Become a Certified Pilates Instructor
Build the skills and confidence to teach any Pilates class.
If you want to make a real impact—helping people feel stronger, more confident, and reconnect with their bodies—this is your next step. With supportive, hands-on mentorship, we’ll guide you from foundational concepts to advanced Reformer teaching.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Four Modules: Expert Guidance Throughout
Module 1: Reformer Essentials: 12 hours
Module 2: Mat Pilates + Anatomy: 30 hours
Module 3: Creative Reformer Sequencing: 12 hours + 5 hours 1-on-1 coaching
Module 4: Advanced Reformer Teaching: 20 hours
NOTE: Modules 1 and 2 can be taken in any order, but both must be completed in order to move to Module 3.
In order to test out and audition to teach at PowerUp Pilates, the following must also be completed:
- Minimum 50 hours practice teaching
- Minimum 20 class observations
- Minimum 100 reformer classes attended
Module 1: Reformer Essentials
Location: PowerUp Pilates Johns Creek
Tuition: $499
Prerequisite: Minimum of 20 Reformer Pilates classes
Dates: March 28-March 29, 2026
Saturday: 12 – 6
Whether you’re ready to begin your journey as a Pilates instructor or simply want to deepen your understanding of the Reformer, this training is the perfect place to start.
This 12-hour weekend course is the first module in our comprehensive PowerUp Pilates Teacher Training program. It’s designed to strengthen your personal practice and build a strong foundation for teaching. Throughout the weekend, you’ll explore a brief history of Pilates and the Reformer, review the core principles that define the Pilates method, and take a deep dive into the common movements that make up a PowerUp Pilates Signature class.
Module 2: Mat Pilates + Anatomy
Location: Lift Yoga Johns Creek (across the parking lot from PowerUp Pilates Johns Creek)
Tuition: $1,299
Prerequisite: Minimum of 50 Pilates classes (mat or Reformer)
Dates:April 18-19 & May 2-3, 2026
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
This 30-hour, two-weekend course forms the core of your Pilates teaching journey. You’ll establish a strong understanding of the foundational principles behind both mat and Reformer Pilates, while exploring how anatomical structures influence movement and exercise design.
Led by PowerUp Pilates Master Trainer, Gitisha Goel, this module includes:
- 20 hours of in-person instruction
- An 8–10 hour self-paced online anatomy intensive
You’ll leave this training with a Mat Pilates Teaching Certification, and the confidence to lead safe, effective, and inspiring classes. Option to audition to teach mat Pilates classes at Lift Yoga.
Module 3: Take your Pilates instruction to the next level!
Location: PowerUp Pilates Johns Creek
Tuition: $699
Prerequisites: Reformer Essentials (or Balanced Body Reformer 1), Mat Pilates & Anatomy (or Balanced Body Movement Principles and Balanced Body Anatomy courses). Other trainings may be accepted – please contact us at info@powerup-pilates.com with questions.
Dates: May 16-17, 2026
Saturday: 12 – 6Sunday: 1 – 7
Take your Pilates teaching to the next level with this dynamic, hands-on course focused on creative and effective Reformer class sequencing. Building on the foundational knowledge from previous modules, this training is designed to help you deliver inclusive, all-levels classes with flow, confidence, and the distinctive PowerUp style.
What to Bring:
Bring your lesson plans—whether they’re fully built or just rough ideas. You’ll have the chance to refine and elevate them with expert guidance. Don’t have a plan yet? No problem. Use one of our provided sequences as a launchpad to develop your own unique class.
Exclusive Coaching Opportunity:
Enhance your training with up to five hours of personalized 1-on-1 coaching with Lori Denton, owner of PowerUp Pilates. This add-on, included in the training price, provides the opportunity to work with Lori to get personalized support on class design, cueing, and client-specific variations. This is your fastest track to setting you up to audition to teach at PowerUp!
Module 4: Advanced Reformer
Location: PowerUp Pilates Johns Creek
Tuition: $1,299
Prerequisite: Completion of Creative Sequencing. Other trainings may be accepted – please contact us at info@powerup-pilates.com with questions.
Dates: June 6-7 & 13-14, 2026
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
This 20-hour, two-weekend course is the final step in the PowerUp Pilates Teacher Training program. Building on the foundational and creative skills gained in the first three modules, this advanced training layers in more complex Reformer exercises while maintaining a strong emphasis on safe, inclusive, and effective group instruction.
You’ll refine your sequencing skills, expand your repertoire, and grow your confidence teaching advanced-level clients—all while staying true to the accessible and empowering PowerUp Pilates philosophy.
Gain Real World Experience
Completion of this course provides exclusive access to teach PowerUp Community Classes—donation-based classes that offer valuable hands-on teaching experience in a real studio environment. Apply everything you’ve learned in a supportive setting with real clients.
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