Learning That Lasts Beyond the Studio
Distinguished Alumni
Our alumni represent a community of teachers and professionals who continue to grow, teach, and lead through the foundations built with KRN.
About the Alumni Community
Who Qualifies as KRN Alumni
KRN alumni include educators and professionals who have completed select trainings, certifications, or long-form educational experiences through KRN. These individuals share a commitment to classical Pilates and the values instilled through their time studying with Kathryn Ross Nash.
Alumni maintain their standing through continued education, professional development, and active participation in the KRN community. They represent the highest standards of classical Pilates instruction worldwide.
Completed Certification
Graduated from an approved KRN training program
Continued Education
Ongoing professional development and study
Active Community
Participation in the global KRN alumni network
By the Numbers
A Growing Community
Years Teaching
40+
Continuous practice and refinement across five decades
Current Alumni
100+
Educators in studios and schools across multiple continents
Lessons Taught
1,000+
Taught by KRN, to multiple generations of learners
Our Global Network
Teachers in Good Standing
KRN-certified instructors actively teaching and upholding the classical Pilates method worldwide.
Teachers in Good Standing have completed and passed the Pilates Professional Advanced Teacher Training Program — Red Thread® Method of Pilates — Advanced Graduate Program and a minimum of 12 hours annual continued education: 84 in-studio training hours, 300 hours home study, 4 exams, and a 10-lesson case study in the application and execution of the Red Thread® Method of Pilates.
Jon Hawkins
info@freerangepilates.com
Voices from the Community
What Alumni Are Saying
“I have been studying with Kathi for about six years and I am still in awe of her knowledge and passion for the Pilates method.”
— Geraldine Besson
“Working with Kathi has been one of the most rewarding learning experiences. Her knowledge of the method is truly unparalleled.”
— Tish Tillis
“My experiences at the Ranch have been phenomenal — every visit enriches my work, my life, and the friendships I've built there.”
— Meagan Koehler
“Kathi is unique. She inspires you to be the best teacher you can be, and the Ranch provides an incredible working environment to do just that.”
— Janine Rensch
“I started a ten-week program in winter 2020 and found an amazing mentor in KRN. It changed the trajectory of my teaching.”
— Carrie Mayer
“Every time I return from the Ranch I feel like I have a whole new body. I leave inspired on all levels.”
— Sylvia Grundig
Begin Your Journey
Explore education programs or get in touch to learn more about training with Kathryn Ross Nash.