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The Pilates Teacher Association brings together Pilates teachers and training providers who are committed to high standards of education, professional practice and teaching.
We work to support Pilates professionals, promote clear professional standards and help the public make informed choices when choosing a Pilates teacher.
We establish and promote professional standards for Pilates teachers, including appropriate education, ethical practice and continuing professional development.
We provide a professional community for Pilates teachers and training providers and support the continued development of Pilates teaching.
Our voluntary register helps members of the public identify Pilates teachers who have met the PTA's membership requirements.
We support the integrity, depth and development of the Pilates method while recognising the diversity of approaches within the profession.
Pilates Teachers
Professional recognition, standards and a community committed to high-quality Pilates teaching.
The Public
Information to help you understand Pilates teacher qualifications and find a registered teacher
Training Providers
Recognition and support for organisations committed to high standards in Pilates teacher education.
One of our key objectives is to establish the Comprehensive Pilates Teacher as a distinct skilled occupation.
Pilates teaching requires knowledge and skills that extend beyond the ability to demonstrate individual exercises. A comprehensive Pilates teacher develops an understanding of the Pilates method, its exercises and apparatus, movement observation, teaching methodology and the ability to adapt sessions appropriately for individual clients.
The PTA works to promote greater understanding and recognition of these professional skills.
Pilates has developed significantly since Joseph Pilates created and taught his method, Contrology.
Today, Pilates is taught in many different ways, including matwork, equipment-based Pilates and fitness-based classes.
The PTA recognises the diversity of Pilates teaching while advocating for the integrity, depth and professional standards of the Pilates method.
We at the PTA believe that Pilates can evolve while still respecting its origins, principles and the knowledge developed through generations of teachers.
Pilates teachers work with people of different ages, abilities and levels of experience. Appropriate training is therefore essential to safe and effective teaching.
We encourage the public to consider a teacher’s: