About the program

Your Pilates education shapes the teacher you become.

There’s a difference between learning Pilates and truly understanding it. The right education gives you a deeper knowledge of the method, the body, and the intention behind each exercise. It teaches you to see the person in front of you, make thoughtful, informed decisions, and approach Pilates with confidence and purpose.

At Whole Body Method, we believe that kind of understanding is developed through experience. Our comprehensive education combines a foundation in the original Classical Pilates system, helping you understand the method as a whole, with hands-on practice, close mentorship, observation, assisting, and teaching real clients.

When you’re standing in front of a client after graduation, you won’t be able to rely on a manual to tell you what comes next. You’ll need to understand the system deeply enough to adapt what you know and trust your decisions. Whole Body Method gives you that foundation. That is the difference a Whole Body Method education makes.

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    • 550 Hours of Comprehensive Training: A deep, immersive education combining repertoire workshops, anatomy, observation, self-practice, assisting, and hands-on teaching experience.

    • 200 Hours of Client Teaching: Build substantial real-world experience teaching WBM clients before you graduate, learning to work with different bodies and needs with the support of experienced instructors.

    • Complete Classical Education: Learn the full Classical Pilates system across the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Electric Chair, Pedi-Pole, Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel, Mat, Weights, and Magic Circle.

    • Small Cohorts and Personal Mentorship: Receive individualized feedback and guidance from instructors who know you, your teaching, and your progress throughout the program.

    • Learn Inside a Working Studio: Train alongside experienced instructors and real clients, connecting what you learn in workshops to the day-to-day practice of teaching Pilates.

    • 24/7 Studio Access: Train and practice in a fully equipped Classical studio on a schedule that works for you.

    • Earn While You Learn: Earn $2,000 while completing your client-teaching hours.

    • Graduate With Real Experience: Complete your training having already observed, assisted, practiced, and taught real clients, giving you experience to draw from when you begin teaching independently.

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    • Build a Strong Foundation: Learn the complete system first, giving you a broad repertoire of exercises, apparatus, and knowledge to draw from throughout your career.

    • Understand the Method, Not Just the Exercises: Learn how exercises connect, progress, and work together so you understand the why behind what you teach.

    • Understand the Body: Develop a deeper understanding of movement, mechanics, alignment, and how the method works with different bodies.

    • Adapt with Intention: Use your knowledge of the full system to make informed choices for each client.

    • Build From Classical: Starting with the original method gives you a strong knowledge base to later expand into contemporary Pilates, specialties, and other teaching approaches.

  • This program may be right for you if you:

    • Want a comprehensive Classical Pilates education, not just a certification.

    • Want to graduate with real teaching experience and the confidence to work with clients.

    • Are passionate about movement, the body, and helping others move better.

    • Want to deepen your own Pilates practice while learning the anatomy and methodology behind the work.

    • Are looking for a new career, flexible side career, or additional income stream.

    • Already teach Pilates but want to expand your repertoire and deepen your understanding of the Classical Method.

    • Value hands-on learning, mentorship, and being part of a working studio community.

  • Our Teacher Training cohorts run three times each year. Review the syllabus for each upcoming cohort to explore the full training schedule.

    Need more flexibility? Private Certification allows you to complete the same comprehensive Teacher Training program on an individualized schedule, with private instruction and scheduling designed around your availability. See below for more information.

  • Yes! A private certification may be a great option if:

    • Your schedule does not align with the regular program.

    • You prefer to move through the program at your own pace.

    • You need a more flexible training schedule.

    Interested in private certification? Contact us at (323) 934-7134 to discuss your scheduling and availability, and check the Tuition & Payment Options dropdown below for private certification pricing.

  • We believe your Pilates education is an investment in your future, and we want that investment to be as accessible as possible. Our flexible payment options allow you to spread tuition over time, and through our Earn While You Learn program, you’ll earn $2,000 teaching real WBM clients as part of your training.

    Cohort Certification

    Total Tuition: $9,200
    You Earn: $2,000 through Earn While You Learn
    Effective Investment: $7,200

    Initial Payment: $2,000
    Includes your training materials and three prerequisite private sessions.

    Remaining Tuition: $7,200

    Choose the payment plan that works best for you:

    • 3-Month Plan: 3 payments of $2,400 + $250 studio credit

    • 6-Month Plan: 6 payments of $1,200 + $100 studio credit

    • 9-Month Plan: 9 payments of $800

    Private Certification

    Total Tuition: $11,396
    You Earn: $2,000 through Earn While You Learn
    Effective Investment: $9,396

    Initial Payment: $2,000
    Includes your training materials and three prerequisite private sessions.

    Remaining Tuition: $9,396

    Choose the payment plan that works best for you:

    • 3-Month Plan: 3 payments of $3,132 + $350 studio credit

    • 6-Month Plan: 6 payments of $1,566 + $200 studio credit

    • 9-Month Plan: 9 payments of $1,044

Not all Pilates is created equal. With 26 years of experience, we’ve built a program around what it actually takes to become a confident, capable teacher.

Compare Whole Body Method Other Training Models
Depth of Training Whole Body Method 550 comprehensive hours combining workshops, anatomy, observation, self-practice, assisting and real client teaching. Other Training Models Shorter certifications can mean less time observing, practicing and teaching before you're expected to work independently, leaving you with less experience to draw on after graduation.
Classical Foundation Whole Body Method Learn the complete Classical Pilates system, giving you a framework for understanding how the method works as a whole. Other Training Models Training that doesn't teach the complete system can leave gaps in your understanding of how the exercises, apparatus and progressions work together, giving you a narrower foundation to draw from as your teaching develops.
Full Apparatus and Repertoire Whole Body Method Complete repertoire on Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Electric Chair, Pedi-Pole, Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel, Mat, weights and Magic Circle. Other Training Models Programs that teach only part of the apparatus or repertoire give you fewer exercises, progressions and pieces of equipment to draw from when working with different bodies and needs.
Real Client Teaching Whole Body Method 200 hours teaching real clients before you graduate, building substantial experience applying what you've learned to different bodies and needs. Other Training Models Some programs require minimal real-client teaching or none at all, meaning you may graduate with significantly less experience applying what you've learned to the person standing in front of you.
Clients and Space Provided Whole Body Method Complete your teaching hours inside the WBM studio, with opportunities to teach WBM clients as you build your client experience. Other Training Models You may need to find your own clients and teaching space, sometimes paying to rent a studio, making required hours harder and more expensive to complete.
Working Alongside Your Instructors Whole Body Method Your instructors are working WBM teachers. Observe them with real clients, teach alongside them and have them available for ongoing guidance. Other Training Models Some instructors are brought in only for workshops, meaning access may end when the workshop does. Without experienced teachers nearby as you begin working with clients, you have less opportunity to ask questions, get feedback and learn from what comes up in real sessions.
Small Cohorts and Mentorship Whole Body Method Small cohorts, individualized feedback and ongoing mentorship throughout your training. Other Training Models Larger cohorts or workshop-only formats can mean less individual feedback and support, making it harder to identify what you need to improve as your teaching develops.
Studio Access Whole Body Method 24/7 access to a fully equipped Classical Pilates studio. Other Training Models Limited studio access means fewer opportunities to practice independently, work with the equipment and reinforce what you've learned between workshops.
Earn While You Learn Whole Body Method Earn $2,000 while completing your client-teaching hours. Other Training Models Required teaching hours, when included, are often unpaid, increasing the overall investment in your education.
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  • Ready to get started? Complete your application here. We’ll review your application and reach out with next steps

  • Once accepted into the program, you’ll receive your Teacher Training Enrollment Agreement to review and sign.

    • Create a Whole Body Method account through our online booking system (if you don’t already have one).

    • Add your credit card information to your account.

  • Complete your $2,000 initial payment here to secure your place in the program. This payment includes your training materials and three prerequisite private sessions.

  • Before your first workshop, you’ll complete three private sessions at Whole Body Method. These sessions give you time to get comfortable in the studio, get to know some of the instructors, and prepare you for the start of your training. Contact us at (323) 934-7134 to schedule.

If you have any questions, please reach out, we’re always happy to help!

Real Students, Real Experiences

  • Barbara V.

    "Whole Body Method Teacher Training offers flexible practice hours, day or night. The instructors provide personalized guidance, corrections, and direct observation to help deepen your understanding of Classical Pilates."

  • Titia M.

    “I explored several different programs and found this one to be the best. Nothing compares to the curriculum and hands-on-approach that this program offers.”

  • Ayanna L.

    “I love that instruction is segmented into intensive weekend sessions, and then you're given time to practice on your own and become familiar with the movements. I’ve found it to be a good balance of detailed, comprehensive instruction and personal time to develop and make sure I’m feeling everything the way I want to in my body."

  • Ashley G.

    “I feel like this program really prepared me for my future in Pilates, especially because it's classical. I always like to start with the original version of something, and this felt like the right place to begin."