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Whether you’re looking to start a new career or to deepen your knowledge and pilates practice, our instructor training program offers valuable knowledge that will enrich your understanding of the human body and prepare you for a successful career.
The Pilates O Ka Lā Instructor Certification Program is designed for those wanting to become Pilates Instructors, but also students who are simply interested in deepening their Pilates practice. The program is broken down into 2 sections: Mat and Equipment.
In order to become an instructor you must complete both programs. We hold each program once per year - the Mat program is in the early spring, and the Equipment begins in the summer. The program consists of workshops, anatomy classes, and open studio sessions that are scheduled weekly. In addition, you will be required to complete hours of observation, practice, and teaching, scheduled during your own free time.
The Mat program should take approximately 6 months to complete, the Equipment program generally takes a year to complete in full for those who are also working full time (for those able to commit more time per week the entire program can be completed much quicker). Pilates instructors are in high-demand - especially in Hawaii - and you will have no problem finding eager clients and building your dream career with the skills you will develop during this program.
Instructor & Studio Owner Chelsea Peck has over 15 years of training in both classical and contemporary Pilates, body mechanics, Yoga, and personal training. Her expertise will give you a well rounded education to be prepared with the challenges presented with a wide range of clients and bodies. After this program you will be certified to teach both group classes and individual sessions at any fitness facility or on your own.
The program is based on the Classical Pilates Method but also incorporates contemporary styles which we feel is of great importance to prepare you for any teaching environment.
Mat Instructor Certification
The Pilates O Ka La Mat Certification Program provides a solid foundation in classical Pilates mat work and prepares you to safely and successfully instruct individual clients and group Pilates mat classes. Our classical Mat Certification is a progressive and systematic three part series that allows you to complete each level of the program at your own pace. You must, however, complete the levels in order from Beginner, Intermediate and then Advanced.
Course Program
• 30 Workshop Hours + 12 Open Studio Sessions
• 30 Observation hours (completed on your own time)
• 30 Practice hours of Self-study, attending classes or private sessions (completed on your own time)
• 35 Practice teaching hours
• 3 Hours of Anatomy class
Testing includes (1 hour each)
• Self-performance Test
• Teaching Test
• Written Test
Total Program Hours: 144 Hours
Course Includes
• Printed Course Manual and Handouts
• Complimentary Study Materials & Books (“Return to Life” by Joseph Pilates, “Your Health” by Joseph Pilates, “Anatomy of Movement” by Calais-Germain)
• 1 Complimentary Private Session with Chelsea
• 12 Complimentary In-Studio Open Contrology Sessions
• Unlimited Access to online resources
• Access to studio use and state of the art Balanced Body and Gratz equipment
• Discounted Rates for Group Classes and Private Sessions
• Certificate of Completion
• In-house Job opportunities
• Assistance with professional tools and development
Course Details
**Early Bird Pricing**
Pay in full by November 23, 2024: $1560
Pay between November 23, 2024 - January 26, 2025:
$1700
(Payment plans available)
Pay after January 26, 2025: $1800
This program can be taken In-Person or Online
Next Program Starts: January 26, 2025
Equipment Instructor Certification
The Pilates O Ka La Equipment Instructor Certification Program provides a solid foundation in the classical Pilates work on all apparatus (reformer, cadillac, wunda chair, pedipole, ladder barrel, spine corrector, & more). We prepare you to safely and successfully instruct individual clients and group Pilates equipment classes. Our classical Comprehensive Certification is a progressive and systematic three part series that allows you to complete each level of the program at your own pace. You must, however, complete the levels in order from Beginner, Intermediate and then Advanced.
Course Program
• 58 Workshop hours
• 50 Open Studio Contrology sessions
• 90 Observation hours (completed on your own time)
• 90 Practice hours of self-study, attending classes and/or private sessions (completed on your own time)
• 100 Practice teaching hours (completed on your own time)
• 16 Hours Anatomy Class (Held 1 evening a week, TBD)
Testing includes (1 hour each)
• Self-performance Test
• Teaching Test
• Written Test
Total Program Hours: 408 Hours
Course Includes
• Printed course manual and handouts
• Complimentary study materials & books (“Return to Life” by Joseph Pilates, “Your Health” by Joseph Pilates, “Anatomy of Movement” by Calais-Germain)
• 1 Complimentary Private session with Chelsea
• 50 Complimentary in-studio Open Studio Sessions
• Unlimited access to online resources
• Access to studio use and state of the art Balanced Body and Gratz equipment
• Discounted rates for group classes, private sessions, and accessories
• Certificate of Completion
• In-house Job opportunities
• Assistance with professional tools and development
Course Details
**Early Bird Pricing**
Pay in full by March 1, 2024: $5,900
Pay between March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025:
$6,050
(Payment plans available)
Pay after June 1, 2025: $6,150
This program is only offered In-Person
Next Program Starts: June 1, 2025