Become a Classical Pilates Mat Teacher
There’s a lot more to teaching mat than just learning the exercises. Let’s break down all the skills you’ll need to feel confident teaching in 12 weeks.
What’s Included in the 150-hour Program:
What You’ll Learn in Classical Pilates Mat Teacher Training
Our 150-hour Classical Pilates Mat certification is more than a list of exercises. Over 12 weeks, you’ll build the knowledge, skill and confidence to teach Mat with understanding. Here’s where your journey begins.
Set the Foundation
Every great teacher starts with the roots. You’ll learn the story of Joseph Pilates and his original method, Contrology, and why the Classical Mat exercises are ordered the way they are. We break down the fundamentals step by step, so you understand not just what comes next, but why. You’ll start teaching from a foundation that holds.
Learn the Body
Great teachers don’t just teach exercises; they teach people. You’ll learn the major muscles, what they do and how they work together in movement, so you can see what’s happening in your client’s body. Anatomy also gives you the language to recognize common contraindications and health concerns, and the confidence to modify and adapt safely for the person in front of you.
Embody and Understand the Technique
The Classical Mat is beautifully layered, and the best way to understand it is to live it. Through practising, observing and teaching, you’ll feel how each exercise builds on the last. You’ll learn to take an exercise apart to its essentials, then add challenge when your client is ready. By the end, you won’t just know the repertoire. You’ll understand it, and you’ll have a teaching voice of your own.
Ready to begin? Whether you’re new to teaching or want to deepen your Mat practice, there’s a place for you at University of Pilates. Book a discovery call with Amy to see if the Mat program is the right fit.
Knowing the History, Anatomy, and Exercises are a great start to any teaching program, but there are more skills you will need in order to succeed.
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Teaching Skills
Learning how to communicate to your client is essential. Not only will we look at different learning and teaching styles, but you’ll also learn how to use your hands, voice, imagery, themes, flow and more to adapt to your client’s needs and goals.
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Business Skills
How are you going to market yourself once your training is done? Learn how to attract the ideal client, set up your own studio, teaching online and also set-up some important items such as insurance, business licenses, and more. Let us help you build a career you can get excited about.
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Life Skills of the Pilates Teacher
Confidence is achieved through practice, repetition, and positive feedback. Our faculty will nurture and support your development in finding your OWN teaching voice. You will also learn how to manage work/family/personal life and keep your teaching fresh and enjoyable.
Teacher-Training that is accessible to fit within your life.
With this state-of-the-art hybrid learning program, you will be learning through a combination of online learning, live virtual training, and an in person seminar. You are not limited by geography and students from across the world are encouraged to attend.
The curriculum is very detailed and guided, with weekly master classes/Q&A with a faculty member so you are set-up for success. The program has both theory and practical components so you can embody the material and practice your teaching skills right from the start.
Fall 2026 Session:
Dates: Sept 14 - Dec 7, 2026
In Person seminar dates:
Nov 13-15, 2026
Location: Cochrane, Alberta
Book your Discovery call today to get on the wait list!
Coming Soon
Spring and Fall Session 2027:
Dates: Spring Session beginning March 2027 and Fall Session beginning September 2027
In-person seminar dates: Coming soon
Location: Cochrane, Alberta
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.
-Galileo Galilei
FAQs
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We expect you to come fairly new, keen and eager! We are inclusive and welcome all backgrounds, ages, genders, & ethnicities. We do require you have at least some prior Pilates experience, good body awareness, general computer competency, and a strong work ethic. This program is physical and you will be moving a lot. Please discuss with the faculty if you have any movement limitations that may be of concern.
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You will need to take 20 Pilates classes or lessons with a certified teacher. 50% of those hours can be in your home town (and yes, we can help guide you) and 50% will be required to be with us. Please book a discovery call and we can discuss how you can make it work where you live.
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Your tuition includes: all virtual learning materials, virtual textbook and app, weekly masterclass, online community, all quizzes, exams, mentored teachings, in person seminar and final exam. It does NOT include trainee liability insurance, lessons & classes required for internship and exam retake fees.
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This program is 12 weeks long (and it will go by quickly) so you need to be ALL IN and game ready. The weekly requirements will change & evolve as we go but students should expect to allocate an average of 10 hours/week towards their studies.
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Yes. After your $500 deposit, you can break down your remaining balance into 3 instalments in Months 1, 2 and 3 of the program. This payment plan option includes a $350 financing fee.
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Step 1: Book a complimentary call with the faculty and see if it’s a good fit for both you and the program.
Step 2: Fill out the online application form at the bottom of this screen. Once received, we will send you the link to process a $500 CAD non-refundable program deposit to reserve your space.
Step 3: You will receive a Confirmation of enrollment email and you’re in! 🙌
Let’s talk. Book a complimentary call to see if this program is right for you.
Classical Mat Teacher Program
$2495 + GST CAD (Canadian Currency)
Enrollment is limited
