Curriculum Overview

Certification Timeframe:

Each level takes approximately 3-9 months to complete within the provided timeframe of one year. Taking into account all elements of the curriculum, the entire 4-level certification can take 1.5-2.5 years.

The great news is that you begin teaching right away with your Apprentice hours as you study Level 1.

Annual Requirements:

Upon certification of Level 1, we require the minimum completion of one level per year as you work towards becoming a Certified Level 4 Instructor.* This timeline keeps our instructors on track for success within the 4-level training program as well as in their classes. Each level develops your skills as a teacher through the knowledge gained and feedback provided by our Essentrics Head Office Mentors during each evaluation.

The second annual requirement involves learning one new Pre-Choreographed Workout to continue to expand your class repertoire and offer diversity to your students. This can be any routine from our library of Pre-Choreographed Workouts. You may choose to learn as many as you like during the year, with one being the minimum.

*If extenuating circumstances happen to arise, we are happy to work with you to find the best solution to help you move forward; this may include putting your teaching license on hold and resuming when you are ready.

Essentrics Live Teacher Trainings and Workshops bring to life the certification curriculum, accelerate your training, and are highly recommended. There is no substitute for the knowledge that you acquire about yourself and the technique while surrounded by your peers and guided by Master Trainers.

Though they are not mandatory, our trainings are truly invaluable. The hands-on, interactive experience is invaluable, as any instructor who has attended will attest. Click here to read our instructor testimonials.

Every level has its own 2-3 day training. For every training day, you will receive a two-hour credit towards your required Apprentice teaching hours for that level. **Please note, attending a live training does not grant you a certificate of completion for that level. Each level has requirements that must be met outside of the training.**

You can attend a Live Teacher Training for any level at different points within your certification:

• Before getting started in the level to introduce you to its curriculum and exercises or
• Once you’ve already delved into the material and have started working on the requirements or
• After successfully completing a level and passing the exam.

No matter at what point you choose to attend, what you gain will be substantial and significant. We have many repeat attendees!

Each day consists of practical work, theoretical work, ongoing Q&A’s, daily live classes with Master Trainers, interactive teaching opportunities, exam prep, and more. Benefit from on-the-spot, live corrections and immediate feedback to perfect your positioning to  ensure you are teaching correctly. Enhance your understanding of the body and  its  functioning and learn how to recognize common body issues (alignment/tightness/weakness) and correct common mistakes. Class tricks and pointers, teaching skills, cueing, tempo, musicality and practical marketing tools are a handful of long-lasting benefits that you will take home.

In addition, you will enjoy  a  lively and positive learning environment  and sense of community among others who share the same passion.  Disconnect from the busy-ness of life and take-in the technique, uninterrupted.

Click here to view our upcoming Live Teacher Trainings 

Each level includes:

• A theoretical instructor’s Manual 
• DVD and online videos to teach you the exercises, breakdowns, sequences, anatomy and modifications within the level’s curriculum  
• Online training resources 
• Study Guide and exam prep tools 
• Evaluation booklet 
• Head Office & community support

Additional material required for the Level 1 Aging Backwards Certification Track and the Level 3 Comprehensive Certification Track: Aging Backwards by Miranda Esmonde-White

Each level requires an exam submission. 3 exam components for each level: 

1. Apprentice hours: Required practice teaching hours using Pre-Choreographed Workouts 

Level 1: 30 hours
Level 2: 18 hours
Level 3: 18 hours
Level 4: 18 hours 

2. Theoretical evaluation:  

Multiple choice and/or short answer evaluation based on the theory from the manual. There is an additional multiple choice exam in Level 1 for those who have entered through the Aging Backwards Certification track.

3. Practical evaluation:

Submission of a recorded video and/or interactive virtual session or live in-person exam demonstrating the required workout and/or exercise sequences for that particular level. 

For more information on the exam requirements and details for each level, please explore the evaluation process tab within each level.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to enter the Essentrics Teacher Training Program. We encourage and welcome people of all fitness levels and experience, regardless of age and ability. 

Many of our best instructors have no background in health, fitness, dance, anatomy or teaching and have thrived in our program. As you learn to teach your first Pre-Choreographed Workout in Level 1, your body will rapidly become much more flexible, strong, and balanced. Your movements will become more fluid and natural as you progress, and you will gain coordination and body awareness as you go.  

Our Teacher Training program provides you with the education and support you need to succeed, no matter your prior experience.  

Fees:

Cost for the 4-level certification program: The cost of the Essentrics certification curriculum is broken down per level. Click here to view pricing.

Exam fees: Each level requires an exam submission. Click here to view pricing.

There is a scientific and tested pattern behind the sequencing and layout of an Essentrics workout – one that is vital towards achieving rapid and safe results in every class. Pre-Choreographed Workouts (PCW) introduce instructors to the formula of Essentrics, each with varying exercises, sequencing, objectives, techniques and music playlists. 

It is important to understand that Essentrics is not a program of unrelated exercises randomly strung together. Individual exercises are meaningless unless they are sequenced in the correct combination of techniques, anatomy, and objectives; this is why individual Essentrics exercises should not be used in fusion classes. The exercises are effective at achieving specific goals because of their strategic sequencing.  You will learn more about sequencing exercises as you pass through each level and learn new PCWs. 

Our PCWs will help you be successful while staying true to the technique. They are chosen from the most popular routines taught by Master Trainers and have been tested on all ages, fitness levels, and sexes.  

Each PCW has a specific theme while remaining true to the basic principle of Essentrics which is to offer a full body workout that rebalances every joint while equally strengthening and stretching all 650 muscles. Our PCWs offer different combinations of standing, floor and barre or chair work.  

Each PCW comes with a DVD/video demonstrating how to teach the full routine with valuable tips on verbal cuing, transitions, speed, set-up, modifications, and class flow. The PCW Handbook includes detailed exercise breakdowns, images, techniques, objectives, descriptive imagery, target anatomy, modifications, teaching tips, and common mistakes.  

Until you’ve finished learning all the exercises, techniques and theory found in Level 1-4, you are required to teach the Pre-Choreographed Workouts supplied by Head Office. Upon completing Level 1, you may choose the PCWs that best suit your desired clientele.  

Examples of Pre-Choreographed Workouts (PCW):

• PCW2: Posture – 1hr standing & floor 
• PCW3: Slenderizing Workout – 1hr standing & floor 
• PCW5: Total Range of Motion & Core Strength – 1.5hr standing, floor & barre options 
• PCW8: Full Body Power & Strength – 1.25 hours standing, floor & barre options
• PCW9: Aging Backwards – 1hr standing & floor 

For more information on our Pre-Choreographed Workout collection, click  here.

A key ingredient to succeeding as an Essentrics instructor is the visibility of your classes. Our online class map is a main attraction on our website which helps promote Certified instructors and allow Essentrics and Classical Stretch clientele to find classes by location for group and private training.

Upon passing Level 1, you will be granted a Class Profile Account where you will input your class and personal information according to your preference. You may choose to display: your Essentrics class location, class name & type (ex: Essentrics Aging Backwards, Essentrics Barre), exact day & time of class, and the personal information you wish to display such as your email, social media contact, website, and if you are available for private training. We want to help you succeed, be seen and thrive!

Check out our class map!

As you work towards your Level 4:

Essentrics requires the minimum completion of one level per year as you work towards becoming a Certified Level 4 Instructor. In purchasing a Level manual, you are subscribing to the Essentrics Trademark name guidelines which override any prior agreements with relation to previous levels.

As a member of the Essentrics Instructor Certification program, you are required to purchase and learn a minimum of 1 Pre-Choreographed Workouts per year as you complete the 4-level certification.

To remain on the Essentrics map as an Active Essentrics instructor; you must maintain your Teaching license, and complete your next level within a year of purchasing it.

Upon completing the 4 levels:

To maintain your certification upon completing the 4 Levels, you must demonstrate that you are actively learning and staying up-to-date and involved with Essentrics Teacher Training developments. This engagement ensures that our instructors are staying true to the technique and upholding the quality of their classes. We require that you do one of the following on an annual basis (but are always happy to work with you upon extenuating circumstances):

• Submit a continuing education class video for assessment.
• Purchase and learn two new Pre-Choreographed Workouts to continue to expand your class repertoire and offer diversity to your students. This can be any routine from our library of Pre-Choreographed Workouts. You may choose to learn as many as you like during the year, with one being the minimum.
• Attend a Live Teacher Training, workshop or retreathosted by Essentrics Head Office.

To remain on the Essentrics map as an Active Essentrics instructor; you must maintain your Teaching License.