Pilates Instructor Education in Brussels

Corpus Pilates™ Instructor Training (CPIT)

Corpus Pilates™ Instructor Training (CPIT) develops the knowledge, practical experience and teaching skills needed to work safely and competently with a range of clients.

The training combines traditional Pilates repertoire with contemporary applications, functional anatomy, supervised practice and assessment. Three education pathways are available, depending on your previous training and professional goals.

Your Step-by-Step Guide to

Becoming a Certified Pilates Instructor

Corpus Pilates™ Instructor Training combines entry requirements, structured course education, apprentice hours, and assessment. The route you follow depends on your previous training and the pathway you choose.

Students need a minimum of 30 Pilates Mat classes and 10 Apparatus classes, together with the required Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology education.

Students should register for FAK before beginning Mat training. The course may be completed before, during or after Mat training, but must be completed before the Mat Course Statement of Completion is awarded.

Students with an accepted previous qualification in anatomy, kinesiology or a comparable field are fully exempt from the FAK requirement.

Choose the pathway that best matches your previous education and teaching goals:

  • Corpus Pilates™ Mat Comprehensive Instructor Training
  • Corpus Pilates™ Studio Comprehensive (Mat & Apparatus) Instructor Training
  • Corpus Pilates™ Apparatus Instructor Training

The Apparatus pathway is intended for students who have already completed appropriate Pilates Mat instructor training.

Training is organised into two stages:

  • Level 1: Foundation & Beginner
  • Combined Levels 2 & 3: Intermediate & Advanced

Alongside the taught courses, students complete apprentice hours through personal practice, observation, and teaching practice.

Students complete the coursework, apprentice hours, portfolio assignments, and theory and practical assessments required for their chosen pathway.

After each successfully completed course, students receive a Certificate of Completion. The final diploma awarded depends on the pathway and full training requirements completed.

Before You Begin

Prerequisites for CPIT

Before beginning CPIT, students need practical Pilates experience and a foundation in functional anatomy. These requirements support safe and informed participation in instructor training.

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Pilates Class Experience

Complete a minimum of 30 Pilates Mat classes and 10 Apparatus classes. These classes may be completed at Corpus Studios™ or another Pilates provider.

Complete the Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (FAK) course. Students with an accepted previous qualification in anatomy, kinesiology or a comparable field are fully exempt from the FAK requirement.

CHOOSE YOUR TRAINING PATHWAY

Corpus Pilates™ Education Pathways

Corpus Studios™ offers three Pilates instructor education pathways. Each pathway follows a structured progression from Level 1: Foundation & Beginner to the combined Levels 2 & 3: Intermediate & Advanced.

Develop the knowledge and teaching skills required for both Pilates Mat and the complete studio apparatus, including the Reformer, Cadillac or Tower, Chairs, Barrels, and small equipment.

This pathway prepares students to teach integrated private and group sessions using the complete Pilates movement system.

Develop the skills to teach the complete Pilates Mat repertoire, from Foundation and Beginner work through Intermediate and Advanced levels.

Training includes cueing, modifications, class planning, small equipment, and teaching approaches for private and group sessions with a range of clients.

Designed for Pilates Mat instructors who want to extend their education to the Reformer, Cadillac or Tower, Chairs, Barrels, and other studio apparatus.

Students develop apparatus safety, exercise knowledge, teaching skills, and programming across Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.

Note: Corpus Pilates™ Mat Comprehensive Instructor Training and Corpus Pilates™ Studio Comprehensive (Mat & Apparatus) Instructor Training may be followed in parallel.

Alternative Entry Route

Bridge Program for Previously Trained Pilates Instructors

The Bridge Program is intended for Pilates instructors who have completed training through another education provider and want to continue their development within Corpus Pilates™ Instructor Training.

Previous education, anatomy knowledge, practical ability, and teaching experience are assessed individually to determine the appropriate pathway and entry point. Successful applicants may enter at the beginning of the combined Levels 2 & 3 stage, which is the highest possible Bridge Program entry point.

How the Bridge Program Works

Provide your training curriculum, certificates, qualifications, and evidence of previous anatomy education. If your anatomy qualification is not accepted as equivalent, you may need to complete the Corpus Studios Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (FAK) course.

Applicants may be asked to submit two 30-minute evaluation videos or complete a live assessment with a Corpus Pilates™ Master Trainer. The assessment considers practical ability, movement understanding, and teaching competence.

Corpus Studios will recommend the appropriate CPIT pathway and entry point based on your previous education and assessment. Applicants may still need to complete introductory CPIT components, FAK, or additional assessments before joining the agreed training stage.

Qualifications and Professional Recognition

Certifications and Diplomas

After successfully completing each course, including the required apprentice hours, portfolio and assessments, students receive a Corpus Pilates™ Certificate of Completion. Completing all required levels in a pathway leads to the corresponding Corpus Pilates™ diploma.

The full Corpus Pilates™ Mat Comprehensive diploma is recognised by EuropeActive and supports eligibility for registration with the European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS).

Certificates and diplomas are valid for two years. To keep them current, graduates must complete 10 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CECs) every two years, with at least half completed in Pilates.

UPCOMING TRAINING

Upcoming Corpus Pilates™ Instructor Training (CPIT) Courses

COURSE REGISTRATION

How to Register for a CPIT Course

You can register through the full Workshops and Instructor Training schedule or directly from the individual course page.

After registering, follow the payment instructions and pay the required course deposit. Corpus Studios will provide any additional registration requirements directly and will confirm your registration by email.

Registration Steps

Choose the course you would like to attend. You can register from the full Workshops and Instructor Training schedule or use the registration option on an individual course page to continue to Mindbody.

Follow the payment instructions and pay the required non-refundable deposit to secure your place.

Course fees, deposit amounts, exam fees and any additional payment information are listed on the relevant course page.

After registering and paying your deposit, Corpus Studios will provide any additional registration requirements or documents directly.

Corpus Studios will review your registration information and send you a confirmation by email.

Your Partner in Pilates Mastery

Why Choose Corpus Pilates™

We at Corpus Pilates™ are committed to providing the highest level of training and educational tools to help you become the best Pilates instructor you can be.

Corpus Pilates™ offers a Traditional Pilates Education with a contemporary approach; the teaching and philosophy is progressive and integrative. In addition to the core instruction modules, we provide personal coaching and group tuition throughout the training period.

All this, plus use of Corpus Studios™ and partner studios for completion of apprentice hours and access to Mentor Teachers, promotes a community of collaborative learning. This dynamic builds confidence and encourages the sharing of knowledge & experimentation.

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

From Students to Instructors

Hear from students who have developed their movement knowledge, teaching skills, and professional confidence through Corpus Pilates™ instructor training.

Everything You Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

All statements of completion and diplomas are valid for 2 years from date of last exam and will be reissued upon proof of continuing education or an update course with Corpus Pilates.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our instructor education and expect our teachers to keep up-to-date. There is no requirement for Corpus Pilates Teachers to repeat the training every 2 years, but they must continue to educate themselves to stay at the top. Teachers must complete a minimum of 10 hours Continuing Education Credits (CEC) within 2 years after they receive their Certificate of Completion or diploma. This can be done through workshops or specific updates at Corpus Studios (minimum 50% of the 10 hours) and hours of proven self-study (e.g. a Pilates workshop or specialization in the Pilates field somewhere else).

You may stop at any time you wish and pick up the next year or year after.

You will be required to pay to retake on another day and will have one month to prepare.

You are required to retake the exam at your own expense, no later than 1 month from last exam and will not be accepted into any further course until the exam is completed and passed.

You will receive a Certificate of Completion for each successfully completed course after your exams are passed and your required apprentice hours are received and accepted.

Upon successful completion of the full Corpus Pilates™ Mat Comprehensive pathway, including Level 1 and the combined Levels 2 & 3 stage, together with all required assessments and completion requirements.

There is a one-time cost paid to Corpus Studios to register you. Thereafter, annual membership renewal and payment is handled directly with EREPS.

When you have successfully completed the full Corpus Pilates™ Studio Comprehensive (Mat & Apparatus) pathway, including Level 1 and the combined Levels 2 & 3 stage. After completing the full Mat Comprehensive pathway, you are qualified as a Pilates Mat instructor, but not as a Pilates Studio instructor.

You may teach after you have passed your first exams at the first level and all apprentice hours are received and accepted.

You are required to be present and participate 100% of the time. If you cannot be at the course for any reason, it is up to you to make arrangements with the trainer to make up the hours at your expense. If it is a travelling trainer this could be difficult, so try to prepare yourself physically and mentally before the course.

Corpus Studios is a recognized Instructor Education Center and its education program and certification is recognized by EREPS (European Register of Exercise Professionals) and EuropeActive. With these approvals, your Corpus Certification will permit you to teach Pilates anywhere in the European Union, and it will give you credit in other countries. Corpus Studios offers both a repertoire in Classical “Traditional” and Contemporary Pilates with a very strong approach to teaching and programming for the individual or for class needs. You will learn about remedial and regular approaches designed to make you an intelligent and thoughtful instructor.

When at a Corpus Studio you can work out individually or with fellow students during any non-peak hours. If you are at another facility you will need to discuss this with the owner or management.

If your previous qualification in anatomy, kinesiology or a comparable field is accepted by Corpus Studios, you are fully exempt from the FAK requirement.

Two private classes offer students the opportunity to experience what it is like to be taught a session format by an experienced instructor. It is a chance for correction and to better understand the power of a private session. Two sessions are needed for both the student and the instructor to go deeper, to give feedback and for homework. A second class will review how the information was integrated. They are invaluable classes for the student to appreciate the strength and depth that is possible through a one-on-one session.