Mat Pilates Teacher Training
The Right Balance Pilates Mat Teacher Training Program is an engaging, in-studio education experience designed to develop confident, thoughtful, and well-prepared Pilates instructors. Delivered through four thoughtfully designed modules, participants receive eight hours of in-studio instruction per module, for a total of thirty-two hours of hands-on, guided training.
Right Balance Pilates is proud to be the only state-licensed Pilates education center in Delaware, led by experienced educators with over thirty years of combined teaching and training experience. Our program is grounded in the integrity of practice, meaningful learning, and real-world teaching preparation, offered in a supportive, welcoming environment where instructors-in-training can truly grow.
Program at a Glance
- Format: In-studio
- Total training hours: Thirty-two hours across four modules
- Module length: Eight hours per module
- Location: Lewes, Delaware studio
- Mandatory virtual orientation: Held by Zoom prior to the first module
What's Included
- Classroom instruction across four modules
- Right Balance Pilates Mat Teacher Training Manual
- Studio access for practice during the training period when studio is not in use
- Observation of Right Balance Pilates Mat instructors
- Supervised and assistant teaching opportunities
- Mentorship from lead instructors
Upcoming Cohorst
Saturdays, April 25, 2026 to June 6, 2026
Training Day: Saturdays
10:15 AM to 6:15 PM
Lewes, DE
Module 1: Saturday, April 25
Module 2: Saturday, May 9
Module 3: Saturday, May 16
Module 4: Saturday, June 6
Mandatory Virtual Orientation:
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Zoom link provided after registration)
Summer 2026 - Registration Closed
Program Requirements
Alongside the in-studio modules, trainees complete the following self-study and practice hours. All hours are logged and signed off by a lead instructor. Plan for two to four hours per week of outside-class time for reading, practice, and logged hours.
Class Observation: two hours
Assistant Teaching: one hour
Supervised Teaching: one hour
Physical Self-Mastery: four hours
Group Classes: participation in scheduled group classes
Required Reading: completion of all assigned texts
Exams: passing grade on practical and written exams (passing score is 80 percent)
Tuition
Automatically charged before the first module
Eligibility for the Work Commitment option is confirmed during the application process. To learn more, contact our Director of Training, Stacey Chandler. Trainees who plan to teach with Right Balance Pilates after completion can apply a teaching commitment toward their tuition. This option includes:
Registration
Reserve your spot through our scheduler below. The non-refundable deposit secures your seat in the cohort.
Required Reading
The following texts are required for successful completion of the program:
Pilates Evolution: The 21st Century by Joseph Pilates and Judd Robbins (2012)
Pilates Anatomy by Rael Isacowitz and Karen Clippinger (2011)
NPCP Study Guide (loaner copies may be provided by Right Balance Pilates)
Who Can Apply
Many of our graduates come from movement-adjacent backgrounds including yoga, dance, fitness, and healthcare. Multiple Right Balance Pilates instructors began their teaching careers through this program.
This program is built for movers who are ready to take the next step into teaching Mat Pilates. To be eligible, applicants must:
Have a basic understanding of anatomy and the Pilates industry
Have completed a minimum of one month of regular Pilates sessions
Frequently Asked Questions
This program is designed for Pilates practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of Mat work and develop the skills to teach confidently. Whether you are preparing to teach professionally or want to master Pilates principles, this training provides a structured, in-studio learning experience.