Teacher Training

Pilates Teacher Training :

Join our next teacher training in January. Payment plans are Available: Click here to register!

The Whole Body program teachs you both Classical and Contemporary exercises using all the Pilates equipment: Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, High/Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Magic Circle, all 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 as well!

This program is offered for personal enrichment and advanced study; many graduates choose to teach after completion.

Upon completion, you will receive a Whole Body Studios Certification in Pilates, recognizing your mastery of the material covered. Many graduates choose to share their knowledge by teaching in studios, gyms, and community wellness spaces. Our program supports both personal enrichment and the development of teaching skills, depending on your goals.

We are able to offer the program at a much lower cost compared to others, because we created it ourselves, there aren’t any hefty third-party fees.

Our 500-HR program includes 5 in-person training weekends, observation hours, self-practice, and practice teaching. Join us from January to May for an immersive experience. The training costs $3,594. For payment plans or questions, DM or email us!

Program Details

The Whole Body Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training is a  500-HR program includes 5 weekends of in-person training.

You’ll be led through this training program by the Whole Body Studios team, including the expert instructors and owner Dana Dreifus, Juliana Remer, and Natalie Machado. These women have infused the program with their personal training experiences, physical therapy expertise, and diverse movement backgrounds.

The training is five weekends, one per month, starting in September and ending in February. Our 500-HR program includes 5 weekends of in-person training, 95 hours of observation, 95 hours of self-practice, and 120 hours of practice teaching. There are videos and assignments to compete at home and written tests are taken in the video platform.  All physical test outs will be taken in studio or online with a lead instructor.

In-Studio Lecture (100 hours):
‍Over the course of 5 weekends, you’ll learn Basic and more in-depth Anatomy, History of Pilates and Scope of Practice and a breakdown of every exercise according to with breath, muscle focus, and contraindications and modifications. The weekends are broken down by equipment type, starting with Pre-Pilates and mat work. We will teach movement-based session planning for private sessions, duets, and group classes and give starting class templates. We will discuss our case studies and the application of movement principles in the Pilates repertoire.

Self-Practice Hours (95 hours):‍
A minimum number of hours practicing on your own or in a class or private. This is the time you spend learning the movement in your body.

Practice Teaching Hours (130 hours):‍
After you complete the mat training weekend, you’ll be required to start case studies throughout the program to both hone your teaching voice as well as 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 10 of these hours.

Observation Hours (95 hours):‍
You’ll watch classes and private sessions, both in-studio and online. This will allow you to see the trainings in action!

Anatomy and Physiology  (20 hours):‍
You’ll watch Juliana Remer apply movement principles in our online catalog and in a weekend session. You’ll also study anatomy coloring books and read anatomy of movement principles.

Online Videos, Testing, and Homework (60 hours):‍
You’ll watch all relevant training videos and complete all testing and homework.

Upon passing both a written and practical exam, you will receive your Whole Body Studios Pilates Teacher certificate of completion!

Training Includes

• 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 taught in the program.

• Mentorship and support for the duration of the program with both Dana and Natalie.

• 10% off all class and private packages (during the five month program).

Whole Body Studios  Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program Does NOT include:
‍Printed manuals, as the manuals are available online. You can purchase these manuals for a cost of $25-$75 per manual, depending on manual length. There are 5 manuals, one per weekend. You can copy the coloring book pages or purchase your own one, and there are three books that you may choose to check out of our library or purchase for the required reading.

*Space is limited. Admission is on a first come first serve basis.

*This certification is a private credential issued by Whole Body Studios and does not constitute state licensure. Pilates is not a state licensed profession, so no such credential exists.

All Weekends will be held at the following times:
• Friday 5-8pm
• Saturday 8am-5pm
• Sunday 8am-5pm

Can’t make a lecture day? You can attend virtually or make-up sessions for $100/hr. You may also attend the next session of that modality offered in-studio.

Our last two trainings sold out so send us any questions you have so you don’t miss out!

Pricing:
$3,594
Payment plans needed? You can choose a 6 month payment plan here or longer options financed externally are here. Email us with any questions, we’d love to hear from you!