600 Hour Classical Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training Program
Our 12-month mentorship program is designed to support your transformation into an exceptional Pilates instructor.
This comprehensive classical Pilates training empowers you to become a confident, skilled and thoughtful teacher. You will get personalised mentorship, enabling you to critical think about why you're doing and saying and practical mastery ensuring you’re not just following the method, but truly understanding and embodying it.
Led by James Shaw and a team of highly experienced Pilates professionals, you’ll be guided every step of the way with dedicated, ongoing support as your teaching evolves and deepens.
Course Objective
Clear understanding of the Pilates method and how the apparatus works as a complete system of work.
Comprehensive understanding or Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced systems across all apparatus. Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, High chair, Wanda chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Small Barrels and Ped o Pull & Magic Circle.
Understanding on how to perform and teach classical Pilates exercises with correct form and technique.
Fundamental knowledge of the whys and how’s of each exercise and the skills they build within your students.
Techniques how to teach 1;1 session, group class scenarios, building confidence to deal with real life client situations.
Empowered to understand how to read a body to be able to critical think and understand why you’re doing & saying Pilates cues and terminologies.
Abilities to program and teach bespoke Pilates 1:1 and group sessions. Understanding how to build and progress a student.
Skills and abilities to work with different body types, special populations and injuries.
Communication skills, the whys and how to communicate as a teacher to empower your students to get the results you want.
Empower you to be a critical thinker
Next Program Intakes
Beginner System Weekend: October 2025
Friday 10th / Saturday 11th / Sunday 12th (11.15am-6pm)
Beginner exercises / apparatus
Intermediate System Weekends: January 2026
Weekend 1
Fri 9th, Sat 10th, Sun 11th January 2026 (11.15am-6pm)
Mat - Reformer - Cadillac
Weekend 2
Fri 23rd, Sat 24th, Sun 25th January 2026 (11.15am-6pm)
High chair - Wunda - Barrels
Advanced System Weekend: April 2026
Fri 17th, Sat 18th, Sun 19th April (11.15am-6pm)
Advanced exercises / apparatus
*All dates must be attended.
FULLY BOOKED - Waitlist Only
Next Intake March 2026
Beginner System Weekend: March 2026
Friday 6th / Saturday 7th / Sunday 8th (11.15am-6pm)
Beginner exercises / apparatus
Intermediate System Weekends: May 2026
Weekend 1
Fri 8th, Sat 9th, Sun 10th May 2026 (11.15am-6pm)
Mat - Reformer - Cadillac
Weekend 2
Fri 29th, Sat 30th, Sun 31st May 2026 (11.15am-6pm)
High chair - Wunda - Barrels
Advanced System Weekend: September 2026
Fri 11th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th September (11.15am-6pm)
Advanced exercises / apparatus
*All dates must be attended.
6 Spaces Left Available - Secure your space £150 holding deposoit
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Full Comprehensive
Total Course Cost: £4900
Deposit to Register: £1000
(Payment plans available)
Includes 10 private 1:1 sessions
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Bridge Program
Total Bridge Cost: £3700
Deposit to Register: £1000
(Payment plans available)
Must have previously completed a full certificate.
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What’s Included
In Person Seminars
Over 80 hours of in-person seminars covering the Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced system
1 on 1 Coaching
Personalised 1:1 coaching to strengthen your skills, build confidence and develop your unique teaching voice within the program
Small Group Tutorials
Small group tutorials (limited to 8 students per intake) ensure you receive the focused time, guidance & support needed to thrive on your Pilates education journey.
Constant Mentorship
2 hours of group mentorship each week included in the programme, you’ll receive ongoing guidance and support between education weekends to keep your learning consistent and connected.
Teaching Skills
You’ll gain practical strategies to teach Pilates with confidence learning how to read the body, choose precise cues & apply your skills to real life teaching situations.
10 Private Sessions
Your programme includes 10 private 1:1 sessions to help you embody the work in your own body and mind, along with a student discount on classes to support your ongoing practice.