Mentor Program
BASI Pilates - Newport Beach
Feb 28, 2025 - Mar 02, 2025
BASI Pilates Academy Italia
Apr 04, 2025 - Apr 06, 2025
BASI Pilates Academy - West Java
May 02, 2025 - May 04, 2025
Master I
BASI Pilates Jamsil
May 30, 2025 - Jun 01, 2025
May 30, 2025 - Jul 01, 2025
Master ll
Jun 06, 2025 - Jun 08, 2025
Jun 06, 2025 - Jul 08, 2025
BASI Pilates - Queens
Aug 29, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Mentor Program - Shadow Location
BASI Pilates Academy - La Crescenta, L.A.
Sep 12, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
BASI Pilates Academy, Tacoma
BASI Pilates - El Dorado Hills
The Legacy Program is the confluence of the art and science of learning, teaching, and practicing Pilates at the highest level. Taught 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.
The Legacy Program consists of 4 individual phases:
Upon completion of all four phases, students receive the BASI Legacy Certificate
Legacy is the highest achievement within BASI Pilates. Graduates of this unique, one-of-a-kind educational experience are well-equipped to carry the torch of Pilates for future generations of students and teachers.
The first phase of the Legacy Program introduces the Higher Principles while placing focus on the refinement of teaching methodology and the advanced repertoire.
PrerequisitesBASI Pilates teachers: Two years of teaching experience following the completion of the Comprehensive Teacher Training Program. Non-BASI Pilates teachers: Three years of teaching experience following the completion of a Comprehensive Teacher Training Program with another Pilates school.
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The second phase of the Legacy Program continues the journey with Rael as he draws further attention to teaching, cueing and progression. This includes expansive material on the F2 System.
PrerequisitesCompletion of Mentor
The third phase of the Legacy Program embodies Rael’s voyage of discovery to the extreme edges of the Pilates repertoire and the creative process. The additional repertoire on the F2 System is presented.
PrerequisitesCompletion of Mentor & Master I
The fourth and final phase of the Legacy Program explores the two underlying themes of evolution and preservation as Rael delves into much of his own creations, both in terms of the choreography and the equipment itself.
PrerequisitesCompletion of Mentor, Master I & Master II
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A.S.
Thank you for all your time, wisdom, and investment into us as students. We have truly learned from the best. I’m excited to go forward knowing we have been well educated and prepared. A million thank yous!
D.B.
I just wanted to thank you for being a truly fantastic instructor. Your certification demanded the best from me, which in turn thoroughly prepared me to be a successful teacher. I find myself utilizing your cues and corrections on a daily basis
A.M.
Thank you for inspiring me and giving me the courage to transition my career from performer/dancer to what I’ve always dreamed and imagine it could be in a Pilates/rehab setting. I’m so excited to start building my career and see what’s next!
Leah Walsh
First of all thank you SO much for such an incredible course! I loved every moment!!! I’ve been hoping to switch all my training over to BASI for a while now and this course just really confirmed it for me, I just loved it thank you
BASI Pilates Student
I couldn’t feel more honored and humbled to be part of this life enhancing, educational journey. Stella and Ofie were both amazing and fabulous at teaching in a clear and concise way.
I totally understand why BASI teachers love and follow the way it is structured. It is truly meditation in movement and I am now totally hooked.
I am very grateful for the opportunity to get such a good education.
Lisa and the BASI team make themselves available and are responsive on email so you don’t feel alone once the course has finished. Thank you – it’s been great and I’m looking forward to continuing my journey!
The whole experience was great overall. Simone is amazing.
Phythian
I feel totally inspired in my Pilates teaching and love every minute of it!
Kristy
I feel like I made the right choice by choosing BASI to study Pilates.
Renata
A wonderful start of the journey to the world of Pilates and teaching.
Annelize
The course content truly empowers a future instructor.
Lauren
The depth of knowledge and community created together in this course is indescribable.
Gail
Becoming a solid teacher is a process of learning and growth, both mentally and physically.
Amy
It was a life-changing experience.
McKenzie
Rael is magnetic, and his passion is beyond inspiring.
Veronika
Learning the BASI approach has been a game-changer in the way I teach and understand Pilates.
Lori
I would highly recommend it to other Pilates teachers looking for a way to gain a deeper knowledge of the work.
Christina
Now that I have discovered BASI, I would recommend it to anyone wishing to pursue a career in Pilates.
Michelle
I am amazed at how much I’ve learned in just 6 modules!
Robin
I appreciate this ever-changing field and am proud to be a part of BASI.
Kelli
The course was so informative, structured, and useful for my future career!
Felicia
I can not tell you how honored and excited I am to be apart of the BASI Alumni.
Crissy
I think BASI is a leader in the industry and will be proud when I complete my program!
Anonymous
To see all these beautiful people, to be together, to move together, to learn together, I’m so happy that I was there.
Rika
The energy in the room was amazing! Rael just made everyone feel so alive!
Ryan
I’m sad because it’s over, but happy, it was an amazing weekend.
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