The Comprehensive Training Course

This extensive learning process will teach students the entire Classical Pilates System utilizing the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Towers, Barrels, Pedi-Pull and various props such as the Magic Circle. It is the most comprehensive Pilates apparatus course of its kind. Unlike other Pilates training programs Core Pilates NYC integrates mat work – the foundation of the Method – into the 6-month study. The Comprehensive Training Course is designed to deliver quality training in a time efficient manner. Most apprentices usually complete the program and receive certification after 6 months.

Month 1

Beginner Intensive Weekends: 20 hours of instruction learning the beginner exercise system on the mat and on the apparatus.

Monthly Review Meeting: A Strong Foundation to Start: 3 hours. Discussion of the pelvic floor and presentation of Anatomy in Clay®: Build the pelvic floor and diaphragm

Mentor Meeting: A one-hour sit-down with your assigned mentor for that month

Apprenticeship: Continue observation and self-practice

Month 2

Intermediate Intensive Weekends: 20 hours of instruction learning the intermediate exercise system on the mat and on the apparatus

Mentor Meeting 2: Meet with your second mentor

Exams: 100 hour practical test out training 2 beginner clients through a beginner system

Apprenticeship: Training on “outside bodies” is added to observation and self-practice

Month 3

Monthly Review Meeting: Challenge the Core/Focus is on cueing and how to challenge a client with the beginner system. Anatomy in Clay®: Building the Abdominal Walls

Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn teaching shifts begin for all qualifying apprentices as well as teaching a CPNYC Apprentice Mat Class once a week.

Month 4

Advanced and Props Intensive Weekends: 20 hours of instruction learning the advanced exercises and Pilates props

Mentor Meeting 3: meet with your 3rd mentor after month-long observation

Exams: 200-hour written test. Intermediate Mat demo assessment: Video-based critique of technique and form

Month 5

Professional Development Weekend: Chock full of workshops that take your education into the next level. Includes, How to Structure a Tower Class, Structuring a Reformer Jumpboard Class, Advanced Mat, and Prenatal Pilates.

Mentor Meeting 4: meet with your 4th mentor after month-long observation

Anatomy in Clay®, The Workshop: Anatomy education is completed by building the skeleton, muscles, extremities and core.

Exams: 300-hour practical test. Train 2 clients through an intermediate system session

Apprenticeship: Continue Earn While you Learn teaching shifts, teaching mat classes, observation, self-practice

Optional: How to Structure a Tower Class and Reformer Jumpboard workshops are open for enrollment

Month 6

Exams: 400-hour final written exam and practical test out. Teach a beginner and intermediate client a semi-private session. Advanced Reformer Demonstration Assessment

Final Monthly Review Meeting: An Eye to Alignment. Anatomy: Focus on fascial meridians and how they relate to alignment

Apprenticeship: Finish up required hours

Wrap Up Meeting: Pilates as your new career is discussed and how to get started as a professional.

Optional: Classic Extras Workshop is open for enrollment

$4,595 tuition includes:

All Weekend Intensives, including Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Props and the Professional Development Weekend; all exams and one retest if necessary
4 Monthly Review Meetings
400 Apprentice hours completed at CPNYC Main studio or approved participating studios
Online Manuals for download (bound hard copy is available for an additional cost), student login for access to CPNYC’s Online Learning Center (videos, digital manuals, chats)
All Anatomy in Clay® materials and workbooks
25 free group mat classes and 10 free semi-private sessions to schedule as you wish during the 6-month teacher training.
50% discount on semi-private sessions/packages

Early Bird Special:

Pay in full 30 days or more before the course start date and tuition is $4,350.

The Mat Training Course:

If you have previously enrolled in The Mat Training Course, the tuition is reduced to $3,995.

Cancellation Policy:

If you pay in full and cancel 30 days prior to course start date: full refund except $100 processing fee
If you pay in full and cancel after 30 days before course start date: all refundable except deposit
Once the deposit is received, you will receive discounted semi-private sessions, tower and mat classes. If you cancel
registration, refund will be issued while withholding the difference of savings and full price.
Once the course begins there are no refunds

Payment Plan:

A payment plan can be scheduled to help curb the financial burden during enrollment. Deposit: $1,595. 2nd Installment: $1,500. 3rd Installment: $1,500. Please contact our director of teacher training should you need more information.