Flagship courses

The Flagship course is where we go in depth onto Anatomy and post-rehab.

Because we want to make this course accessible to as many people as we can we have three ways you can interact with the material

The VIP option: 

AOP’s signature course is designed to give Pilates instructors comprehensive full body anatomy and post-rehab education delivered in four 6-week modules over the course of 1 full calendar year. Not only do you get a fresh look at anatomy with 3-D models in each lecture you get immediately applicable Pilates specific movement lab where we take what we learned in lecture and apply it to real world studio scenarios. Each 90 minute lab is presented quarterly and is attended live via zoom. In 2025 we have added a weekly reformer-based movement classes that each student can access for free!

What you'll get in each module:

  • One pre recorded lecture a week covering anatomy, specific pathologies, or general exercise science concepts
  • One weekly movement class where we get to move, talk, share ideas, and come together as fellow instructors. This class is non mandatory and requires a reformer.
  • One office hour each week where you can ask me anything related to the content in the course
  • One 90 min quarterly lab
  • Guest lectures
  • Access tot eh AOP community chat embedded on your learning paltform with your cohort and previous cohorts who’ve taken the course
  • 16 (2 year’s worth and enough to renew your NPCP certification) of NPCP CECs!!!
  • AOP Certificate of completion
Enroll for the 2025 VIP Flaghip course

The DIY Option:

At AOP we think that everyone should have access to anatomy and post-rehab education. That’s why we decided to make a fully DIY option available. While this option is much more bare bones it might be exactly what you need to help you feel more confident.

What do you get with the DIY option?

  • 31+Pre recorded lectures and pre-recorded movement application videos
  • Discounts on 1:1 coaching sessions for one year after purchase
  • Access to the Alumni membership
Register for the DIY course

The FOUNDATIONS option:

We totally get it, time is our biggest resource as busy instructors. We created the foundations course to get you the base knowledge to join the Alumni Membership without needing to attend the longer Flagship course. 

What do you get with the FOUNDATIONS option?

  • 6 full lectures plus 1 mini lecture
  • discounts on 1:1 coaching sessions 
  • Access to the Alumni Membership
Register for the FOUNDATIONS course

Flagship course FAQs

How is the VIP course structured? 

Modules are broken up into 4 six-week blocks. Each 6-week module will be focused on one region of the body. There will be a two week break between modules where you'll be able to catch up on any module content before the next module starts. 

Is the VIP course fully asynchronous?

Everything can be done on your own time except the movement lab, which meets once for 90 minutes every module for a total of 4 virtual live meetings. Once everyone is registered we vote on the best day and time for that specific group. If needed we can make two times for our global community to ensure everyone can come to one movement lab.  

What does one week look like in the VIP course?

Check out a course preview here!

What's the difference between the VIP and DIY course?

The VIP course 

  • one live component,
  • guest lecturers,
  • office hours where you can ask me anything
  • NPCP CECs
  • enrolls once a year

The DIY course 

  • same lectures as the VIP
  • all asynchronous
  • no guest lectures
  • no CECs
  • enroll anytime
Do all of the Flagship courses allow you to join the membership?

YES!

What if I already took anatomy. How is the Flagship course different?

At AOP we focus more on how anatomy can help us better understand movement. So, rather than memorizing origins, insertions, and actions we talk about how muscles move at different joint angles, how two joint muscles work differently than single joint muscles, how we get stronger, etc. We combine this with a basic understanding of exercise science principles and common pathologies seen in Pilates in 31 lectures and supplemental movement labs to give learners a relevant understanding of how anatomy is useful. We go beyond the textbook and make anatomy a living thing.

 

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