M8 Method

Pilates Teacher Training Program

Teach what you love. The M8 Teacher Training program is evolving like our bodies!

Welcome to the next evolution of M8 Teacher Training—a fully online, immersive program designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to teach Pilates with a holistic, body-first approach. Whether you’re looking to start a new career or refine your existing expertise, this program blends modern movement science, classical and contemporary Pilates, and holistic wellness principles to create a truly integrative training experience.

Why Train with M8?

The M8 Method of Movement goes beyond traditional Pilates education by integrating mindful movement, functional anatomy, and a deep understanding of the body as a whole system. Our approach is science-backed, yet intuitive, teaching you how to adapt and personalize Pilates for every body type and special population.

This fully online program provides the flexibility to learn at your own pace while still receiving personalized mentorship and support.

What You’ll Learn

  • Pilates Mat & Reformer Foundations – Classical and contemporary principles, modifications, and progressions

  • Anatomy & Biomechanics – A functional approach to understanding movement and injury prevention

  • Special Populations & Injury Considerations – Learn to tailor Pilates for prenatal clients, injury recovery, chronic pain, and more

  • The M8 Wellness Approach – A holistic perspective on mind-body connection, breathwork, and energy awareness in movement

  • Teaching & Cueing Mastery – Develop confidence in verbal, tactile, and visual cueing for diverse learning styles

  • Building a Sustainable Pilates Career – Guidance on marketing, business structure, and creating a thriving teaching practice

Who Is This Training For?

  • Aspiring Pilates instructors looking for a comprehensive yet flexible certification

  • Movement professionals (yoga instructors, personal trainers, bodyworkers) who want to expand their expertise

  • Current Pilates teachers seeking a deeper understanding of anatomy, holistic movement, and special populations

  • Anyone passionate about helping others move better, feel stronger, and live healthier

How It Works: A Fully Online, Self-Paced Experience

On-Demand Video Lessons – Study at your own pace with in-depth modules on movement, anatomy, and teaching techniques

Downloadable Workbooks & Teaching Resources – Structured guides, exercises, and case studies for deeper learning

Live Q&A and Mentorship Calls – Get personalized feedback and guidance throughout your training

Practice Teaching & Final Assessment – Hands-on assignments to ensure you’re ready to teach confidently

Ready to Begin?

Start your journey toward certification and mastery in the M8 Method today.

Join the waitlist or enroll now for early access and special pricing!

  • Teach & Coach

    You will complete the M8 program with the knowledge and experience to teach Pilates movement for individuals and group classes, as well as coach clients for mindful living.

    Pilates & Movement Principles

    Anatomy & Physiology

    Alignment & Balance

    Pilates Mat and Reformer

    Special Populations and Injury

    Mindfulness

    and More!

  • How Long is Training?

    Mat / Reformer Teacher Training

    60 Hours Observation Live & Virtual

    100 Hours of Virtual Classroom

    60 Hours Practice

    60 Hours Teaching and Coaching

    Preparation for Test Out

  • What's Included in Tuition?

    All Materials and Time to Complete Training

    Online Classroom

    Required reading and workbooks included

    Virtual Apps for Observation

    Final Exams

  • Is the Program Nationally Recognized?

    This M8 Teacher Training program will prepare you to teach both individual clients, group classes, and coach others.

    There is a National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) that has standardized our industry and allows students of full Comprehensive Teacher Trainings to complete their exam.

    This exam is a separate aspect (not included) and will give you the title "National Certified Pilates Teacher" or (NCPT)

    While our M8 program offers Part 1 as Mat/ Reformer/ Principals for Pilates, additional apparatus learning will be required to sit for the National Exam if you choose. This training is available through M8 as well

  • Stephanie - Director

     After opening our first Pilates studio overlooking La Jolla Cove in 2003, I quickly realized I would need to hire more teachers.  My clients were precious to me, and I searched for Pilates teachers in the area but found little.  With some encouragement, I sat to write my own accumulated knowledge - from my first Pilates experience as a ballet dancer, then working side by side with Julian Littleford, then receiving a Comprehensive Certification from Rael Isacowitz in Newport Beach. 

    ​In 2004 I launched the Kore Pilates Academy program to provide the world with exceptional Pilates teachers.  For my own self, I too wanted to study, to know more.  I became fascinated by health and well being when my children were babies.  I enrolled myself at the Chopra Center of Well Being and became certified to teach "Perfect Health", their signature Ayurveda Program. 

    Clients travelled with us to amazing places where we would move, eat, explore and connect on retreats.  My work with coaching became very focused on nutrition and clean eating and my family switched to a plant based diet.  I studied yoga, meditation, philosophy, NLP, Reike, and energy healing.  These all became part of me as a teacher.

    After travelling and teaching since leaving La Jolla, we our now settled into the Monterey Peninsula where we are inspired to combine the Movement education of Pilates with the Mindfulness of Ayurveda and energy into a complete program.​

    This is M8

Carldeon

"I appreciated your preparedness, professionalism, expertise, skill, approach, and presence. You made the material relatable and easy to understand"

Andi

"I really enjoyed Stephanie’s teaching style in class and on-line. She made the classes very informative and fun. She was able to teach students with a wide variety of experience levels.

I am a Licensed Physical Therapist and previously trained Pilates instructor. I learned a lot in Stephanie’s classes. She made the most of our in-class time, providing valuable information and peaking our curiosity to learn more...”

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • yes you may begin your Teacher Training program anytime. You will receive immediate access to our Online Classroom

  • Our Teacher Training is designed to be completely online. If you are local, you are welcome to add additional classes or memberships during and after your program.

  • The Pilates Teacher Training program is designed to be Comprehensive and Inclusive.

    The program includes the materials, classroom, observation availability, and online classes. Additional classes, books, online apps can be purchased to enhance your learning but are not required.

  • This program is designed to be able to teach, not perform. Limitations in experience and phsical nature should not limit your ability to teach.

  • Yes! While you will receive a significant discount with a one time payment, you are welcome to choose the payment option for a month at a time.

M8 = Pilates Teacher Mat + Reformer
$2,999.00
One time
$299.00
For 12 months

Designed for modern day learning - collaborating virtual with physical, audio and video, and self paced progress… M8 Teachers in training learn how to adapt movement, mindset, and mastery into a platform of healing expression. Join the M8 Teachers Team, or spread the knowledge far and wide, our M8 will receive a Mat + Reformer Certification and have access to the special insights of the M8 Method of Movement