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Feel the Passion
Ellie Herman Pilates Masters Program
Learn from a Master Instructor with over 35 years experience. Ellie is an innovator and leader in the Pilates world who has devoted her life to the art and science of Pilates. Join her community and share the joy! The Masters Program is online throughout the year and will include a weekend Intensive Pilates retreat in the Catskills.
Dear Pilates Instructors,
Thank you for your interest in my Pilates Masters Program. This one-year program will be online for those who don’t live near Philly, and in-person for anyone who wants to join me in the Narberth studio. (You could visit for some of it if you want!). The program includes a weekend Pilates Retreat in the Catskills where we can all meet in person.
Space is limited.
The main reason I developed this program is because I see a great need for Pilates teachers to have a mentor and to learn more about anatomy and rehabilitation.
The program is especially geared toward those who want to build their private practice, which in the end is the bread and butter for Instructors who are doing Pilates as their long term career. Trainers in my studios who have rehabilitation knowledge always have a full schedule!
The program will provide a community where we can all share our questions and concerns. I will be available to answer any questions you have.
Over the past 35 years I have opened eight Pilates Studios (2 in San Francisco, 1 in Oakland, 4 in Brooklyn and 1 in Narberth) and know a lot about the business of pilates, how to negotiate rent, how to purchase a building for a studio, how to pay instructors fairly, how to retain instructors and how to run a profitable studio.
I look forward to sharing all my knowledge with you!
Please reach out if you have any questions; narberth@elliehermanpilates.com.
Warmly,
Ellie Herman
A Letter from Ellie
The Ellie Herman Mentorship Experience
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Hone your Anatomy & Rehabilitiation Skills
It all starts here. Ellie will teach you the basics of Kinesiology through detailed lectures on common injuries you’ll see daily in your practice. Attention will be paid to special populations including pre and post natal, spinal conditions and the elderly. Knowing rehabilitation will make you the most sought after instructor in the studio!
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Get Granular with Pilates Repertoire
Review all the Pilates classical and Ellie’s evolved repertoire on the Mat, Reformer, Springboard, Cadillac and Chair. Students will have access to Ellie’s complete on-demand Pilates Mat, equipment and Functional Anatomy courses.
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Be Confident Teaching Anybody
Ellie has trained hundreds of Pilates Instructors who have become Masters in their own right. Learning from an Elder brings your teaching to the next level.
Starting January 2026
Every month we will focus on different subjects. The first weekend of each month we will have our Zoom get togethers, lecture/demos and Case Studies.
The program is a mixture of
Live Zoom events on the First Weekend of every month
Access to Ellie’s on-demand complete Pilates Courses in Anatomy, Pilates Mat, Reformer, Springboard, Cadillac and Chair.
Pilates Retreat in the Catskills August 7-9th.
Complete pdf set of Ellie’s 6 Manuals (Mat, Reformer, Springboard, Cadillac, Chair, Arc & Barrels)
All lectures will be videotaped and available for 2 years. All times are Eastern Time. If you live close by you are welcome to do everything in person at Ellie’s Narberth studio!
-First Saturdays 12-3pm Lecture/Case Study Zoom live lectures deep dive into anatomy and rehabilitation protocols, myofascial release techniques using the roller and pinkie ball, and how to address injuries and special populations using Mat, Props, Pilates Reformer, Springboard, Cadillac, Chair and Arc. Ellie will present a client case study at the end of the session. Students can ask questions during the session.
-First Sundays 12-2pm Demo of Exercises of the Month Ellie will demonstrate the exercises of the month on all the equipment. If you have access to equipment you can workout with her!
Calender and Topics
January: The Core : learn the muscles that make up the core, pelvic floor engagement, breathing techniques how to activate the core in different positions. Learn how to get your clients to engage their core on the mat and with equipment.
Exercises of the Month : Footwork (Reformer, Chair, Push-Thru Bar).
February: Spine and Pelvis: learn the most common spinal conditions and how to work with them. Learn about anterior/posterior pelvic tilt, pelvic rotations and hip hikes, sciatica, SI Joint pain and how to correct through Pilates.
Exercise of the Month: The Cat (Mat, Reformer, Springboard, Cadillac, Chair)
March: (Mat, Barre, Reformer, Springboard) Neck and Upper Back: learn about forward head, kyphosis, common neck conditions and how to correct with props and equipment.
Exercises of the Month: Swan (Mat, Reformer, Springboard, Cadillac, Chair, Arc)
April: Hip: learn the anatomy of the hip and common issues like torn labrum, arthritis, hip replacements and how to approach these problems. Because of Easter we will do second weekend in April.
Exercises of the Month: Bridge (Mat, Reformer, Springboard, Cadillac, Chair)
May: Knee: the stupid joint! Stuck between the hip and the ankle, the knee often finds itself twisted. Learn basic knee rehab protocols using the Reformer and theraband. Learn how to release the quads and IT band which can cause chronic knee pain.
Exercises of the Month: The Squat and Lunge (Mat, Barre, Reformer, Springboard, Chair)
June: Shoulder: very common problem especially for woman over 50! Learn the mechanics of the shoulder, the scapular/humeral rythm, how to release the shoulder blade and strengthen the rotator cuff on the reformer and with a theraband for pain free shoulders.
Exercises of the Month: The Plank (Mat, Reformer, Springboard, Chair, Cadillac).
July: Ankle and Foot: learn how to stabilze the ankle. Learn how to release the feet and strengthen the arches. Because of July 4th we will do second weekend of July.
Exercises of the Month: Roll Ups and Teaser (Mat, Reformer, Springboard, Chair, Cadillac, Arc)
August: Catskills Retreat August 7-9th! Learn Ellie Herman’s Propology: the art and science of props and barre (learn how to teach a functional and challenging barre and props class)
September: Elderly: learn how to craft a class for “Active Agers”.
Exercises of the Month: Focus on Balance; Single Leg Standing, Toe Balance, Gait. Plus Long Box repertoire on Reformer Springboard, and Mat!
October: The Business Of Pilates: How to: open a pilates studio or private practice, be a traveling instructor, market yourself, negotiate pay etc.
Exercises of the Month: Legs in Straps, Short Spine, Long Spine (Mat with Theraband, Reformer, Springboard)
November: Pre and Post Natal. Learn how to modify for preggers and what to focus on after birth. Pre-Natal focus Side Stuff! : Side Planks, Side Legs, Mermaids on all equipment.
Exercises of the Month: Slowburn Reformer: learn to use the Reformer like a Megareformer using a light spring.
December: Putting it all together; How to craft a Mixed Level Class on Reformer and Springboard, how to craft a program for private clients.
Exercises of the Month: New Springboard Repertoire!
Case Studies: Watch Ellie assess a client and see how she crafts a program. Ellie believes case studies are the key to understanding how to develop your eye as an instructor when assessing a client. Each client has individual postural issues and past injuries. Through the case studies Ellie will let you in to her thought process and suggest corrective exercises using mat, props and equipment. Each lecture will end with a case study relevant to the lecture (ie a person with a shoulder problem for the shoulder month). Students will follow up with a Pilates program for that client using all the different pieces of Pilates equipment to address the client’s issue
Private Zoom Meetings with Ellie where you will present your case studies and receive feedback on your teaching and programming. These private sessions are also a time to ask Ellie her opinion about anything Pilates related.
Final Project
Client Case Studies: Students will write 3 Case Studies of your clients who have an injury or condition. You will research the topic and come up with an 8-week program for them. 1 Case Study will be shared with the group at the end of the year. Ellie will review them all and give feedback during the private Zoom sessions.
Upon completion you will receive a Masters Certificate from Ellie Herman Pilates Institute.
Intensive Weekend in the Catskills
August 7-9, 2026
Join Ellie at her 40 acre property with a lake in Yulan NY for an unforgettable weekend.
9 hours training in Ellie Herman’s Propology, the art and science of Props and Barre. Also Springboard Classes!
Fireside chat, hikes, a local farmers market outing and dinner together!
If you can’t make these dates other retreats will be open to Master Students!
Click here for details about Ellie’s retreats.
Masters Program Fee: $5900
Tuition due in full by December 1st 2025.
Early Bird Pricing: $200 off if you pay in full by September 1st 2025.
Breakdown of Hours and What you’re paying for:
PDFs of Ellie’s 6 Manuals ($300 value)
60 Lecture/Demos/Case Studies ($3000 Value ) Total 66 Hours
Weekend Retreat ($975 Value) 9 In-person Training hours at the Retreat, 2 hr Fireside chat, 2 night stay, dinner and outings.
3 Private Zoom Meetings ($450 Value)
Homework:
Online Mat and Equipment Courses ($1900 Value): : 60 hours Total
Case Studies: 21 hours Total (1 hour/month plus approx 3 hours each for final Case Study Presentation)
Total Value $6625
Once Ellie has approved your application click here to register. You will receive the comprehensive video collection and PDFs as soon as you register! Get started before the training starts!
