Classical Pilates Teacher Training In Colorado
Enrollment is Open for Fall 2026
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Turn your passion for movement into a rewarding career.
Are you searching for a career you love? Need inspiration?
Looking for an energizing, flexible side gig?
Seeking deep personal growth or change?
Do you love Pilates?
If you are ready for a change, Let's talk!
Ours is not your standard Pilates Teacher Training training program - You will learn integrated skills that radically change your own patterns and movement practice AND teach you how to work with complex patterns in others.
Prevent burnout by learning how to manage the flow of sessions and guide people toward transformative experiences.
Learn how to work with clients of all abilities and move them forward, regardless of their current fitness level.
Applying these skills to your own practice and your practice teaching means you emerge with a transformed personal practice and deep understanding of the work.
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Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Training in Colorado
Functional Strength Pilates offers comprehensive Classical Pilates teacher training in Lone Tree, Colorado. The Teacher Training Program at Functional Strength Pilates is for students seeking professional Pilates instructor certification, NCPT exam preparation, and hands-on mentorship.
Erin
Douglas County, Colorado
As a massage therapist, I started the teacher training program to understand bodies in motion better and to deepen my own pilates practice. I am still blown away by the level of knowledge Desiree imparts on all the trainees.
While I only taught pilates a short time after the program, I was always surprised that while I was a brand new teacher, my knowledge base was stronger than many of the other instructors who had been teaching much longer than me but who had trained elsewhere.
I had been taught more than just the exercises and the order. I learned all about the history and intention of Joseph Pilates and his movement. I learned how to watch a body in motion and to look for dysfunction and how to help correct the movement so the client could become the healthiest version of themselves.
I learned so much more than I can write here. It’s been 14 years now since I did the program and I’d still say it’s one of the best things that I have ever done for myself. I continue to practice Pilates and plan to for the rest of my life for my own health and happiness.
If you are on the fence of joining the program, I'd absolutely say, "Do it!" It really is life changing in the best way.
Jen Noyes
Houston, TX
My experience during training was transformative. I thought I was just going to “learn how to teach Pilates”, but it was so much more. I knew the work prior to training, but during training I began to see the work from the inside out.
I was able to texturally feel the work and truly form a mind body connection that I did not fully understand prior to the teacher training program.
Functional Strength Pilates Teacher Training has set me apart from other instructors in the industry.
I am able to visually assess the body that is in front of me and use the tools I learned in training to meet the client where they are and lead them to where their goals reach.
I would recommend Functional Strength Pilates training program to anyone seeking a program that comprehensively trains from head to toe. Functional Strength trains through your own body and mind. It incorporates hands on practice from top experienced professionals. The program is so much more than just a learn the exercises, know the equipment, read and memorize to pass style program.
Comprehensive Classical Pilates Teacher Training
We Teach Skills That Work!
If you want to make a difference...
Want a job you love...
Want to develop the skills to truly help your clients and to thrive in a new career...
Want to radically change your own practice and patterns...
You are in the right place!
Our Pilates Teacher Training graduates are in demand!
Our Comprehensive Teacher Training programs will teach you:
-All the exercise choreography, equipment set up, mechanics and more, through Intermediate or Advanced (depending on your program)
-Go FAR beyond choreography, to movement skills, assessment skills and teaching skills to take
any client from day one through the most Advanced levels possible.
-The how & why: Philosophy, history, anatomy in Pilates
-Build integration in your own body and deeply transform your own practice
-Develop your skills with expert guidance & practical experience.
We developed this teacher training program in 2011.
Our lead teacher trainers each have between 20-33 years of experience training teachers, teaching clients, working with students, and being part of this dynamic profession.
We know how to guide you!
Learn to teach Pilates with clarity, confidence, and an understanding of the work as a Method, system, while guided by seasoned professionals.
This program is for you if:
✔ You are ready to learn, grow, see things a new way, and change patterns.
✔ You value precision, depth, mind-body connection, and mentorship
✔ You want to teach powerfully and transform the lives of your clients
✔ Your goal is to build life-long professional skills,
or bring depth and change to your own practice
✔ You want a rewarding career that challenges you and brings you joy for decades to com
Our programs offer:
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Comprehensive training on all apparatus (Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, and more),
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Flat rate tuition that includes ALL workshops, tests, mentorship hours & more.
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Extensive development of teaching skills & your own personal practice
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Small cohort size: you are seen, corrected, and supported
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Hands-on apprenticeship hours and regular discussion groups and assignments. We will guide you every step of the way!
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We teach about the philosophy behind the work, so you emerge with Professional readiness.
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Classical (Romana lineage) education and Anatomy workshops
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You will learn & understand how Pilates works as a comprehensive system!
You will be able to skillfully address the goals of ALL clients, regardless of their
fitness level or therapeutic needs.
Choose Your Path
12-14 Month Advanced Level click for details
For those who want full Professional Level training through the Advanced Level (and including therapeutic applications of the work).
6-Month Intermediate Level click for details
Comprehensive training through the Intermediate Level of Classical Pilates.
Both paths deliver a comprehensive classical education and include Anatomy workshops!
What You’ll Graduate With
By the end of this program, you will:
✓ Understand how Pilates works as a system, the "why" behind the exercises & movement skills
✓ Know how to adjust the work for injuries, special circumstances, and all levels & abilities
✓ Confidently guide clients out of pain and/or to higher levels of athletic achievement
✓ See bodies and movement patterns clearly and cue effectively
✓ A rich understanding of the material, a full tool box of teaching skills, and a strong personal practice - all of which add up to a successful, enjoyable, and long-lived career!
Most importantly:
Your clients will keep coming back for more!
Our grads consistently report:
-high levels of client retention even when they have more experienced co-workers.
-praise from their employers (studios look for our grads when hiring!).
-working successfully with a range of clientele including professional athletes.
Workshops Included
Fundamentals, Mechanics & Movement Skills
Progression of Skills I
Progression of Skills II
Transitioning to Advanced work
Anatomy I
Anatomy II
Advanced Eloquence
*Level II Program Only*
Mentorship Hours Included
Our studio is available for your:
Observation hours
Personal Workouts
Practice teaching
Lessons
7 Days per week.
Additionally, you will have:
Homework Assignments & Projects, discussion groups &
Mentor Meetings
Program Benefits
In addition to being able to use the studio for your mentorship hours 7 days per week, you will receive a 15% discount on studio services for the duration of your program.
Active students can jump into all Intermediate & lower level classes for FREE, on a space available basis.
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Fall 2026
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Pilates Teacher Training Workshop Side Bend on High Barrel
Pilates Teacher Training Workshop Walkover on High Barrel
Pilates Teacher Training Program Ballet Stretches on Cadillac
Pilates Teacher Training Workshop Side Bend on High Barrel