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Right of withdrawl

Consumers generally have a statutory right of withdrawal of 14 days when booking via the Distance Selling Act (e.g., online booking or email). This period begins upon conclusion of the contract. However, according to Section 312g Paragraph 2 No. 9 of the German Civil Code (BGB), there is no right of withdrawal if the contract concerns the provision of services related to leisure activities and stipulates a specific date or period. By booking, the customer confirms that they have been informed of the exclusion of the right of withdrawal and accepts it.

Cnacellation conditions

Cancellations are subject to the following cancellation fees:

• 91+ days: 25% of the total price
• 15-90 days: 50% of the total price
• 0-14 days: 100% of the total price

If participation is not possible (e.g., due to illness), this is the participant's responsibility. 

Our Terms of Service apply.

The training consists of 100 teaching units (45 minutes each), which are delivered in a mix of face-to-face and online classes, homework, and observations.

The times for the on-site and online modules vary from training program to training program.

Homework and observations may be completed independently during and after the training program.

Teacher TRAINING 2025:

25.10.   09:00-17:00 Uhr (Studio)
26.10.   09:00-17:00 Uhr (Online)
15.11.   09:00-17:00 Uhr (Studio)
16.11.   09:00-17:00 Uhr (Online)
22.11.   12:00-20:00 Uhr (Studio)
23.11.   09:00-17:00 Uhr (Online)
06.12.   12:00-16:30 Uhr (Studio)

Ausbildung Frühjahr 2026:

28.02.   10:00-18:00 Uhr(Studio)
01.03.   10:00-18:00 Uhr (Online)
14.03.   10:00-18:00 Uhr (Studio)
15.03.   10:00-18:00 Uhr (Online)
28.03.  10:00-18:00 Uhr (Studio)
29.03.   10:00-18:00 Uhr (Online)
11.04.   12:00-18:00 Uhr (Studio)

Course times are subject to small changes.

No, you don't necessarily need any previous knowledge to join our Pilates training. However, it is beneficial to have some prior experience with Pilates to determine if you enjoy it and if it suits you. Additionally, a basic understanding of anatomy can be helpful but is not required. Our program is designed to accommodate all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, ensuring everyone can learn and grow at their own pace. If you have any further questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to us!

The teacher training is conducted in German, and the training manual is also in German. The content on our online learning platform is a mix of English and German.

The practical exam can be taken in English.

If you have to cancel your participation in the Pilates teacher training in advance, the following cancellation terms apply:

More than 91 days before the start date: 25% of the fee is due. 15 to 90 days before the start date: 50% of the fee is due. 14 days or less before the start date: 100% of the fee is due.

These terms ensure that both parties are protected and that you have a clear understanding of the financial implications in case you need to withdraw due to illness or other personal reasons.

If you are unable to attend for personal reasons (illness or similar) during the training, we offer the option of attending the classroom days online. If this is not possible either, you must catch up on the missed lesson content yourself. We provide the teaching materials, but it would also be useful to get tutoring from classmates. However, in order to be admitted to the exam, you must attend at least 2/3 of the modules.

If you are ill on the day of the exam, you can take the exam at an individual alternative date for a fee upon presentation of a medical certificate. If you are still unable to complete the training for personal reasons, the training is deemed to have been failed.

Our goal is to support you throughout the entire process and help you achieve your certification. There is a 45-minute theory exam with a mix of multiple-choice and open-ended questions.

In the theory exam, you must lead three exercises in a group. If you follow the class attentively, the exams are absolutely manageable.

If you fail the exam (although we will work together to ensure you rock everything), you can retake the exams up to two times for a fee. The re-examination fee is €70 per exam.

For the practical re-examination, we require a 20-30 minute video of a Pilates class with you and at least three participants.

You can retake the theory exam in the next training group. If you would like an earlier, individual appointment for the re-examination, the exam fee is €150.

Observation hours are an essential part of your Pilates training. You must complete 20 observation hours before your final exam. These classes offer you the opportunity to gain more practical experience by observing various Pilates instructors. This allows you to deepen your own practice, see different teaching styles and techniques, and observe how instructors interact with their students.

Completing these observation hours is crucial because it enhances your understanding of Pilates instruction and allows you to learn new methods and insights that you can incorporate into your own teaching practice. You can either "attend" the class, participating in it, or "observe," simply observing and taking notes. This way, you can gather several class examples to use in your own teaching.

You have the flexibility to choose the classes for your observation hours yourself. To support you in this, we offer several options:

Studio Classes: You can complete observation classes in person at various studios. For studio classes, you need to reserve a spot in advance, which usually involves a course fee. We always recommend contacting the studio beforehand to ask if observation is permitted. Afterward, have the instructor confirm your participation with a signature on your observation record.

Online: Observe classes conveniently from home. If you participate in a class online, a screenshot of your booking is sufficient proof of participation. A one-year membership to FitLara Online Studio is included in your training fees, allowing you to observe classes at no additional cost.

We recommend exploring as many different studios and instructors as possible for your observation hours. It's quite common to do this, and we'll provide you with a list of partner studios in Munich so you can simply ask about observation hours at these studios.

These options ensure you have ample opportunity to complete your observation hours in a way that suits your schedule and learning preferences.

You'll complete the observations DURING your training. You must submit your complete observation list (20 classes) to be eligible to take the final exam at the end of the training.

You will only receive an officially recognized certificate if you have successfully completed all requirements and passed all parts of the exam. These include:

• Participation in at least two-thirds of the modules
• Proof of 20 hours of observation
• Passing the theoretical exam
• Passing the practical exam

If any of these requirements are not met, you will receive a proof of attendance. This does not constitute an official qualification as a Pilates instructor.

You have the opportunity to retake any failed exam parts up to three times within one year. However, after one year, your eligibility to take the exam expires. If you have not obtained your certificate within one year of completing the training, you will have to begin a new training program.

It is definitely advantageous to have the officially recognized certificate if you want to teach Pilates in studios, as it demonstrates your comprehensive training and qualifications. It is mandatory if you want your courses to be recognized as preventative health courses by organizations such as the ZPP (Central Testing Agency for Prevention).

Our certificates are valid indefinitely.

Many other training institutes require an annual fee combined with continuing education to maintain the certificate's validity. The idea is fundamentally good, because only those who continually develop themselves as trainers are good trainers.

But we take a different approach and want to offer you more flexibility:
Every year, we hold several 3-4 hour workshops on various topics that are essential for you as a trainer. We highly encourage you to continue your training and would be delighted if you choose us again. However, you can also complete your training independently or elsewhere. There is no obligation to do so.

STOTT Pilates places a stronger emphasis on anatomical accuracy and a modern interpretation of the Pilates method, while BASI Pilates strives to preserve the legacy of Joseph Pilates while integrating contemporary knowledge. Both styles offer effective and safe Pilates methods tailored to the needs of different people.

We believe both are right and important and teach classic Pilates Mat techniques in a modern and contemporary style. However, we have developed our own style and are neither exclusively affiliated with STOTT nor BASI Pilates.

Our curriculum includes history, philosophy, and Pilates principles, as well as a comprehensive anatomy course.

As well as nine warm-up exercises, 26 classic Pilates exercises for the main part, and three recovery exercises.

We teach you how to plan, structure, and lead a class.

You are welcome to join Lara's Pilates classes to get a feel for her style. She teaches with incredible joy and precision and will pass this knowledge on to you.
Our training is comparatively comprehensive and extremely practical, so that you are immediately able to teach confidently afterwards.

Our training is not listed with the Pilates Association. We made this decision consciously.

First of all: Pilates is not a licensed course format, which means no association can claim the right to award Pilates licenses or, conversely, to declare them invalid. Certain training standards have been established, such as the 100 teaching units and the 20 hours of internship. Only then can recognition by the ZPP be achieved. We have, of course, adhered to these standards. Unfortunately, not everyone does. Therefore, there are also weekend Pilates training courses on the market. It's understandable that these don't produce any good trainers.

It's not fundamentally wrong for an association to want to bring some order to this.

But the seal is not a prerequisite for a valid license. We decided against it because we are aware of the quality of our training even without a seal. To carry such a seal,  we would have to pay a high annual fee. As teachers, you would also have to pay a fee to be listed. The entry requirements are heavy on bureaucracy and lack real quality. We'd rather invest the money and time in a good script and an on-demand learning platform.