Avenir studio

Pilates reformer + mat certification

There's Pilates teacher training. Then there's Avenir teacher training. We don't hand out certificates. We build instructors who actually know what they're cueing.

The program
250
hours. One powerful you. Not memorization, transformation. This is where movement meets meaning.

Ready to become the instructor you've always imagined? Explore a full reformer and mat repertoire, plus bonus work in barre, release techniques, proprioception, and cardio methods designed to elevate your teaching.

What you'll experience
50 HRSIn-studio training with your Lead Trainer, hands-on and immersive.
REPMastery of a complete reformer and mat repertoire.
ANATOMYDeep dive into muscles, joints, bones, and movement mechanics.
TEACHFlow creation, pacing, musicality, and expert teaching technique.
CEOInsider insight into the business of being a Pilates instructor.
1 YEARUnlimited email mentorship, plus one in-person check-in.

Spaces are intentionally limited. This is your moment to shine.

The curriculum
Module 1
(6 hrs)
Pilates practice principles

History of Pilates, principles of Pilates, overall safety, types of Pilates, breathing, exercise movement breakdown, components, and physical fitness.

Module 2
(6 hrs)
The musculoskeletal system and its dynamics

Major bones of the body, appendicular skeleton, postural bony landmarks, joint structures, types of synovial joints, function of joints, muscles, types of muscle, range of motion, types of muscle contraction, muscle roles and actions, planes of motion, core strength, pelvic floor.

Module 3
(6 hrs)
Plumbline, gait, and spine health

Posture, the standing rolldown, the gait cycle, programming for gait correction, common gait deviations, common faulty postures of the spine, pelvis, and knee, spine injuries, the pelvis and pelvic alignment.

Module 4
(6 hrs)
Mastering movement and effective teaching

Balanced programming, addressing muscle imbalances, common muscle pairing imbalances, successful teaching essentials and techniques, cueing, effective cueing, types of cueing, best practices for cueing, different teaching approaches, client safety, and mind-body spirit.

Module 5
(6 hrs)
Mastering class flow and teacher identity

Modifications, progressions, transitions, teaching formula, flow, musicality, creating the right atmosphere, creating your music.

Module 6
(5 hrs)
The ankle, foot complex, and the knee joint

Joints of the ankle, muscles of the ankle, ligaments of the ankle, faulty foot alignments, common injuries. The knee joint: bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, common injuries.

Module 7
(6 hrs)
The hip joint and specific populations

The hip joint: joints, muscles, and common injuries. Specific populations: athletes, children, older adults, prenatal.

Module 8
(5 hrs)
The shoulder joint and scope of practice

The shoulder joint: joints, muscles, the scapulohumeral rhythm, and common injuries. Scope of practice.

Module 9
(5 hrs)
The neck joint and the business of Pilates

The neck joint: joints, muscles, common injuries. The business of being a Pilates instructor: how to deal with new clients, client connection, professionalism, insurance, taxes, promoting yourself, social media, continuing education, community.

Program offerings
Open · early bird ends 7/15
Fall 2026
Reformer + mat certification · Silverlake · weekends only, 2:30–7:30p
Aug 15/16 Aug 23 Aug 29/30 Sep 12/13 Sep 20 Oct 3/4 Test out: Oct 24/25
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Kara K, Avenir Lead Teacher Trainer
Come meet your lead teacher trainer.

Sit down with Kara K, Avenir's Lead Instructor and Lead Teacher Trainer, and get every question answered before you commit. No pitch deck, no pressure.

Kara's teaching schedule
Tue10:30a / 11:30a / 12:30p · SL
Wed9:30a / 10:30a · SL
Thu11:30a / 12:30p · HW
Fri10:30a / 11:30a / 12:30p · SL
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Investment
$3,750
Full tuition, paid in full.

Prefer to spread it out? Ask about our payment plan. A $500 deposit holds your seat today.

"I liked the feedback we were given and the high standards you have for teachers... it was great connecting with the other teachers in training, and all the Avenir instructors were so sweet and encouraging."

A.D., Fall 2024 graduate
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