Natalie Mandeville • November 7, 2024

What Does Pilates Teacher Training Look Like At Body Aligned For 2025?

A woman is doing exercises on a pilates machine in a gym.

Well, I had planned on taking the year off, but I changed my mind!

One-on-one mentorship opportunity available for the right candidate(s) (max 2).

The comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training course consists of a total of 450 hours. You are required to attend all sessions in person and complete all required hours in order to complete the course. In 2025, the in-person seminars will be on a week day as a recurring 2-hour appointment.

Tuition

$7,000. A deposit of $1,000 is required ($500 is non-refundable). The balance can be paid monthly over 6 months or alternative term agreed upon.


The course includes

  • Training to teach on all Pilates apparatus (Mat, Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector)
  • Mentorship with Natalie on a weekly basis
  • Check-offs and mini-tests
  • Year-end review and Q&A
  • Opportunity to start teaching after Module 1 is completed
  • Training manual
  • Final exam


Hours to be completed prior to the final exam

  • 80 observation hours (20 online hours on an approved platform)
  • 100 practice hours (50 self-practice and 50 being instructed by a certified instructor)
  • 100 teaching hours


Prerequisites

A minimum of 25 hours of Pilates practice on the equipment either in the form of private sessions or group classes. Anatomy class is highly recommended.

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