Mat Pilates
Teacher Training
150 Hour Foundational Program
This training establishes the foundation for Pilates teaching. It focuses on classical and contemporary mat repertoire, teaching methodology, cueing, sequencing, and movement fundamentals.
Mat Pilates is the required first step for all instructors and is suitable for those new to Pilates as well as experienced fitness professionals.
Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training
200 Hour Mat + Reformer Comprehensive Program
The comprehensive training is a complete certification pathway combining both Mat and Reformer Pilates. This option is designed for those who want a streamlined, immersive experience and full preparation to teach both formats. See Mat Pilates & Reformer Pilates Description for more details.
Reformer Pilates Teacher Training
Prerequisite Required - 50 Hours
This training builds on Mat Pilates and focuses on teaching Reformer classes with clarity, safety, and confidence. Participants learn equipment setup, spring selection, progressions, programming, and intelligent modifications.
**This training is available to those who have completed Mat Pilates through our studio or an approved in person fitness instructor program elsewhere.
Mat Pilates Teacher Training
150 hour certification
65 hrs In-Studio Practical - 50 hrs online platform - 25 hrs Personal practice - 10 Hours Observation
The Mat Pilates Teacher Training is a 150 hour certification designed to develop confident, highly skilled instructors through a balance of classical Pilates foundations and modern movement science.
The training covers mat repertoire, functional anatomy and biomechanics, effective cueing, hands on teaching skills, class design and progression, and intelligent modifications for injuries and special populations. Emphasis is placed on coaching with clarity, presence, and professionalism.
Fifty hours of the program are delivered through a self paced online component focused on theory, anatomy, and teaching principles. The remaining hours are completed in studio and center on observation, practice teaching, and supervised instruction, ensuring graduates are prepared to teach safe, effective, and engaging mat classes in real world studio environments.
Reformer Pilates Teacher Training
50 hour certification
30 hrs In-Studio Practical - 10 hrs online platform - 7 hrs Personal Practice - 3hrs observation
The Reformer Pilates Teacher Training is a 50 hour certification designed to refine teaching skills on the apparatus while developing greater precision, safety, and programming intelligence.
The training covers Reformer repertoire, spring selection and equipment setup, movement mechanics, effective cueing, client screening, and intelligent progressions and regressions for a wide range of bodies and abilities.
Ten hours of the program are delivered through a self paced online component focused on apparatus theory, safety standards, and teaching methodology. The remaining hours take place in studio and emphasize hands on instruction, practice teaching, and supervised application, preparing instructors to confidently lead professional Reformer classes and private sessions.
Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training
200 hour certification
95 hrs In-Studio Practical - 60 hrs online platform - 32 hrs Personal Practice - 13hrs observation
The Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training is a complete 200 Hour certification pathway combining both Mat and Reformer Pilates into one cohesive program. This option is designed for those seeking full preparation to teach across formats with a unified teaching framework.
Participants complete the full Mat Pilates Teacher Training followed by the Reformer Pilates Teacher Training, with an emphasis on integrating movement principles, cueing strategies, and programming concepts across both modalities.
The comprehensive pathway includes all required coursework, observation, practice teaching, and assessments for both Mat and Reformer Pilates. Graduates leave with the skills, confidence, and professional readiness to teach group classes and private sessions in real world studio environments.
Teaching Philosophy and Standards
This Pilates teacher training is grounded in professional standards, thoughtful instruction, and real world teaching experience. The focus is not on memorizing choreography, but on developing instructors who understand how to observe, adapt, and teach with clarity.
Training emphasizes quality over speed, depth over volume, and practical skill over performance. Participants are coached not only on what to teach, but how to teach, including cueing choices, class structure, pacing, and presence in the room.
Small cohort sizes allow for individualized feedback, guided practice, and meaningful mentorship throughout the training. Teaching skills are developed through observation, repetition, supervised practice, and clear assessment standards.
This program is designed for those who take teaching seriously and want to enter studio environments prepared, confident, and professional.
ENROLMENT & TUITION
Enrollment is offered through three training pathways. Each option is limited in capacity to ensure individualized feedback and a high standard of instruction.
Registration is open!
The first 5 enrolled students receive $500 off tuition! Use code TEACHFALL at checkout
*Training is limited to 25 students per cohort for Mat Pilates and 7 per cohort for Reformer Pilates
Mat Pilates
Teacher Training
150 Hour Foundational Program
Tuition: $2,997 +tax
$500 off for first 5 registrations
Use code TEACHFALL at checkout
This option is open enrollment and serves as the required foundation for Pilates instructors.
Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training
200 Hour Mat + Reformer Comprehensive Program
Tuition: $4,297 +tax
$500 off for first 5 registrations
Use code TEACHFALL at checkout
This complete pathway includes both Mat and Reformer Pilates training and is designed for those seeking full certification through a streamlined experience.
Start Enrollment
Reformer Pilates Teacher Training
Prerequisite Required - 50 Hours
Tuition: $1,995 +tax
$500 off for first 5 registrations
Use code TEACHFALL at checkout
This option is available to instructors who have completed Mat Pilates through our studio or an approved in person fitness instructor program elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
PROGRAM ENROLMENT
NOW OPEN!
Cohorts are limited to 20 students for Mat Pialtes & 7 students for Reformer Pilates to ensure individualized instruction and meaningful mentorship.
If you are ready to begin your certification pathway, enrolment is officially open!
First 5 Registrations for the comprehensive program get $500 off the tuition fee
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