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Connecting Globally

At The Contrology Lifestyle Project, learning is never a solo journey.
Frequent live sessions keep you connected with fellow students around the world — in both practice and mindset. You’ll train together, exchange feedback, and grow as a learning community.


We believe in showing up — in class and in public.
By sharing your presence, you strengthen not only your own voice, but a growing network of Contrology teachers.

Visibility is part of the training — and part of your impact.

MOVE!

Movement is more than exercise — it's how we learn, grow, and evolve.

At The Contrology Lifestyle Project, we support continuous movement on every level: physical, mental, and personal. Through daily live classes, self-paced online theory, hands-on workshops, and interactive tools like quizzes, e-books, and practice tasks, you’ll stay in flow — in your own rhythm.

Our flexible structure allows different learning types to thrive. Whether you learn best through doing, watching, reading, or discussing — you’ll find your way here.

Movement heals. We don’t freeze in analysis or perfectionism. We stay curious, connected, and in motion — because only those who move are truly in the process.

As Jay Grimes once said: If Joseph Pilates had named just one principle, it might have been MOVE.

True to the Method

We are committed to preserving and passing on the original method of Joseph Pilates — not as an interpretation, but as a living tradition. Everyone who teaches within The Contrology Lifestyle Project knows this method through first-hand experience. It’s a practice that has been felt, refined, and entrusted across generations.

Our training isn’t about how many exercises you know, but about understanding their purpose. We follow Pilates’ idea of using movement to build a more agile and conscious life. Progress is not measured by performance, but by how regularly and honestly you show up. Patience and perseverance are essential — in training and in life.

You’re encouraged to work with your body, not against it. Doing the best you can is enough. The repertoire grows with you — depending on your focus, experience, and ability to apply what you’ve learned. Not everyone follows the same path, and that’s exactly how it’s meant to be.

Your Path to Mastery

Build deep confidence, master the original method, and become a certified teacher. Learn to use all the classical apparatus, guide clients with clarity, and grow into the teacher you were meant to be. The training you need to teach with integrity and thrive in your movement career.

Professional Relevance

Each session addresses what truly matters in day-to-day teaching.

Your own pace. Your plan.

18 to 60 months — flexible pace and payment for your path.

Read. Watch. Practice.

Discover the method. Grasp its logic. Grow into your teaching role.

Hours
  • Duration

     ≈ 1394 hours

  • ebooks

    153+

  • Video

    41+ hours

  • live sessions

    852 hours

This Is Your Lifestyle Project

The comprehensive teacher training in the Contrology Method covers four key theoretical areas: Movement & Exercise Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Methodology & Didactics, and History & Philosophy of the Contrology Method. At the core of the program are 14 block seminars, where you will be guided in working through The Work. The program also includes monthly live sessions with international guest teachers, live-online workouts, case studies, teaching observations (hospitations), Q&A and deepening sessions, lifestyle projects, and structured didactic assignments.


Every element is designed to support your development into a confident and authentic teacher—step by step.

We're here to support your path.

Depending on your employment status, funding background, and prior experience, we offer several pathways to make your training in the Contrology Method accessible and financially manageable. Explore the option that fits your situation — or contact us for personal guidance.

For Employees & Career Changers

Tuition Coverage via Bildungsgutschein

Our training is fully eligible for public funding through the Bildungsgutschein (education voucher) provided by the German Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter). This covers the entire course fee. We’re happy to guide you through the application process.

For Self-Employed Professionals

Part-Time Option: Up to 60 Installments

If you’re already working as a movement professional or studio owner, you can complete the training part-time over a period of up to five years, with up to 60 monthly installments — allowing full flexibility alongside your work commitments.

For Bridging Candidates

Credit Transfer & Individual Entry

If you have prior education in Pilates, sports, physiotherapy, dance, or a related field, we assess your background individually. You may be eligible to skip certain modules and join the program at a suitable entry point — building on what you’ve already achieved.
Bildungsgutschein

You’re eligible for full funding!
Click below to email us your voucher along with your full name, phone number, and any questions you may have. We’ll get back to you shortly.

Now Is the Time: New Rules, Real Consequences — and the Support You Need

Since early 2025, new social security laws have come into effect that directly impact freelance work in studios. If you're teaching regularly — even without a formal contract — you may now be legally considered an employee. This shift can affect your health insurance, retirement contributions, and financial security.

Who is affected?

Freelancers, independent contractors, studio collaborators — and in some cases, even studio owners — in Pilates, yoga, fitness, dance, bodywork, and related fields. If you work primarily for one location, follow a fixed schedule, or are integrated into another business’s structure, these rules may apply to you.

What’s at stake?

Misclassification can lead to back payments, fines, and loss of health insurance or pension coverage.

More info: BMAS – Social Security Obligation (2025)

You're not alone.
This training is AZAV-certified — which means public funding can support both studios and trainees. Employers may receive wage subsidies during training, while employees benefit from covered tuition and official certification.

For studios, this makes formal employment more feasible. For trainees, it means you don’t have to carry the cost alone — and you become part of a long-term, legally secure growth plan.

At a glance:

  • Funded wages for training periods

  • Covered training costs for employees

  • Fewer legal risks, more planning security

  • State-approved credentials with industry recognition

A certified path forward — for those ready to work responsibly, sustainably, and with confidence.

If you’re unsure where you stand or what steps to take, feel free to contact me. I’m happy to help.

For employers!

Up to 100% Wage Cost Reimbursement

When you support your employee’s participation in our certified Teacher of the Contrology Method program, you invest in long-term professional expertise — at no extra cost to your business. The training is eligible for full reimbursement through the German “Qualifizierungsgeld” scheme, covering up to 100% of wage costs during the education period.

As an AZAV-certified training provider, we meet the official quality standards for state-funded vocational education in Germany.

You benefit from stronger employee motivation, retention, and workplace-integrated qualification. We support you in the application process and guide you through every step — transparently, reliably, and personally.

Wage Reimbursement

We are starting soon!

Our new teacher training begins on July 1 — and you can still be part of it. Now’s the time to reach out. I’m happy to help.
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