Primary Teacher Training Certification

Our Primary Teacher Training Certification is a 30-week journey designed for people who truly love Pilates and want to turn that passion into a career. Through four in-person seminar weekends and over 600 hours of guided study and hands-on practice, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the Classical Pilates system.

You’ll study anatomy, alignment, working with special populations and injuries, and learn how to thoughtfully apply the method to today’s clients. By the end of the program, you’ll know every exercise, its variations, and the full range of apparatus created by Joseph Pilates. Our partnership with Real Pilates© NYC, prepares you to step confidently into a professional teaching career, with credentials recognized around the world. Select graduates will be invited join our team here at Bodywise Pure Pilates.

Program Structure

The training combines seminar weekends with a progressive monthly schedule that includes:

• 72 hours — four weekend seminars (Beginner through Advanced)

• 180 hours — practice teaching

• 80 hours — weekly online coursework

• 85 hours — observation

• 95 hours — self-practice

• 55 hours — weekly private and semi-private sessions

• 5 hours — observed practice teaching

• 13 hours — testing

• Additional guided study and mentorship

Trainees should plan for a weekly commitment of approximately 18–22 hours.

Program Investment

Total cost: $9950

• Tuition: $5,750 — Real Pilates NYC

• Mandatory Training Package: $4,200 — Bodywise Pure Pilates

*The training package includes 60 sessions (about two per week) throughout the 30-week program. Tuition covers your apprenticeship at our studio, all seminars, manuals, and exams.

Financial aid and scholarships may be available through Real Pilates NYC.

Your Path to Teacher Training

1. Start with a Foundation at Our Studio
   We encourage interested applicants to begin by taking lessons with us. As Central NY's only dedicated Classical Pilates studio, we want you to feel comfortable with our apparatus, our teaching style, and our community before applying.

2. Apply to the Real Pilates Teacher Training Program
   After meeting our team and getting started with lessons, submit your application to the Real Pilates Teacher Training program.

3. Join an Info Call with Real Pilates
   Qualified applicants are invited to a personal conversation with the Real Pilates team to learn more about the training experience.

4. Complete an Assessment Session and Interview with Bodywise Pure Pilates
   You’ll meet studio owner, Val for a movement assessment and interview to make sure there is alignment with our studio’s values and standards and to ensure that the program is the right fit. Those new to Classical Pilates may be asked to join our Pre-Program cohort.

Now Accepting Applications for our Spring 2026 Cycle

Start Date: May 1, 2026

Deadline to apply April 1st, 2026

***Early Bird Pricing of $250 off ends March 15th

Program Highlights

• Four seminar weekends

• Weekly academic assignments and case studies

• Practice teaching and observation

• Anatomy and alignment training

• Hands-on spotting skills

• Weekly personal and small group sessions

• Monthly mentorship meetings

• Practical assessments

• Assisted and paid teaching opportunities

• Business foundations for Pilates professionals

Seminar Schedule 2026

May, 1-3

June 19-21

July 31- Aug 2

September 18-20
All seminars run Fridays & Saturdays: 1pm–7pm
Sundays: 9am–3pm

All apprenticeship hours are to be completed during the studio’s hours of operation.