clients’ wellbeing by correctly selecting exercises and, equally important, knowing when to avoid certain exercises and ranges of motion.
Enrolment requirements: Certified Mat and/or Comprehensive Pilates instructor.
This program is approved for 18 NPCP CEC’S (Continuing Education Credits).
SCHEDULE
7 April 2026 | 9:00 – 16:00
8 April 2026 | 9:00 – 16:00
Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies Part 2:
Chronic Pain Conditions and Neurological Diseases
** Fully Booked – sign up to join the waitlist **
This two-day intensive course builds upon the foundation laid in “Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies”, delving into chronic pain conditions and neurological diseases, such as Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Stroke. Designed for Pilates instructors seeking to broaden their expertise, this course offers invaluable insights into working with clients facing complex health challenges.
As Pilates instructors, we cannot diagnose injuries or pathologies. However, we can learn to work effectively with diagnosed conditions. This course empowers instructors to safely teach what they know best: how to move effectively and efficiently, thereby helping clients improve their quality of life despite their health challenges. Join us for this enlightening journey into the world of Pilates for chronic conditions and neurological diseases, and elevate your practice to new heights of expertise and client care.
NOTE: While this course complements our “Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies” course, it is designed as a standalone course. Prior attendance of Part 1 is not required.
Enrollment requirements: Certified Mat and/or Comprehensive Pilates instructor.
This program is approved for 12 NPCP CEC’S (Continuing Education Credits).
SCHEDULE
9 April 2026 | 9:00 – 17:00
Clients who inspire: seeing through multiple lenses
Experience a unique opportunity to dive into the repertoires of three leading BASI educators and discover cross-disciplinary insights that will enhance your teaching.
Featuring:
Ashley Ritchie – Pilates for Pregnancy & Beyond
Rika Brixie – Pilates for Scoliosis
Samantha Wood – Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies
This day invites you to share knowledge, explore overlaps in the presenters’ methods, and deepen your practical understanding. Each guest educator will work from a personal client case, highlighting someone who shaped or challenged their professional perspective. You will explore how the same client cases can be approached in different ways, and discover connections that will strengthen and inspire your own teaching practice.
Schedule
8:30 – 9:00: Sign-in and welcome
9:00 – 9:30: Introductions and overview of client cases
9:30 – 12:30: Mat sessions with client cases
12:30 – 13:15: Lunch
13:15 – 14:00: Roundtable discussion
14:00 – 16:15: Equipment sessions with client cases
16:15 – 17:00: Closing discussion
Join us for a day of hands-on learning and inspiration that will expand your repertoire and enrich your approach with every client you encounter.
Ashley Ritchie – Globally recognised Pilates aficionado and Principal BASI Faculty Presenter.
Course Price: €1400,-
SCHEDULE
10 April 2026 | 9:00 – 18:00
11 April 2026 | 9:00 – 18:00
12 April 2026 | 9:00 – 18:00
Pilates Through Pregnancy and beyond
This three-day certificate course presents Pilates through Pregnancy and Beyond Training Certificate Course will give you an in depth understanding of the process the mother-to-be is going through within and the physical changes without that pregnancy brings.
Pilates through Pregnancy and Beyond course will take you through the 3 trimesters, the “Red Flag” conditions, exercise recommendations, modifications and assists. Hormonal affects from pregnancy, birthing and feeding the new born as well as Post pregnancy training protocols will be addressed. Diastasis Recti, what it is and how to treat it will be discussed in detail.
You can join this course in-person in Amsterdam and is organized by BASI Pilates Academy Amsterdam (It is not possible to join online).
Enrollment requirements: Certified Mat and/or Comprehensive Pilates instructor
This program is approved for 21 NPCP CEC’s (Continuing Education Credits)
SCHEDULE
11 April 2026 | 12:30 – 19:00
12 April 2026 | 11:00 – 17:30
Pilates for Scoliosis
This 2 day workshop will introduce the three-dimensional curves of a scoliosis, methods of assessing them and the physical and emotional effects that these curves have on the body, and the person, as a whole. Pilates for Scoliosis will provide detailed insight into the symptoms, onset, causes and treatment protocol for scoliosis.
Participants will learn how to modify and adapt exercises for differing curve patterns as well as exploring repertoire on the mat and Pilates apparatus, specifically designed to optimise movement and conditioning for each unique scoliotic spine.
Enrollment requirements: Certified Mat and/or Comprehensive Pilates instructor.
This program is approved for 12 NPCP CEC’S (Continuing Education Credits).
SCHEDULE
5 June 2026 | 12:30 – 19:30
6 June 2026 | 12:30 – 19:30
7 June 2026 | 12:30 – 19:30
Legacy Program – Master II
Master II, the third phase of the Legacy Program, embodies Rael’s voyage of discovery to the extreme edges of Pilates repertoire and the creative process. It is solidly based on the repertoire learned in the preceding programs and expands on this repertoire demonstrating progression and growth.
This is a 3-day learning experience that includes 18 hours of instruction and learning.
Tuition includes:
- Full Colour Course Guidebook
Prerequisites: Completion of the BASI Mentor Program and Master I Program.
This program is approved for 18 NPCP CEC’S (Continuing Education Credits).
If you need any help with the sign up don’t hesitate to contact us.