My name is Jo-Ann Giles                                      

Thank you for visiting my website and welcome to the Pilates Institute of Maryland.

The primary goal of the Pilates Institute of Maryland is the present quality education of the Pilates exercise method.

The goal is accomplished with Pilates Instructor Training, the Pilates Joseph, H. Workshop and Individual Pilates Training.

Pilates Instructor Training is a 2-day technical review of Joseph H. Pilates' exercise method also known as Contrology.  This course will train and certify individuals to teach in a group setting 56 Pilates Matwork movements with proper technique and mind/body connection.  Participants' knowledge will be measured by a practical demonstration and a 100 question written exam with a passing grade of 85%.

This course is 7.25 AFAA CEUs and .7 ACE CECs.

The Pilates, Joseph, H. Workshop is a 3 hour exploration into Joseph H. Pilates' writings, "Return to Life Through Contrology" and "Your Health".  Pilates' philosophies and principles will be examined as well as 34 of Pilates' original exercises.

This course is 1.75 AFAA CEUs.

Individual Pilates Training (IPT) is one on one Pilates Matwork Training for all individuals who want to learn Pilates but not in a group setting.  IPT gives special attention to participants in body alignment, proper technique and mind/body connection.

Please browse through the website and if you want to participate in Pilates Instructor Training or the Pilates, Joseph, H. Workshop, the registration form can be downloaded from the Registration page.

For Individual Pilates Training, please call 301 257 4819 or email joann@PilatesInMD.com for an appointment.

To host a Pilates Instructor Training or "Pilates, Joseph, H." Workshop at your facility, please call 301 257 4819 or email joann@PilatesInMD.com

Thanks again for visiting my website.

 Jo-Ann Giles

 Pilates Master Trainer 

CEO, Pilates Institute of Maryland