Begin Your Pilates Teaching Journey in Chicago

Your application is the first step toward becoming a confident Pilates instructor and joining a global community of movement professionals changing lives through movement.

Every application is personally reviewed by our team so we can get to know you, understand your goals, and provide individual guidance from the very beginning.

Tell us a little about yourself, your connection to movement, and what you hope to achieve through teaching.

Most applications take less than 5 minutes to complete.

Ready to take the first step? Apply now.

Once submitted, our team will be in touch within 2 business days to discuss your goals, answer your questions, and help you move forward with confidence.

Born in Brooklyn · Developed and refined over seven years at East River Pilates · Trusted by more than 1,000 Pilates professionals across Australia, the United States, and online

Pricing

Individual Certifications and Our Most Popular Career Pathway

Prices are listed in USD.
Payment options available: all major cards, Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App Pay, Link, plus flexible options like Afterpay and Klarna.

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

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.

‍ ‍Bridging Program

$400

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What Happens Next?

From application to enrollment, we'll be with you every step of the way.

Step 1 –
Apply Online

Submit your application and tell us a little about yourself and your goals.

Step 2 –
We Connect

We'll personally review your application and be in touch within 2 business days.

Step 3 –
Train at Our Chicago Studio

We'll help you choose the right certification pathway and prepare you to begin your teacher training with confidence.

Every great Pilates instructor starts with a single step.
We can't wait to welcome you to the SPRING community and celebrate this exciting new chapter with you.

Explore SPRING While You Wait

Free • 17 Minutes • Watch On Demand

Receive free access to our 17-minute Teacher Training Info Session and discover what becoming a Pilates instructor could look like.

Explore certification pathways, tour our Learning Hub, and get answers to the most common questions about teacher training.

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