- Read Pilates Instructor Certification Basics
This article will give you insight into the process of becoming a Pilates mat exercise instructor or an instructor with comprehensive equipment education.
Also read:
Pilates Certification Explained This article discusses the difference between certificates of education and professional certification - something every prospective Pilates teacher should be aware of.
Issues in Pilates Certification This is an article about how release of the name "Pilates" from trademarked status changed the industry. - Talk to instructors and studio owners in your area
This process might be a little intimidating at first, but nothing beats the insights that can be gained from people who have direct experience in what you are interested in. The About.com Pilates Forum is also a good place to ask questions and read about teacher experiences. - Research instructor training programs
The article, Pilates Instructor Certification Basics, will give you a general idea of what to expect from training programs. You should also look at the details of a variety of specific programs to get an idea what kinds of instructor education are available.Below are links to some of the most well-known Pilates instructor training programs. However, a program does not have to be well-known or large to be good. Many individual studios host excellent training. These programs, many of which offer classes around the world, will give you reference points from which to compare program details.
Pilates Instructor Training Program Show and Tells
Sample Pilates Teacher Training Programs - Listed

