In our 400 hour Instructor Training Program you will learn:
anatomy and body mechanics
how to teach effectively to individual humans by focusing on their personal goals and needs
how to teach an inclusive, challenging and fun group class
the Pilates repertoire and how to be creative within that
how the Pilates industry works and how to find your own career path in Pilates
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Full Certification
$9000
* Early Bird Pricing for Winter/Spring 2027 until November 1st, 2026
$8000
Payment plans available
$2000 nonrefundable deposit to hold spot ($1000 if purchased before November 1st, 2026 with Early Bird Pricing)
$1000 due per lecture weekend (12/12, 1/9, 2/20, 3/13, 4/10, 5/1, 6/5)
$500 due on Full Equipment Test out date (12/4/27)
total cost = $9500/$8500 early bird ($500 payment plan fee)
Lecture weekends run from 10am-6pm with a 1 hour lunch break on each day listed.
Self-practice, practice teaching, observation hours and front desk hours are done throughout the program on your schedule and your time (more info on how to schedule those hours and plan those hours is given throughout the lecture weekends).
Test Out day schedules are released 1 month prior to your Test Out. We ask you to reserve all dates listed prior to the release of the schedule to guarantee a smooth scheduling and Test Out process.
Winter/Spring 2027
December 12/13 2026 - Mat + Anatomy 1
January 9/10 - Mat + Anatomy 1
February 6 - Mat Test Out
February 20/21 - Reformer + Anatomy 2
March 13/14 - Reformer + Anatomy 2
April 10/11 - Reformer + Anatomy 2
May 1/2 - Cadillac
June 5/6 - Chair, Ladder Barrel + Spine Corrector
December 4/5 - Full Equipment Test Out
Spring/Summer 2026
May 2/3 - Mat + Anatomy 1
May 30/31 - Mat + Anatomy 1
July 11 - Mat Test Out
August 1/2 - Reformer + Anatomy 2
August 29/30 - Reformer + Anatomy 2
September 26/27 - Reformer + Anatomy 2
October 24/25 - Cadillac
November 21/22 - Ladder Barrel + Chair
May 15/16 2027 - Full Equipment Test Out
Upon successful completion of your Mat Test Out, you will be Mat Certified and eligible for employment as a Mat instructor!
Upon successful completion of your Full Equipment Test Out, you will be comprehensively certified in the Pilates method and eligible for employment as a Pilates instructor for Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Chair and Spine Corrector!
Our graduates are working in studios all around NYC (and the world) including studios such as:
Pilates People, Avea, New York Pilates and more!
Register by Section
Mat + Anatomy 1 Only
$2000
Pre-requisites
None
Content
Mat + Anatomy 1 training includes:
Anatomy 1
Basic contraindications and modifications
Pilates Mat repertoire
Movement Fundamentals
How to safely and effectively teach a mat class
Dates
January 13/14 - Mat + Anatomy 1
February 10/11 - Mat + Anatomy 1
March 2 - Mat Test Out
Reformer + Anatomy 2 Only
$3500
Pre-requisites
An approved Mat certification + Anatomy 1
Content
Reformer Repertoire
Anatomy 2
Special Populations 1
How to teach a group reformer class
Dates
March 9/10 - Reformer + Anatomy 2
April 13/14 - Reformer + Anatomy 2
May 4/5 - Reformer + Anatomy 2
Full Equipment (Excluding Mat + Anatomy 1)
$7000
Pre-requisites
An approved Mat certification + Anatomy 1
Content
Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrel Repertoire
Anatomy 2
Advanced movement concepts
Special populations
How to teach a group reformer class
How to teach private sessions
Dates
March 9/10 - Reformer + Anatomy 2
April 13/14 - Reformer + Anatomy 2
May 4/5 - Reformer + Anatomy 2
June 8/9 - Cadillac
July 13/14 - Ladder Barrel + Chair
December 14/15 - Equipment Test Out
Cadillac, Ladder Barrel and Chair
$3500
Pre-requisites
An approved Mat, Reformer, and Anatomy training
Content
Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Chair repertoire
How to teach private sessions
Advanced teaching concepts
Dates
June 8/9 - Cadillac
July 13/14 - Ladder Barrel + Chair