Welcome from East River Pilates!
Get Certified in Brookyn, NY
Expert-led, globally informed Pilates training at our Brooklyn partner studio.
Brooklyn, NY
Stay at the forefront of the industry with research-driven courses. Your dream career starts here.
Note: All course times are listed in New York local time (EST).
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Week 1 | Online
Self-Paced online study
January 26-February 1
Week 2 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
February 7-8 | 2:00 - 7:00pm
Week 3 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
February 14-15 | 2:00 - 7:00pm
Week 4 | BREAK | Online
February 16-22 | Self-Paced online study
Week 5 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
February 28 - March 1 | 2:00 - 7:00pm
Week 6 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
March 7-8 | 2:00 - 7:00pm
Week 7 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
March 14-15 | 2:00 - 7:00pm
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PHASE 1 | CORE MAT
Weeks 1-5 | Online
Self-Paced, 35 hours online study
January 12 - February 15
PHASE 2 | TEACHING LABS
Week 6 | Live Virtual
February 21-22 | 11:30 - 3:30 pm
Week 7 | Live Virtual
February 28 - March 1 | 11:30 - 3:30 pm
Week 8 | Live Virtual
March 7-8 | 11:30 - 3:30 pm
PHASE 3: CAREER READY MAT
Week 9-12+ | Online
Self-Paced
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Week 1 | Online
Self-Paced online study
March 9-15
Week 2 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
March 21-22 | 2:00 - 6:30 pm
Week 3 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
March 28-29 | 2:00 - 6:30 pm
Week 4 | BREAK | Online
March 30 - April 5 | Self-Paced online study
Week 5 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
April 11-12 | 2:00 - 6:30 pm
Week 6 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
April 18-19 | 2:00 - 6:30 pm
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PHASE 1 | CORE MAT
Weeks 1-5 | Online
Self-Paced, 35 hours online study
March 16 - April 19
PHASE 2 | TEACHING LABS
Week 6 | Live Virtual
April 25-26 | 11:30 - 3:30pm
Week 7 | Live Virtual
May 2-3 | 11:30 - 3:30pm
Week 8 | Live Virtual
May 9-10 | 11:30 - 3:30pm
PHASE 3: CAREER READY MAT
Week 9-12+ | Online
Self-Paced
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PHASE 1 | CORE MAT
Weeks 1-5 | Online
Self-Paced, 35 hours online study
May 4-June 7
PHASE 2 | TEACHING LABS
Week 6 | Live Virtual
June 13-14 | 11:30 - 3:30 pm
Week 7 | Live Virtual
June 20-21 | 11:30 - 3:30 pm
Week 8 | Live Virtual
June 27-28 | 11:30 - 3:30 pm
PHASE 3: CAREER READY MAT
Week 9-12+ | Online
Self-Paced
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Week 1 | Online
Self-Paced online study
May 18-24
Week 2 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
May 30-31 | 2:00 - 7:30 pm
Week 3 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
June 6-7 | 2:00 - 7:30 pm
Week 4 | BREAK | Online
June 8-14 | Self-Paced online study
Week 5 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
June 20-21 | 2:00 - 7:30 pm
Week 6 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
June 27-28 | 2:00 - 7:30 pm
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Week 1 | Online
Self-Paced online study
July 20-26
Week 2 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
August 1-2 | 2:00 - 7:30 pm
Week 3 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
August 8-9 | 2:00 - 7:30 pm
Week 4 | BREAK | Online
August 10-16 | Self-Paced online study
Week 5 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
August 22-23 | 2:00 - 7:30 pm
Week 6 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
August 29-30 | 2:00 - 7:30 pm
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PHASE 1 | CORE MAT
Weeks 1-5 | Online
Self-Paced, 35 hours online study
August 3-September 6
PHASE 2 | TEACHING LABS
Week 6 | Live Virtual
September 12-13 | 11:30 - 3:30 pm
Week 7 | Live Virtual
September 19-20 | 11:30 - 3:30 pm
Week 8 | Live Virtual
September 26-27 | 11:30 - 3:30 pm
PHASE 3: CAREER READY MAT
Week 9-12+ | Online
Self-Paced
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Week 1 | Online
Self-Paced online study
August 31-September 6
Week 2 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
September 12-13 | 2:00 - 6:30 pm
Week 3 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
September 19-20 | 2:00 - 6:30 pm
Week 4 | BREAK | Online
September 21-27 | Self-Paced online study
Week 5 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
October 3-4 | 2:00 - 6:30 pm
Week 6 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
October 10-11 | 2:00 - 6:30 pm
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PHASE 1 | CORE MAT
Weeks 1-5 | Online
Self-Paced, 35 hours online study
September 28 - November 1
PHASE 2 | TEACHING LABS
Week 6 | Live Virtual
November 7-8 | 11:30 - 3:30 pm
Week 7 | Live Virtual
November 14-15 | 11:30 - 3:30 pm
Week 8 | Live Virtual
November 21-22 | 11:30 - 3:30 pm
PHASE 3: CAREER READY MAT
Week 9-12+ | Online
Self-Paced
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Week 1 | Online
Self-Paced online study
October 12-18
Week 2 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
October 24-25 | 2:00 - 7:30 pm
Week 3 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
October 31 - November 1 | 2:00 - 7:30 pm
Week 4 | BREAK | Online
November 2-8 | Self-Paced online study
Week 5 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
November 14-15 | 2:00 - 7:30 pm
Week 6 | In Person Teaching Lab @ EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
November 21-22 | 2:00 - 7:30 pm
EAST RIVER PILATES LOCATIONS
EAST RIVER PILATES | NORMAN
128 Norman Ave
Brooklyn, NY, 11222
EAST RIVER PILATES | S 1ST
235 S 1st Street, Unit 1E
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
EAST RIVER PILATES | METROPOLITAN
103 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY, 11249
EAST RIVER PILATES | WEST
37 Greenpoint Ave (Cross Street West St
Brookyn, NY, 11222
EAST RIVER PILATES | N 11TH
180 N 11th Street
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
Meet Our Educators
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Lydia S
Lead Educator
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Jack W
Lead Educator
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Ashley T
Lead Educator
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Alec H
Lead Educator
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Abby P
Lead Educator
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Brian S
Lead Educator
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Sydney D
Lead Educator
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Lauren G
Lead Educator
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Renata S
Lead Educator
Investment
Individual Certifications and Our Most Popular Career Pathway
Pricing listed in $USD
MOST
POPULAR
MAT + REFORMER
$5,400
Upfront
OR
12 Month Payment Plan
12 Consecutive Monthly Payments of $495/month
MAT
$2,500
Upfront
OR
6 Month Payment Plan
6 Consecutive Monthly Payments of $460/month
REFORMER
$3,300
Upfront
OR
6 Month Payment Plan
6 Consecutive Monthly Payments of $605/month
APPARATUS
$2,700
Upfront
OR
6 Month Payment Plan
6 Consecutive Monthly Payments of $495/month
Shape Your Career
Start strong with our Mat & Reformer Bundle, our most popular career pathway for aspiring instructors. This foundation prepares you to work confidently in a Pilates studio, covering the core skills used in most professional settings.
If you'd like to deepen your expertise, you can add additional certifications—with savings on us:
Receive 20% off when you add one*
Receive 30% off when you add two or more*
*Savings apply only to add-on certifications purchased alongside the Mat & Reformer Bundle.
What Our Community Has to Say
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![A woman with long red hair and a black sports dress sitting on a gym workout bench, smiling at the camera. Behind her are exercise equipment and foam rollers on a wall.]()
“Since completing the program, I now teach 20–30 Reformer sessions per week across NYC—alongside the people who trained me.”
DJ Rock
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“The training gave me the confidence, skills, and inspiration to start teaching myself—something I never expected.”
Yves G. ~ Co-Founder of MKT Ready
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![Four women in athletic clothing demonstrating different Pilates poses in a studio, with red text reading 'Birdie Pilates' and 'Established in Brooklyn by Brigid Cash'.]()
“This program focuses on inclusivity and makes Pilates truly accessible to everyone.”
Brigid C. ~ Founder of Birdie Pilates
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“The program’s holistic approach focused on compassionate teaching and adapting to individual needs.”
Haley S.
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![A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, smiling, wearing a green tank top, standing against a plain white wall.]()
“The curriculum is comprehensive without being belaboring or overwhelming—it's packed with real-world experience.”
Becca S.
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![Black and white photo of a young woman with long hair, smiling, wearing a sleeveless top and jeans, standing with one hand on her hip.]()
“Everyone in the program had such amazing backgrounds—I felt surrounded by a network of incredible people.”
Christie C. ~ Co-Founder of Core Culture Pilates
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![A young woman with curly black hair, wearing a black tank top and blue jeans, standing against a plain white wall.]()
“The manuals are rooted in anatomy and designed for all kinds of learners—I still refer back to them all the time.”
Chantel J.
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![A woman performing a side plank yoga pose on a blue mat outside on a wooden deck.]()
“I didn’t expect it, but cueing bodies in Pilates helped me cue writing students too—teaching is teaching.”
Micol O.
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![A close-up portrait of a young woman with dark hair, wearing a red spaghetti strap top, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.]()
"This course was very well structured, provided me with great theoretical knowledge and practical tools to start the journey of being a Pilates instructor."
Marija O.
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![A woman with voluminous curly hair, wearing a black sleeveless top, looking at the camera with a neutral expression against a plain light background.]()
"I've felt so inspired and encouraged to succeed over this past year and learnt more than I could have ever expected."
Sabrina E.
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![A woman with long dark hair wearing a colorful, patterned matching two-piece outfit, standing by a swimming pool with her eyes closed and face tilted towards the sun, overlooking a cityscape under a clear blue sky.]()
“I feel invigorated and prepared—this anatomy course was clear, enjoyable, and made me genuinely excited to keep learning.”
Katherine B.
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![A woman with long black hair wearing a black sleeveless top and a silver necklace smiling against a white background.]()
“This training has allowed me to expand my offerings and connect with new clients in meaningful ways.”
Kendra B. ~ Co-Founder of MKT Ready
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“Learning from the educators and instructors was for sure the best part of the experience.”
Nicole B.
Frequently Asked Questions
