YA FIT Teacher Training
Become a Certified Pilates Instructor.
Train in person at YA FIT with real mentorship, real teaching practice, and a clear path from student to instructor.
Apply for the Next TrainingMat and Reformer certification in one program. Limited spots.
Fall 2026 cohort · Agoura Hills
Fall 2026 · The Last Group of the Year
October 3 to December 20.
Weekend sessions at Agoura Hills. Enrollment is open now and spots are limited.
Where it begins
This is where your practice becomes your voice.
A Pilates teacher training built inside a real YA FIT studio, with mentorship, observation, practice teaching, and body mechanics that actually prepare you to lead a room.
Ready to see if this is the right fit?
Apply today and we will walk you through the program before you commit.
Start Your Application“I started because I loved Pilates. I graduated confident enough to teach it.”
What makes it different
Training built to help you teach real bodies in real rooms.
A real working studio
You train inside Agoura Hills, not a rented classroom, with free studio access to complete your hours.
Two master trainers
Yafit and Elizabeth lead the program together, bringing more than 30 years of combined industry experience.
NPCP recognized curriculum
The Pilates Education Institute comprehensive program, with workbooks and an online study portal.
Practice teaching with feedback
You lead real movement and get corrected in real time.
Train where the method is actually taught.
The program
One program. Mat, then Reformer.
Mat comes first and finishes with its own certification test-out. Reformer follows with the same group, in the same room.
Fall 2026 · Agoura Hills
Mat and Reformer Certification
Ten weekends of in-person training, October 3 to December 20. Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with a 30 minute break.
Mat Session
October 3 to October 25
Reformer Session
November 7 to December 20
- 100 in-person hours and 125 independent hours
- NPCP recognized Pilates Education Institute curriculum, workbooks, and online study portal
- Free studio access to complete practice and teaching hours
- Discounted reformer classes throughout the program
- Written and in-person practical exams for each certification
No class October 31 and November 1, or Thanksgiving weekend.
Program Price
$3,900
$3,510 paid in full on or before October 2. A saving of 10 percent.
Or a payment plan at the standard price, up to 10 installments completed by the end of the program.
Enroll Now → Questions first? Apply and we will guide you
You will learn how to see the body.
Anatomy, alignment, movement mechanics, cueing, sequencing, and progressions.
You will practice teaching from the beginning.
Peer teaching, observation hours, feedback, and a community test-out.
You will graduate with standards.
You leave with a certificate, a teaching voice, and real practice leading movement.
Graduate Proof
From student to instructor.
Our graduates leave with more than a certificate. They leave ready to teach.
Several graduates now teach professionally throughout Los Angeles.
Before you apply
Questions, answered.
Do I need prior Pilates experience?
You need a real interest in movement and a willingness to work. A regular Pilates practice helps. We talk through your starting point on a call before you commit.
Is Mat included, or do I need it separately?
Mat is built into the program and comes first. The four Mat weekends run October 3 to October 25 and finish with a Mat certification test-out. Reformer follows from November 7 to December 20. The Mat foundation is what makes Reformer work safe and intelligent, so we do not skip it.
How much is tuition?
The program is $3,900 all-in. Pay in full on or before October 2 and the price is $3,510, a saving of 10 percent. A payment plan is available at the standard price with up to 10 installments. No hidden fees, no exam fees.
What is the time commitment?
Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with a 30 minute break. That is 100 in-person hours across ten weekends, plus 125 independent hours of observation, self-practice, class attendance, and practice teaching. You get free studio access to complete those hours.
Is the certification recognized?
Yes. The curriculum is the NPCP recognized Pilates Education Institute comprehensive Mat and Reformer program, including workbooks and an online study portal. Graduates are fully credentialed to teach in any professional studio.
Do I need insurance to participate?
Yes. Students must hold their own student-teacher insurance, which is the industry standard for liability. It typically costs $20 to $80 a year and takes minutes to arrange. You will add YA FIT Pilates, Inc. as an additional insured, which does not add cost to your policy. We send guidance on this before the program starts.
Can I teach at YA FIT after graduating?
Strong graduates are considered first. Several current YA FIT instructors trained with us. There is no guarantee, but we hire from our own pipeline whenever a slot opens.
Ready when you are
Your instructor path starts here.
Apply now and we will walk you through the program before you commit.
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Fall 2026 · October 3 to December 20 · Agoura Hills · Limited spots.