Event Details
Start date: 4 Aprile 2025
End date: 6 Aprile 2025
Venue: BASI Pilates Italia Via San Silvestro 12. 59100 Prato
Email: info@basipilates.it
Created by: Rael Isacowitz
BASI Principal Faculty: Ed Botha
Prato, April 16–18, 2027. BASI Pilates Headquarters, Via San Silvestro 12.
The course will be offered exclusively in person.
Pricing
Early Bird until December 16, 2026: €1,750 + VAT (€2,135)
- Deposit: €500 + VAT (€610) upon registration
- Balance: €1,250 + VAT (€1,525) by December 16, 2026
From December 17, 2026: €1,950 + VAT (€2,379)
- Deposit: €500 + VAT (€610) upon registration
- Balance: €1,450 + VAT (€1,769) by March 16, 2027
Should a student be unable to attend and notify us at least 10 days prior to the course, all fees paid will be refunded, with the exception of €100 + VAT.
BASI Policy for Students and Faculty Repeating the Course
Students attending the course for a second time receive a 10% discount; for a third time, a 20% discount; and for more than three times, a 30% discount.
Faculty attending the course for a second time receive a 25% discount; for a third time, a 35% discount; and for more than three times, a 50% discount.
Eligibility for these discounts must be communicated before registration by emailing [info@basipilates.it](mailto:info@basipilates.it).
Created by: Rael Isacowitz
BASI Principal Faculty: Ed Botha
Prato, April 16–18, 2027. BASI Pilates Headquarters, Via San Silvestro 12.
The course will be offered exclusively in person.
The MENTOR Program is the first phase of BASI®’s “Legacy” Program, Rael’s journey to explore the outer boundaries of the Pilates Method—a journey to be undertaken alongside the most experienced colleagues and students. The Legacy Program, the highest educational achievement within BASI Pilates, consists of four sequential programs: Mentor, Master I, Master II, and Honors. Participants in this unique educational experience will become prepared to carry the Pilates torch forward for future generations of students and teachers.
The MENTOR Program represents the first and essential step of the Legacy pathway, where teachers enter a deeper dimension of the Pilates Method. It is designed for experienced instructors who wish to refine their teaching and study skills at the highest levels of Pilates practice. This is a profound and immersive experience in which students gain insights and knowledge that Rael has acquired over more than four decades of working at the highest levels of the profession and has shared with a select group of BASI Faculty.
The program introduces the Higher Principles, with a focus on refining teaching methodology and expanding advanced repertoire. It represents a significant leap beyond comprehensive teacher training programs and requires dedication, consistency, commitment, and an open mind ready to embrace new perspectives.
Program
Friday, April 16
The primary concepts covered include teaching methodology, the art of cueing and cueing as a process, as well as a discussion of the Higher Principles. New repertoire will be introduced on the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Step Barrel.
Saturday, April 17
Topics covered include exercise progression and programming, the Block System, workout design, training progression, and selecting the appropriate level for different students. New repertoire will be introduced on the Reformer, Chair, and Cadillac.
Sunday, April 18
Topics covered include exercise analysis through movement, muscular assessment, movement observation and analysis, and advanced-level work as a goal. Discussion will focus on how to best implement these concepts in practice. Additional new repertoire will be introduced on the Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, Step Barrel, and Ladder Barrel.
Schedule:
Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Prerequisites
Completion of a comprehensive teacher training program (BASI or another Pilates teacher training school) recognized by the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), together with a minimum of two years of teaching experience.
