The practice begins with a strong foundation.
Pilates Plug is Johanna’s trademarked Pilates teacher training, hosted and produced at Soul Therapy Studios. Johanna leads the curriculum and instruction across two immersive weekends in March 2027.
About the Training
Led by Jungle Johanna, this comprehensive, hands-on program guides participants through the foundations of classical mat Pilates with an emphasis on alignment, empowerment, and inclusivity.
The training is designed for people working toward Pilates certification and for practitioners who want to deepen their personal understanding of the method. Across two immersive weekends, participants strengthen their technique, study the classical repertoire, develop their teaching voice, and learn how to lead others with clarity and confidence.
The program can complement an existing movement or wellness certification, including yoga, group fitness, and personal training. It also provides an entry point for people beginning their journey into the wellness field through a supportive environment focused on learning, practice, and connection.
About Johanna
Johanna Ricouz is a Miami-based Pilates educator and certification leader known for developing the next generation of movement instructors.
With a foundation in classical ballet and advanced training in classical and comprehensive Pilates, along with RYT 200 yoga and sound-healing certifications, Johanna brings depth, precision, and intention to her methodology. Her work honors the integrity of classical Pilates while evolving the practice for modern bodies and leaders.
Her Pilates teacher trainings have become a respected space for individuals stepping into leadership within the wellness industry. Through Pilates Plug, she guides students in refining their technique, strengthening their voice, and building a clear, confident presence as instructors.
Johanna’s work extends globally through her work with Peloton and her previous role as an instructor with Alo Yoga, where she contributed to accessible, high-level movement education.
She is also a board member of 300 Letters, supporting initiatives that bring wellness practices to underserved and incarcerated communities.
Course Outline
- 01Brief History
- 02Basic Anatomy
- 03Classical Repertoire
- 04Cueing, Foreshadowing, Modifications, and Variations
- 05Sculpt and Props
- 06Branding and Marketing
- 07Studio Etiquette
- 08Mock Audition
- 09Audition
- 10Written Test
What Is Included
- Digital training manual with unlimited access
- Support group chat with Johanna and the full trainee cohort
- Pilates Plug certification after successfully completing the required 20-minute teaching audition and 30-minute written test
- Eligibility to audition for teaching opportunities at Soul Therapy Studios with Johanna’s recommendation
Certification is awarded after successfully completing a 20-minute teaching audition and a 30-minute written test.
Graduation, certification, or a recommendation does not guarantee employment, a teaching position, studio access, or approval to host an experience at Soul Therapy Studios. Additional requirements and review may apply.
How to Prepare
- Complete at least 20 classical mat Pilates classes before training. Classes may be completed online or in person.
- Read Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph H. Pilates.
- Submit the complete application and nonrefundable application fee.
Participants who are postpartum must be at least 10 weeks postpartum and should obtain appropriate medical clearance before participating.
When and Where We Meet
The training takes place in person across two weekends, friday through Sunday.
- Weekend one
- March 19–21, 2027
- Weekend two
- March 26–28, 2027
- Hours
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM daily
- Location
- Soul Therapy Studios430 Communipaw Avenue, 4th FloorJersey City, NJ 07304
- Capacity
- 26 participants
The Six-Day Itinerary
- Day 1
- Introductions, Pilates history, basic anatomy, and pre-Pilates
- Day 2
- The classical repertoire
- Day 3
- Classical repertoire continued, sculpt, and props
- Day 4
- Mock teaching audition and 10-minute practice test
- Days 5 and 6
- Observation, practice, testing hours, written test, and 20-minute teaching audition
Application and Tuition
Apply
Applications are submitted through the official Google Form with the nonrefundable $50 application fee.
Review
Johanna and the Soul Therapy team review each application.
Decision
Approved applicants receive an acceptance email with enrollment and payment instructions. Approval alone does not reserve a place.
Reserve your place
A place is reserved after the pay-in-full tuition or first payment-plan installment is successfully processed.
The application fee is separate from tuition, does not reduce the tuition balance, and is nonrefundable.
One tuition payment made after acceptance.
Total, paid in four automatic monthly installments of $375.
- The payment-plan option closes November 17, 2026.
- No applicant may begin the four-payment plan after November 17, 2026.
- Applicants accepted after that date must pay in full.
- All remaining balances must be paid by February 17, 2027.
- Missed or unresolved payments may result in forfeiture of the participant’s place.
- All application fees, tuition payments, and installments are final and nonrefundable.
- Exceptional circumstances may be reviewed individually, but an exception is not guaranteed.
Tuition payment instructions are sent privately after acceptance.
Application information is reviewed by Soul Therapy Studios and Johanna/Pilates Plug for application review, enrollment, and administration of the teacher-training program.
Meet Your Support
Pilates Plug is led by Johanna and produced at Soul Therapy Studios with dedicated operational support from Jessica Joseph.
Operations and Experience Lead
Jessica Joseph produces and supports Jungle Johanna’s Pilates Plug teacher training at Soul Therapy Studios. Johanna leads the curriculum and instruction, and Jessica oversees the structure that carries each cohort from application through completion.
Drawing on years of experience producing wellness programs, Jessica creates an organized and supportive training environment so participants can focus on learning, practicing, and developing into confident Pilates instructors.
- Applicant communication
- Enrollment and payment coordination
- Training schedules
- Studio operations
- Participant support
- Cohort experience
Graduate Opportunities
Completing Pilates Plug makes a graduate eligible to:
- Audition for teaching opportunities with Johanna’s recommendation
- Propose Pilates classes
- Pitch workshops or branded events
- Submit collaboration ideas to Soul Therapy Studios
Completing Pilates Plug makes a graduate eligible to continue building within the Soul Therapy community.
These are eligibility pathways only. They are not guaranteed employment, automatic studio access, or guaranteed approval of a proposed class, workshop, event, or collaboration. Additional teaching, insurance, operational, and review requirements may apply.
Begin with the work
Pilates teachers and students are encouraged to study the original practice alongside their physical training.
Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph H. Pilates
A verified link for this book will be published here shortly.
Your teaching practice can begin here.
Apply for the March 2027 Pilates Plug teacher training with Johanna, hosted at Soul Therapy Studios.
A $50 nonrefundable application fee is required. Applications are reviewed before enrollment.