Integrate DNS into Your Pilates Practice
Our DNS Pilates courses are designed exclusively for Pilates instructors who want to elevate their teaching with the science of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS). Developed in collaboration with the renowned Prague School of Rehabilitation, this program shows you how to weave DNS principles seamlessly into the Pilates method — transforming how you and your clients move.
Earn Your International DNS Certification
Complete all three courses and pass a short written and practical assessment to receive the DNS Exercise Trainer (Pilates) certification from the Prague School of Rehabilitation. Certified trainers are listed on the Prague School’s international website, giving you international recognition and credibility.
Each course is also approved by the Pilates Alliance Australasia (PAA) for 15 Professional Development Points (PDPs).
Ongoing Support & Mentoring
Learning doesn’t stop after the training. Stay connected through weekly live Zoom movement classes with Chris Lavelle for ongoing mentoring, practice, and support.
Why DNS + Pilates?
A DNS-informed Pilates practice:
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Trains muscles in their natural, functional roles
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Helps clients find and maintain ideal stabilisation
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Improves joint centration and reduces repetitive strain
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Enhances body awareness and movement quality
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Elevates your Pilates teaching and your clients’ results
Course Breakdown
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Course 1 — The Essentials
Learn DNS fundamentals and how to apply developmental kinesiology principles to Pilates. Master functional tests to identify breathing and movement dysfunctions and integrate them into Pilates fundamentals. Focus on undifferentiated patterns on the sagittal plane — the foundation for strong, stable movement.
Examples:
Supine (footwork, leg/arm springs), Prone (swan), All fours (knee stretches, elephant, long stretch, push-ups), Seated (rowing series, seated footwork), Squat/Standing (frog, squat variations, standing arm springs).
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Course 2 — Differentiated Patterns
Explore how extremities function differently when supporting vs. stepping/reaching. Learn to recognise and train ipsilateral (same side) and contralateral (opposite side) patterns — essential for advanced movement and gait.
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Ipsilateral:
side planks, sidekick series, mermaid, kneeling sidekicks, star, twist.
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Contralateral:
lunges, step-ups, splits, mountain climb, scooter, front splits, Russian splits, swimming.
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Course 3 — Rehab & Real Life
Learn to apply DNS principles in Pilates to address common injuries, postural dysfunctions, and muscle imbalances. Develop practical strategies for working with clients with spinal, upper, and lower limb conditions.
✅ Detailed learning objectives are available — just ask!
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Register for course 1 here!
Course 1
Reconnect with how the body is designed to move — and teach your clients to do the same.
Enrol now, join our mentoring community, and become a certified DNS Exercise Trainer with the Prague School of Rehabilitation.
Got questions? Contact us — we’re here to help.