Pilates Teacher Training
Why Whole Body University?
Are you Looking to present a fully functional and long-standing teacher training at your studio? The Whole Body Pilates Teacher Training is a high-level, in-depth training. We will support you every step of the way as you host your own training!
Our Program:
- Was designed by a Pilates instructor and a DPT, so it emphasizes safety and builds a strong foundation in Pilates, anatomy, and injury management.
- Enables you to take courses by individual equipment type or join for the full comprehensive program–you decide. All options are detailed below.
- Combines Classical and Contemporary approaches to Pilates teaching and training. You can obtain a first-time education in movement, or certify in a new modality if you’re already a movement-based professional, or specialize in as a medical service provider in our Medical/Professional Track for PTs, OTs, and other medical-based professions.
Information
Our program is designed to fit your schedule and budget while covering everything you need to know. Created by our lead instructors, Dana Dreifus, CPT; and Juliana Remer, DPT; and edited by Samantha Egle, CPT, who have more than 50 combined years of Pilates teaching experience, our curriculum offers a welcoming and supportive learning environment. Dana, the lead instructor, has run 10 of trainings in two states and is excited to walk you through your training journey alongside Natalie Machado, CPT, and all the long-tenured instructors at Whole Body! Juliana will lead the anatomy and physiology components of the training. We can offer the program at a much lower cost than comparable programs because we created it ourselves, meaning there aren’t any hefty third-party fees. Our program prepares you for the Certified Pilates Teacher exam, enabling you to teach globally with Whole Body credentials
Program Details
Host your own Whole Body University Pilates Teacher Training at your studio and provide top-tier education to your community! Our program covers Classical and Contemporary Pilates, including Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and auxiliary equipment, all grounded in the latest movement science. With expert instructors, comprehensive manuals, and a full video library, your trainees will gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel. Whether you’re certifying new teachers or expanding your studio’s offerings, we customize the training to fit your needs. Partner with us to elevate your studio and shape the future of Pilates instruction! Our program prepares you for the Certified Pilates Teacher exam, enabling you to teach globally with Whole Body credentials.
Requirements to Host
Host your own Whole Body University Pilates Teacher Training at your studio and provide top-tier education to your community! Our program covers Classical and Contemporary Pilates, including Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and auxiliary equipment, all grounded in the latest movement science. With expert instructors, comprehensive manuals, and a full video library, your trainees will gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel. Whether you’re certifying new teachers or expanding your studio’s offerings, we customize the training to fit your needs. Partner with us to elevate your studio and shape the future of Pilates instruction! Our program prepares you for the Certified Pilates Teacher exam, enabling you to teach globally with Whole Body credentials.
Pricing
XyZ and Pricing
$2,999 Early Bird
Comprehensive
$2,999 Early Bird
Explanation
Mind Body Academy provides high-quality certification, equipping health professionals to integrate Pilates into their practices. It bridges exercise with anatomical function and aims to develop leaders in Pilates and wellness, empowering graduates to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Duration
a 5 month course and requires 450 hours to complete the 500 hour program. It is comprised of 5 weekends of 60 hours, a 375 hour
internship, five written and seven performance exams. After completion of the course the student will be competent to teach all levels of Pilates exercises on all types of apparatus and mat. Successful completion of 450 program hours also includes:
• A passing score of 85% or higher on five exams
• Completion of two advisor meetings
• Completion of four teaching clinics/skills
• Completion of reading list
Pre-Reqresites
Prospective students must have participated in five Mat classes, five Reformer classes, one Tower/Cadillac class, one Chair class, five privates, and be physically able to perform beginner to intermediate Pilates work.
Mat
$499
Explanation
Mat Pilates equips instructors with foundational skills in Pilates techniques, anatomy, and safe, effective mat-based exercise instruction.
Duration
Guidelines
A minimum of
- 20 hrs of Pilates Mat Personal Practice Sessions
- 20 hrs of Pilates Mat Student Teaching Hours
- 20 hrs of Pilates Mat Observation Hours
*These hours may be completed at any professional Pilates studio, online, or in your home.
Reformer
$799
Explanation
Provides instructors with the skills to safely and effectively teach reformer-based exercises, focusing on technique, anatomy, and proper equipment use.
Duration
Guidelines
A minimum of
- 20 hrs of Pilates Reformer Personal Practice Sessions
- 20 hrs of Pilates Reformer Student Teaching Hours
- 20 hrs of Pilates Reformer Observation Hours
*These hours may be completed at any professional Pilates studio, online, or in your home.
Chair
$799
Explanation
Prepares instructors to lead dynamic, stability-focused exercises on the Pilates chair, enhancing balance, strength, and functional movement.
Duration
Guidelines
A minimum of
- 20 hours of Pilates Chair Personal Practice
- 20 hours of Pilates Chair Practice Teaching
- 20 hours of Pilates Chair Observation
*These hours may be completed at any professional Pilates studio, online, or in your home.
Cadillac
$799
Explanation
Focuses on safely guiding clients through exercises on the Cadillac apparatus, emphasizing alignment, core stability, and versatility in movement.
Duration
Guidelines
A minimum of
- 20 hrs of Pilates Cadillac Personal Practice
- 20 hrs of Pilates Cadillac Practice Teaching
- 20 hrs of Pilates Cadillac Observation
*These hours may be completed at any professional Pilates studio, online, or in your home.
Auxiliary
$599
Explanation
Incorporate specialized and corrective equipment into sessions, adding variety and targeted resistance to enhance core strength, stability, and flexibility.
Duration
Guidelines
A minimum of
- 10 hrs of Pilates Barrels and Small Apparatus Personal Practice
- 10 hrs of Pilates Barrels and Small Apparatus Student Teaching
- 10 hrs of Pilates Barrels and Small Apparatus Observation
*These hours may be completed at any professional Pilates studio, online, or in your home.
Anatomy
$99
Explanation
Provides instructors with essential knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, helping them understand movement mechanics and apply safer, more effective techniques in Pilates instruction.
Duration
Guidelines
Completion of Anatomy Coloring Book
Medical Professionals: Mat
$799
About
XXXXOur reformer Pilates teacher training program is designed to fit your schedule and budget while covering everything you need to know. This program is designed to teach you Classical and Contemporary exercises on the reformer, while keeping the most up-to-date movement science in mind! Since one of our programs creators is a PT, there’s lots of post-rehabilitation information. Our extensive manuals are supplemented with a full video library, allowing you to revisit any part of the training whenever you want! Our program prepares you for the Reformer Certified Pilates Teacher exam, enabling you to teach Pilates reformer globally with Whole Body credentials.
Duration
XXXXThe Whole Body Reformer Pilates Teacher Training is a 100-hour program and includes one weekend of online, Zoom-based training. Our program includes: 20 hours of self-practice, and 20 hours of practice teaching. There are videos and assignments to compete and written tests are taken in the video platform. The physical test-out is taken online with a lead instructor.
• On-line Lecture (20 hours): Over the course of the weekend, you’ll learn Basic Anatomy, History of Pilates and Scope of Practice, and a breakdown of every mat exercise with breath, muscle focus, and contraindications and modifications. You’ll learn session planning for private sessions, duets and group classes, and beginning class templates. We will discuss our case studies and the application of movement principles in the Pilates repertoire.
•Self-Practice (20 hours): A minimum number of hours practicing on your own or in a class or private. This is the time you’ll spend learning the movement in your body.
• Practice Teaching (20 hours): After you complete the reformer training weekend, you’ll start case studies throughout the program to hone your teaching voice and learn to apply more advanced concepts to your teaching. You can teach as many people as you like, but we do require the same case study to be a minimum of 5 of these hours.
• Observation (20 hours): You’ll watch classes and private sessions in-studio and online. This will allow you to see the trainings in action!
• Online Videos, Testing, and Homework (20 hours): You’ll watch all relevant training videos and complete all testing and homework.
Upon passing both a written and practical exam, you will be a Certified Reformer Pilates Teacher!
Training Includes:
• Full Access to the online manual and video library for mat program (including case study worksheets, class-planning templates, all exercise videos and manuals, test-practice materials and test-out materials).
• Access to our fully equipped Pilates studio in Denver for all observations, self-practice, and practice teaching hours. There are no extra fees for this time.
• Access to the Whole Body Studios Online Video Library of Pilates exercises and lectures from the program.
• Mentorship and support for the duration of the program with Dana and Natalie.
• 10% off all class and private packages (during the 5-month program).
*Space is limited. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. NOTE: You will need access to a reformer at home or at a local studio for the duration of the program and hours.
Whole Body Studios Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Program does NOT include: Printed manuals, as the manuals are available online. You can purchase these manuals for $25 each.
Medical Professionals: Mat & Reformer
$799
About
XXXXOur reformer Pilates teacher training program is designed to fit your schedule and budget while covering everything you need to know. This program is designed to teach you Classical and Contemporary exercises on the reformer, while keeping the most up-to-date movement science in mind! Since one of our programs creators is a PT, there’s lots of post-rehabilitation information. Our extensive manuals are supplemented with a full video library, allowing you to revisit any part of the training whenever you want! Our program prepares you for the Reformer Certified Pilates Teacher exam, enabling you to teach Pilates reformer globally with Whole Body credentials.
Duration
XXXXThe Whole Body Reformer Pilates Teacher Training is a 100-hour program and includes one weekend of online, Zoom-based training. Our program includes: 20 hours of self-practice, and 20 hours of practice teaching. There are videos and assignments to compete and written tests are taken in the video platform. The physical test-out is taken online with a lead instructor.
• On-line Lecture (20 hours): Over the course of the weekend, you’ll learn Basic Anatomy, History of Pilates and Scope of Practice, and a breakdown of every mat exercise with breath, muscle focus, and contraindications and modifications. You’ll learn session planning for private sessions, duets and group classes, and beginning class templates. We will discuss our case studies and the application of movement principles in the Pilates repertoire.
•Self-Practice (20 hours): A minimum number of hours practicing on your own or in a class or private. This is the time you’ll spend learning the movement in your body.
• Practice Teaching (20 hours): After you complete the reformer training weekend, you’ll start case studies throughout the program to hone your teaching voice and learn to apply more advanced concepts to your teaching. You can teach as many people as you like, but we do require the same case study to be a minimum of 5 of these hours.
• Observation (20 hours): You’ll watch classes and private sessions in-studio and online. This will allow you to see the trainings in action!
• Online Videos, Testing, and Homework (20 hours): You’ll watch all relevant training videos and complete all testing and homework.
Upon passing both a written and practical exam, you will be a Certified Reformer Pilates Teacher!
Training Includes:
• Full Access to the online manual and video library for mat program (including case study worksheets, class-planning templates, all exercise videos and manuals, test-practice materials and test-out materials).
• Access to our fully equipped Pilates studio in Denver for all observations, self-practice, and practice teaching hours. There are no extra fees for this time.
• Access to the Whole Body Studios Online Video Library of Pilates exercises and lectures from the program.
• Mentorship and support for the duration of the program with Dana and Natalie.
• 10% off all class and private packages (during the 5-month program).
*Space is limited. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. NOTE: You will need access to a reformer at home or at a local studio for the duration of the program and hours.
Whole Body Studios Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Program does NOT include: Printed manuals, as the manuals are available online. You can purchase these manuals for $25 each.
Medical Professionals: Comprehensive
$799
About
XXXXOur reformer Pilates teacher training program is designed to fit your schedule and budget while covering everything you need to know. This program is designed to teach you Classical and Contemporary exercises on the reformer, while keeping the most up-to-date movement science in mind! Since one of our programs creators is a PT, there’s lots of post-rehabilitation information. Our extensive manuals are supplemented with a full video library, allowing you to revisit any part of the training whenever you want! Our program prepares you for the Reformer Certified Pilates Teacher exam, enabling you to teach Pilates reformer globally with Whole Body credentials.
Duration
XXXXThe Whole Body Reformer Pilates Teacher Training is a 100-hour program and includes one weekend of online, Zoom-based training. Our program includes: 20 hours of self-practice, and 20 hours of practice teaching. There are videos and assignments to compete and written tests are taken in the video platform. The physical test-out is taken online with a lead instructor.
• On-line Lecture (20 hours): Over the course of the weekend, you’ll learn Basic Anatomy, History of Pilates and Scope of Practice, and a breakdown of every mat exercise with breath, muscle focus, and contraindications and modifications. You’ll learn session planning for private sessions, duets and group classes, and beginning class templates. We will discuss our case studies and the application of movement principles in the Pilates repertoire.
•Self-Practice (20 hours): A minimum number of hours practicing on your own or in a class or private. This is the time you’ll spend learning the movement in your body.
• Practice Teaching (20 hours): After you complete the reformer training weekend, you’ll start case studies throughout the program to hone your teaching voice and learn to apply more advanced concepts to your teaching. You can teach as many people as you like, but we do require the same case study to be a minimum of 5 of these hours.
• Observation (20 hours): You’ll watch classes and private sessions in-studio and online. This will allow you to see the trainings in action!
• Online Videos, Testing, and Homework (20 hours): You’ll watch all relevant training videos and complete all testing and homework.
Upon passing both a written and practical exam, you will be a Certified Reformer Pilates Teacher!
Training Includes:
• Full Access to the online manual and video library for mat program (including case study worksheets, class-planning templates, all exercise videos and manuals, test-practice materials and test-out materials).
• Access to our fully equipped Pilates studio in Denver for all observations, self-practice, and practice teaching hours. There are no extra fees for this time.
• Access to the Whole Body Studios Online Video Library of Pilates exercises and lectures from the program.
• Mentorship and support for the duration of the program with Dana and Natalie.
• 10% off all class and private packages (during the 5-month program).
*Space is limited. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. NOTE: You will need access to a reformer at home or at a local studio for the duration of the program and hours.
Whole Body Studios Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Program does NOT include: Printed manuals, as the manuals are available online. You can purchase these manuals for $25 each.