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More Than a Certification.
A Year of Becoming a Teacher.
There are Pilates teacher training programs that can get you certified in a matter of days or weeks. We believe becoming a great Pilates teacher takes much more than that. Our Teacher Training Program is grounded in the Classical Pilates Method developed by Joseph Pilates. You'll learn the traditional Mat and Reformer repertoire—not as choreography to memorize, but as a complete system. We teach the why behind each exercise: how movements connect, what to look for in a client's body, and how to modify or progress work while staying true to the method.
Throughout the program, you'll learn to:
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Teach with confidence, intention, and purpose
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Understand alignment, movement patterns, and biomechanics
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Modify exercises for different bodies and experience levels
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Cue effectively and build thoughtful class sequences
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Teach real clients and handle real challenges as they arise
A year gives you time to practice, make mistakes, ask questions, and let your understanding deepen—rather than cramming exercises into a single weekend. You'll train under working instructors who teach real clients daily, so you see what teaching actually looks like, not just what it looks like on paper.
NEXT COHORT BEGINS JAN 2027
This isn't the fastest path to becoming a Pilates instructor
It's the one that makes you a better one. Our goal isn't a certificate and a binder of exercises. It's a teacher who can walk into a studio and know exactly what they're doing. Ready to take the next step? If you want a program that challenges and supports you while you grow into a confident instructor, we'd love to have you join us.
WHAT PEOPLE
ARE SAYING
The Native Pilates certification was an excellent addition to my Pilates education. This comprehensive and immersive program exceeded my expectations and has given me more confidence as an instructor.
— Belle Barreiro Seiden
The flexible structure made it possible for me to fully participate while working a full-time job, which I deeply appreciated. The content was clear, engaging and supportive, and I always felt encouraged throughout the process.
— Alexis Peters
The program gave me a strong foundation in classical Pilates, while also helping me find my own voice as a teacher. I left feeling confident, inspired, and fully prepared to start teaching.
— Carli Cole
Meet Your Instructors
Amanda Howard
CPI, Faculty for The Center for Women’s Fitness, Mentorship with Wendy LeBlanc Arbuckle
Amanda is a mama to three kids, a dancer, a nature lover, and a classically trained Pilates Instructor teaching in Nashville, TN. She believes that Pilates is for everyone regardless of your background. NCPT certified
Aimee Bailey
PT, DPT, 200-hr CYT, PCES, Pelvic Health Specialist
Aimee is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist with a passion for helping women live their fullest life. She has been a Physical Therapist for 17 years and has been specializing in the pelvic floor for 14 years.
Yui Breedlove
Yui completed her Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training at Marathon Pilates (Nashville) in 2018, and has worked closely with pre/postnatal clients and those recovering from injury. Her teaching centers on the mind-body connection, with an inclusive, empathetic approach.