Pilates Teacher training
Curated Pilates + Movement is a satellite teacher training site for the Pilates Academy International.
What Makes a Great Pilates Training Program?
Curious about what goes into becoming a Pilates instructor? Whether you're thinking of teaching or you just love the method, this is your chance to see what really goes into learning and teaching Pilates at a professional level. This isn’t just a list of exercises and cues — it’s a system that trains you to think critically, adapt on your feet, and understand why you’re teaching what you’re teaching.
Small-group training. Individual mentorship. Rooted in the method, informed by modern movement science.
About the Pilates Academy International:
Early in my Pilates career I was hired to teach at a Physical Therapy clinic. This involved teaching groups of 5 people who often had 5 different conditions — back pain, osteoporosis, post-surgery, and more. It was a lot to juggle as a new instructor, but I was able to rise to the challenge.
Because I did my training at Pilates Academy International (PAI) I had all of the tool I needed to succeed. I had learned the anatomy and biomechanics necessary to look critically at the bodies in the room and make informed decisions about what they needed, how to modify, and what cues would resonate.
That early experience shaped how I teach today — and why I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of teachers through this same program. I am proud to offer not just training, but mentorship and guidance in a supportive environment. Start your journey as a teacher with more than exercises — start with a deep understanding of the why behind everything you teach and how to adapt it to the real people you teach.
-Kaarin, PAI Master Trainer
“Doing the PAI teacher training with Kaarin was such a positive experience! Gaining a solid understanding of anatomy and then applying it to each exercise has changed the way I understand my body in movement. I feel stronger, more aware, and better equipped to avoid injury. Additionally, I appreciate the program’s focus on customizing workouts and making modifications that suit each individual client and their needs. Kaarin is extremely knowledgeable, but what really stands out is how kind, patient, and thoughtful she is as a teacher. We are lucky to have such a high-quality Pilates teacher training program right here in Stowe.”
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The Pilates Academy International believes a great Pilates instructor must have three essential skills:
a solid understanding of anatomy, biomechanics and posture issues
a strong command of the exercise repertoire — including modifications for all levels of fitness
the ability to inspire and motivate clients.
Any one or two skills alone fail to provide the client with the best instruction they could receive and prevents the client from reaping all the benefits Pilates has to offer.
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The Pilates Academy International is committed to providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become excellent, sought-after instructors. And is proud to be among the select few programs that are officially accredited by the Pilates Method Alliance International Teacher Training Accreditation Program (PMA-ITTAP).We hold a comprehensive accreditation, which means that all of our courses (mat and apparatus) are covered.
All of the PAI courses and workshops are eligible for continuing education credits from the National Pilates Certification Program (NATPCP), as well as The American Council on Exercise (ACE), and The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
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The Pilates Academy International offers unique hybrid and fully online courses as well as our traditional in studio options. With both of these options students get lifetime access to digital manuals, video content, and supplemental materials. This makes it easy to continue growing as an instructor long after your course. We also allow students for whom the travel would be restrictive to join the live portions of our hybrid trainings via Zoom*
We also strive to cultivate a strong network among our instructors and are available to offer support and mentorship throughout your career. The courses you take are just the beginning of your journey as a teacher and our Master Teacher Trainers are here to offer guidance from practice teaching, to exam prep, to finding a job. This isn’t just a course it’s a community of committed, collaborative professionals.
*For an apparatus course you must have access to the apparatus you are training on during the live Zoom session.
It is because of these values that Kaarin chose the Pilates Academy International when she began her journey as a Pilates instructor. Seeing the PAI method in action as a student and a teacher deepened her commitment to this approach to Pilates teacher training. After years of teaching private and group clientele she sought out additional instruction to become a Master Teacher Trainer for PAI and is proud to be able to offer their courses here in Stowe, VT. It is Kaarin’s goal to create a place for new Pilates instructors to have the time and support to delve fully into all the Pilates Method has to offer, so that together we can help more people experience the life changing benefits it has to offer.
Current Teacher Training Course Offerings:
Reformer I + II Course:
This course will cover Reformer I and II from The Pilates Academy International Teacher Training Program. This course will prepare you to teach all populations, beginner through advanced reformer exercises. The course covers how to teach the exercises, the why behind each exercise, the muscles involved, contraindications and modifications to give in a private or group setting. The course also discusses workout design, cueing and correcting, and case studies.
Format:
We will be offering the Reformer I course in a hybrid model with both an online and in-studio component. We are very excited to be able to offer this new model of training as it will allow for the same detailed teacher training course with a more flexible schedule. Are hope is that this makes teacher training more approachable.
Students will go over the online materials for each Tier before meeting in-studio to cover the information in that Tier. In-studio sessions will be in 5.5 hour blocks with a half hour break built in. Expect to spend around 6-8 hours independently preparing for each Tier.
Curious to Learn More About Our Upcoming Hybrid Training?
Join our Info Session
Saturday, August 9th - 10:00am via Zoom
Course Schedule:
Saturdays 9:00am-2:30pm (half hour break built in)
Reformer I
September 13th
- covering Tier 1 + introduction to PAI principles
September 20th
- covering Tier 2
September 27th
- covering Tier 3
October 11th
- time for review, more information on cueing, modifications, props, + programing
Reformer II
November 1st
- covering Tier 4
November 8th
- covering Tier 5
*The schedule intentionally skips a week after the Tier 3 session, this is to allow students time to review all the Tiers, so they can better make use of the finale Reformer I session to ask questions and learn about modifying and programming.
Cost:
Reformer I - $1299
Reformer II - $499
*A $500 deposit is required to hold a spot in both courses. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the start date.
Prerequisites:
Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Posture Analysis Course through Pilates Academy International. Or if you have taken other relevant coursework you may test out of the anatomy course prior to the start date of the course.*
Experience taking Pilates sessions/classes as a student is highly recommended.
*If you would like to take the anatomy placement test please reach out to schedule a time.
To Apply:
Please email the application below to info@curatedpilates.com and feel free to ask us any questions you have.
The enrollment deadline is August 30th 2025
We will reach out with next steps once we have received your application. Note: The deposit it required to hold your spot in this course. The course is filled on a first come first serve basis.
Mat I + II Course:
Curated Pilates + Movement is hosting its second group teacher training this fall! This course will cover Mat I + Mat II from the Pilates Academy International Teacher Training Program. Completing this course will prepare you to teach all populations, beginner through advanced mat exercises. The course covers how to teach the exercises, the why behind each exercise, the muscles involved, and contraindications and modifications.
Course Schedule:
TBA
*Please reach out if you are interested in the course for Winter 2025 or Spring 2026
Prerequisites:
Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Posture Analysis Course through Pilates Academy International. Or if you have taken other relevant course work you may test out of the anatomy course prior to the start date of the Mat Course.
To Apply:
Please email info@curatedpilates.com to let us know that you are interested in taking the Mat Teacher Training Course. We will send you the application and additional information.