
INNERCORE:
The Only Trauma-Informed Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training in North America
4 WEEKS FROM APRIL 28 - MAY 22, 2025 IN BERKELEY, CA

BUILD A SOUL-NOURISHING CAREER SERVING OTHERS IN THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS GOALS
JOIN US FOR YOUR FIRST STEP IN BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL PILATES INSTRUCTOR, THE INNERCORE PILATES TEACHER TRAINING (SPRING 2025 EDITION), a journey of Self-Awareness, Know-How, STRENGTH and COnfidence
Over the course of this month-long Instructor training, you will:
deepen your Pilates practice and get super-strong and fit
learn how to use Pilates to help heal injuries and chronic pain
build your self-confidence as a leader and speaker, and
learn the concrete skills to become an extraordinary Pilates teacher so you can share this truly life-changing practice with others in an inclusive, trauma-informed way
GRADUATE SUCCESS STORIES
Our proprietary Innercore Pilates Teacher Training is the #1 recommended professional development training in the East Bay because it’s:
Time-Efficient: our graduates do about a third of their training in our online portal, on their own time. And our in-person sessions are conducted over the course of 4 weeks, tops. Our graduates typically find their first paying job as a Pilates Instructor within the very first month after graduation, commanding a pay rate of $30/hour or more
Trauma-Informed: we teach our trainees how to conduct sessions and classes within their proper Scope of Practice, guided by principles of trauma-informed facilitation that are designed to make Pilates classes more inclusive and welcoming to students who are often left behind or othered in a traditional wellness studio setting: older folks, fat people, BIPOC, disabled, queer and/or neurodiverse
Focused on Chronic Pain and Injury: our teacher training centers around sound strength and fitness practices specifically formatted to help post-rehab students recover from pain, injury and surgery. The exercises, the sequencing, and the cueing all come together to create an environment that is truly healing and supportive even to our most fragile, deconditioned clients. We’re proud of how accessible Innercore Pilates is for so many different kinds of students.
Course Content Includes:
45-60 Minute Masterclasses Classes on the Mat, Reformer, Springboard and Pilates Arc
Classic and Contemporary Repertoire Breakdown and Teaching Practice
Postural & Movement Analysis
Functional Anatomy & Alignment
The Art of Sequencing for Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Students
Demoing, Hands-on Assists & Other Teaching Tools
Creating a Warm, Inviting, Inclusive, Safe(r) Learning Environment
Finding Your Unique Voice as a Teacher
Pilates for Chronic Pain & Injuries
Pre- and Postnatal Pilates
Ethical & Successful Pilates Career
Spring 2025 Schedule:
April 28th through May 22nd, 2025: 4 weeks of Monday through Thursday afternoon sessions 12:30pm - 5:30pm here at Innerstellar in Berkeley, CA (80 contact hours)
Online video coursework and reading to do on your own time (approximately 30 hours)
OPTIONAL:
- Makeups available for missed in-person training hours at the rate of $250 per hour. Makeup sessions are condensed and taught as efficiently as possible.
- Upgrade to the The Platinum Apprentice investment level and enjoy unlimited self-practice hours and observation hours during your teacher training term, plus 6 months in our post-graduate Confident Pilates Instructor Mentorship Program
Your 2025 Teaching Team
2025 TRAINING DETAILS & PREREQS:
PREREQUISITES:
Minimum of 20 total hours of Pilates instruction on the mat or equipment. Can be completed online or in person. Proof of attendance required if you’re not a regular Innerstellar student.
Attendance Policy:
100% attendance of the training hours is required (in addition to the other reading. online curriculum, and class attendance requirements) in order to receive a Certificate of Completion and be eligible for internationally recognized Pilates Instructor Certification via the Pilates Method Alliance. For missed training hours, makeup sessions will be offered at the rate of $250 per hour per person. Price subject to change. Inquire at the front desk for more details.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TUITION:
In addition to the in-person training hours, included in your tuition is lifetime access and any future updates to the Innercore Pilates Teacher Training Online Curriculum including 20+ hours of prerecorded online trainings on Anatomy, Pilates Pedagogical Skills, Perinatal Fitness and more. Additionally you’ll receive a digital copy of our Innercore Pilates Teacher Training manual as well as the printed Balanced Body Equipment “Consumer” Manuals for Mat, Reformer, Trapeze Table, Barrels, and Wunda Chair (total value over $2000)
OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION PROCESS:
At the culmination of the Innercore Pilates Teacher Training Course (taught over 3.5 weeks and totaling 108+ hours), graduates receive a certificate of completion and can obtain paid work as a Pilates Teacher right away at Innerstellar or at gyms, studios, hotels and spas around the world.
If they choose, additionally they can complete their “Apprentice Hours” so they can become a fully Certified Pilates Instructor, internationally recognized by the Pilates Method Alliance. Those Apprentice Hours and requirements include:
100 self-practice hours
100 observation hours
200 teaching hours
A Practical Assessment of Movement & Teaching Skills and a Written Exam administered by Innerstellar’s Teaching Staff for an additional fee
Upon successful completion of the above requirements, they will receive an Assessment-Based Certificate from Innerstellar, and can opt to take the Pilates Method Alliance Certification Exam in order to become a PMA-Certified Pilates Instructor.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS:
Investment OPTIONS:
There are two tiers of investment, depending on how much time you want to spend on your training hours:
OPTION #1: The Gold Teacher Tier, which includes all in-person training hours as well as self-paced online learning modules)
$6K Pay-in-Full (best value)
$1111 x 6 with a payment plan
OPTION #2: The Platinum Apprentice Tier, which includes all contact hours, online learning AND unlimited self-practice and observation hours at the studio during the teacher training term PLUS 6 months in our Prepare for Your Pilates Instructor Certification Program, which features unlimited self-practice hours and observation hours at the studio plus a monthly group coaching call that we call The Confident Pilates Instructor Mentorship (total value $2700+)
$7K Pay-in-Full (best value)
$1222 x 6 with a payment plan
There are no scholarships available at this time. but extended payment plan options may be available. Email us to inquire.
Got questions? Want to explore if this might be a smart career move for you?
Email our Founder, Director of Ed, 20+ year Pilates Instructor, and the Creatrix of the Innercore Pilates Teacher Training, Kiki Lovelace OR book a 15-minute Interest Chat with her over zoom: