Embodied™ is an immersive, mentorship-driven Pilates teacher training designed to develop strong, intelligent, and embodied instructors.
This comprehensive 10 week certification, starting March 28th, blends hands-on training, academic study, supervised teaching, and real-world apprenticeship to prepare trainees with confidence.
The program is a hybrid in-person/virtual weekend intensive with guided observation, apprentice teaching hours, and independent practice.
Instructor Training at Palma Pilates
You’ll learn:
Functional anatomy & kinesiology
Pilates history & lineage
The full classical Mat repertoire including the 34 classical exercises centered on Contrology
Reformer programming & equipment safety
Injury prevention & modifications
Teaching methodology & cueing
Sequencing & class design
Professional ethics & business standards
A guide to the business of Pilates designed to help instructors post-graduation
Become a certified instructor in 10 weeks
Phase 1:
Live Training
Eight weekends of learning and movement
Lecture & lab
Movement breakdowns
Supervised teaching drills
Real-time corrections
Group teaching practice
Phase 2:
Apprentice Teaching
Supervised apprentice hours
Assisting classes
Teaching segments under supervision
Refining cueing and pacing
Receiving direct feedback
Apprentice hours are completed in-studio alongside certified instructors to ensure real-world readiness.
Phase 3:
Observation
Students observe our experienced instructors teaching Reformer classes.
Phase 4:
Self Practice
Students complete independent practice hours to:
Deepen proprioception
Build strength & endurance
Integrate sequencing patterns
Develop teaching intuition
Certification is awarded upon successful completion of all 430 hours of training and assessments.
At the heart of this training is a simple, powerful intention to strengthen the body while strengthening the community.
Pilates has a unique ability to center us through breath, alignment, and purposeful movement, and we want to extend that beyond our studio’s walls.
Our goal is to create experiences that not only build physical strength, but deepen belonging, connection, and cultural wellness within the neighborhood.
If you’re interested in instructor training and want to learn more, fill out this form. We’ll get back to you within 48 hours.