Co-directed by Kelly Kane and Matt McCulloch. The Kane School Pilates certification is a rigorous training program combining the classic principles of Pilates with a modern, clinical perspective on the body. Known world-wide for its anatomy-based approach, the Kane School program goes beyond choreography to explore the science behind each movement.
This program crafts highly skilled teachers with solid knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and injuries as well as the ability to assess and enhance movement quality. Graduates work in a variety of settings across fitness, wellness, and healthcare.
The full training includes Foundation Training (Core Muscle Anatomy), Comprehensive Mat, and Apparatus Training certifications.
3 Steps To Completing
Your Teacher Training
Core Muscle Anatomy
Lay the groundwork for learning the Pilates discipline with a comprehensive anatomy foundation. All Pilates certification students must complete Core Muscle Anatomy, or test out with a passing grade on the Kane School Anatomy entrance exam.
Step 1. Foundation Training
Pilates Mat Certification
Get to know the Kane School Core Principles and how they apply to the Pilates method. This in-depth course shapes advanced instructors with a mastery of Pilates mat exercises as well as the knowledge to address biomechanics and postural issues in private and group settings. Includes lecture, self-study and assistant-teaching hours.
In this mat certification program, students master classical Pilates repertory while studying the application of Kane School Core Principles to each exercise. In addition, students build practical application skills with the study of palpation techniques, exercise progressions and modifications, and programming strategies for private sessions and group class.
Step 2. Comprehensive Mat
Step 3. Apparatus Training
Pilates Equipment Certification
Gain a comprehensive Pilates equipment education. Learn choreography on the Pilates apparatus and how to apply Core Principles to equipment sessions. Interwoven through the training is the story of the moving body—its anatomy and biomechanics as well as its common postural problems and injuries or private sessions and group class.
Basic Training: Phase I
The first phase of the Kane School equipment training focuses on mastery of classic choreography on all apparatus: Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, High Barrel and Spine Corrector. Students begin with basic and progress to intermediate and advanced levels, observing and practicing each exercise. Throughout each choreography level, students cultivate broader skill sets by learning exercise modifications and progressions, palpation techniques, and the art of cueing clients.
Basic Training: Phase 2
With choreography solidified in Phase I, the second phase of the Kane School equipment training delves deeper into programming for injuries and specific populations. Each weekend of this phase hones in on either a specific body region or a special population:
Weekend 1
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Teaching & Touch Primer
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The Healthy Client
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Lumbopelvic Region
Weekend 2
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Head, Neck & Ribs
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Shoulder
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Elbow, Wrist, & Hand
Weekend 3
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Hip
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Knee
Weekend 4
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Ankle & Foot
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Clients Over 60
2026 Pricing & Dates
Core Muscle Anatomy (CMA)
Includes CMA manual and “Trail Guide to the Body” textbook.
Dates
March 21st & 22nd
March 28th & 29th
Total hours:
24
Pilates Mat Certification
Includes teacher lecture weekends, all observation and practice hours, 10 mat class card and 1 expert trainer private session.
Dates
April 11st & 12nd
April 18th & 19th
Total hours:
67
Basic Training I and II Equipment
Includes 7 lecture weekends, all observation and practice hours, 5 duet sessions, 5 equipment classes, 9 private senior trainers sessions, 1 expert trainer private session.
Dates
May 16th & 17th
June 13th & 14th
July 10th & 11th
August 22nd & 23rd S
September 19th & 20th
November 14th & 15th
Total hours:
370
