INSTRUCTOR TRAINING MASTERS PROGRAMS
Now Accepting Applications for 2025

The Power Pilates Instructor Training Programs are unparalleled in the Pilates industry. These programs are designed for experienced teachers who have a wealth of teaching experience and would like to share their knowledge as a mentor to new burgeoning instructors. To qualify as an instructor trainer candidates must complete one of these rigorous programs, after having been teaching a minimum number of hours in their practice.

The Instructor Training Masters Programs allow for extended additional study and growth as a teacher, on the journey to ultimately becoming a Teacher Trainer. After completing the application and filing a letter of intent, candidates have three years to audit the required programs, pass all evaluations, complete and submit an original research project to the board of review, pass a series of anatomy examinations and complete mentor coaching sessions.

There are two Masters programs through which candidates may select to apply:
Foundational Educators (Mat and Reformer Only), or
Teacher Trainers (Mat, Apparatus and Continuing Education)

Master Teacher Trainer candidates are specially invited by the Power Pilates Manager Director from those with Teacher Trainer status.

Masters Programs

Foundational Educator

Most new candidates begin here

Those who complete this program will be eligible to teach all Power Pilates Mat and/or Reformer programs, and conduct associated oriented mentor sessions.

Teacher Trainer

For highly experienced trainers

Those who complete this program will be eligible to teach all Mat and Apparatus training programs and continuing education internationally.

Master Teacher Trainer

For current Teacher Trainers only

Those who complete this program will be designated with the Master Teacher Trainer status and are eligble to evaluate all FE and TT candidates.


Foundational Educator

Eligibility and Audition Process
Those who complete this program will be eligible to teach Beginner (Core Mat 1), Intermediate (Core Mat 2), Advanced Mat (Core Mat 3), and/or Reformer 1 instructor training programs at host studio locations internationally. Those with this status are also eigible to conduct mentor sessions online through the Power Pilates Mat Academy, and present mat-level continuing education at at Power Pilates hosted and sponsored conferences.

Eligibility
To apply to be admitted as a Foundational Educator Candidate, the applicant must:
  • Have a high school diploma or its equivalent by the time they enroll
  • Be a Power Pilates Core Mat 3 graduate or higher with a minimum passing score of 90 or higher for all Mat programs. Retests may be completed at the applicant's expense for any score below the minimum threshhold. A Power Pilates Comprehensive Apparatus certification is strongly preferred and is required for all US based applicants and any international applicants residing within a 200 mile radius of a Power Pilates host studio offering Apparatus certifications
  • Have taught a minimum of 1000 client hours over the past 3 years
  • Maintain a regular practice of Pilates in their own body
  • Have fluency in the language in which they teach
  • Submit at least 2 reference letters from any current Teacher Trainer (New York City applicants only)

    • If you apply to this Masters program and are denied program admission, you can apply again after 12 months. A lifetime limit of 3 applications applies.

Audition Process
The candidate must:
  • Conduct an open level mat session with 2 bodies, instructing one student as a new beginner and one at the intermediate level
  • Following the client session, explain the exercises and modifications/variations chosen
  • Complete an advanced level mat self-practice session, putting themselves through the exercises within the limits of their safe ability
  • Following the self-practice session, explain the modifications/variations chosen
  • Give a 10 minute presentation on the 6 principles of pilates (as if to a group of apprentices)

Decisions
There are three possible outcomes to the audition process:
  • Admit: Candidate is accepted into the Foundational Educator Masters Program. Accepted candidates must be recommended by both the Master Teacher Trainer faculty after audition review and the Education Department's evaluation of the candidate's teaching record and supplemental materials. Candidates may be accepted into the Foundational Educator Masters Program at the discretion of the Education Department.
  • Waitlist: Candidate is placed on a waitlist to enter the Foundational Educator Masters Program. Candidates are admitted from the waitlist at the discretion of the Education Department when openings arise in the candidate's region.
  • Deny: Following a review by the faculty of Master Teacher Trainers and the Education Department, the candidate is denied admission to the Foundational Educator Masters Program at this time. Denied candidates are encouraged to continue teaching and practicing and may apply again in the future. A lifetime limit of 3 applications applies and candidates must wait a minimum of 12 months between applications.

Enrollment and Fees
  • Applicants must complete application form, including letter of intent. The letter of intent must summarize the applicant's background and why the applicant wishes to become a Foundational Educator.
    Application Fee: $100

  • Upon acceptance, enroll in the Foundational Educator program.
    Program Fee: $550




Teacher Trainer

Eligibility and Audition Process
Those who complete this program will be eligible to teach all mat and apparatus-based teacher training programs at host studio locations internationally, including Comprehensive, Reformer and Tower intensives. Those with this status are also eigible to conduct mentor sessions online through the Power Pilates Mat Academy, and present Power Pilates continuing education courses at at Power Pilates hosted conferences. These Teacher Trainers may also be sponsored by Power Pilates to author original continuing education material.

Eligibility
To apply to be admitted as a Teacher Trainer Candidate, the applicant must:
  • Have a high school diploma or its equivalent by the time they enroll
  • Have completed a Comprehensive Apparatus program of at least 450 hours. Comprehensive certificate need not be from Power Pilates
  • Have taught a minimum of 3000 client hours over the past 5 years
  • Maintain a regular practice of Pilates in their own body
  • Have high fluency (writing and speaking) in the language in which they teach

    • If you apply to this Masters program and are denied program admission, you can apply again after 12 months. A lifetime limit of 3 applications applies.

Audition Process
The candidate must:
  • Conduct a private classical Beginner session, teaching to the body of the client
  • After the session, explain why the exercises were chosen for this client including any modifications required
  • Complete an intermediate level self-practice session (doing, not teaching): including 20-25 min Full Reformer (Intermediate Level), 15-20 min Mat (Intermediate level, up to Saw minimum), 10-15 min C (Pick 2-3 exercises on 2 apparatus that are for your special needs). 5 min Ending (Wall, Traditional, etc)
  • Following the self-practice session, explain the exercises chosen in C and any modifications required
  • Give a 10 minute presentation on the 6 principles of Pilates (as if to a group of apprentices)

Decisions
There are three possible outcomes to the audition process:
  • Admit: Candidate is accepted into the Teacher Trainer Masters Program. Accepted candidates must be recommended by both the Master Teacher Trainer faculty after audition review and the Education Department's evaluation of the candidate's teaching record and supplemental materials. Candidates may be accepted into the Teacher Trainers Program at the discretion of the Education Department.
  • Waitlist: Candidate is placed on a waitlist to enter the Teacher Trainers Masters Program. Candidates are admitted from the waitlist at the discretion of the Education Department when openings arise in the candidate's region.
  • Deny: Following a review by the faculty of Master Teacher Trainers and the Education Department, the candidate is denied admission to the Teacher Trainers Masters Program at this time. Denied candidates are encouraged to continue teaching and practicing and may apply again in the future. A lifetime limit of 3 applications applies and candidates must wait a minimum of 12 months between applications.

Enrollment and Fees
  • Applicants must complete application form, including letter of intent. The letter of intent must summarize the applicant's background and why the applicant wishes to become a Teacher Trainer.
    Application Fee: $100

  • Upon acceptance, enroll in the Teacher Trainer II program.
    Program Fee: $850



Master Teacher Trainer

Eligibility and Audition Process
Those with this status are expected to provide leadership and guidance to the Pilates Teacher Training community, and maintain the lineage and heritage of the Method for future generations. They might be consulted for advice on methodology and philosophy, and also play a crucial role in preserving the tradition and values of Classical Pilates. Those who complete this program will be eligible to evaluate all new FE and TT candidates.

Eligibility
To apply to be admitted as a Master Teacher Trainer Candidate, the applicant must:
  • Have a current status of Teacher Trainer
  • Have accrued a minimum of 2500 Teacher Training hours
  • Have taught a minimum of 10000 client hours
  • Be knowledgable in the super-advanced and archival exercises, and history of Pilates and Power Pilates
  • Be confirmed by the Power Pilates Curriculum Committee

Audition Process
  • By invitation only from the Power Pilates Managing Director. Candidates may be recommended to the Education Department for Master status by the Power Pilates Curriculum Committee.

Enrollment and Fees
  • Contact the Power Pilates education department for more information.


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