PMI-BASED CERTIFICATION · 25+ YEARS · CALABASAS, CA
PMI-BASED CERTIFICATION ·
25+ YEARS · CALABASAS, CA
BetterBody Pilates
BetterBody Pilates
Teacher Training Academy
Teacher Training Academy
A certification built on real anatomy, real teaching skills, and a curriculum that
prepares you to train any client — safely, confidently, and profitably — from day one.
· All programs priced in USD · Available in the US & Philippines · Worldwide enrollment open
PMI-BASED CERTIFICATION · 25+ YEARS · CALABASAS, CA
PMI-BASED CERTIFICATION ·
25+ YEARS · CALABASAS, CA
BetterBody Pilates
BetterBody Pilates
Teacher Training Academy
Teacher Training Academy
A certification built on real anatomy, real teaching skills, and a curriculum that
prepares you to train any client — safely, confidently, and profitably — from day one.
· All programs priced in USD · Available in the US & Philippines · Worldwide enrollment open
UPCOMING CLASSES
MAT
SEPTEMBER 2026
REFORMER
NOVEMBER 2026
UPCOMING CLASSES
MAT
SEPTEMBER 2026
REFORMER
NOVEMBER 2026
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
One Path. No Skipping.
Every BetterBody certification begins with anatomy — because understanding the body is not optional for a teacher. Programs are hybrid: self-paced LMS modules plus weekly live virtual sessions. In-person intensive options are available when Mari is in your region or through a host studio.
• PMI-Grounded Curriculum
• Anatomy Included
• Live Virtual Coaching
• Printed + Digital Manuals
• Written & Practical Exam
• NASM ClubConnect · CEUs · CPR
• US & Philippines Enrollment
STANDALONE COURSE · OPEN TO EVERYONE
Anatomy Made Easy
Not in a certification program? This is your entry point. Musculoskeletal anatomy, posture, movement principles, and how the body works — explained clearly for Pilates students, fitness professionals, and allied health practitioners. Certification students: anatomy is already included in your program.
$99
Self-paced · digital access
Anatomy included in all cert programs
MATWORK
Mat — Self-Paced
Full LMS access, digital manual, and written exam. No live sessions. Study on your schedule. Best for fitness professionals adding mat Pilates to an existing practice. Anatomy Made Easy ($99) recommended as a prerequisite.
$ 699
Digital manual + written exam · 6-month access
+ $99 Anatomy Made Easy recommended
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— 7-module self-paced LMS curriculum
— Digital course manual
— PMI 34 foundational exercises
— Contemporary additions repertoire
— Written certification exam
MOST POPULAR
MATWORK
MOST POPULAR
Full LMS access, digital manual, and written exam. No live sessions. Study on your schedule. Best for fitness professionals adding mat Pilates to an existing practice. Anatomy Made Easy ($99) recommended as a prerequisite.
Mat — Live Cohort
$ 1,499
Anatomy included · printed + digital manual · all exams
Early bird: $1,341 (10% off, 30+ days before start)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Anatomy & Movement Foundations
— 7-module LMS + weekly live Zoom
— Printed + digital manual
— PMI 34 foundational + contemporary additions
— Written & practical exam
— Observation log (48 hrs)
FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
REFORMER
Reformer - Live Hybrid
Seven modules over seven weeks. Anatomy, spring mechanics, safety, cueing, modifications, and class design — everything needed to teach professionally from day one. Anatomy included. Early bird saves 10%.
$ 3,999
Anatomy included · printed + digital manual · all exams
Early bird: $3,599 (10% off, 30+ days before start)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Anatomy & Movement Foundations
— 7 modules over 7 weeks + weekly live Zoom
— Printed + digital BB Reformer manuals (1–3)
— PMI 34 foundational + contemporary additions
— Spring tension, safety & equipment setup
— Special populations & contraindications
— Self-practice log (60 hrs)
— Observation log (48 hrs)
— Supervised teaching log (75 hrs)
— practice written exam for court interpreter
APPARATUS
Chair + Cadillac Add-On
Full LMS access, digital manual, and written exam. No live sessions. Study on your schedule. Best for fitness professionals adding mat Pilates to an existing practice. Anatomy Made Easy ($99) recommended as a prerequisite.
$ 2,700
Anatomy included · printed + digital manual · all exams
Early bird: $2,430 (10% off)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Full Chair, Cadillac & Barrel curriculum
— Live virtual sessions
— Digital apparatus manual
— Special populations & injury modifications
— Written + practical exam
— NASM ClubConnect membership (1 yr)
— Free CEUs + CPR certification
AVAILABLE AFTER COMPLETION OF HYBRID COURSE
In-Studio Teaching Intensive
Students who complete the hybrid coursework and want more hands-on confidence before teaching in a studio environment.
$ 997
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Cueing Labs
— Corrections and hands-on learning
— Modification and adaptations
— Mock teaching
— Teaching practice
— Live coaching
— *May be hosted at BetterBody's studio or an approved hosting studio location
BUNDLE — NO EARLY BIRD (ALREADY DISCOUNTED)
Anatomy + Mat + Reformer Bundle
The complete professional foundation. One enrollment — anatomy, full mat cohort, and full reformer certification. Everything needed to teach both formats with confidence. Best for those who already have studio access or equipment, or for international students.
$ 4,200
$4,699 if purchased separately
Save $499
3-month payment plan available · all manuals · all exams · all logs · NASM + CEUs + CPR
INCLUDED
— Anatomy & Movement Foundations
— 7 modules over 7 weeks + weekly live Zoom
— Printed + digital BB Reformer manuals (1–3)
— PMI 34 foundational + contemporary additions
ALSO INCLUDED
— All practice, observation & teaching logs
— Written + practical exams (both)
— NASM ClubConnect membership (1 yr)
— Free CEUs + CPR certification
FULL CERTIFICATION — NO EARLY BIRD (ALREADY DISCOUNTED)
Comprehensive — Anatomy · Mat · Reformer · Apparatus
Every program. Every manual. Every exam. The complete BetterBody certification. This is what opens the most doors — private clients, studio employment, your own program, international teaching.
$ 5,500
$8,199 if purchased separately
Save $2,699
12-month payment plan available · everything included · NASM + CEUs + CPR
EARLY BIRD
All programs priced in USD · Available in the US & Philippines · Worldwide enrollment open
Save 10% on Mat, Reformer, and Apparatus programs when you pay in full 30+ days before your cohort start date. Early bird pricing is not available on bundles — those are already significantly discounted.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
One Path.
No Skipping.
Every BetterBody certification begins with anatomy — because understanding the body is not optional for a teacher. Programs are hybrid: self-paced LMS modules plus weekly live virtual sessions. In-person intensive options are available when Mari is in your region or through a host studio.
• PMI-Grounded Curriculum
• Anatomy Included
• Live Virtual Coaching
• Printed + Digital Manuals
• Written & Practical Exam
• NASM ClubConnect · CEUs · CPR
• US & Philippines Enrollment
STANDALONE COURSE · OPEN TO EVERYONE
Anatomy Made Easy
Not in a certification program? This is your entry point. Musculoskeletal anatomy, posture, movement principles, and how the body works — explained clearly for Pilates students, fitness professionals, and allied health practitioners. Certification students: anatomy is already included in your program.
$99
Self-paced · digital access
Anatomy included in all cert programs
MATWORK
Mat — Self-Paced
Full LMS access, digital manual, and written exam. No live sessions. Study on your schedule. Best for fitness professionals adding mat Pilates to an existing practice. Anatomy Made Easy ($99) recommended as a prerequisite.
$ 699
$ 699
Digital manual + written exam · 6-month access
+ $99 Anatomy Made Easy recommended
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— 7-module self-paced LMS curriculum
— Digital course manual
— PMI 34 foundational exercises
— Contemporary additions repertoire
— Written certification exam
MOST POPULAR
MATWORK
Mat — Live Cohort
Full LMS access, digital manual, and written exam. No live sessions. Study on your schedule. Best for fitness professionals adding mat Pilates to an existing practice. Anatomy Made Easy ($99) recommended as a prerequisite.
$ 1,499
Anatomy included · printed + digital manual · all exams
Early bird: $1,341 (10% off, 30+ days before start)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Anatomy & Movement Foundations
— 7-module LMS + weekly live Zoom
— Printed + digital manual
— PMI 34 foundational + contemporary additions
— Written & practical exam
— Observation log (48 hrs)
MATWORK
Mat — Self-Paced
Full LMS access, digital manual, and written exam. No live sessions. Study on your schedule. Best for fitness professionals adding mat Pilates to an existing practice. Anatomy Made Easy ($99) recommended as a prerequisite.
$ 699
Digital manual + written exam · 6-month access
+ $99 Anatomy Made Easy recommended
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— 7-module self-paced LMS curriculum
— Digital course manual
— PMI 34 foundational exercises
— Contemporary additions repertoire
— Written certification exam
MOST POPULAR
MATWORK
Mat — Live Cohort
Full LMS access, digital manual, and written exam. No live sessions. Study on your schedule. Best for fitness professionals adding mat Pilates to an existing practice. Anatomy Made Easy ($99) recommended as a prerequisite.
$ 1,499
Anatomy included · printed + digital manual · all exams
Early bird: $1,341 (10% off, 30+ days before start)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Anatomy & Movement Foundations
— 7-module LMS + weekly live Zoom
— Printed + digital manual
— PMI 34 foundational + contemporary additions
— Written & practical exam
— Observation log (48 hrs)
MATWORK
Mat — Self-Paced
Full LMS access, digital manual, and written exam. No live sessions. Study on your schedule. Best for fitness professionals adding mat Pilates to an existing practice. Anatomy Made Easy ($99) recommended as a prerequisite.
$ 699
Digital manual + written exam · 6-month access
+ $99 Anatomy Made Easy recommended
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— 7-module self-paced LMS curriculum
— Digital course manual
— PMI 34 foundational exercises
— Contemporary additions repertoire
— Written certification exam
MOST POPULAR
REFORMER
Reformer - Live Hybrid
Seven modules over seven weeks. Anatomy, spring mechanics, safety, cueing, modifications, and class design — everything needed to teach professionally from day one. Anatomy included. Early bird saves 10%.
$ 3,999
Anatomy included · printed + digital manual · all exams
Early bird: $3,599 (10% off, 30+ days before start)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Anatomy & Movement Foundations
— 7 modules over 7 weeks + weekly live Zoom
— Printed + digital BB Reformer manuals (1–3)
— PMI 34 foundational + contemporary additions
— Spring tension, safety & equipment setup
— Special populations & contraindications
— Self-practice log (60 hrs)
— Observation log (48 hrs)
— Supervised teaching log (75 hrs)
— practice written exam for court interpreter
APPARATUS
Chair + Cadillac Add-On
Full LMS access, digital manual, and written exam. No live sessions. Study on your schedule. Best for fitness professionals adding mat Pilates to an existing practice. Anatomy Made Easy ($99) recommended as a prerequisite.
$ 699
$ 2,700
Anatomy included · printed + digital manual · all exams
Early bird: $2,430 (10% off)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Full Chair, Cadillac & Barrel curriculum
— Live virtual sessions
— Digital apparatus manual
— Special populations & injury modifications
— Written + practical exam
— NASM ClubConnect membership (1 yr)
— Free CEUs + CPR certification
MOST POPULAR
MATWORK
Mat — Live Cohort
Full LMS access, digital manual, and written exam. No live sessions. Study on your schedule. Best for fitness professionals adding mat Pilates to an existing practice. Anatomy Made Easy ($99) recommended as a prerequisite.
$ 1,499
Anatomy included · printed + digital manual · all exams
Early bird: $1,341 (10% off, 30+ days before start)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Anatomy & Movement Foundations
— 7-module LMS + weekly live Zoom
— Printed + digital manual
— PMI 34 foundational + contemporary additions
— Written & practical exam
— Observation log (48 hrs)
AVAILABLE AFTER COMPLETION OF HYBRID COURSE
In-Studio Teaching Intensive
Students who complete the hybrid coursework and want more hands-on confidence before teaching in a studio environment.
$ 699
$ 997
Anatomy included · printed + digital manual · all exams
Early bird: $2,430 (10% off)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Cueing Labs
— Corrections and hands-on learning
— Modification and adaptations
— Mock teaching
— Teaching practice
— Live coaching
— *May be hosted at BetterBody's studio or an approved hosting studio location
MOST POPULAR
MATWORK
Mat — Live Cohort
Full LMS access, digital manual, and written exam. No live sessions. Study on your schedule. Best for fitness professionals adding mat Pilates to an existing practice. Anatomy Made Easy ($99) recommended as a prerequisite.
$ 1,499
Anatomy included · printed + digital manual · all exams
Early bird: $1,341 (10% off, 30+ days before start)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Anatomy & Movement Foundations
— 7-module LMS + weekly live Zoom
— Printed + digital manual
— PMI 34 foundational + contemporary additions
— Written & practical exam
— Observation log (48 hrs)
BUNDLE — NO EARLY BIRD (ALREADY DISCOUNTED)
Anatomy + Mat + Reformer Bundle
The complete professional foundation. One enrollment — anatomy, full mat cohort, and full reformer certification. Everything needed to teach both formats with confidence. Best for those who already have studio access or equipment, or for international students.
$ 4,200
$4,699 if purchased separately
Save $499
Save $499
3-month payment plan available · all manuals · all exams · all logs · NASM + CEUs + CPR
INCLUDED
— Anatomy & Movement Foundations
— 7 modules over 7 weeks + weekly live Zoom
— Printed + digital BB Reformer manuals (1–3)
— PMI 34 foundational + contemporary additions
ALSO INCLUDED
— All practice, observation & teaching logs
— Written + practical exams (both)
— NASM ClubConnect membership (1 yr)
— Free CEUs + CPR certification
FULL CERTIFICATION — NO EARLY BIRD (ALREADY DISCOUNTED)
Comprehensive — Anatomy · Mat · Reformer · Apparatus
Every program. Every manual. Every exam. The complete BetterBody certification. This is what opens the most doors — private clients, studio employment, your own program, international teaching.
$ 5,500
$8,199 if purchased separately
Save $2,699
12-month payment plan available · everything included · NASM + CEUs + CPR
STANDALONE COURSE · OPEN TO EVERYONE
Anatomy Made Easy
Not in a certification program? This is your entry point. Musculoskeletal anatomy, posture, movement principles, and how the body works — explained clearly for Pilates students, fitness professionals, and allied health practitioners. Certification students: anatomy is already included in your program.
$99
Self-paced · digital access
Anatomy included in all cert programs
MATWORK
Mat — Self-Paced
Full LMS access, digital manual, and written exam. No live sessions. Study on your schedule. Best for fitness professionals adding mat Pilates to an existing practice. Anatomy Made Easy ($99) recommended as a prerequisite.
$ 699
Digital manual + written exam · 6-month access
+ $99 Anatomy Made Easy recommended
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— 7-module self-paced LMS curriculum
— Digital course manual
— PMI 34 foundational exercises
— Contemporary additions repertoire
— Written certification exam
MOST POPULAR
MATWORK
Mat — Live Cohort
Full LMS access, digital manual, and written exam. No live sessions. Study on your schedule. Best for fitness professionals adding mat Pilates to an existing practice. Anatomy Made Easy ($99) recommended as a prerequisite.
$ 1,499
Anatomy included · printed + digital manual · all exams
Early bird: $1,341 (10% off, 30+ days before start)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Anatomy & Movement Foundations
— 7-module LMS + weekly live Zoom
— Printed + digital manual
— PMI 34 foundational + contemporary additions
— Written & practical exam
— Observation log (48 hrs)
FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
REFORMER
Reformer - Live Hybrid
Seven modules over seven weeks. Anatomy, spring mechanics, safety, cueing, modifications, and class design — everything needed to teach professionally from day one. Anatomy included. Early bird saves 10%.
$ 3,999
Anatomy included · printed + digital manual · all exams
Early bird: $3,599 (10% off, 30+ days before start)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Anatomy & Movement Foundations
— 7 modules over 7 weeks + weekly live Zoom
— Printed + digital BB Reformer manuals (1–3)
— PMI 34 foundational + contemporary additions
— Spring tension, safety & equipment setup
— Special populations & contraindications
— Self-practice log (60 hrs)
— Observation log (48 hrs)
— Supervised teaching log (75 hrs)
— practice written exam for court interpreter
APPARATUS
Chair + Cadillac Add-On
Full LMS access, digital manual, and written exam. No live sessions. Study on your schedule. Best for fitness professionals adding mat Pilates to an existing practice. Anatomy Made Easy ($99) recommended as a prerequisite.
$ 2,700
Anatomy included · printed + digital manual · all exams
Early bird: $2,430 (10% off)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Full Chair, Cadillac & Barrel curriculum
— Live virtual sessions
— Digital apparatus manual
— Special populations & injury modifications
— Written + practical exam
— NASM ClubConnect membership (1 yr)
— Free CEUs + CPR certification
AVAILABLE AFTER COMPLETION OF HYBRID COURSE
In-Studio Teaching Intensive
Students who complete the hybrid coursework and want more hands-on confidence before teaching in a studio environment.
$ 997
WHAT'S INCLUDED
— Cueing Labs
— Corrections and hands-on learning
— Modification and adaptations
— Mock teaching
— Teaching practice
— Live coaching
— May be hosted at BetterBody's studio or an approved hosting studio location
FOR THE SERIOUS BEGINNER
The Starter Bundle — Launch Ready
Built for someone who is not just pursuing a certificate — they are building a business. Everything in the Mat + Reformer Bundle, plus a home reformer delivered to your door, NASM ClubConnect membership, free CEUs, and CPR certification. You can start teaching clients the week your equipment arrives.
STARTER BUNDLE — NO EARLY BIRD (ALREADY DISCOUNTED)
Everything You Need to Start Earning
The complete professional foundation. One enrollment — anatomy, full mat cohort, and full reformer certification. Everything needed to teach both formats with confidence. Best for those who already have studio access or equipment, or for international students.
$ 4,900
$5,700+ in combined value
Best ROI of Any Program
3-month payment plan available · reformer ships after deposit confirmed
FULL CERTIFICATION
— Anatomy & Movement Foundations
— Mat Live Cohort — complete program
— Reformer Live Hybrid — complete program
— All printed + digital manuals (Mat + Reformer)
— All practice, observation & teaching logs
— Written + practical exams (both programs)
BUSINESS LAUNCH KIT
— NASM ClubConnect membership (1 year)
— Free continuing education units (CEUs)
— CPR certification included
— Start teaching clients at home from day one
— Zero studio rent while building your client base
WHY THIS BUNDLE CHANGES THE MATH
The Mat + Reformer Bundle is $4,200 — without equipment. This bundle is $4,900 — with a reformer delivered to your door. That's only $700 more for a piece of equipment that lets you eliminate studio rent entirely, start seeing clients immediately, and build income before you graduate. At $80/session, that reformer pays for itself in 9 sessions.
FOR THE SERIOUS BEGINNER
The Starter Bundle —
Launch Ready
Built for someone who is not just pursuing a certificate — they are building a business. Everything in the Mat + Reformer Bundle, plus a home reformer delivered to your door, NASM ClubConnect membership, free CEUs, and CPR certification. You can start teaching clients the week your equipment arrives.
STARTER BUNDLE — NO EARLY BIRD (ALREADY DISCOUNTED)
Everything You Need to Start Earning
The complete professional foundation. One enrollment — anatomy, full mat cohort, and full reformer certification. Everything needed to teach both formats with confidence. Best for those who already have studio access or equipment, or for international students.
$ 4,900
$5,700+ in combined value
Best ROI of Any Program
3-month payment plan available · reformer ships after deposit confirmed
FULL CERTIFICATION
— Anatomy & Movement Foundations
— Mat Live Cohort — complete program
— Reformer Live Hybrid — complete program
— All printed + digital manuals (Mat + Reformer)
— All practice, observation & teaching logs
— Written + practical exams (both programs)
BUSINESS LAUNCH KIT
— NASM ClubConnect membership (1 year)
— Free continuing education units (CEUs)
— CPR certification included
— Start teaching clients at home from day one
— Zero studio rent while building your client base
WHY THIS BUNDLE CHANGES THE MATH
The Mat + Reformer Bundle is $4,200 — without equipment. This bundle is $4,900 — with a reformer delivered to your door. That's only $700 more for a piece of equipment that lets you eliminate studio rent entirely, start seeing clients immediately, and build income before you graduate. At $80/session, that reformer pays for itself in 9 sessions.
Ready to Start Your Pilates Teacher Training?
Reserve your seat in the next cohort, inquire about the Starter Bundle, or submit a hosting inquiry for your studio. Cohorts are capped at 12. Priority goes to fully paid students.