Teacher Training

Become a Pilates Instructor

Our 250-hour Pilates Teacher Training is designed to prepare you to confidently teach both Mat and Reformer Pilates, blending the best of classical and contemporary methods. This program provides a balance of lecture, practice, observation, and teaching experience, giving you the tools to build a successful career as a Pilates professional.

Woman in white top and dark leggings doing a side plank exercise on a Pilates reformer holding a Pilates ring.
Three women in workout clothes performing pilates exercises on reformer machines with wrist weights.

Teacher Training Details

Program Structure
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  • Mat 100 hours - NPCP Verified Program
  • Reformer 150 hours
  • Lecture Hours: 112 hours (Saturdays & Sundays, 1pm–8pm) (Mat 48 hours, Reformer 64 hours)
  • Observation: 30 hours - (Mat 12, Reformer 18)
  • Practice & Self- Practice Hours: (Mat 20 hours, Reformer 38 hours)
  • Practice Teaching: 40 hours (Mat 20 hours, Reformer 20 hours)
  • Assistant Teaching: 10 hours Reformer
  • Exams: Written exam + 3-hour final practical exam

*Queen Pilates Credits: 25 credits included in tuition

*Students must obtain liability insurance in order to practice in our private room. Affordable options are available through providers such as Philadelphia Insurance and Next Insurance.

* Required reading:

1- Pilates Return to Life Through Contrology, revised edition, by Joseph H. Pilates and William John Miller.

2- Science of Pilates: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice (DK Science of), 2022, by Tracy Ward.

3- Manual/Handouts.

Training Modules
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  • Introduction & Overview
  • Pilates History
  • Pilates Principles
  • Pilates Anatomy
  • Pilates for Every Body (special populations)
  • Formatting & Class Design
  • Teaching Essentials
  • Pilates Mat - 34 Return to Life Joseph Pilates exercises
  • Reformer Exercises - classical & contemporary
Tuition Options
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We offer two training paths so you can choose the best fit:

  • Mat + Reformer (Full Program – 250 hours)
  • Early Bird pay in full: $3500 by 12/10/2026
  • Payment Plan: 10 x $380 by 12/10/2026
Training Schedule
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  • Week 1 (All Students): January 30-31, 2027
  • Week 2 (Mat): February 6-7, 2027
  • Week 3 (Mat): February 20-21, 2027
  • Week 4 (Reformer): February 27-28, 2027
  • Week 5 (Reformer): March 13-14, 2027
  • Week 6 (Reformer): April 3-4, 2027
  • Week 7 (Reformer):April 10-11, 2027
  • Week 8 (Reformer): April 24-25,2027