at Heart and Soul Pilates Studio, Nevada City, CA

Become a Pilates Reformer instructor that truly benefits others

Learn to teach individual 1:1 and Group Classes

All good movement instruction begins with a solid knowledge of how the body is designed to move

The ITT Pilates Foundation Training is part of our Reformer Certification Training. You will get a solid foundation upon which to build your teaching practice.

Anatomy & Core Dynamics

*Learn the bones, joints, and muscles used in all Pilates exercises, which muscles make up our core, and how to activate them.

Essential Exercises 

The Essential Exercises are what make ITT Pilates Instructors so successful in their careers. These exercises are the building blocks for good movement patterns. You will learn how to identify and address muscular imbalances that interfere with effective movement training. 

Reformer Exercises

The Reformer is an essential tool for strength and flexibility training. Learn how to teach beginner to intermediate/advanced level exercises with flow using the ITT Pilates class format. Create specific programs for individuals and feel confident teaching Group Classes for all levels.

Pre-requisites: 10 private sessions or 20 Reformer group classes

Course Materials:

• Trail Guide to the Body, by Andrew Biel

• Anatomy of Movement, by Blandine Calais-Germain

  • These books may be purchased from Amazon.com. We recommend you purchase the most recent edition of each book.

• ITT Pilates Essential Exercise videos - purchase here

• ITT Pilates Reformer Exercise videos - purchase here

Please purchase your books and videos well in advance to give yourself time to read and prepare for the training.

BEFORE the start of the program, all students must read the following pages from the above Anatomy books: Reading for ITT PILATES students

You will receive a detailed manual featuring excellent images and clear, detailed instruction, at no extra cost.