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PilatesBody Instructor Certification Program
Build a Pilates business, don't just get a certificate. Learn the classical method, real technique, and Raven's own formula for teaching with confidence.
Who this is for
You've been doing Pilates. You love it. And somewhere along the way, you thought, I could teach this.
This program is for people who want more than a certification, they want to build something of their own. Whether you've never taught a class or you've been teaching for years and want a foundation that holds up in a room full of bodies, PilatesBody Teacher Training gives you the tools, the vocabulary, and the confidence to lead.
What you'll learn
- Business of Pilates, how to actually build a career and income out of teaching, not just get certified
- Technique first, the core Pilates principles, and how to set up every exercise so it works in any body
- Flow that moves, modifications, transitions, pacing, how to read a room and respond in real time
- Cues that land, the language of good teaching, specific, intentional, timed well
- Confidence in the room, presence and adaptability, how to hold a class even when things don't go to plan
Program structure
- 110+ hours of coursework: history of Pilates, anatomy (taught by a Doctor of Physical Therapy), programming a class, Raven's teaching formula, special populations, business of Pilates, safety.
- Guest experts each cohort, an anatomy specialist and a business-of-Pilates instructor are consistent parts of the program; the exact lineup varies cohort to cohort.
- Live virtual workshops for the first three weekends, plus in-person intensive weekends across the US (cohort specific).
- The PilatesBody Training Manual, 200+ pages, every exercise broken down with photos, yours to keep forever.
- A full year of on-demand video access to every exercise breakdown.
- Personalized coaching from Raven and her team, available whether you choose virtual or hybrid.
- A private community of fellow PilatesBody-certified teachers that doesn't end when training does.
- 50%Technique
Is the exercise actually set up right? This is what creates a confident client.
- 25%Cueing
Are your words landing, specific, intentional, well-timed? Good cueing is a skill you can learn.
- 25%Flow
Does the class move? Are the transitions clean, is the energy building instead of stalling?
PilatesBody Teacher Community
Becoming a certified PilatesBody teacher means:
- Joining a group of people who want to be the best in the business
- Access to incentives, feedback, and advice from the community
- Live workshops with people actively working and successful in the industry
- Building your network before you've even finished training
What's included
- Downloadable, printable Training Manual, 200+ pages, yours forever
- On-demand video lessons for every exercise, rewatch anytime
- In-person training weekend, live practice teaching and hands-on feedback
- Raven's teaching formula framework, the full system, yours to use in every class you teach
- A video library for each exercise: setup cues, modifications, common pitfalls
- The PilatesBody Teacher Community
How to enroll
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Submit your enrollment form
A short form to help us learn about you and make sure this is actually the right fit.
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Secure your spot
Choose virtual or hybrid, then lock in your place in the cohort.
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Start your certification
We'll follow up with everything you need to prepare before training begins.
How do I know I'm ready?
You've been practicing Pilates, and...
- You feel a pull toward teaching
- You want a real certification built on technique, not just choreography
- You want to understand why an exercise works, not just how to lead it
- You've already started teaching and feel like you're winging it
- You're ready to invest in a foundation that lasts your whole career
Pricing
PilatesBody Instructor Certification
FAQ
Questions about teacher training
Teacher training
Do I need prior teaching experience to apply?
No. This program is built for people at both ends of the spectrum, those who've never taught a class and those who've been teaching for years but want a real foundation. It's also a strong fit for personal trainers, barre, or yoga instructors who want to bring the Pilates system into their work.
Am I too old, too new, or not experienced enough for this?
No. Instructors we've certified have come from personal training, from recovering from an injury and falling in love with movement, from a completely different career they were ready to leave. Your background is what makes you a good instructor, not a reason to wait.
Where is the in-person training weekend?
Dallas and New York, with limited spots for hands-on feedback with Raven and the PilatesBody team.
Do you offer online only?
Yes, virtual-only is a full path through the program. Hybrid is optional but strongly recommended, a lot of the real breakthroughs happen in live practice teaching and in-person feedback.
How much time should I expect to commit?
Plan for about 110 hours total across coursework, live sessions, and practice teaching.
Will this actually count as a real certification?
Yes. The program is built around the two major Pilates standards bodies, so you'll be prepared to pursue third-party verification once you complete all requirements.
Can I really make a living doing this?
That's what the business-of-Pilates module is for. A lot of certifications stop at "here are the exercises." This one covers pricing, building a client base, and what it actually takes to turn teaching into income.
I'm already certified elsewhere. Is this still worth it?
Yes, if what you're looking for is a deeper system and not just another credential. A lot of instructors join because their first certification gave them steps to follow, not a framework to actually understand.
What happens after the program?
You'll submit a test-out video and written exam. Passing instructors receive their PilatesBody Mat Training Certificate and are prepared to pursue NPCP or PMA verification if they choose.
Can I pay over time?
Yes, through third-party financing at checkout, including Affirm and Afterpay, subject to eligibility. Some plans are interest-free, others carry APR, your total is shown before you confirm.
Do you offer financial assistance?
Yes, alongside payment plans, we also offer the Community IMPACT Pilates Scholarship, a quarterly initiative supporting people pursuing their Pilates certification.
Meet your instructor
Raven Ross, Founder, PilatesBody Method
Raven trained as a professional dancer for over 20 years before finding Pilates. Over the next decade she became a classically trained, certified Pilates instructor, added certifications in barre, TRX, and trigger point release, and built a private training business with hundreds of clients, from athletes to people just trying to feel better in their bodies.
In 2021 she started sharing Pilates online, not to build a brand, just because she loved it. The community that grew from that, and the app that followed, has motivated women across the globe to move, build strength, and feel hotter than ever.
Creating this certification has been the most meaningful chapter yet. She trained as a Master Teacher Trainer through Club Pilates and always knew she wanted to pass it on, the method, and the love for it.
Outside the studio, she's with her animals, on a long walk, or with a glass of wine in hand.
Ready to teach the method you already love?