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Welcome to Function Pilates 

Teacher Training Academy

 

Not ready for full certification yet? Start here.

Our mini courses are designed for Pilates lovers and aspiring instructors who want to go deeper — without the full commitment of a certification program.

Each course is focused, practical, and built around real results. Whether you want to understand reformer foundations, refine your mat technique, or explore what kind of instructor you're meant to be — there's a course designed exactly for where you are right now.

Taught by the Function Pilates team. Priced to make saying yes easy. Structured to make you want to keep going.

Your Pilates journey doesn't have to wait for the perfect moment. Pick a course and start today.

Pilates At Home: 8 Foundational Mat Exercises

Welcome to "8 Foundational Mat Exercises," featuring our top Pilates Mat exercises for a full-body workout in under ten minutes. This session focuses on building core strength, enhancing flexibility, and reinforcing key Pilates principles.

Free

30 Reformer Essential Exercises

Welcome to 30 Essential Reformer Exercises, a course designed to deepen your understanding of foundational Reformer movements. Inside this course, you’ll learn correct set-up, key muscle focus, and essential cueing for each exercise — helping you refine your practice and better understand what to observe, feel, and expect during a Pilates session. This course also includes a fun, reflective quiz to help you explore your natural teaching style and how you might show up as an instructor. Whether you’re simply curious or considering teacher training, the quiz offers insight into how Pilates instructors think, cue, and lead. Whether you're a Pilates enthusiast or an instructor, this course is perfect for expanding your knowledge. If you have access to a Reformer, you can use the 30 essential exercises to create thoughtful, effective workouts with intention and variety. Let’s elevate your Pilates journey — and your understanding of movement — together.

$27.00 USD

Function Pilates: Reformer Foundations

Welcome to Function Pilates: Reformer Foundations, a comprehensive reference designed to deepen your understanding of foundational Reformer movement. Inside Reformer Foundations, you’ll explore 104 essential Reformer exercises from the Function Pilates method, each presented with clear set-up, muscle focus, and purpose. This resource is designed to help you better understand how Reformer exercises are built, why they matter, and how they work together to support strong, intentional movement. In addition to the exercise manual, Reformer Foundations includes 15 signature imagery cues to support your personal practice and help you connect more clearly to how each exercise is meant to feel in your body. You’ll also find sample beginner and intermediate Reformer workout templates, offering inspiration for how foundational exercises may come together within a complete session. Whether you're a Pilates enthusiast looking to deepen your practice or an instructor building confidence and clarity, Reformer Foundations offers a structured, thoughtful way to expand your understanding of Reformer movement. Use this resource as your go-to reference whenever you want to refine your technique, explore movement with more intention, or take the next step in your Pilates education.

$97.00 USD

How to Stretch and Strengthen the Hips

Welcome to "How to Stretch and Strengthen the Hips," where we will discuss the ideal stretches and strengthening exercises based off your hip placement. By understanding the placement of your hips, this will allow for the most active work to take place and help with releasing low back pain and stiff joints.  

$27.00 USD

How to Master Balance

Welcome to "How to Master Balance," where we will incorporate exercises to help reduce the risk of falling.  These exercises will be primarily focused on strengthening the feet, knees and hips while introducing a few fun variations to implement into your daily routine. 

$27.00 USD

10 Morning Stretches

Welcome to "10 Morning Stretches," a collection of my favorite postural therapy exercises designed to boost circulation, improve joint mobility, enhance flexibility, and release tension—setting the tone for a bright, energized day!  

$27.00 USD