At Sculpted Swan, we are proud to serve as a training center under Pilates Education Institute (PEI), a program designed to set you up for complete success as a Pilates professional. Recognizing the demands of today’s busy schedules, our program follows a self-paced model, allowing you to balance your training with life’s commitments while staying on track to achieve your certification.

Rooted in the classical repertoire and principles established by Joseph Pilates, the training honors the original teachings while expanding to contemporary moves that allow you to focus on how to evolve and teach the body in front of you. This modernized approach ensures you develop the adaptability and expertise needed to meet the unique needs of every client.

Our program offers a 450hr complete comprehensive certification. Upon completion students will be eligible to take the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) exam. For those not seeking Comprehensive certification, we offer individual apparatus certification.

Seminars

Seminars are immersive, long-form learning experiences designed to deepen your understanding of Pilates and refine your teaching skills. Each seminar, lasting 6-11 hours (possibly over two days), combines the engaging depth of a college-style lecture with the practicality of hands-on practice.

During these sessions, all students come together at our studio to learn and master the foundational movements essential to Pilates instruction. Under the guidance of Highly Qualified Trainers, you’ll explore the principles, techniques, and nuances of each exercise while building confidence in your teaching abilities.

To further enhance your experience, our skilled Sculpted Swan instructors work alongside students, providing hands-on guidance, feedback, and reinforcement to ensure the skills you learn are fully integrated.

These seminars are not just about learning—they’re about connection, practice, and growth, preparing you for success as a well-rounded and capable Pilates instructor.

SPRING 2026 SEMINAR DATES:

JAN 10-11 MOVEMENT PRINCIPLES & BEGINNER MAT

JAN 24-25 BEGINNER REFORMER

FEB 6-7 INTERMEDIATE MAT

FEB 21-22 INTERMEDIATE REFORMER

MAR 6-7 TOWER/CADILLAC

MAR 28-29 CHAIR/BARREL

APR 11-12 ADVANCED MAT

APR 25-26 ADVANCED REFORMER

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Curriculum

PEI at Sculpted Swan provides a comprehensive assemblage of study tools to meet the needs of all kinds of learners. Each student is provided with a full color, hard copy manual, detailed explanations of over 540 exercises, anatomy, case studies, contraindications & modifications, and seminar replay. An online curriculum that corresponds with the manuals is embedded with quizzes and exams to assess understanding along the journey. Each student also receives a weekly email with guidance and suggestions on what to accomplish each week in order to stay on track and achieve completion without overwhelm.

A benefit of completing certification with Sculpted Swan is the access to our studio and equipment. Every student will be allowed to use the studio to practice their skills on their own schedule.

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Apprenticeship

As a host studio for the prestigious Pilates Education Institute, we are proud to offer a dynamic and immersive apprenticeship experience for aspiring Pilates instructors. During this phase of your training, you’ll have the unique opportunity to refine your teaching skills and build confidence in a supportive and professional environment, with real clients.

What the Apprenticeship Includes:

  • Co-Teaching in Group Classes: Begin teaching components of group Reformer classes under the guidance of our experienced instructors.

  • Private Session Practice: Develop your skills and deepen your understanding of individualized instruction.

  • Community Mat Classes: Lead accessible, donation-based mat classes for the community, helping you gain real-world teaching experience while giving back.

  • Paid Internship Opportunities: As you progress, qualified apprentices may be invited to teach full classes as part of a paid internship within our studio.

This apprenticeship not only prepares you for certification but also equips you with the practical tools, teaching techniques, and confidence to excel in your Pilates career. Whether your goal is to teach in a boutique studio or open your own practice, we provide the support and real-world experience to help you succeed.

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 FAQs

  • To become certified, you must complete a comprehensive training program that includes coursework in anatomy, Pilates exercises, teaching methodology, observation hours, practice teaching, and final assessments. Our program follows the classical repertoire with a modern approach to ensure you can confidently teach any client

  • Our program is designed to be self-paced while providing structure and support. The full curriculum is delivered over 18 weeks, but you will have the flexibility to complete the required coursework, practice hours, and testing at your own pace. The average time of completion for Mat & Reformer is 7-10 months, for comprehensive it is 12-18 months, though can be done more quickly depending on time allowed for hour completion.

  • Classical Pilates follows the original repertoire and principles created by Joseph Pilates, while contemporary Pilates incorporates modifications and advancements based on modern movement science. Our training teaches the classical method , as well as contemporary moves, to allow you to adapt and evolve to meet the needs of your clients.

  • While prior Pilates experience is helpful, it is not required. Our program is designed for both beginners looking to start their teaching journey and experienced practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge and skills

  • Yes! PEI Teacher Training is a comprehensive and reputable certification that will prepare you to teach at studios across the country. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to take the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) exam if desired.

  • Yes! Many students begin teaching community and apprentice-level classes while completing their certification. This hands-on experience is a great way to build confidence before fully launching your career.

  • Yes! Our certification is comprehensive, but designed for focused learning.

    We offer a comprehensive certification through PEI. Our comprehensive 450-hour program covers Mat, Reformer, Tower, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrel, allowing students to deeply understand Pilates in its foundational forms. Since many studios do not require full apparatus training, We offer certification in Mat/Reformer only, as well as CCB (Cadillac/Chair/Barrel).