Pilates Instructor Certification

Welcome to the Pilates Academy International!

Pilates Academy International (PAI) was founded in New York City in January 2006 by identical twin sisters Katherine and Kimberly Corp. Operating out of their prestigious Manhattan flagship studio, Pilates on Fifth, the sisters built PAI as a contemporary, highly adaptable, and comprehensive system of instructor education.

The PAI Difference

The PAI stands out for its commitment to instilling students with all the other (“intangible”) attributes you need to be successful.

To be an excellent, bankable Pilates instructor, you OF COURSE need to have comprehensive knowledge of the exercises. But on top of that, you need to be confident, display a professional presence, establish rapport with clients, adapt your teaching style according to your client and develop exceptional client retention skills.

We are proud to announce that Pilates Academy International's Comprehensive Teacher Training Program has been officially accredited by the Pilates Method Alliance International Teacher Training Accreditation Program (PMA-ITTAP).

PAI Course Descriptions

Fundamental Execution of Each Exercise
Anatomy and biomechanics of each exercise
Exercise modifications, including regressions and progressions
Cueing and correcting skills
Creating workouts for all ages, genders and fitness levels
Teaching Group Classes
Teaching Private Sessions

ABC: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Cueing for Posture, Form and Alignment

This course reviews the structures (bones, muscles, joints, etc.) that form the support of the human body. An emphasis will be placed on "ideal" posture and "ideal" biomechanics of each joint while helping students learn how to detect abnormalities both statically and dynamically. Open to all personal trainers, this course is invaluable in helping you provide lasting results for your clients and increase your marketability.

All Populations Mat I

This course teaches the first three tiers of the Pilates Mat repertoire and how to modify exercises for all age groups and fitness levels.

Emphasis is placed on balancing spinal movements and target muscles for both variety and systematic progression. Students will learn when and how to progress clients safely and effectively.

Students leave the course confident and capable of creating safe and dynamic workouts for today’s diverse clientele.

All Populations Reformer I

This course teaches students the Reformer exercises needed to be ready to customize workouts for all ages and fitness levels. Covering the first three tiers, Fundamental through Intermediate, All Populations Reformer also teaches the "physics" of the reformer so that students understand both the way the reformer operates and the safety concerns. Emphasis is placed on the differences between Pilates machine work versus regular gym equipment so that instructors are prepared to meet the needs of clients from all backgrounds.

All Populations Cadillac I

This course teaches students the fundamental first three tiers (through Intermediate) of exercises conducted on the Cadillac/tower. The Cadillac is an excellent piece of equipment on which to focus on isolated joint movements to strengthen the joint properly and correct faulty movement habits. Emphasis will be placed on the benefits of Cadillac exercises as stepping stones to more challenging exercises.

All Populations Chair I

This course teaches the first three tiers of Chair exercises from Fundamental I through Intermediate. Students will be taught the many merits of the chair and how to integrate this often under-used piece of equipment into clients' workout routines.

All Populations Barrels I

This course must be preceded by the All Populations Mat course. Students will learn the first three tiers of exercises on the spine corrector and ladder barrel, and, more importantly, how to incorporate the barrel into a client's workout, and use it as a support or a challenge, depending on the exercise.

All Populations Mat II

This course teaches the last two tiers of the full Pilates Mat repertoire, a necessity for students pursuing full Pilates certification with the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP). Students learn how to assess when a client is ready to be challenged and then how to progress the client safely and effectively.

All Populations Reformer II

This course teaches students the Reformer exercises needed to be ready to customize workouts for all ages and fitness levels. Covering the first three tiers, Fundamental through Intermediate, All Populations Reformer also teaches the "physics" of the reformer so that students understand both the way the reformer operates and the safety concerns. Emphasis is placed on the differences between Pilates machine work versus regular gym equipment so that instructors are prepared to meet the needs of clients from all backgrounds.

All Populations Cadillac II

Building on the previous course, this course teaches the final two tiers in the full Cadillac repertoire so you may challenge your clients safely and effectively. Some of these exercises challenge core strength significantly. Thus students will be taught the "benchmarks" for assessing when to progress a client.

All Populations Chair II

This course builds on the material learned in the All Populations Chair l course, adding the final two tiers of the full repertoire.Students will not only learn the new exercises, but also how to progress their clients carefully, delivering optimal results in strength and control.

All Populations Barrels II

This course builds on the material learned in the All Populations Barrels l course, adding the final two tiers of the full repertoire. Students will learn how to use these exercises to challenge both their core strength and their own body awareness and control.