Pilates Teacher Training
Teach Pilates with the precision it deserves.
In 50 hours, 100% online, at your own pace, and with lifetime access, learn to build, guide and adapt a complete Pilates mat class — and earn a certified Pilates teaching credential.
Source: Yoga Danse student survey, May 2026.
What's really holding you back
It's not your practice. It's the missing structure.
Interchangeable classes
Same cues, same exercises — your classes blend into everyone else's. What's missing isn't skill. It's a method.
Building alone, every time
You understand the body and love precise movement, but without a method, each class is built from scratch, in doubt.
A precision left unused
The care you already bring to alignment and control is exactly what your future students are looking for.
What changes
Teaching Pilates with a method can be learned.
Build a complete, safe mat class
Warm-up, mat sequence, small-equipment work, cool-down — one repeatable structure.
Master breath, control and alignment
The core Pilates principles, and how to cue them clearly.
Teach with a certified credential
A method, a teaching presence, and a recognized Pilates certification.
The question we hear most
"I've never done Pilates before. Is this for me?"
Yes. This program is built to take you from the fundamentals to teaching-ready — you don't need years of personal Pilates practice to start, just the commitment to learn a method properly.
How it works
From sign-up to your first Pilates class.
Enroll online
Secure checkout, access opens right away.
Learn at your pace
50 hours of videos, PDFs and class examples.
Practice and validate
Apply each module, get feedback, complete the assessments.
Teach Pilates
Certificate in hand, teach mat Pilates with a recognized credential.
The program
10 modules, all built for your teaching.
The program follows a clear progression — Mat 1, Mat 2, Mat 3 — plus dedicated work with small Pilates equipment (ring, band, ball), each level layered so you learn to teach with precision at every stage.
Mat 1
The foundation level of the mat progression.
Mat 2
Building on the fundamentals.
Mat 3
The advanced level of the mat progression.
Small equipment
Ring, band and ball work woven into the progression.
Full module-by-module breakdown:
- Understanding the professional framework — 2 h
- Identifying audiences and analysing their needs — 2 h
- Pilates fundamentals and key principles — 4 h
- Functional anatomy applied to Pilates — 5 h
- The fundamental exercise repertoire — 6 h
- Progressions, regressions and adaptations — 2 h
- Building a coherent Pilates session — 5 h
- Leading a session, in person or online — 2 h
- Safety and risk prevention — 3 h
- Adapting Pilates to different professional settings — 3 h
Plus 16 hours of guided practice. Total: 50 hours.
What you get
- Detailed video lessons
- Downloadable PDFs
- Class examples and templates
- Private community group
- Certification assessment, held online: a 20-minute teaching demonstration in front of a jury, a written dissertation of 10 to 30 pages, and a jury interview. The jury has three members, one from the school and two practising professionals. You must have completed at least 90% of the training hours to sit the assessment.
- Feedback from the team
Self-paced: start today, and move through the program at your own rhythm.
Is it for you?
Who it's for, and who it isn't.
It's for you if…
- You teach or coach (yoga, fitness, dance) and want to add a certified Pilates method.
- You are changing careers toward teaching movement.
- You already love Pilates and want to turn it into a teaching skill.
- You want to learn 100% online, at your own pace, with lifetime access.
- Any age from 18 to 70.
Probably not if…
- You've never practiced any movement at all.
- You're only interested in Reformer equipment — this program is Mat-based (we offer a separate Reformer training, ask us).
- You only want to learn in person.
Who guides you
Elodie Abadie, founder of Yoga Dance.
"After a successful career in business as an executive, I felt like I was always chasing time."
She changed paths and created Yoga Dance, uniting yoga philosophy, movement and dance — and later expanded the school to include a certified Pilates teacher training. She now leads the programs from Saint-Barthélemy with a team of sports and health professionals.
What we stand for
Values we teach by.
Sharing
Nothing held back. Passion is what moves us.
Respect
Kindness toward every person and every body.
Trust
The ground of every teacher and student relationship.
Safety
Sports and health standards, adapted to everyone.
Talk to our team
Questions about the Pilates program? Let's talk.
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Talk to our team before you enroll.
Pick a 20-minute slot — U.S. time zones, no pressure.
Online booking opens soon.
Our team will call you back at the number you share — or reach us directly at +1 (754) 354-1610 (US number).
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Pricing and certificate
One clear price, everything included.
Pilates Teacher Training · 50 h
$490 launch offer
- 50 hours, at your own pace
- Video lessons, PDFs, class examples
- Private community group
- Support Monday to Friday, with feedback on your practice
- Certificate — French national Pilates certification
Secure online payment. Interest-free installments available (up to 5). Refunds and withdrawal: see our Terms.
Prefer the Reformer? We also offer a Reformer teacher training — ask us when you book a call.
Certificate · Pilates Teacher Training
Enseigner le Pilates
· France Compétences
- Duration
- 50 hours
- Format
- 100% online, at your own pace, with lifetime access
- Assessment
- Certification assessment, held online: a 20-minute teaching demonstration in front of a jury, a written dissertation of 10 to 30 pages, and a jury interview. The jury has three members, one from the school and two practising professionals. You must have completed at least 90% of the training hours to sit the assessment.
- Certification
- A French national certification (RS7619, France Compétences); issued by our certifying partner KREASY CHALLENGES, a Qualiopi-certified organization.
Objections and honest answers