The Balanced Body curriculum respects the traditions of Joseph H. Pilates’ original works while also incorporating the best of contemporary research from exercise science to leading full-body movement theories. Students not only learn the exercises, but strategies on how to use the exercises to best meet a client’s individual needs. The curriculum, created by Nora St. John, has been taught since 2006. With over a hundred thousand courses being taught and thousands of instructors trained, it is safe to say that this curriculum leads the industry in how it educates new Pilates instructors.

The program is set up as modular course offerings. Courses are offered on weekends to allow those working or with busy weekly schedules to be able to participate. Each course covers a specific amount of work designed to create an educational arc of learning that is digestible and easily integrated into practice. Courses have a hierarchy, and though some can be taken independently of other courses, they are taught as stepping stones toward completion of your certification program.

We pride ourselves on providing you with the educational tools to help you teach and grow as a practitioner. We do not dictate “how” you should teach. We encourage each of you to find your voice, your rhythm and your style as practitioners.

Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Training is the gold standard of Pilates education. A comprehensively trained instructor understands the breadth and immeasurable value of the Pilates system and can apply the entire studio apparatus toward the goals and aspirations of individual client.

The comprehensive approach adds diversity of training, potential of movement options and expands your professional teaching skills and practice.

Completion of the Comprehensive Certification is required to achieve Full Instructor status at Vault Pilates.

Requirements for Completion:

• Movement Principles (16 hours)

• Anatomy in Three Dimensions™ (16 hours) or anatomy equivalent

• Mat 1, 2, and 3 (16 hours each)

• Reformer 1, 2, and 3 (16 hours each)

• Apparatus

  • Trapeze Table/Cadillac coursework (18 hours)

  • Chair coursework (14 hours)

  • Barrels coursework (6 hours)

• 20 Mat personal sessions

• 65 Reformer personal sessions

• 65 Observation sessions

• 220 student teaching hours

• Final written and practical test

The Internship Program is the track to become an instructor at Vault Pilates without prior Pilates teaching experience (and/or certification).

In order to join the program:

• Interest must be expressed prior to commencement of the first module.

• Must intend to complete the Comprehensive Certification.

• Must be prepared to ramp up to a minimum of 1 class block (3 consecutive classes) of teaching at Vault Pilates per week.

• Performance will be assessed throughout the modules and in Vault classes. Acceptance will be determined following completion of the Reformer 2 module and can be revoked at any point thereafter.

• Completion of the internship program does not guarantee employment at Vault Pilates.

Requirements:

• Completion of a short Vault-specific module (to be scheduled in collaboration with accepted participants), including training on:

  • Vault Studio Values & Principles

  • Class Formats

  • Point of Sale

  • Pricing Structure

  • Opening & Closing Procedures

• Work the front desk for 1 class block per week in conjunction with completing required 65 Observation sessions.

• Teach at least 3 free classes for Vault members.

Benefits:

• Discount code provided for $10 group classes.

• Free access to studio provided during non-class hours for practice teaching and self-practice (sign-up required).

• Opportunity to teach Vault group classes (with compensation) following completion of Reformer 2 module, free member classes, and approval by owner.