Pilates Teacher Training at Intero

Real Pilates for Real Bodies

Pilates Instructor guiding client on the equipment

Learn the original method deeply — and learn how to use it in the real world.

Whether you want to teach, may want to teach someday, or simply want to understand your own practice at a much higher level, our small-cohort training gives you a serious foundation in the work.

Intero Pilates is the New York City host training studio for the Somaphyx™ Pilates curriculum, which empowers Pilates professionals with high quality education rooted in the methodology of traditional Pilates through the lens of contemporary movement science.

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Pilates is everywhere right now.

Reformer classes are booming — but too often, the depth of the method gets lost. At Intero, we don’t just teach choreography. We teach you how to understand what you’re seeing, why an exercise exists, how the repertoire fits together, and how to adapt the work intelligently for the body in front of you.

our goal isn’t to teach you a lot of Pilates exercises. our goal is to teach you Pilates.

At Intero, you’ll study the traditional Pilates repertoire alongside:

  • anatomy + kinesiology

  • biomechanics

  • movement science

  • technique + alignment

  • cueing + communication

  • observation

  • programming

  • modifications + progressions

  • hands-on teaching experience

You’ll learn the repertoire. But more importantly, you’ll learn to ask:

why this exercise? why now? what am i seeing? what does this person need?

That ability is what turns an instructor into a teacher.

  • Learn to teach safe, effective & thorough individual and group classes Pilates Mat and Pilates Reformer classes. Gain exceptional understanding of the original methodology alongside solid biomechanics, anatomy and kinesiology. With a blend of online self-study, in studio seminars and guidance, and practical & observations hours, this approachable certification is perfect for busy, working candidates or those looking to uplevel their career and personal movement practice.

    New cohorts begin each September and March. Program Details:

    Somaphyx™ Mat & Reformer teacher training: $2950*

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology online course

    • Full Somaphyx™ Mat and Reformer I - III online repertoire

    • supporting resources including "Total Matness" mat classes, "Fbomb Friday" reformer workouts, and Interosomatic ELEMENTS Pilates™ on demand workout library

    • 24 hours of seminar - 3 weekends at 4 hours each (sat/sun) 

    200 practical hours: 

    • in-studio personal/solo practice hours - 50 (20 mat / 30 reformer)

    • observation hours - 50 (20 mat / 30 reformer)

    • practice teaching hours - 100 (30 mat / 70 reformer)

    • these hours don't all need to be done at the studio, but you must keep track of them and submit written proof

    testing:

    • written test - $100

    • demonstration test - $200

    • teaching test - $200

    subtotal: $500

  • The Somaphyx™ Practitioner’s Apprenticeship is a comprehensive, 12-month training program combining classical principles with modern movement science. Through live, in-studio practice and observation as well as internet-based self study courses, this program builds deep, thorough technical knowledge, teaching skills and practical experience in a small, mentorship-driven cohort.

    Graduates become comprehensively certified Pilates practitioners fully prepared to confidently teach private clients, group classes and specialized populations like pre/postnatal or post-rehab clients.

    New cohorts begin each August. 600+ hours including on demand repertoire, in-depth seminars, hands on studio training, observation, private sessions and advisory hours, plus benchmark evaluations and NCPT exam eligibility.

  • Bridge your current training and up-level your teaching skills. The Pro-Mentorship is about understanding Pilates as an interconnected system that reshapes the way you move, teach, and connect with the work.

    Through 6 Movement Modules, you’ll experience the entire Somaphyx™ Pilates Method across the Reformer, Mat, Chairs, Barrels, Tower and Cadillac.

    This mentorship is for teachers ready to refine, deepen, and elevate their understanding of Pilates as a comprehensive system, while staying true to their unique teaching style. By training Pilates as a whole, you’ll refine your ability to see patterns, make informed choices, and guide clients with greater clarity and confidence.

    Sound like the logical next step for your career? Email bewell@interopilates.com or click Apply Now to get started.

  • All bodies are unique, but most bodies require more than “just Pilates” for fitness, wellness, health, and athletic goals. Learn our signature methodology for balanced, holistic and infinitely customizable group class planning based on four elements of the natural world: FIRE WATER AIR and EARTH. Combining the Pilates principles of alignment, symmetry, breath, control and whole-body awareness with other proven fitness modalities like barre, sculpt, strength, mobility and HIIT/cardio training, this one-of-a-kind certification prepares you to be an educated, effective, and continually inspired sought-after teacher.

    Designed to complement our Mat & Reformer or Comprehensive Certifications, you can expand your training with Tower/springboard and Interosomatic ELEMENTS Pilates™ methodology for $2500:

    • Somaphyx™ Tower repertoire 120 day access (at least)

    • Interosomatic ELEMENTS Pilates™ on demand workout library

    • 4 in-studio 3-hour seminars (Tower/WATER, FIRE, EARTH, AIR)

    • 50 total practice, observation and teaching hours 

    • Written, demo & practical teaching tests

    • sample lesson plans and playlists

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