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Level up your Pilates teaching skills to help your clients (or yourself) create meaningful transformations. Or start a work-from-home career or side business you’re passionate about.
Pilates instructors are in high demand around the world
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I currently teach Pilates and I want to improve my skills
Do you love Pilates and want to go deeper and understand HOW it works so well?
Do you lack the knowledge to confidently help your loved ones improve their health with Pilates?
Read on to see how our industry-leading program will help you:
Master Pilates Matwork and Reformer
Learn effectively at any age with daily live practice and support from our community
I don’t teach Pilates yet, but I’d like to get started
Are you passionate about Pilates—but unsure how to turn your passion into a fulfilling career or side business?
Do you feel stuck in your current job, and want to do something more rewarding?
Are you intimidated by the thought of “putting yourself out there” as a Pilates instructor—and unsure how you’ll get clients?
Read on to see how our industry-leading program will give you the credentials, confidence, and skills you need to:
Help anyone improve their health through Pilates
Attract plenty of clients
Make a part-time or full-time income doing something you love
I want to learn about Pilates so I can help myself, friends, and family
Do you love Pilates and want to go deeper and understand HOW it works so well?
Do you lack the knowledge to confidently help your loved ones improve their health with Pilates?
Read on to see how our industry-leading program will help you:
Master Pilates Matwork and Reformer
Learn effectively at any age with daily live practice and support from our community
Program overview
In the BE Pilates Certification, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and tools you need to confidently teach Pilates to anyone.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have:
The world’s #1 Pilates certification
The confidence to help anyone improve their health & fitness
A Pilates skill set that’s always in high demand
40+ premium teaching tools to unlock your clients’ full potential
A community of Pilates professionals to help you succeed
Daily live online learning
Daily practice is what builds skills Receive live guidance, coaching and feedback.
High earning potential
We'll show you how you can earn $100k per year ($1923 per week).
#1 rated Pilates certification
More 5-star Google reviews than any other Pilates educator worldwide.
No prerequisites
We’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Continuing education units
Approved by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) for continuing education credits
100% money-back guarantee
Love it or get a full refund.
Study from anywhere
No travel required, study from your home
We’ll help you get a job
We'll help you get in front of your dream employer and get noticed.
Includes anatomy training
Learn anatomy from scratch, to a high level. Even if you've struggled in the past.
Who is this program for?
Regardless of your background and experience level, we’ll teach you everything you need to confidently teach Pilates to anyone.
Any background
Our students range from people who want to become Pilates instructors, to experienced Pilates instructors, to people who want to start teaching on the side, and everyone in between.
Any experience level
Our students range from people who want to become Pilates instructors, to experienced Pilates instructors, to people who want to start teaching on the side, and everyone in between.
Once you graduate, you’ll be able to…
Charge top dollar for your services
Our BE Certified Pilates instructors earn $45-$200 USD per hour on average.
Position yourself to succeed in a field with growing demand
As sedentary behavior and chronic health issues continue to rise, people need your help now more than ever.
According to LinkedIn, the demand for healthcare support staff— which includes Pilates instructors, has grown 34% since 2019.
Research from the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that health & fitness professions are projected to grow by 12% by 2031 — a much faster rate than the average for all occupations.
Teach Pilates in a variety of settings
I got so much out of this course, more than just learning to become a Pilates instructor. The confidence I have gained and the excitement I feel about starting a new career that I know I will love is the best feeling.
Vicky Hogan
Mom of 3 and Pilates instructor
Vicky Hogan
Mom of 3 and Pilates instructor
Make yourself up to 10x more employable
Pilates reformer is the largest and fastest growing market segment in the Pilates industry worldwide.
By learning matwork AND reformer you give yourself up to 10x more job opportunities.
Earn continuing education units
Approved by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) for continuing education credits.
We’ll help you get a job
We'll show you how to find your dream studio, we'll help you put together your audition program and coach you on how to succeed in your audition.
That's why over 98% of our grads have a job or further study waiting the day they graduate, according to NCVER.
Includes anatomy training
We'll show you how to find your dream studio, we'll help you put together your audition program and coach you on how to succeed in your audition.
What’s included in the program
Daily live online learning
Every week for 20 weeks you'll work live with your trainer and a small group of classmates, practicing the exercises and your teaching. You'll receive guidance, feedback and coaching in real time.
Private community of experts & peers
Access our BE Pilates Certification Students & Alumni community.
Ask questions, join live Q&As, troubleshoot teaching scenarios, and study alongside your peers as you move through the program and beyond.
Live practice teaching
Every week you'll practice live with your peers, working through structured teaching scenarios to maximize your experiential learning.
Weekly lecture
You'll start each week with a lecture presenting concepts for the week, breaking down the theory and techniques you'll work on in your tutorial and practice teaching.
Repertoire library
Complete video library of all the original Pilates exercises on both mat and reformer, with cues, teaching tips and correct technique explained.
BE Pilates Certificate
As soon as you pass the exams, we’ll immediately send your official BE Level 1 Pilates Instructor Certificate.
Live teaching assessments
At multiple points in the program you'll be assessed live by your trainer.
They'll test your exercise technique as well as your teaching skills, and give you feedback and corrections along the way.
So you know you're doing it right.
25+ premium coaching tools
Class programs, marketing collateral, and legal templates to help you unlock your full potential as an instructor.
BE Class Program Generator
Simply enter your preferred exercises for each body region—and get a flowing, results-based class program within minutes.
Done-For-You Pilates Kit
70+ done-for-you social media templates to get clients quickly (all ready to share as your own).
Plus step-by-step methods for creating your own compelling content and overcoming any fears of “putting yourself out there.”
A typical week in the program
You can expect to spend about 7-9 hours per week total studying. Here’s what you’ll do each week:
Step 1
Watch the lecture, complete the coursework videos and answer the quiz questions so you grasp the basic concepts.
Step 2
Attend your tutorial and receive guidance, feedback and coaching from your trainer. Ask any questions that came up in the lecture so you’re clear and you know you’re doing it right.
Step 3
Practice your technique and your teaching skills with your classmates in 2 live, structured practice teaching sessions. Get in the reps to become highly skilled.
This program combines
Our work launching and running multiple Pilates studios in 4 countries, including two 7-figure studios and one online Pilates business.
The expertise of an Exercise Physiologist, a sport scientist and 6 Pilates instructors each with over 10,000 hours teaching experience.
20,000+ hours of research & development.
Proprietary insights from teaching over 100,000 Pilates classes.
300+ scientific citations.
What you’ll learn
Throughout the live sessions and online materials, you’ll learn our science-proven Pilates teaching system for guiding anyone step-by-step to better physical and mental health through Pilates.
Module 0 - The Exercises
Learn all the exercises on both mat and reformer. We call this module 0 because you’ll learn the exercises right through the full 20 weeks of the program. Correct setup, movement sequence, cueing, refinement and progression for each exercise.
Module 1 - Cueing
Lesson 1: What is a skill?
Lesson 2: How to improve movement skill
Lesson 3: How to facilitate early success
Lesson 4: How to enhance autonomy
Lesson 5: How to promote external attentional focus
Lesson 6: The 5 steps to cueing
Lesson 7: Putting it all together on the mat
Lesson 8: Putting it all together on the reformer
Module 2 - Programming
Lesson 1: The concept of flow
Lesson 2: How layers make teaching diverse groups easy
Lesson 3: How to create layers
Lesson 4: Think in body positions, not exercises
Lesson 5: The components of a balanced workout
Lesson 6: How to sequence clusters into infinite class programs
Lesson 7: Putting it all together on the mat
Lesson 8: Putting it all together on the reformer
Module 3 - Pre & postnatal
Lesson 1: Stages of pregnancy and physiological changes at each stage
Lesson 2: ACOG guidelines on exercise during pregnancy and postpartum
Lesson 3: Programming pregnancy-friendly matwork sessions
Lesson 4: Programming pregnancy-friendly reformer sessions
Lesson 5: Teaching prenatal clients on the fly
Lesson 6: Postpartum exercise & diastasis
Lesson 7: Putting it all together on the mat
Lesson 8: Putting it all together on the reformer
Module 4 - Injuries
Lesson 1: Pain is not the same thing as injury
Lesson 2: How to tell the difference between injury and chronic pain
Lesson 3: Screening for red flags, and when to refer
Lesson 4: Tissue healing
Lesson 5: Rehab is just graded exercise to restore strength, ROM & control
Lesson 6: The 24-hour rule
Lesson 7: Putting it all together on the mat
Lesson 8: Putting it all together on the reformer
Module 5 - Get a job
Lesson 1: PHow to choose the right studio or workplace
Lesson 2: How to do your homework before you approach the studio owner
Lesson 3: How to approach the studio owner so you get noticed
Lesson 4: How to put together an audition program
Lesson 5: How to succeed in your audition
Lesson 6: How to negotiate pay and conditions
Lesson 7: How to fill your sessions
Lesson 8: How to make yourself an A player
“I say to everyone that doing this was the best decision of my life. It got me out of my 9-5 rut”
I say to everyone that doing this was the best decision of my life. It got me out of my 9-5 rut, I now pick my own hours, have my own business, and with a baby on the way it’s also empowered me to exercise during my pregnancy and encourage others to do so.
Breathe are a no BS training company where I always felt welcomed and supported.
Chloe’ Cross
Pilates Instructor
What our Global Community say
5000+ BE Certified Pilates Instructors and counting
Out of 350+ reviews
Ali Woodall
“Do what you love as a job.”
Hayley Hollett
“I’m super proud of myself doing this course.”
Vivian Hwang
“You guys genuinely care about getting us to be where we want to be.”
Laura Hennessy
Owner of Laura Hennessy Yoga Pilates Breathwork
“The support from all of the teachers is incredible…”
The course is more than worth the financial output. The support from all of the teachers is incredible, I have felt their support in helping every student succeed and believe in themselves.
The approach to teaching, helping people and Pilates practice is positive and practical.
I am so happy I invested in this training as I have finished a confident and prepared instructor understanding so much more than the movements.
The ongoing support from Breathe after completing the course shows their desire to build an informed Pilates community. Loved every minute.
Matt Phyland
Pilates instructor
“I feel super confident to instruct Pilates because of the course”
Breathe Education Matwork/Reformer Certification is outstanding because of brilliant Masterclass teachers and comprehensive and achievable online course content.
I feel super confident to instruct Pilates because of the course content and structure.
Mahita Aumkaradivya
Pilates instructor
“Best money I ever spent on an education course.”
I cannot compliment enough the professionalism, authenticity and integrity of the education I’ve received from Breathe.
They have proven time again how committed they are to supporting all aspects of the learning from timely tech support, easy and enjoyable course structure and content, to just fantastic professors who really give of themselves and their experiential wisdom.
I have learned how to give the best of myself for the best of my client and enjoyed every moment. Best money I ever spent on an education course.
Carrah Quigley
Pilates instructor and Fitness Coach
“This program will improve your game!!!”
Even if you are already a fitness teacher, this program will improve your game!!!
Cindy Phung
“I’m so blessed to have close friends in here now.”
Brooke Alexander
“Doing this has given me so much more confidence in myself.”
Grace Sinclair
“I thought teaching would be totally scary, and it totally wasn’t.”
How is this program different?
There are a lot of Pilates certifications out there. But there’s only one that is…
Rated #1 for student satisfaction, reputation, quality, and program effectiveness vs. competing programs – with more 5-star Google reviews than any other program in the world.
Created by the pioneers of science-based Pilates teaching. 11 years ago, we paved the way for the most effective teaching techniques used in the industry today.
Authored by some of the top exercise scientists, MAs, Pilates studio owners, and instructors in the field.
Based on today’s Pilates industry where group reformer and online Pilates are the 2 largest and fastest growing market segments worldwide.
Tested and proven with over 100,000 people in the real world. (Our Pilates trainers personally teach Pilates everyday.
Over 300 research citations—and based on current clinical, national and exercise guidelines. That means everything you’ll learn in the program is truly evidence-based.
Trusted by Universities, peak industry bodies and insurers.
Used by over 5,000 graduates in 26 countries around the world.
The only Pilates program in the world built around daily live learning because daily practice is the most effective way to learn.
Three reasons to join us now
REASON #1
People are investing in their health now more than ever.
Most people can’t reach their goals with just another free YouTube workout video. Instead, they need a competent, caring Pilates instructor who can guide them step-by-step toward a healthier body and mind, no matter what life throws at them.
We’ll help you become the Pilates instructor they need—a Pilates instructor who truly changes lives.
The global Pilates and yoga market is expected to more than double in the next 5 years according to researchdive.com
REASON #2
You won’t be doing this alone.
Online doesn't mean alone. This is a high-touch, live online training. You’ll connect with your trainers and peers daily in your tutorials, practice sessions and private community.
REASON #3
98.6% job placement.
According to NCVER over 98% of our graduates have a job or further study waiting for them the day they graduate.
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Our 100% money back guarantee
Complete the BE Pilates Certification and follow the learning schedule. If you’re not 100% confident to teach Pilates to anyone after 20 weeks, let us know before you certify and we’ll give you a 100% refund.
We’re confident in what we do and we stand by our work.
FAQ
Have questions?
What does this program cover, specifically?
The BE Pilates Certification is in 5 modules each of 4 weeks, for a total of 20 weeks..
Throughout the program you’ll learn the Pilates exercises on mat & reformer
Module 1 teaches you how to cue the Pilates exercises so your clients learn easily
Module 2 teaches you to program the exercises into flowing classes your clients will love, and that deliver strength, flexibility and coordination.
Module 3 is where you’ll learn to confidently work with pre and postnatal clients, as well as beginners.
Module 4 teaches you to work confidently and safely with clients who are injured or have chronic pain.
Module 5 is called “Get a job” and in it we’ll help you launch your Pilates career.
See the “What you’ll learn” section (above) for a breakdown of each unit and chapter.
Who is this program for?
It’s for any Pilates professional, anyone who’s thinking of becoming a Pilates professional, and anyone who wants to feel confident in their ability to successfully teach Pilates and get better results for themselves and others.
We’ve worked with over 5,000 students from every corner of this industry and all walks of life—from first-time Pilates instructors to seasoned pros, from personal training and yoga to physical therapists, massage practitioners, and beyond.
Many of our students come with little or no professional background in Pilates teaching or fitness. By the time they graduate, they’re equipped with everything they need to help people move more, get stronger and more flexible, and live to their full potential.
Whether you’re already mid-career or just starting out, this certification will give you the knowledge, systems, and tools to make a real, profound difference with anyone you teach Pilates to.
How long does it take to get certified?
The Breathe Pilates Certification takes 20 weeks.
All the exams and assessments happen during the program. There’s no extra assessment so you’ll be ready to receive your certification and start working the day you complete the program.
Each week in the program you’ll be required to complete all the coursework for that week, as well as attending your tutorial and two practice teaching sessions.
You can expect to spend 7-9 hours per week on the certification materials. That’s 1-2 hours per day, 5 days a week for 20 weeks.
When you study each day is almost entirely up to you. We have trainers in 4 countries, and students in 23+ countries so there are literally tutorials and practice sessions happening around the clock, every day.
But here’s the best part: You don’t need to wait to get certified in order to feel confident and qualified to teach Pilates. Since you’ll be learning and practicing from day one, you’ll be in a perfect position to start helping your clients immediately.
What are the exams like?
Each week you’ll do 1 or 2 short multiple choice exams as part of your coursework.
In your tutorials you’ll be assessed at multiple points throughout the program. These assessments are practical, where you’ll have to demonstrate the Pilates exercises, or teach them, or both.
The tutorial-based assessments are very informal. We expect you to show up ready for the assessment, but your trainer is there to help you and guide you to success too.
What if I fail an exam?
If you are not yet competent in the exercises or teaching skills you need to master, your trainer will give you specific feedback on what you need to improve, and will coach you to improve it and retake the assessment with the next group (usually 6-8 weeks later).
If you need extra help, you can book a free 1:1 coaching session with a trainer to get back on track.
What if I’m not perfect at all the moves?
You’ll get access to the learning portal within a few minutes after enrolling. At that point you can start learning straight away, and work through any of the extra materials if you want to, including Pilates Masterclasses with our trainers, and Visualized Anatomy training. Both are not required, but are included in the Certification.
How long does it take to get started once I enroll?
This program is registered with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) for continuing education credits.
What if I’m not perfect at all the moves?
Short answer – it doesn’t matter. Yes, you DO need to know the proper setup, movement sequence, cueing, refinement and progression for each exercise, but you don’t have to do a perfect split, or a perfect pushup, or anything else perfect.
You’ll learn our Layered Teaching Framework, which makes it easy for you to succeed with the exercises, regardless of your current fitness level, flexibility, age or shape.
The good news is the Layered Teaching Framework will also make it easy for your clients to succeed regardless of their current fitness level, flexibility, age or shape.
Still have questions?
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