Build strong exercise knowledge and teaching skills across the Foundation & Beginner Pilates Mat and studio apparatus repertoire. Learn to teach using clear voice cueing, body demonstration, hands-on guidance, building blocks, modifications and imagery, with an emphasis on safe, precise movement and individual needs.
Prerequisites
Minimum 30 Pilates Mat classes and 10 Apparatus classes
Course Fee
€3,550 + €375 exam fee
Non-refundable deposit: €300
FAK deposit: €175 if required
Level 1 forms the Foundation & Beginner stage of the Corpus Pilates™ Studio Comprehensive (Mat & Apparatus) Instructor Training. The course introduces Pre-Pilates exercises and beginner-level classical repertoire across the studio apparatus, including the Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chairs, Barrels and small equipment.
Students learn how to teach Foundation & Beginner exercises safely and clearly, prepare clients for each exercise, and modify movement when physical constraints need to be considered. Training develops the ability to observe correct alignment, identify imbalances and compensations, and make appropriate teaching choices based on what you see.
At this level, particular attention is given to developing core strength and stability while applying the Pilates principles of concentration and control. As students become more familiar with the repertoire and transitions, the focus expands to greater fluidity and the use of breath to support movement.
Safety is emphasized throughout the training. Students practise hands-on teaching techniques for guiding and assisting clients and develop practical teaching experience across the studio apparatus.
As the course progresses, students learn how to select exercises from the available apparatus repertoire and combine them into balanced, full-body sessions that respond to individual needs. The course builds the technical knowledge, observation skills and teaching foundations required to progress into the Intermediate & Advanced stage of the Studio Comprehensive training.
Timeframe
Up to 7 months
Total Training Hours
Approx. 320–350 hours
Self-Study
60 hours
Training Level
Foundation & Beginner
Exams
Theory + take-home + practical exams
Language
English & French
Before beginning the instructor training, students must have completed a minimum of:
The Corpus Pilates™ Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (FAK) course is also part of the required CPIT education. FAK may be completed before, during or after the Studio Comprehensive Level 1 training, but must be completed before the Corpus Pilates™ Certificate of Completion is awarded.
Students with an accepted previous qualification in anatomy, kinesiology or a comparable field are fully exempt from the FAK requirement.
Level 1 introduces the Foundation & Beginner repertoire of the Corpus Pilates™ Studio Comprehensive training, integrating Pilates Mat with the studio apparatus.
Course topics include:
By the end of Level 1, students should be able to:
The Luxembourg Level 1 course combines practical training with live online theory sessions via Zoom.
On-site practical training takes place at Respirit Pilates, Luxembourg. Practical training focuses on learning and teaching the Pilates Mat and studio apparatus repertoire, including work on the Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chairs and Barrels. Students develop their movement practice, teaching skills and safe use of the equipment through guided practical instruction.
Students may also follow the practical training live online if they have access to the complete studio equipment required for the course, including a Mat, Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chair, Ladder Barrel and small barrels.
Theory sessions are delivered live online via Zoom.
Current session dates, times, location, online arrangements and assessment dates are provided in the Course Schedule tab.
Attendance
100% attendance is required for all practical training. If a practical session is missed, the student is responsible for arranging and paying for the required catch-up training with a Master Trainer.
Live attendance is expected for online theory sessions whenever possible. These sessions are recorded and may exceptionally be reviewed later when a student is unable to attend live.
The course fee includes the Corpus Pilates™ training materials, including course manuals and supporting training videos.
Students receive the Mat manuals, the four syllabus manuals covering Foundation, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced, plus the Corpus Pilates™ Handbook.
The materials support the Mat and studio apparatus repertoire covered throughout the Studio Comprehensive training, including work on the Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chairs, Barrels and small equipment.
Course materials are available in English or French.
Studio Comprehensive Level 1 requires independent study, personal practice, teaching practice, observation and private or duo lessons in addition to the scheduled course training.
Self-Study: 60 hours
Study of the course materials, research and preparation for assessments.
Teacher’s Journal: 125 hours
The Teacher’s Journal records the required practical development hours:
Private / Duo Lessons: 2 lessons
Both lessons must be completed before the practical exam.
Required Mat & Apparatus Classes
As part of the Studio Comprehensive pathway, students are required to complete 10 Mat classes and 10 Apparatus classes.
The Luxembourg Level 1 course runs from 30 September 2026 to 25 April 2027. Practical sessions take place at Respirit Pilates in Luxembourg, with the live online option described in the Course Delivery tab. Theory sessions are delivered live online via Zoom.
Theory Session 1 – Personal Management Programme (PMP)
Zoom – online
Wednesday 30 September 2026, 17:00 – 21:30
Practical Session 1
Respirit Pilates, Luxembourg
Friday 2 October 2026, 16:00 – 21:00
Saturday 3 October 2026, 12:15 – 21:00
Sunday 4 October 2026, 10:00 – 18:30
Theory Session 2
Zoom – online
Thursday 8 October 2026, 17:00 – 21:30
Practical Session 2
Respirit Pilates, Luxembourg
Friday 13 November 2026, 16:00 – 21:00
Saturday 14 November 2026, 12:15 – 21:00
Sunday 15 November 2026, 10:00 – 18:30
Theory Session 3
Zoom – online
Thursday 26 November 2026, 17:00 – 21:30
Practical Session 3
Respirit Pilates, Luxembourg
Friday 22 January 2027, 16:00 – 21:00
Saturday 23 January 2027, 12:15 – 21:00
Sunday 24 January 2027, 10:00 – 18:30
Theory Session 4
Zoom – online
Tuesday 2 February 2027, 17:00 – 21:30
Practical Session 4
Respirit Pilates, Luxembourg
Friday 26 February 2027, 16:00 – 21:30
Saturday 27 February 2027, 12:15 – 21:00
Sunday 28 February 2027, 10:00 – 18:30
Theory Session 5
Zoom – online
Date TBD, 2027, 18:00 – 21:30
Exam Dates
Take-home Exam
Submit by email by 21 March 2027. The exam will be marked as a group online via Zoom:
Thursday 25 March 2027, 18:00 – 21:30
Written Theory Exam
Based on the Corpus Pilates™ Handbook and exercise manuals. Submitted by email and marked online:
Tuesday 20 April 2027, 17:30 – 21:30
Practical Exam Preparation
Submit a 55-minute session format by email on:
22 November 2026
14 March 2027
4 April 2027
Practical Exam
Respirit Pilates, Luxembourg
Friday 23 April 2027, 17:00 – 21:30
Saturday 24 April 2027, 12:30 – 20:00
Sunday 25 April 2027, 10:00 – 18:00
Location
Respirit Pilates, Luxembourg
To successfully complete Studio Comprehensive Level 1, students must complete and pass all required assessments and fulfil the course completion requirements.
Assessments
Students must complete:
A minimum mark of 70% is required to pass the Take-home, Written Theory and Practical assessments.
The Practical Exam assesses the student’s ability to:
Additional Completion Requirements
Students must also:
Completion Timeframe
Students must complete the course within 18 months. If the course is not completed within this period, the student must retake the entire course at their own cost.
After completion of the course and exam, students have one month to complete any outstanding required hours.
Certificate of Completion
A Corpus Pilates™ Certificate of Completion is awarded once all required assessments have been successfully completed, all required study and practice requirements have been completed and accepted, and the Delegate Portfolio has been submitted and approved.
Course Fee
€3,550
The course fee covers the Studio Comprehensive Level 1 training and the course materials described in the Course Materials section.
Deposit
A €300 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place on the course. The deposit is deducted from the total course fee.
FAK Deposit
Students who have not already completed Corpus Pilates™ Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (FAK) and have not received an exemption must also pay a €175 non-refundable FAK deposit when registering for Level 1.
Remaining Balance
After the deposit, the remaining course balance is €3,250.
Exam Fee
The €375 exam fee is paid separately during the week of the practical exam.
The exam fee is separate from the course fee.
Payment Plan
If you require financial assistance, a payment plan may be arranged with Corpus Studios.
Students requesting a payment plan should submit a written request for approval before the payment arrangement begins.
Under the current payment-plan policy, the student pays the required course deposit and the remaining course fee may then be divided into 3 payments on agreed dates.
The final scheduled payment of the remaining course fee must be completed before the student enters the final exam. The €375 exam fee is paid separately during the week of the practical exam.
Students are responsible for ensuring that all agreed payments are made by the required dates.
A crucial element of the Corpus Studios education program is Apprentice Instructor Trainer Hours. This is when you will truly learn Pilates by watching experienced instructors, practising your teaching, and doing the exercises yourself.
Classes taken at Corpus Studios™ or another studio approved by Corpus Studios, or personal practice completed independently. Students should practise the execution of all exercises in the manuals.
At Corpus Studios™:
Teaching practice may be completed with family, friends and colleagues.
Observation may be completed at Corpus Studios, with a former Corpus Pilates™ student, or in an approved Pilates centre.* Students may also observe the Corpus Instructor Education videos, but 80% of observation hours should be completed in live classes.
At Corpus Studios™:
*Alternatives are available for geographically isolated students upon request.
Note: After completion of the course and exam, students have one month to complete any outstanding Apprentice Hours.
To keep track of their own education and development, students are required to prepare a Delegate Portfolio at the start of the first training course and build and maintain it throughout the entire program.
As the Portfolio develops, it becomes your own personal handbook.
For each course, the Portfolio must include:
The completed Portfolio must be submitted to the Master Trainer for review and approval after each course, before a Certificate of Completion will be awarded.
If you are unable to attend on the scheduled exam date, alternatives are available:
All written Theory Exams are scheduled on a specific date.
Some courses require completion of an open-book written exam, completed at home over several weeks. This approach encourages research and self-study, and the completed exam serves as a useful reference guide for teachers.
An in-depth Practical Exam is required for each course. It provides an opportunity for clarification and discussion, personal feedback, and learning from fellow students as well as the Master Trainer.
The Practical Exam assesses your ability to:
Depending on the course and level, the Practical Exam may take place over two days or one full day.
You can register and pay for a CPIT course either directly through Mindbody or by bank transfer. All students need a Corpus Studios / Mindbody profile to register for a course.
After registering and paying the required course deposit, download and complete the Corpus Pilates™ registration form. Once Corpus Studios has reviewed your registration information and completed form, you will receive confirmation by email.
All students need a Corpus Studios / Mindbody profile to register for a CPIT course.
You can register and pay either directly through Mindbody, using the full Workshops and Instructor Training schedule or the individual course page, or by bank transfer.
Please register for CPIT courses ideally at least two weeks before the course start date. Registration is possible up to one week before the course begins.
Follow the payment instructions and pay the required non-refundable deposit through Mindbody or by bank transfer.
In either case, send confirmation of your payment and enrolment to kelly@corpusstudios.com.
Course fees, deposit amounts, exam fees and any additional payment information are listed on the relevant course page.
After registering and paying your deposit, download and complete the Corpus Pilates™ registration form.
Once completed, email the form to kelly@corpusstudios.com
If you are registering for more than one CPIT course, you do not need to complete a separate registration form for each course.
Corpus Studios will review your registration information and completed registration form, check that you have been correctly registered for the course, and confirm your registration and preferred manual language by email.
Your Corpus Pilates™ Certificate of Completion or diploma remains valid.
Corpus Pilates™ teachers are expected to continue their education and keep their knowledge up to date. Teachers must complete a minimum of 10 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CECs) every two years. The two-year period runs from the year of completion. This can be completed through workshops or specific updates at Corpus Studios, with a minimum of 50% of the 10 hours completed through Corpus Studios, together with hours of proven self-study, such as Pilates workshops or specialisation in the Pilates field elsewhere.
You may take a break between Level 1 and the combined Levels 2 & 3. Once you begin an individual course, you have a maximum of 18 months to complete it. If the course is not completed within 18 months, the full course must be retaken at your own cost.
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.
Corpus Studios recommends completing the required exams before accepting payment as a Pilates teacher. This is a professional recommendation and is not controlled by Corpus Studios.
100% attendance is required for all practical training. If you miss a practical session, you are responsible for arranging and paying for the required catch-up training with a Master Trainer.
Live attendance is expected for online sessions whenever possible. Online sessions are recorded and may exceptionally be reviewed later if you are unable to attend live.
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.
The course requires 2 private or duo lessons, both of which must be completed before the practical exam. These sessions give students the opportunity to experience being taught directly by an experienced instructor, receive individual correction and feedback, and better understand how a private session is structured and adapted to the client. They also help students experience the level of detail, communication and progression expected when teaching one-to-one.
