Gain Flexibility
Feel fulfilled
Love your job
Your job shouldn’t feel like a J•O•B.
You spend a lot of your time and emotional energy at work. And when you aren’t fulfilled in the office, you start to feel run down and depressed even when you’re not there.
We believe your job should lift you up, not weigh you down.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
After various certifications and countless years of experience, we created the program we wish we had taken ourselves.
Not only will you master the original work of Joseph Pilates, on the equipment that he created and using his system of teaching. But you’ll also learn how to train, challenge and inspire your clients using modern-day teaching methodologies.
And everything you need to be successful is included. No extra charges. No extra time. It’s all right here.
You’ll walk away from your training fully prepared to change the lives of others through Pilates.
In-Person Training + Self-Paced At-Home Learning
Anatomy, history, teaching principles, programming and more!
Learn in a community of other trainees and teachers
Ongong mentorship with Teacher Trainers
500-Hour Comprehensive on all Pilates Equipment
Apprenticeship for all required program hours
Studio membership for group, private and semi-private sessions
YOu’re in good company.
See what our students have to say.
“Elisha herself is a lifelong learner, which in my experience makes for the greatest teachers and mentors. Elisha’s mastery of Pilates and the human body, plus her easy-going and fun personality makes time spent as her student an absolute delight!”
“Elisha is an excellent teacher and she has a depth of perception and insight that she brings to her instruction. She inspires her students to develop their Pilates practice and cultivate changes in their attitudes, self-confidence and discipline in the Pilates method.”
“I think for me personally it was one of the best things I have done for myself and I have learned a tremendous amount, all while meeting some really great people.”
What makes us the best
Other programs don’t even come close when it comes to what we offer!
Our Program Inclusions
500 Hour Comprehensive Classical Pilates Training on ALL Pilates Equipment
Regular in-studio mentorship with your Teacher Trainer
Intimate group with 6 trainees in a cohort
Manuals + online learning platform
Studio use for all observation, personal practice and teaching hours
Nephesh Pilates Studio Membership
Weekly private and semi-private sessions
Business of Pilates Course
Anatomy, biomechanics and post-rehab training with Anatomy of Pilates
All testing including final test-out
Other Programs Inclusions
Pilates Training on Mat, Reformer, Wunda Chair and Cadillac only
A trainer sent from headquarters
Large groups with 12 or more trainees in a cohort
Manuals
Enrollment options
Pay In Full
$8,888
Pay monthly
$1,888
Enroll by July 15, 2024 and get:
A free 1-month membership (for newbies) OR 3 free private sessions (for current members)
FALL 2024 program dates
Foundations: October 11-13, 2024
Intermediate 1: November 15-17, 2024
Intermediate 2: January 10-12, 2025
Advanced: February 21-23, 2025
Weekend Schedule
Friday, 12-6
Saturday, 12-6
Sunday, 9-3
*Test out by April 9, 2025
GETTING STARTED IS EASY
Discover a career that allows you to live your life and that never feels like work.
BOOK YOUR 1:1 PILATES SESSION
Get a taste of what the program is all about in a private Pilates session with program creator and lead teacher trainer, Elisha Grow.
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
After your 1:1 session, you’ll get a link to complete our simple online application.
CHOOSE A PAYMENT PLAN & SIGN UP
Once you’ve chosen a payment option, we’ll complete your paperwork and program enrollment. Yay for your big next adventure!
Teaching Pilates isn’t just about learning the moves. It’s about creating a fulfilling CAREER that gives you a life outside of work.
Over 15 year ago, I had a baby at home and was killing myself at work. I was run down and resentful of a career that was draining my body and soul. Then I was introduced to Pilates. Pilates brought balance to my very out-of-balance life. I became stronger and more confident—more me.
I wanted everyone to feel this way and to make that happen, I decided to become a Pilates teacher. So I went through training, left my job and transitioned to teaching Pilates.
Instead of dealing with complaints from customers at my old office, I now get hugs from members as they walk through our studio doors. And most importantly, I’ve created a schedule that allows me to live the life I want. I believe that we all deserve this opportunity and that teaching Pilates is an amazing way to get there.
– Elisha, Owner of Nephesh Pilates Studio and Creator of the Nephesh Pilates Teacher Training Certification
Learn more here:
+ Do I need to have a background in movement or exercise to enroll?
You absolutely, positively do NOT need a background in movement or teaching exercise to enroll. In fact, many people who go through training are transitioning from office jobs to teaching Pilates. (That was my path, actually). We’ll teach you everything you need to know to become a confident and prepared Pilates teacher ready to teach in a studio or your own private space. We do require that you complete 20 sessions prior to the start of training and you should allow 6 weeks to complete them.
+ Is the program in-person or virtual?
We know that virtual is all the rage right now, but we strongly feel that you can not learn how to teach a three-dimensional human body by watching two dimensions on a computer screen. Being in the studio to see people move right in front of you so that you can decipher the subtleties is so important and that’s we are 100% live. We do believe that virtual training has its place, but that it’s not when you’re learning to be a new teacher. However, you can complete a portion of your observation hours by watching online platforms like Pilatesology.
+ What’s a typical class day like?
Each class day in the studio will consist of time for Q&A on what was covered in the previous module, a movement session or two reviewing exercises that have already been learned, and lots of time doing, observing and teaching the new exercises for the day. We want you to feel familiar with the movements in your own body and teaching them to your fellow trainees before you go home to practice them on your own or teach them to others. Sprinkled throughout the modules will be some lecture and discussion unrelated to Pilates exercises. There will also be breaks and time for lunch.
+ What if I’ve never done Pilates?
Awesome! We love teaching newbies. But we do require that you complete 20 sessions prior to the start of training and you should allow 6 weeks to complete them. This way you have a solid foundation built up in Pilates before training starts.
+ How long does it take to become certified?
That really depends on how quickly you complete your observation, personal practice and teaching hours. As soon as you complete the training program and your hours, you can take your final test out and become a fully certified Pilates teacher. You have 6 months to complete the weekend courework and all of your hours and take your test.
+ What happens after I’m certified?
The job search begins! You have the option to interview here at Nephesh Pilates. But if that’s not your jam, we help with interview prep and job placement so that you can find the right Pilates home for you. We want to see you succeed and this is a critical step in the process. We’re here for you the whole way!
+ What jobs are available to me after going through training?
Unlike some programs that prepare only to work on at the training program’s studio or in a gym setting, The Lab’s 500-hour program prepares you to work at any Pilates studio out there. You will be considered a Comprehensively-Certified Pilates Teacher after completing all of the program requirements and taking your final test. And if you’d like, you are even qualified to sit for the Pilates Method Alliance NCPT exam to become NCPT-certified.
+ What if I don’t want to teach and I just want to learn more for myself?
Perfectly acceptable. Lots of people take teacher training purely for the development of their personal practice and that is a-okay with us. Learners of all walks are welcome here.
+ How do I complete all of my observation, personal practice and teaching hours?
Access to the studio at Nephesh Pilates is included in your tuition for all observation, personal practice and teaching hours… no extra fees! You can observe our teachers teaching 1:1 sessions, small groups and classes. You can use the studio for your personal practice inside of regular studio hours and you can bring in friends and family so that you can practice teaching. Your tuition even includes a studio membership for private sessions, semi-private sessions and classes so that you stay on track with your personal practice hours and get more time learning with your teacher trainer.
+ Is my trainer available outside of studio training time for questions?
Most definitely. A big upgrade with Nephesh Pilates Teacher Training is that you get to learn from a teacher who is also available to you as a mentor and to be your teacher outside of classroom hours. In many training programs, an instructor is sent “from headquarters” to teach the modules but you never have access to that person outside of the training program. Here at Nephesh Pilates, Elisha is available to you via email, phone and in-studio to answer your questions or to take classes or sessions from. We’re here to support your journey as you become a Pilates teacher.