In-Person Teacher Trainings in San Francisco For Fully Certified Pilates Trainers

Summer/Fall 2026 dates

Aug. 22/23 & Sept. 19/20

All Sessions 1-6pm

REGISTER BY AUGUST 1 & SAVE $75

PROMO CODE:TTEBIRD

or

Nov. 13-15

Fri. : 1:30-7:30pm

Sat/Sun: 9-4pm

REGISTER BY OCT. 1 & SAVE $75

PROMO CODE: TT3DAY

At Preggo Pilates in San Francisco

One payment of $1350

or

3 installments of $500

email us at hello@preggopilates.com to set up an installment plan

Immerse yourself in the world of pregnancy, childbirth, Mamahood, and exercise. During this in-depth three-day workshop, learn how to adapt the Pilates repertoire to suit the unique physical needs of your pre and postnatal clients. Additionally, discover why a holistic approach is so essential when working with the pre/postnatal population. This in-depth workshop covers teaching Pilates exercises for the pre and postnatal periods and includes practice teaching, lecture, discussion, guest lectures and more.

As part of this unique teacher training, there will be guest lectures covering the following topics: physiology of childbirth, peri/postnatal psychology, pelvic floor health. Teaching in small groups will be part of this training.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refund if canceled 14 days before start date minus CC processing fees. If a student cancels late they have the option to take the course at a later date.

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Preggo Pilates Teacher Training Topics

  • Proper intake and assessment of pre and postnatal clients

  • Physiology and anatomy of pregnancy and childbirth

  • Pre and postnatal pelvic floor anatomy 

  • Postural changes during pregnancy and beyond

  • Pre and postnatal core anatomy, transformation & reintegration 

  • Pre and postnatal Pilates for Mat, Ball, Reformer, Cadillac, Barrel, Wunda Chair & Springboard

  • Pilates props exercises: pinky balls, foam rollers, magic circle and Therabands.

  • Pilates exercises to avoid during pregnancy and postpartum

  • Restorative Pilates for common pre and postnatal ailments

  • Diastasis recti; anatomy, assessment and exercise protocols for healing

  • Common pelvic floor syndromes - what they are, questions to ask your clients and how to refer out to pelvic health PT’s

  • Sequencing a pre and postnatal Mat/Springboard class

  • (ACOG) American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology guidelines for exercise

Psychology of Parenthood

  • Psychology of pregnancy and birth

  • Birth choices

  • Parent & Baby/Early Postnatal Pilates

  • Postpartum depression

  • Physiological changes in the postpartum client

  • Special considerations for Cesarean birth clients

  • Exercises for the first 6-week postnatal period

Special Considerations

  • Pilates for labor

  • Diastasis recti (split abdominals)

  • Pre and postnatal nutrition

  • Pre and postnatal pelvic floor issues

  • Community resources

  • Ergonomics of Mamahood

  • Home exercise programs

Meet Stephanie

Stephanie Forster is a Balanced Body Educator and is on the EHS Pilates faculty team for their Balanced Body Pilates certification program. Additionally, Stephanie has also developed the Preggo Pilates teacher certification program for certified Pilates trainers wanting to learn how to effectively train and support pre and postnatal people. 

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