Training & Education

Excel Pilates
Teacher Training Program 

  • 700 Hour one year in-person program
  • Four 20-Hour Seminars
  • Learn Beginning Through Advanced Pilates Systems

The seminar outline and dates are available upon request.

pilates teacher training a student on a reformer

Sample Program Outline

0-200 Hours After First Semester

Solo practice and observations of Pilates sessions with a certified instructor
Practice teaching friends and family in presence of a certified instructor
Maintain log and journal, regular check-in with advising instructor
Weekly one-on-one sessions with certified instructors are highly encouraged
Participation in all Powerhouse-hour workshops throughout the apprenticeship
Two case studies are completed throughout the duration of the apprenticeship

Testing on Basic Systems at 200 hours

200-400 Hours

Practice Teaching, Apprentice Teaching with approval, under the supervision of a certified instructor
Observation of Pilates sessions with a certified instructor
Maintain log and journal, regular check-in with advising instructor
Minimum of two solo workouts per week

Testing on Intermediate Systems at 400 hours

400-600 Hours

Practice Teaching, Apprentice Teaching with approval, under the supervision of a certified instructor
Maintain log and journal, regular check-in with advising instructor
Minimum of two solo workouts per week

Final Testing at 600 hours

Observation, solo workout, demonstration, one-on-one sessions, and teaching hours at Excel Pilates Annapolis, Excel Pilates DC, or Excel Pilates NoVa apply toward the program. While enrolled in the Teacher Training Program, all teaching must take place at Excel Pilates Annapolis, Excel Pilates DC,or Excel Pilates NoVa.

How to Apply

Contact the studio location you wish to apply to:  

Excel Pilates Annapolis, 410-897-0550, mail@excelpilatesannapolis.com

Excel Pilates DC, 202-269-3020, info@excelpilates.com

Excel Pilates Northern Virginia, 703-623-8100,  info@excelpilatesnova.com