Beyond Certifications
A True Education in Movement
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Curious what it takes to become a certified Pilates teacher? Watch this video to see how our hybrid training program gives you the skills, anatomy knowledge, and hands-on practice you need to teach with confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
"I work full-time. I don't have the time for another commitment."
This training is fully online and structured for people with real schedules. You can progress at a pace that fits your life.
“I’m a physical person. I don't think online learning is for me."
Our program blends live sessions, recorded videos, self practice, and guided observation, so you can learn at your own pace while real instructors support you every step of the way.
“I’m not sure I'm advanced enough in Pilates to start teaching."
You don’t need to be advanced. Our program is designed to meet you where you are and help you grow confidently.
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Hear from our graduates!
Meg R.
"This Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training was worth every hour spent and every dollar spent.  Dana is such a great teacher and mentor.  She has such a full and extensive wealth of knowledge but beyond that, she’s so supportive and helpful in every way imaginable (and then some).  Her dedication to this program and her studio space are above and beyond typical expectations - It’s truly a gift to be part of this training.  Through the program, you’re also able to access to the multiple studio spaces available for practice and observation hours which is huge.  The online resources they created and provide throughout are also incredibly helpful.  I can’t stress how supported I felt throughout the process and how accessible she and her team have  made the training. She also brings in other wonderful teachers to assist in the teaching and learning each weekend which is an added layer of resources, support, styles of learning and more.  I can’t recommend this program more highly to anyone who is looking to learn each Pilates method or to deepen their education or understanding of the modality."
Nat M.
"Whole Body's Pilates teacher training was so in-depth and fun! Learning in a supportive group setting made the experience even better, providing encouragement and shared insights. Preparing is easy with the resource library of videos and helpful manuals. The more hands on practice you can get the more you can get the more prepared you will feel! Jump into it and find a new side of your teaching!"
Kelly T.
"I had been a barre student for three years before taking the leap to become an instructor myself. The Barre Teacher Training at Whole Body Studios was so valuable in breaking down the anatomy and correct form for the most common barre positions, as well as teaching how to advance and modify those positions. I also crucially learned about musicality—when to cue, how to transition from one move to the next, and how to sequence exercises to optimize the flow of class. I apply the knowledge that I learned from the training every week to the classes that I now lead at WBS."
Pilates Mat Teacher Training - Course Overview
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INTRODUCTION
27 lessons- Orientation
- Liability and Waiver Information and Introduction to Whole Body
- Table of Contents
- Course Requirements
- Course Hour Breakdown
- Philosophy of Safety
- Practice Hour Log
- Levels of a Pilates Class
- Sample Classical and Contemporary Class Formats
- Levels of a Pilates Class
- Creating A Class Format
- Classical VS Contemporary
- Build Your Own Class Templates
- Case Study
- Basic Anatomy of Pilates
- Dance Terminology and Vocabulary - Foot Positions
- Dance Terminology and Vocabulary - Lower Extremity Positions
- Dance Terminology and Vocabulary - Arm Positions
- Patterns of Motion
- Nine Lines of Movement
- Definition of Stretching and Application to Pilates
- Viewing & Assessing Movement
- Common Alignments
- Basic Joint Ranges
- Pilates Small Props
- How to Read This Manual
- Live Session - Philosophy of Safety and Basic Terminology
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Pre-Pilates
13 lessons- Head Lifts
- Listening Heads
- Breath
- Doorknob Legs
- Pelvic Clock
- Piston Legs
- Sand Tunnels
- Rib Cage Arms
- Side Lying
- Leg Lifts From Prone
- Cat-Cow
- Crossovers
- Live Session - “Before the 100” Exercises
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LEVEL I-II
14 lessons- Footwork - All Positions
- The Hundred
- Live Session - Mat Exercises
- Roll Up
- Single Leg Circles
- Rolling Like a Ball
- Abdominal Series
- Spine Stretch Forward
- Saw
- Side Lying Series
- Seal
- Ceiling Stabs
- Tick Tock
- Live Session - Practice Teaching with Partner
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LEVEL II-III
13 lessons- Open Leg Rocker
- Corkscrew 1
- Swan
- Swan Dive
- Live Session - Mat Class
- Single Leg Kick
- Double Leg Kick
- Grasshopper
- Teaser
- Can-Can
- Cat-Cow - Knees Off
- Push Up
- Live Session - Basic Anatomy
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LEVEL III
7 lessons- Neck Pull
- Shoulder Bridge
- Spine Twist
- Roll Over
- Jack Knife
- Hip Circles
- Live Session - Mat Exercises
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LEVEL IV
6 lessons- Corkscrew 2
- High Scissors/Bicycle
- Side Bend
- Leg Pull Front
- Control Balance
- Live Session - Practice Teaching with Partner
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LEVEL V
7 lessons- Leg Pull
- Crab
- Rocking (On Stomach)
- Boomerang
- Big Twist
- Handstand/Headstand
- Live Session - Mat Class
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TEACHING
6 lessons- Teaching Tips
- Common Learning Styles
- The Art of Cueing & Assisting
- How to Spot & Observe
- Code of Ethics / Fitness Professionalism
- Live Session - Written Test Out Quiz
Teacher Training Teaser
Interested in our teacher training and want to see what we’re all about? Try out our abdominal series instruction mini course for a low commitment and high value learning experience. This course is for both practitioners of Pilates and instructors looking to add more skills to their teaching tool box.
Pilates Mat Teacher Training Teaser - The Abdominal Series
About Interested in our teacher training and want to see what we’re all about? Or just want to add a good abdominal series to your workouts or classes? Try us out with a low commitment learning experience with our abdominal series instruction mini course! This course is for both practitioners of Pilates and instructors looking to add more skills to their teaching tool box!
 