"How much should we charge?" The inevitable question posed by new and experienced Pilates Teachers.
A tricky one, previously so dependent on experience, environment & equipment.
In fact, we should really be looking around, considering how much the product is WORTH to the consumer.
Do not simply think bricks and water = covering costs. This is a professional skill you have spent many hours acquiring and continue to upgrade with information and equipment.
Do market research within your environment. What are people paying for health & well-being?
Here is a current Pilates guideline, which you will find packaged in various different ways:
| Service | ZAR | USD | GBP |
| Comprehensive Matwork Teacher | |||
| Privates/hr | 240 - 270 | 50 - 60 | 40 - 60 |
| Classes pp/class | 70 - 100 | 15 - 25 | 10 - 20 |
| Wall Spring Mat Teacher | |||
| Privates/hr | 290 - 320 | N/A | 50 - 60 |
| Classes pp/class | 100 - 150 | 30 - 40 | 20 - 30 |
| Equipment Teacher | |||
| Privates/hr | 300 - 400 | 70 - 90 | 60 - 70 |
| Duets pp/hr | 200 - 300 | 55 - 70 | 70 - 85 |
| Classes pp/class | 150 - 200 | 35 - 50 | 30 - 40 |
| Professional Coaching/hr | 450 - 750 | 90 - 110 | 70 - 90 |
I've taught abroad and been around since inception here, so I can confidently say there is a very high standard of Pilates in Southern Africa.
In terms of Pilates as a business, we have exciting expansion ahead of us.
Be a proactive part of that growth!
I’ll end off with an excerpt from A to ZEN for Pilates Pros:
So Pilates Pros, as with most things, what we see ain’t what we get. Your job is immense, it certainly isn’t just about the teaching hours. It’s you physically, mentally; it’s the finances, the schedule, the marketing; it’s your continued evaluating, learning and processing. DO NOT lose sight of the whole package you are!
Evaluate, sustain and evolve your value.