What is the Affect Method?
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The Affect Method Pilates is a thoughtfully structured, contemporary approach to classical Pilates that prioritizes intelligent sequencing, embodied awareness, and purposeful movement. Each class is designed to build strength, mobility, and control while honouring the individuality of every body.
Rooted in Pilates principles but informed by modern movement science, the Affect Method emphasizes how the movement feels, not just how it looks. Clear progressions, precise cueing, and intentional pacing help students develop deep core support, efficient mechanics, and confidence in their practice.
The work flows from foundational exercises into more complex patterns, allowing students to explore challenge without sacrificing integrity or connection.
This Method is ideal for those seeking a mindful, strength-driven mat & reformer experience that balances discipline with adaptability—encouraging evolution within the system rather than rigid absolutes.
Here you will learn how to stand out from the rest. Learn the Affect Method and How to build intelligent sequences and why people love it's programming. It's not about what you know, it's how you teach what you know.
Dates
Mat& Reformer Training
Fall 2026 -Reformer Pilates OCTOBER
Registration ends Sept 2 2026
Friday Oct 2 6pm-9pm
Saturday Oct 3 12pm-6pm
Sunday Oct 4 12pm-6pm
Friday Oct 16 6pm-9pm
Saturday Oct 17 12pm-6pm
Sunday Oct 18 12pm-6pm
Friday Oct 23 6pm-9pm
Saturday Oct 24 12pm-6pm
Sunday Oct 25 12pm-6pm
Hosted by the Attic Yoga Studio- Kitchener, Ont
EVALUATIONS Complete by Sep 2027
Spring 2026 -MAT Pilates MARCH
Registration ends Feb 15 2026
Friday March 6 5pm-10pm
Saturday March 7 11am-8pm
SundayMarch 8 11am-7pm
FridayMarch 20 5pm-10pm
Saturday March 21 Pelvic Floor Workshop at home on ZOOM 10am-12pm & 1pm-8pm The Attic
Sunday March 22 10am-12pm
& 1-5pm The Attic
Hosted by the Attic Yoga Studio- Kitchener, Ont
EVALUATIONS- SEPT 20 2026
FALL 2025 Registration ends Oct 7
SOLD OUT
Friday Nov 7 5pm-10pm
Saturday Nov 8 11am-8pm
Sunday Nov 9 11am-7pm
Friday Nov 21 5pm-10pm
Saturday Nov 22 Pelvic Floor Workshop at home on ZOOM 10am-12pm & 1pm-8pm The Attic
Sunday Nov 23 10am-12pm
& 1-5pm The Attic
Hosted by the Attic Yoga Studio- Kitchener, Ont
EVALUATIONS- MAY 24th 2026
Reformer Training
Prerequisite- Affect Method 80 hr Training
OR
Mat Pilates Certification-60-80hrs Minimum
Proof of Program required
(not all programs accepted)
Program Objective
What 80 hrs Mat Training consists of:
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Why The Affect Method and how
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Group Fitness technique
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Injury and pregnancy modifications
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Safe, fun, intelligent and effective sequencing
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Cueing and Language
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Principles of Pilates
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135 bpm tempo technique
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Why or why not Hot Pilates
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Anatomy- Ayesha Nobes
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Understanding pelvic floor muscles- Meagan Caley
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Business - Megan Goodchild
Tuition:
$1799.99+tax
Payment plans available
NOTE: No refunds for any training from Flow with Lo. You may transfer to a future training of equal value with in the same year of initial registration, if cancellation is received within 60 days prior to training start. If training is cancelled there will be a reschedule date.
What's included
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40 hrs In person training weekends
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20's Online Anatomy (online resource for life)
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Affect Method Manual
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2 resistance bands/ Pilates Ball
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Continued Education Mentorship (value $750)
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Access to On Demand classes for 6 month (value $120)
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1.5 hours for class evaluation, test out and feedback -- any additional submission is $150 minimum
What 85hrs Reformer Training consists of:
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Why The Affect Method and how
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Group Fitness technique
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Injury and pregnancy modifications
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Safe, fun, intelligent and effective sequencing
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100+ Classic & Contemporary exercise and variations
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What is means to use safe adjustments
Tuition:
$1999.99+tax
Payment plans available
NOTE: No refunds for any training from Flow with Lo. You may transfer to a future training of equal value with in the same year of initial registration, if cancellation is received within 60 days prior to training start. If training is cancelled there will be a reschedule date.
What's included
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45 hrs In person training weekends
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Affect Method Manual
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Continued Education Mentorship (value $750)
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1 hour for class evaluation, test out and feedback -- any additional submission is $150 minimum
To receive Mat certification
To receive Reformer certification
1. Attend all in person hours (40hrs) Over 2 weekends-
Hourly cost ($150/hr) to make up any missed hours
2. Online Anatomy (20 Hours)
3. Take 10 Pilates Classes (10 Hours) - Any classes (online, in person) This can start form the day of purchase.
4. Teach 10 Classes (10 Hours) - Practice teaching to family & friends. This can start the final day of training.
5. Attend Evaluation Date-Submit 1 AFFECT METHOD style class OR Mat Pilates Sequence for certification evaluation - $150 to resubmit if standard and qualifications not met (45- 60 minutes) (1 Hour) If for any reason you can not make the evaluation date you will need to book a private session, to be evaluated at an addition hourly cost of $150
Teaching Certificate will be emailed upon 80hr completion: when all above criteria met.
Receive CE credits upon completion of in person training
1. Attend all in person hours (45hrs) Over 2 weekends-
Hourly cost ($150/hr) to make up any missed hours
2. Take 20 Pilates Classes (20 Hours) - Any classes (online, in person) This can start form the day of purchase.
3. Observe 10 Pilates Classes (10 Hours) - Any classes (online, in person) This can start form the day of purchase.
4. Teach 10 Classes (10 Hours) - Practice teaching to family & friends. This can start the final day of training.
5. Attend Evaluation Date-Submit 1 AFFECT METHOD style class Or Reformer Sequence Class for certification evaluation - $150 to resubmit if standard and qualifications not met (45- 60 minutes) (1 Hour) If for any reason you can not make the evaluation date you will need to book a private session, to be evaluated at an addition hourly cost of $150
Teaching Certificate will be emailed upon 85hr completion: when all above criteria met.
Receive CE credits upon completion of in person training
Faculty
About the Program Founder/Creator
Lo Koehler
Lo has been movin' and groovin' since, well, forever. It is her mission to educate and motivate others to find their strongest movement for a long, pain-free life full of energy. BETTER mobility and functional strength is the goal. You will benefit from Lo's 20+ years and 1000s of hours of teaching, practice, experience, training and leading in the industry. Lo has been training students to become teachers since 2019! Lo holds many movement modalities, Pilates, Barre, MFR, Aerial Yoga and Aerial Pilates certifications along with an E-RYT 500hr yoga certification.
About the Anatomy Trainer
Ayesha Nobes
ERYT-500 Yoga Alliance certified instructor who will be leading the anatomy training. She has well over 1000 hours of training in many styles of yoga. Ayesha is an RMT and physio assistant. Ayesha is passionate about anatomy and will get your wanting to know more. Her style of teaching is practical and functional, we are very lucky to have this knowledgable trainer!
Meagan Sales- Pelvic Floor
With a masters of physiotherapy, bachelor in Kinesiology. Specializing in pelvic Health Solutions courses: Level 1: (incontinence), Level 2 (pelvic pain and trauma informed care), Level 3 (biopsychosocial pelvic framework) and Pregnancy- pelvic girdle pain & pelvic floor, we are fortunate to have the passionate Meagan to educate us all on Pelvic floor health.
Megan Goodchild- Business
ERYT 500, Owner and operator of the The Attic Studio DTK.
Has over 20+ years in the movement and fitness industry. We are lucky to have Megan guide trainees of the do's and don'ts of how to run a successful business.
Join the growing team of Affect Method Grads today!!
Tuition
Non refundable
Before you Pay: Please note that to be fully certified as a Pilates Teacher you will be required to submit an AFFECT METHOD style class OR a well-rounded Pilates Sequence for evaluation. (Evaluation date-top of page). Affect Method style includes learning how to count BPM and understanding how to teach the principles of pilates through the Affect Method Style. If failure to meet class criteria, a re-submission will need to be completed and passed to become certified. If failure of 2 class submission, you will be required to take the full training again at a grad repeated tuition price.