Teacher Training FAQs

Movement Principles/Pilates Essentials is where it all begins. Whether you are just starting to explore or you are ready to commit to a comprehensive training program this course is the first step. You are required to take this course first.

You can email us at education@goldenptpilates.com if you’d like help navigating which program might be right for you.

You can keep up to date with our schedule on this website or by visiting www.pilates.com/learn.

Movement Principles/Pilates Essentials should be the first course all students take.

Currently only select courses are available to attend online. Please refer to the Balanced Body website for details on each individual course.

If you are taking a course online you are required to be present during the entire course, video on, and access to the equipment throughout the course.

Please note all course times are MDT.

Once you register for a course, you will receive a link with directions on how to purchase your course materials. These digital materials will live in your student portal - CLARA. CLARA is required for each course. Students wishing to purchase a paper manual ($50) may do so at the studio.

Students who wish to enroll in one of our training programs (Mat, Reformer, Comprehensive) receive a 10% discount. Courses purchased individually are not eligible for this discounted price.

All students are expected to attend the full duration of each course they are signed up for. In the event you are unable to attend a portion of class you are required to make up the missed time with an Educator.

Please note there is an additional fee associated with any extra time.

Students working towards a test-out will need to complete specific observation, personal practice, and student teaching hours related to their specific program.

All students begin with Movement Principles/Pilates Essentials, as this course lays the foundation for what the rest of the modules are based on.

The rest of our courses are numbered in the order in which they are taken (1 before 2, 2 before 3).

Many students already have met the anatomy requirement through another training. Please reach out to us at education@goldenptpilates.com and provide documentation of the class you would like us to review including objectives, syllabus, and certificate of completion.

You are welcome to join in one of our programs if you are able to take Movement Principles from another Balanced Body Authorized Training Center.

Be advised the 10% program discount will not apply.