Apprenticeship vs Bodyline Method – Which Pilates Program Is Right for You
If you’ve completed a Pilates teacher training or have been teaching for a while, you might be wondering what the next step looks like.
At Bodyline, we offer two different paths for instructors at different stages of their journey: the Apprenticeship Program and the Bodyline Method®.
While both are designed to support your growth, they serve very different purposes.
This guide will help you understand the difference so you can choose what’s right for you.
What is the Apprenticeship Program?
The Apprenticeship is designed for new instructors who have recently completed their teacher training or are in their first one to two years of teaching.
It focuses on what most programs don’t fully prepare you for, how to actually step into the role of a teacher.
You’ll learn how to:
Build and structure a class with confidence
Observe different bodies and movement patterns
Cue clearly and effectively
Make real-time corrections
Start presenting yourself professionally to studios
This program is essentially the “now what?” phase after certification, helping bridge the gap between learning Pilates and actually teaching it.
What is the Bodyline Method?
The Bodyline Method is designed for more experienced instructors who are already teaching and want to deepen their knowledge and evolve their approach.
Rather than focusing on how to teach, this program focuses on how to refine and expand your understanding of the work itself.
It includes:
Continued education beyond your original training manual
A deeper exploration of movement, posture, and strength
Maria Leone’s personal teaching style and methodology
Classical Pilates foundations with modern adaptations
Exercises that address gaps in traditional Pilates for today’s bodies
This is for instructors who want to grow, not just as teachers, but in how they see and understand movement.
Which program is right for you?
Choose the Apprenticeship if:
You’ve recently completed a teacher training
You have 0–2 years of teaching experience
You’re unsure how to structure or lead a class
You want hands-on guidance and real teaching experience
You’re trying to get comfortable teaching in a studio setting
Choose the Bodyline Method if:
You’ve been teaching for a while
You feel confident leading classes but want to go deeper
You’re looking for continued education and refinement
You want to expand beyond your original training
You’re interested in a more evolved, modern approach to Pilates
Why they’re designed this way
These programs are intentionally built for different stages.
Most teacher trainings give you information, but not always the experience or confidence to apply it.
The Apprenticeship focuses on building that foundation.
The Bodyline Method focuses on evolving it.
Final Thoughts
There’s no one “better” option, only what’s right for where you are right now.
If you’re just starting out, the Apprenticeship will give you the tools and confidence to step into teaching.
If you’ve been teaching and feel ready to grow beyond your foundation, the Bodyline Method will challenge and expand your perspective.
