Comprehensive Curriculum
Uncover detailed anatomical education and precise cueing techniques to enhance your teaching skills.
Flexible Learning
Our self-paced program allows you to learn at your own pace and balance your studies with other commitments.
Community Support
Connect with partnered studios and our online community to build a strong support network and enhance your learning experience.
About the Certification
The Ground Pilates Teacher Training provides a rigorous, thoughtfully structured education designed to develop confident, precise, and mindful Pilates instructors. Developed by Jessica Taylor, a master teacher with over 17 years of experience in Pilates, massage therapy, movement analysis, nervous system education, and integrative coaching, this program blends classical foundations, contemporary science, and clear professional standards. This certification is built for students who value depth, clarity, and attention to detail — individuals who want a strong anatomical foundation and an integrated, whole-body understanding of movement.
What's Included:
Comprehensive Lecture Modules
Clear, digestible lessons covering anatomy, biomechanics, foundational movement principles, alignment, cueing, posture, deviations of the pelvis, common compensations, special populations, and professional practices.
Full, Individually Filmed Exercise Library
Each exercise is filmed as its own lesson for ease of study and review. Depending on the certification tier, you’ll receive complete fundamentals, Mat and Reformer libraries.
Business & Professional Development
Guidance on building an early teaching career, understanding various studio environments, preparing for auditions, and creating professional opportunities.
Practical Teaching & Assessment Modules Detailed instruction on hands-on teaching, tactile cueing, spring settings, apparatus adjustments, client assessments, sequencing, safety protocols, and ethical considerations.
Monthly Live Q&A Support Students may attend monthly live Q&A sessions for clarification, feedback, and guidance throughout their training journey.
Student Community Forum A dedicated space where students can ask questions, engage with peers, and receive ongoing support from within the training community.
Meet Your Instructor
Jessica Taylor is a seasoned Pilates professional with over 16 years of experience and more than a decade certifying instructors. With a background in dance and choreography, she brings a deep understanding of movement and expression to her teaching. Jessica is also a certified integrative wellness and life coach, nervous system regulation specialist and has over 20 years of experience in massage therapy and Reiki/intuitive energy healing. Her approach to Pilates is deeply personalized, form-driven, and rooted in a strong ability to hold space—allowing clients and students to dive into their unique physical and emotional needs. Known for her skill in injury rehabilitation, many clients have chosen her over traditional physical therapy. Jessica is also certified in Pilates-based personal training, Urban Rebounding, TRX, and more. She founded The Ground Pilates studio in 2019 and has since shifted her focus to her integrative coaching practice and Pilates certification program. Her certification is available internationally.
Student Testimonials
Discover how our program is making a difference in the lives of aspiring Pilates instructors.
"Getting Pilates Mat certified with Jessica Taylor's The Ground is an investment I am SO glad that I made. I came into the training program with a background in dance, Personal Training, and teaching group fitness, but I was really looking to expand my offerings, deepen my knowledge of Pilates, and reconnect with my own body and nervous system. Jessica's expertise and guidance allowed me to fully absorb, practice, and embody everything I was learning with confidence. Upon receiving my certification almost 5 years ago, I have been steadily teaching group classes and working 1-on-1 with private clients. I am so grateful to have received such a strong Pilates foundation to build off of, and to be working in a capacity that feels rewarding every day. You can find me teaching in NYC at Equinox, The Yoga Room and Stretch*d."
Mat Graduate
“I began my Pilates journey virtually, which gave me the unique opportunity to strengthen my ability to cue exercises clearly with attention to detail. With Jess’s guidance from afar, I built a deeper awareness in recognizing the movement habits of others as well as for myself. I use the tools that Jess instilled in me every day as a full-time instructor and business owner! I teach in St. Louis at Studio Ivanhoe Pilates & Movement and run my own business: ENERGY SPACE®.”
Comprehensive Graduate
"Getting Pilates Mat certified with Jessica Taylor's The Ground is an investment I am SO glad that I made. I came into the training program with a background in dance, Personal Training, and teaching group fitness, but I was really looking to expand my offerings, deepen my knowledge of Pilates, and reconnect with my own body and nervous system. Jessica's expertise and guidance allowed me to fully absorb, practice, and embody everything I was learning with confidence. Upon receiving my certification almost 5 years ago, I have been steadily teaching group classes and working 1-on-1 with private clients. I am so grateful to have received such a strong Pilates foundation to build off of, and to be working in a capacity that feels rewarding every day. You can find me teaching in NYC at Equinox, The Yoga Room and Stretch*d."
Mat Graduate
“I began my Pilates journey virtually, which gave me the unique opportunity to strengthen my ability to cue exercises clearly with attention to detail. With Jess’s guidance from afar, I built a deeper awareness in recognizing the movement habits of others as well as for myself. I use the tools that Jess instilled in me every day as a full-time instructor and business owner! I teach in St. Louis at Studio Ivanhoe Pilates & Movement and run my own business: ENERGY SPACE®.”
Comprehensive Graduate
Ready to Start Your Pilates Journey?
Join our program today and unlock your potential as a certified Pilates instructor. Enroll now to kickstart your rewarding career in the Pilates industry!