Pilates Education Lab Intermediate Program

INTERMEDIATE PILATES TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

Deepen your mastery. Expand your repertoire. Build the foundation for lifelong teaching.

The Intermediate Program at Pilates Education Lab is a transformative opportunity for aspiring and current instructors to advance their skills in both Pilates Mat and Apparatus training. This immersive experience covers the Introductory through Intermediate Classical Pilates repertoire, while also helping you refine your ability to observe, assess, and teach with confidence.

Whether you’re starting your teaching journey or preparing to continue into advanced certification, this comprehensive Pilates instructor training program equips you with the technical knowledge and embodied understanding essential for success in the studio or beyond.

What You’ll Learn

The PEL Intermediate Program is rooted in the Classical Pilates method and built around an in-depth study of movement, functional anatomy, and intelligent teaching strategies. You’ll gain hands-on experience with:

▸ Classical Pilates Mat Training

Learn and embody the full spectrum of exercises—from Introductory to Super Advanced Mat—alongside deep study in functional anatomy, kinesiology, and practical teaching applications. We also explore modifications and enhancements using the Magic Circle, small weights, wall work, and other props to support individual needs and movement quality.

▸ Pilates Apparatus Training

Gain a thorough exploration in Introductory through Intermediate-level exercises across all primary equipment, including the Reformer, Cadillac (Tower), Wunda Chair, High Chair, Arm Chair, Barrels, and Peripheral Apparatus (e.g. Foot Corrector, Pedi Pole, Toe Corrector, and more).

Note: Certified Pilates instructors are welcome to audit the lecture weekends as Continuing Education (CEC) hours—with no additional requirements.

Program Overview & Hours

The Intermediate Program is a 555-hour comprehensive training that includes guided instruction, self-directed practice, observation, teaching labs, and exams.

▸ Core Lecture/Lab Hours (120 total)

  • 90 Hours – Five Lecture/Demonstration Weekends (18 hours each)
  • 10 Hours – Anatomy Camp
  • 20 Hours – Weekly PEL Teaching Lab Workshops

▸ Independent Practice & Teaching Hours

  • 100 Hours – Self-Guided Practice
  • 72 Hours – Observation (up to 50% may be completed online)
  • 75 Hours – Practice Teaching Private Sessions
  • 50 Hours – Practice Teaching Group Classes
  • 25 Hours – Assistant Teaching Group Classes

▸ Student Classes & Lessons

  • 50 Group Apparatus Classes (up to 20% may be online)
  • 25 Mat Classes (up to 50% may be online)
  • 25 Focused Lessons:
    • 5 Observed Practice with Feedback
    • 5 Private Lessons to Review and Deepen
    • 15 Observed Teaching Sessions

▸ Mentorship + Exams

  • 5 Hours – Personalized Mentorship (in person or virtual)
  • 8 Hours – Test-Out Sessions
  • 4 Practical Exams – 1 Mat + 3 Apparatus
  • 4-Hour Written Exam – 2 Mat + 2 Apparatus

Lecture/ Demonstration Weekend Breakdown

Participation in all five weekends is required to ensure mastery of foundational principles and to progress into the Advanced Program.

Weekend 1: Fundamentals to Intermediate Mat

  • Review anatomy, core Pilates principles, Return to Life text
  • Intro through Intermediate Mat repertoire
  • History of Joseph Pilates and the Elders
  • Movement Concepts, Posture, Modifications

Weekend 2: Intro to Beginning Apparatus

  • Introductory to Beginning exercises on:
    • Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Electric Chair
    • Peripheral Apparatus: Magic Circle, Pedi Pole, Toe Corrector, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Baby Arc, Arm Chair, Foot Corrector

Weekend 3: Intermediate to Super Advanced Mat

  • Emphasis on teaching techniques, cueing, and special populations
  • Advanced to Super Advanced Mat repertoire
  • Wall Series, Arm Weights, Magic Circle Mat
  • Business-building, liability, safety considerations

Weekend 4: Intermediate Apparatus

  • Intermediate-level work on:
    • Reformer, Cadillac, Electric Chair, Wunda Chair
    • Continued Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Arc Barrel
    • Airplane Board, Head Harness/Neck Stretcher, Arm Chair

Weekend 5: Teaching Mastery & Integration

  • Full review of Intermediate Mat and Apparatus
  • Focus on advanced teaching skills:
    • Verbal & tactile cueing
    • Partnering and hands-on work
    • Practice teaching and critical “seeing”

Ready to Advance Your Teaching Journey?

The Intermediate Pilates Teacher Training Program at PEL bridges the gap between student and teacher, theory and practice, tradition and innovation. If you’re serious about deepening your Classical Pilates education, developing refined teaching intelligence, and preparing for the Advanced Pilates certification path, this program is your next step.

Join us and become the teacher who transforms lives through intelligent, embodied movement.

REQUIRED PRIVATE LESSONS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM

The 20 hours of  Private Lessons required for the Intermediate Program are specific, helping you hone your understanding and your practice and teaching skills at the Intermediate level.

Breakdown of Intermediate Program Required Privates

The 20 hours consist of the following.

5 Hours of Observed Practice (OP) – with notes

  • OP – Beg/Int Mat
  • OP – Beginning/Int Reformer
  •  OP – Beg/Int Chair
  • OP – Beg/Int Cadillac/Tower
  • OP – Periphery

15 Hours of Observed Teaching (OT) – with notes

  • OT – Mat Fund/Beg level client
  • OT – Mat Int/Adv level client
  • OT – Beg Reformer
  • OT – Int Reformer
  • OT – Beg/Int Chair
  • OT –Int Cadillac/Tower
  • OT – Beg Chair
  • OT – Int Chair
  • OT –Periphery – Barrels
  • OT -Periphery – Other Apparatus
  • OT – Special populations
  • OT – Special populations
  • OT – Comprehensive Workout
  • OT – Comprehensive Workout
  • OT – Comprehensive Workout

5 Additional Privates to ask questions and review – can be interactive OP or OT with a client

INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM COST

Lecture Series:
$4500 for the 5 weekends
Texts:
$60 (approximate cost)
Workbooks:
$240 for 4 workbooks
Private Lessons:
*Prices vary (discounts given)
Group Classes:
*Prices vary (discounts given)
Mat Classes:
*Prices vary (discounts given)
Anatomy Camp:
TBD – Approx $500
Test Out Fees:
$400 ($150 Mat, $250 Apparatus)

*TOTAL:
$4500 (not including private lessons and classes)

*Class and lesson prices vary depending on the type of class and experience level of the teacher. There are a limited number of work-study options available at both studios.

 

LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE

Upcoming Trainings

PEL Teacher Training – Weekend 1 (BEG/INT Mat) 10/10/2025-10/12/2025

PEL Teacher Training – Weekend 2 (BEG Apparatus) 11/7/2025- 11/9/2025

PEL Teacher Training – Weekend 3 (INT/ADV Mat) 1/30/2026-2/1/2026

PEL Teacher Training – Weekend 4 (INT Apparatus) 2/6/2026- 2/8/2026

PEL Teacher Training – Weekend 5 (Refinement and Mastery) 4/17/2026- 4/19/2026