THE DINA METHOD™
Pilates Teacher Training
Honoring the Foundation. Inspiring the Future.
The Dina Method™ Teacher Training is rooted in authentic Pilates and designed to develop thoughtful, observant, confident teachers—not simply instructors who memorize exercises and cues.
Through comprehensive education, hands-on practice, observation, and mentorship, teachers learn not only what to teach, but why—and how to see and teach the person in front of them.
Eyes on. Ears on. Hands on.
Honoring the Foundation, Inspiring the Future
"We believe authentic Pilates deserves to be preserved through thoughtful education, compassionate mentorship, and a lifelong commitment to learning. Every movement has a purpose. Every person deserves to be seen. Every educator has the responsibility to carry the Method forward with intention and integrity."
THE TRAINING
Learn the Method. Understand the Why. Learn to See.
The Dina Method™ Teacher Training goes beyond learning an exercise repertoire. Trainees develop an understanding of movement, anatomy, observation, cueing, hands-on guidance, programming, and the purpose behind the Pilates work.
Through an intimate and highly personalized, immersive, experiential educational experience, teachers learn to observe the whole person, recognize movement patterns, and make thoughtful choices based on the individual in front of them.
See the person before the exercise. Individualize within a group.
TRAINING PATHWAYS
Build Your Education. One Foundation at a Time.
The Dina Method™ Teacher Training offers progressive education in Mat and Pilates apparatus, allowing teachers to build their training step by step or work toward comprehensive education.
Mat Pilates
Mat 1 Foundations • Mat 2
Reformer
Reformer 1 Foundations
Pilates Apparatus
Tower • Chair • Ladder Barrel & Spine Corrector • Cadillac/Trapeze Table
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Mat 1 — Foundations
The foundation of The Dina Method™ Teacher Training
Mat 1 introduces the essential principles, movement foundations, teaching methodology, observation skills, and practical application that form the basis of The Dina Method™ Teacher Training.
No prerequisite required.
MAT 1 COURSE REQUIREMENTS
18 In-Person Training Hours
Lecture & practical application, including teaching techniques, modifications, contraindications, progressions, observation, and cueing.
110 Logged Independent Study Hours
30 Observation Hours
50 Self-Practice Hours
30 Practice Teaching Hours
Course Total Hours: 128
Course Includes
• Comprehensive training manual & textbook
• Recorded/video learning resources
• Suggested reading
• Discussion & practice support
• Virtual support
• Practical test-out — in person or live virtual
Group Tuition: $1,200
Early-bird pricing and payment plans may be available.
Mat 2 — Continuing Foundations
Building upon the foundation established in Mat 1
Mat 2 expands the teacher’s understanding of the Pilates Mat repertoire while developing greater skill in observation, cueing, modifications, contraindications, progressions, and thoughtful programming.
Teachers continue developing the ability to see movement, understand its purpose, and individualize the work for the person in front of them.
Prerequisite: The Dina Method™ Mat 1 Foundations or equivalent training.
MAT 2 COURSE REQUIREMENTS
16 In-Person Training Hours
Lecture & practical application, including teaching techniques, modifications, contraindications, progressions, observation, and cueing.
80 Logged Independent Study Hours
20 Observation Hours
40 Self-Practice Hours
20 Practice Teaching Hours
Course Total Hours: 96
Course Includes
• Comprehensive training manual
• Recorded/video learning resources
• Suggested reading
• Discussion & practice support
• Virtual support
• Practical test-out — in person or live virtual
Group Tuition: $995
Early-bird pricing and payment plans may be available.
Reformer 1 — Foundations
Bringing The Dina Method™ foundation to the Reformer
Reformer 1 introduces the foundational Reformer repertoire while developing an understanding of equipment setup, spring choices, movement objectives, safety, modifications, contraindications, progressions, cueing, and thoughtful programming.
Teachers learn to apply the same observation-based approach developed in Mat training—seeing the whole person, recognizing movement patterns, and understanding the purpose behind each exercise.
Prerequisite: Completion of The Dina Method™ Mat 1 Foundations or comparable training and/or prior Pilates Mat teaching experience.
REFORMER 1 COURSE REQUIREMENTS
18 In-Person Training Hours
Lecture & practical application, including teaching techniques, modifications, contraindications, progressions, observation, and cueing.
100 Logged Independent Study Hours
30 Observation Hours
40 Self-Practice Hours
30 Practice Teaching Hours
Course Total Hours: 118
Course Includes
• Comprehensive training manual
• Recorded/video learning resources
• Suggested reading
• Discussion & practice support
• Virtual support
• Practical test-out — in person or live virtual
Group Tuition: $1,300
Early-bird pricing and payment plans may be available.
Tower 1 — Foundations
Expanding The Dina Method™ foundation to the Tower
Tower 1 introduces foundational Tower repertoire while developing an understanding of spring resistance, equipment setup, movement objectives, safety, modifications, contraindications, progressions, cueing, and thoughtful programming.
Teachers learn to use the Tower to support, challenge, and deepen movement while continuing to apply The Dina Method™ observation-based approach—seeing the whole person and individualizing the work.
Prerequisite: Completion of The Dina Method™ Mat 1 Foundations and Reformer 1 Foundations, or comparable training and/or prior Pilates Mat & Reformer teaching experience.
TOWER 1 COURSE REQUIREMENTS
12 In-Person Training Hours
Lecture & practical application, including teaching techniques, modifications, contraindications, progressions, observation, and cueing.
70 Logged Independent Study Hours
20 Observation Hours
30 Self-Practice Hours
20 Practice Teaching Hours
Course Total Hours: 82
Course Includes
• Comprehensive training manual
• Recorded/video learning resources
• Suggested reading
• Discussion & practice support
• Virtual support
• Practical test-out — in person or live virtual
Group Tuition: $755
Early-bird pricing and payment plans may be available.
The Pilates Chair
Developing strength, control, stability, and integration
The Pilates Chair training introduces foundational Chair repertoire while developing an understanding of equipment setup, spring resistance, movement objectives, safety, modifications, contraindications, progressions, cueing, and thoughtful programming.
Teachers learn to use the Chair to challenge strength, stability, balance, control, and whole-body integration while continuing to apply The Dina Method™ observation-based approach and individualize the work for the person in front of them.
Prerequisite: Completion of Mat and Reformer training, or comparable Pilates apparatus training.
PILATES CHAIR COURSE REQUIREMENTS
12 In-Person Training Hours
Lecture & practical application, including teaching techniques, modifications, contraindications, progressions, observation, and cueing.
80 Logged Independent Study Hours
20 Observation Hours
30 Self-Practice Hours
30 Practice Teaching Hours
Course Total Hours: 92
Course Includes
• Comprehensive training manual
• Recorded/video learning resources
• Suggested reading
• Discussion & practice support
• Virtual support
• Practical test-out — in person or live virtual
Group Tuition: $755
Early-bird pricing and payment plans may be available.
Cadillac / Trapeze Table
Exploring support, resistance, mobility, and whole-body integration
Cadillac / Trapeze Table training introduces foundational repertoire while developing an understanding of equipment setup, spring resistance, movement objectives, safety, modifications, contraindications, progressions, cueing, and thoughtful programming.
Teachers learn to use the Cadillac / Trapeze Table to support and challenge movement through a wide range of positions and movement patterns while continuing to apply The Dina Method™ observation-based approach and individualize the work for the person in front of them.
Prerequisite: Completion of Mat and Reformer training, or comparable Pilates apparatus training.
CADILLAC / TRAPEZE TABLE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
12 In-Person Training Hours
Lecture & practical application, including teaching techniques, modifications, contraindications, progressions, observation, and cueing.
70 Logged Independent Study Hours
20 Observation Hours
30 Self-Practice Hours
20 Practice Teaching Hours
Course Total Hours: 82
Course Includes
• Comprehensive training manual
• Recorded/video learning resources
• Suggested reading
• Discussion & practice support
• Virtual support
• Practical test-out — in person or live virtual
Group Tuition: $755
Early-bird pricing and payment plans may be available.
Ladder Barrel & Spine Corrector
Exploring support, extension, articulation, and alignment
Ladder Barrel & Spine Corrector training introduces repertoire using these uniquely shaped Pilates apparatus while developing an understanding of movement objectives, setup, safety, modifications, contraindications, progressions, cueing, and thoughtful programming.
Teachers learn to use the apparatus to explore spinal articulation, extension, lateral flexion, alignment, stability, and support while continuing to observe and individualize the work for the person in front of them.
Prerequisite: Completion of The Dina Method™ Mat 1 Foundations and Reformer 1 Foundations, or comparable training and/or prior Pilates Mat & Reformer teaching experience.
LADDER BARREL & SPINE CORRECTOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS
12 In-Person Training Hours
Lecture & practical application, including teaching techniques, modifications, contraindications, progressions, observation, and cueing.
80 Logged Independent Study Hours
30 Observation Hours
30 Self-Practice Hours
20 Practice Teaching Hours
Course Total Hours: 92
Course Includes
• Comprehensive training manual
• Recorded/video learning resources
• Suggested reading
• Discussion & practice support
• Virtual support
• Practical test-out — in person or live virtual
Group Tuition: $755
Early-bird pricing and payment plans may be available.
SPECIALTY APPARATUS &
ACCESSORIES
Expand Your Pilates Education
The Dina Method™ Teacher Training also offers education in specialty Pilates apparatus, traditional accessories, and supporting tools. These trainings may be offered individually or incorporated into customized and comprehensive training programs based on the teacher’s prior education, experience, and professional goals.
Specialty training may include:
Ped-O-Pull • Foot Corrector • Toe Corrector • Rotator Discs • Breath-a-Cizer • Neck Stretcher • Magic Circle • and additional Pilates tools & accessories
Customized individual, combination-equipment, bridging, and host-studio training is also available.
Specialty Apparatus & Accessories
Ped-O-Pull • Foot Corrector • Toe Corrector • Rotator Discs • Breath-a-Cizer • Neck Stretcher • Magic Circle • and additional Pilates tools & accessories
Customized & Comprehensive Training
Individual training, combination-equipment courses, bridging options, and host-studio training may be customized based on prior education, experience, and professional goals.
COMPREHENSIVE TEACHER TRAINING
Students may enroll in individual training modules, combine multiple modules, or pursue the complete Teacher Training pathway.
Completion of all Mat and equipment training modules described above, together with the required hours for each module, constitutes the Balanced by Dina, Inc. Comprehensive Teacher Training Program.
694 TOTAL HOURS
READY TO BEGIN YOUR TEACHER TRAINING?
Whether you are beginning with Mat 1 Foundations, continuing your Pilates education, or looking for customized or comprehensive training, The Dina Method™ offers a pathway designed to meet you where you are and help you continue growing as a teacher.
Honoring the Foundation. Inspiring the Future.
Ready to Register?
To register for an upcoming Balanced by Dina, Inc. Teacher Training course, or to ask questions about course availability, tuition, or payment options, please contact:
balancedbydina@gmail.com
631-492-0099
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place in an upcoming scheduled course.
Customized payment plans are available upon request.