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Become a Certified BASI® Instructor

andNow is an official BASI® host studio and hosts BASI® Pilates Teacher Training in the Amsterdam.

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The program

Become a certified BASI® instructor

Whether you are starting a new career path or deepening your practice, andNow offers a globally recognized education pathway that prepares you to teach with confidence.

You learn in a professional studio setting, with personal guidance, clear structure and international quality standards.

why BASI

Why choose BASI?

Internationally recognized

The program is globally recognized and prepares you for an international career.

Personal guidance

You receive intensive guidance from experienced teachers in a small group.

Professional network

You become part of a global network of BASI® Pilates professionals.

The studio is easily accessible by public transport and car.
English-speaking BASI faculty with international experience
programs

Choose your Training

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Program

The BASI Mat Teacher Training program offers a solid and in-depth foundation in the principles of the Pilates method. Mat work forms the basis of Pilates and requires insight, control, and precision.

During this training, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the repertoire and learn how to apply it safely and effectively in a range of settings. The programme provides comprehensive training in the BASI mat repertoire and its wide range of applications. For many participants, it’s the first step towards the Comprehensive Program.

Training structure

The curriculum is internationally standardised and identical for all BASI students worldwide. The training comprises 24 contact hours across six modules, covering theory, practical training and movement analysis.

You should also allow for an average of four hours of self-study per week, alongside completing the certification requirements. If there are not enough enrolments, the programme may be postponed or cancelled.

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Dates

Zes lesdagen in twee weekenden, vrijdag tot en met zondag. We starten meerdere keren per jaar. Kies een cursus voor alle lesdagen en je inschrijving.

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Costs

€1950deposit €500 · incl. €100 administrative costs

You must pay the remaining balance no later than 10 working days before the start of the course. Additional costs may apply for exams, practical hours, and supplementary learning materials.

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Practical

During your training, you’ll train and practise at our studio. As a BASI student, you’ll receive 10% off 10-class packs.

Read more in he BASI Students FAQ
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Register

You can register for the course via Basi Benelux. They will confirm your spot and send you the schedule and course materials.

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Questions? Email basi@andnowpilates.com.

for students

BASI students FAQ.

Everything you need to know as a BASI student for studio visits, practice hours, observations and teaching. Clearly organized by chapter.

Welcome

Dear (future) BASI® students,

We are delighted that you have chosen to follow your BASI® training with andNow in Amsterdam.

During the training there are several important components you will need to complete:

Observing private and group sessions
Teaching
Training the repertoire

For these components you are welcome to use our studio as part of your training.

In each tab we explain how these components are organized at andNow and what other options may also be available.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at basi@andnowpilates.com

Self Practise

During your training you will complete a minimum of 200 hours of self practice. These are all the hours in which you train independently to better understand and integrate the BASI® repertoire.

Training hours include:

Training independently on the equipment
Training independently on the mat (also possible at home)
Training together with fellow students
Taking private or group lessons with BASI® instructors

For these hours it is important that you have access to all the equipment covered in the modules.

Open studio & self training

To help you complete enough training hours, our studio is available at fixed times for students to train independently on all equipment.

Available times:

Monday 12:00 – 16:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 16:00
Saturday 13:00 – 17:00

These spots can be reserved in advance for free through your account.

Cancellation

Unable to attend? Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. This is required so that other students can use the spot. Please note: if a self practice session is not cancelled in time or if you do not show up, the studio will charge a fee of €7.50.

Observations

During your training you will complete a minimum of 100 hours observing BASI mat and equipment sessions (private or group classes). It does not matter where you complete these hours, as long as the session is taught by a BASI certified instructor.

Up to 50% of these hours may be completed online.

Observation hours give you valuable insight into teaching and help you further develop your observation skills and understanding of the repertoire.

You can reserve your observations through your account.

What to pay attention to during observation

Choose a place in the studio where you have a clear view of both the instructor and the client without compromising the client’s privacy.
Take notes during each session block about the exercises and set-ups that are used.
Pay attention to how the instructor applies cueing, corrections and the overall structure of the session.

During group classes

If the instructor asks for your assistance, be prepared and support calmly and professionally.
You may also assist the instructor by cleaning or preparing equipment when needed.

Observation hours are an important part of your training and help you recognize different teaching styles, pacing and adaptations for clients.

Cancellation

Unable to attend? Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. This is required so that other students can use the spot. Please note: if an observation is not cancelled in time or if you do not show up, the studio will charge a fee of €7.50.

Teaching (Teaching Hours)

During your training you will complete a minimum of 200 teaching hours. These hours consist of teaching Pilates sessions to gain experience in guiding exercises and structuring classes.

Teaching hours can be completed in different ways:

Teaching fellow students
Teaching family or friends (not at the andNow studio)
Later in the training, also with your own clients (not at the andNow studio)

We encourage students to start with self practice and teaching hours as soon as possible, once you have learned the repertoire from the first modules.

Where can you teach?

Teaching hours may take place:

In your Host Studio (andNow) during open studio hours.
At another Pilates studio that makes a space available (sometimes for a studio fee)
While teaching mat classes, also at other locations, for example at home

At this time, andNow does not offer paid teaching opportunities for BASI students to complete their required teaching hours.

Guidelines for teaching

Only teach the BASI® repertoire and work according to the Block System, appropriate to the exercises you have learned in your current stage of the training.
Bring practice partners if needed or coordinate sessions with fellow students.
Be mindful of studio operations: instructors and their clients have priority on the equipment. Adjust your plan when necessary and use the equipment that is available.
Note any questions that arise while teaching. Try to answer these first using your training materials or your own research. Questions that remain unanswered can be brought to the next module.

Teaching is an important part of your training and helps you further develop confidence, teaching skills and a deeper understanding of the repertoire.

We wish you a successful and inspiring time in our studio!

Exams

Please note: all exams are organized by BASI Benelux and not by andNow.

During the training you will complete several exams and write one paper. These components assess your theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and your ability to teach according to the BASI® method.

Multiple Choice Exam

You will complete an online theory exam:

After module 12 (when you feel ready)

This exam tests your knowledge of the BASI® repertoire, theory, and principles covered throughout the modules.

Practical Exam

During the practical exam you will demonstrate a selection of exercises from the BASI® repertoire to an examiner. Your technique, control, execution, and understanding of the exercises will be evaluated.

Teaching Evaluation

During the teaching evaluation you will teach a session to a client or student while an examiner observes. The evaluation focuses on:

Your class structure according to the Block System
Cueing and corrections
Safety and client guidance
Your overall teaching skills

Paper

In addition, you will write one paper in which you further explore and develop a topic from the training. More information about the requirements can be found in your BASI portal.

Together, these exams and assignments form the final stage of your training and demonstrate that you are ready to work as a BASI® Pilates instructor.

Who to turn to for what

First, consider what your question is about. Below, you can see whom to email about it.

Course content, exams, costs & portal questions
BASI Benelux · Training Manager / Education Coordinator
info@basipilatesbenelux.com
Everything specific to the training
BASI Faculty · your teachers
Ask your question on one of the course days.
Studio access, bookings, and location
andNow · host studio
basi@andnowpilates.com

Welcome

Dear (future) BASI® students,

We are delighted that you have chosen to follow your BASI® training with andNow in Amsterdam.

During the training there are several important components you will need to complete:

Observing private and group sessions
Teaching
Training the repertoire

For these components you are welcome to use our studio as part of your training.

In each tab we explain how these components are organized at andNow and what other options may also be available.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at basi@andnowpilates.com

Self Practise

During your training you will complete a minimum of 200 hours of self practice. These are all the hours in which you train independently to better understand and integrate the BASI® repertoire.

Training hours include:

Training independently on the equipment
Training independently on the mat (also possible at home)
Training together with fellow students
Taking private or group lessons with BASI® instructors

For these hours it is important that you have access to all the equipment covered in the modules.

Open studio & self training

To help you complete enough training hours, our studio is available at fixed times for students to train independently on all equipment.

Available times:

Monday 12:00 – 16:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 16:00
Saturday 13:00 – 17:00

These spots can be reserved in advance for free through your account.

Cancellation

Unable to attend? Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. This is required so that other students can use the spot. Please note: if a self practice session is not cancelled in time or if you do not show up, the studio will charge a fee of €7.50.

Observations

During your training you will complete a minimum of 100 hours observing BASI mat and equipment sessions (private or group classes). It does not matter where you complete these hours, as long as the session is taught by a BASI certified instructor.

Up to 50% of these hours may be completed online.

Observation hours give you valuable insight into teaching and help you further develop your observation skills and understanding of the repertoire.

You can reserve your observations through your account.

What to pay attention to during observation

Choose a place in the studio where you have a clear view of both the instructor and the client without compromising the client’s privacy.
Take notes during each session block about the exercises and set-ups that are used.
Pay attention to how the instructor applies cueing, corrections and the overall structure of the session.

During group classes

If the instructor asks for your assistance, be prepared and support calmly and professionally.
You may also assist the instructor by cleaning or preparing equipment when needed.

Observation hours are an important part of your training and help you recognize different teaching styles, pacing and adaptations for clients.

Cancellation

Unable to attend? Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. This is required so that other students can use the spot. Please note: if an observation is not cancelled in time or if you do not show up, the studio will charge a fee of €7.50.

Teaching (Teaching Hours)

During your training you will complete a minimum of 200 teaching hours. These hours consist of teaching Pilates sessions to gain experience in guiding exercises and structuring classes.

Teaching hours can be completed in different ways:

Teaching fellow students
Teaching family or friends (not at the andNow studio)
Later in the training, also with your own clients (not at the andNow studio)

We encourage students to start with self practice and teaching hours as soon as possible, once you have learned the repertoire from the first modules.

Where can you teach?

Teaching hours may take place:

In your Host Studio (andNow) during open studio hours.
At another Pilates studio that makes a space available (sometimes for a studio fee)
While teaching mat classes, also at other locations, for example at home

At this time, andNow does not offer paid teaching opportunities for BASI students to complete their required teaching hours.

Guidelines for teaching

Only teach the BASI® repertoire and work according to the Block System, appropriate to the exercises you have learned in your current stage of the training.
Bring practice partners if needed or coordinate sessions with fellow students.
Be mindful of studio operations: instructors and their clients have priority on the equipment. Adjust your plan when necessary and use the equipment that is available.
Note any questions that arise while teaching. Try to answer these first using your training materials or your own research. Questions that remain unanswered can be brought to the next module.

Teaching is an important part of your training and helps you further develop confidence, teaching skills and a deeper understanding of the repertoire.

We wish you a successful and inspiring time in our studio!

Exams

Please note: all exams are organized by BASI Benelux and not by andNow.

During the training you will complete several exams and write one paper. These components assess your theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and your ability to teach according to the BASI® method.

Multiple Choice Exam

You will complete an online theory exam:

After module 12 (when you feel ready)

This exam tests your knowledge of the BASI® repertoire, theory, and principles covered throughout the modules.

Practical Exam

During the practical exam you will demonstrate a selection of exercises from the BASI® repertoire to an examiner. Your technique, control, execution, and understanding of the exercises will be evaluated.

Teaching Evaluation

During the teaching evaluation you will teach a session to a client or student while an examiner observes. The evaluation focuses on:

Your class structure according to the Block System
Cueing and corrections
Safety and client guidance
Your overall teaching skills

Paper

In addition, you will write one paper in which you further explore and develop a topic from the training. More information about the requirements can be found in your BASI portal.

Together, these exams and assignments form the final stage of your training and demonstrate that you are ready to work as a BASI® Pilates instructor.

Who to turn to for what

First, consider what your question is about. Below, you can see whom to email about it.

Course content, exams, costs & portal questions
BASI Benelux · Training Manager / Education Coordinator
info@basipilatesbenelux.com
Everything specific to the training
BASI Faculty · your teachers
Ask your question on one of the course days.
Studio access, bookings, and location
andNow · host studio
basi@andnowpilates.com