Apprentice Life: What It’s Really Like to Train at Lifespan Pilates NYC

Lifespan Pilates NYC | The Only Romana’s Pilates International™ Training Center in NYC

Lifespan Pilates Training Seminar with Senior Master Trainer Cynthia Shipley

At Lifespan Pilates NYC, we’re not just a studio—we’re a training ground. As the only Romana’s Pilates International™ Certification Center in NYC, our space is alive with curiosity, dedication, and transformation.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to become a Pilates instructor—not through a weekend workshop or hybrid program, but through a full-bodied, lineage-based training—this is your behind-the-scenes look.

The Daily Reality of Apprentice Life

Every day is different. You may start with a lesson on the Reformer, move into observation of a senior instructor, assist in a Mat class, and then finish your day with self-practice on the Cadillac.

You’ll log hours, yes—but more importantly, you’ll build intuition. You’ll learn how to see bodies. How to give corrections that matter. How to teach with integrity.

What Makes Romana’s Pilates Training Different

This isn’t about memorizing routines. Romana’s Pilates apprentices learn the system from the inside out. You’ll study every apparatus, every exercise, and every transition—not just how to do them, but why they matter.

You’ll also work alongside master instructors who studied under Romana Kryzanowska and her protégés, learning in the same tradition that started with Joe himself.

Mentorship, Not Modules

At Lifespan, our apprentices are supported by senior teachers who care deeply about quality. You won’t just get hours signed—you’ll get questions answered, habits corrected, and confidence built.

It’s demanding, but also deeply rewarding. Apprentices become part of our family. They laugh, they sweat, and they celebrate their breakthroughs with us every step of the way.

From Student to Teacher

By the time our apprentices graduate, they are instructors who understand how to think—not just repeat. They teach from the method, not from memory. They are ready to lead with precision and passion.

Interested in Becoming an Apprentice?

Romana’s Pilates teacher training is immersive, professional, and globally respected. If you’re ready to commit to the real work, we invite you to learn more.

‘There is an energy and vibrance in the studio. Cynthia is a wealth of never ending generous knowledge’. Robin B. (Apprentice)

📍 Reach out to us at Lifespan Pilates NYC, to ask questions about certification and/or to apply.