Legacy Program
The Legacy Program is the confluence of the art and science of learning, teaching, and practicing Pilates at the highest level. Designed in its entirety exclusively* by BASI founder Rael Isacowitz, this is a personal and life-changing exploration into the most advanced and diverse repertoire and an exploration of the teaching nuances of the Pilates method. Rael generously shares his vast knowledge, accumulated over four decades, as he guides this unique and enriching journey.
MASTER I 2024 BASI Pilates Headquarter US - with Maria Sylla and Ilaria Pulidori
31 Maggio 2024 - 2 Giugno 2024
MASTER I 2024 BASI Pilates Headquarter US - with Maria Sylla and Ilaria Pulidori The second phase of the Legacy Program. Continues the journey designed by Rael Isacowitz with further attention to teaching, cueing and progression. The primary thrust is the in-depth exploration of master level repertoire that has seldom been part of any formal comprehensive teacher-training program. This is a 3-day learning experience that includes 18 hours of instruction and learning.
MASTER II 2024 BASI Pilates Headquarter US - with Ilaria Pulidori and Maria Sylla
7 June 2024 - 9 June 2024
MASTER II 2024 BASI Pilates Headquarter US - with Ilaria Pulidori and Maria Sylla This third phase of the Legacy program embodies Rael's journey to discover the extremes of the Pilates repertoire and the creative process. It builds solidly on the repertoire learned in previous programs and expands this repertoire by demonstrating progression and growth. Prerequisites: Completion of the BASI Mentor Program and Master I
MENTOR PROGRAM 2024 in Greece - with Maria Sylla and Ilaria Pulidori
29 November 2024 - 1 Dicembre 2024
The Mentor program is the first phase of the BASI Pilates Legacy Program -Rael’s voyage of discovery to the extreme edges of the Pilates Method with the most accomplished of his colleagues and students. The Legacy Program is the highest achievement within BASI Pilates and consists of 4 individual programs in sequence: Mentor, Master I, Master II and Honors. Graduates of this unique educational experience are well-equipped to carry the torch of Pilates for future generations of students and teachers.
MENTOR PROGRAM 2025 - BASI ITALIA HEADQUARTER PRATO
4 Aprile 2025 - 6 Aprile 2025
The Mentor program is the first phase of the BASI Pilates Legacy Program -Rael’s voyage of discovery to the extreme edges of the Pilates Method with the most accomplished of his colleagues and students. The Legacy Program is the highest achievement within BASI Pilates and consists of 4 individual programs in sequence: Mentor, Master I, Master II and Honors. Graduates of this unique educational experience are well-equipped to carry the torch of Pilates for future generations of students and teachers.
Recently concluded Legacy Programs:
- 2 COURSES Stretching within Strengthening + The Art of Anatomical-Tactile Cueing – Sondra Karman BASI Principal Faculty440,00€ VAT not includedPresented by: Sondra Karman (BASI Principal Faculty) Option to purchase both Stretching within Strengthening + The Art of Anatomical-Tactile Cueing courses at the reduced price of 440 € + VAT instead of 480 € + VAT
Enhancing Athletic Performance – Prato – Ashley Ritchie280,00€ VAT not includedIn this workshop covering swimming, cycling and running, Ashley Ritchie explains how Pilates can improve athletes' performance.
European BASI Get Together290,00€ VAT not includedThree days on the wonderful island of Favignana to review the Mat Work and Comprehensive repertoire, maintain its consistency and reintegrate it. Event open to the entire international BASI Community.
Pilates for Breast Cancer Recovery – 28-29 October 2023 – Alexandra Rossopoulou480,00€ VAT not includedPresented by: Alexandra Rossopoulou, BASI Teacher This 2 days workshop will provide everything a Pilates teacher should know about breast cancer and rehabilitation in a comprehensive Pilates context. Alexandra guides attendees in learning how to help women after mastectomy and during the journey of reconstruction. She will also give more information about various therapies, symptoms, lympedema, the psychological state of women going through the treatment and rehabilitation process, and methods of rehabilitation.
Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies -16-18 June 2023 Prato – Samantha Wood BASI Associate Faculty750,00€ VAT not includedThis certified three-day course presents an approach to physical therapy for working with clients who have injuries, physical limitations or movement dysfunctions. Focusing primarily on the cervical and lumbar spine, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and foot, the course covers functional anatomy, biomechanics, and a review of current literature. Specific injuries and conditions are examined, such as disc disease, post-surgical conditions, rotator cuff syndrome, tendinopathies, and osteoarthritis. Students learn about the precautions and / or contraindications for these conditions, as well as exercise options and changes to the original BASI Pilates repertoire. Course participants will learn safe ways to work with clients suffering from some of the most common medical conditions and injuries, through lectures, discussions, demonstrations and practice.
