Our Mat & Reformer Teacher Training programs are rooted in the LEAD Methodology — Learn, Educate, Align, Design — a comprehensive teaching system built from decades of real-world experience, mentorship, and movement science. Whether you're pursuing training for yourself or upskilling your team, our progressive certification tracks provide the structure, support, and expertise you need to teach confidently and professionally.
Pilates Teacher Training Programs and Courses
How it works
Our training programs follow a modular yet sequential format, designed to develop technical precision, teaching confidence, and anatomical understanding from the ground up.
Each program includes:
➜ On-demand video instruction
➜ Quizzes and assignments
➜ Live apprentice meetings
➜ Mentorship & community access
➜ Final exam and assessment
The Certified Pathway
To achieve the full certification, students must complete Levels 1, 2, and 3 in sequence (Mat or Reformer or both)
You must complete the Anatomy course
You must log all required apprenticeship hours
You must submit required final assessments
Upon completion, you will be eligible to sit for the NPCP Pilates Mat Certification Exam
This structured approach ensures your development is safe, progressive, and rooted in excellence — giving you the confidence and credibility to teach at the highest standard.
Our team is comprised of instructors, mentors, and evaluators — all of whom are Comprehensively certified Pilates Teachers. This ensures that your assessment is being overseen by qualified and experienced Pilates professionals.
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Mat Pilates Program
Progress from foundational to advanced teaching mastery through three structured Mat Pilates levels and a comprehensive Anatomy course. Learn over 100 exercises while developing precise cueing, correction, and sequencing skills. Upon completion, you’ll possess the knowledge, confidence, and technical proficiency to teach clients safely at every level — and qualify to sit for the NPCP Pilates Mat Certification Exam.
Mat Level 1
Learn the fundamentals of Pilates through 54 exercises covering Pre-Pilates, beginner Mat, props (Magic Circle, Hand Weights), and wall work. This course includes 60 required apprenticeship hours and builds your technical foundation for teaching safe and effective beginner-level classes.
Mat Level 2
Expand your teaching toolkit with 30+ intermediate exercises, progressions, hands-on assists, and intelligent class design strategies. You’ll refine your cueing and corrections while learning to adapt classes for diverse abilities.
Mat Level 3
Advance your expertise with 24 complex exercises, deeper movement analysis, and expert-level cueing and correction. Includes a special focus on Joseph Pilates' original 34 exercises as outlined in Return to Life, along with modern insights into why his work still stands today.
Reformer Pilates Program
Advance from essential Reformer foundations to expert-level instruction across three sequential levels and an in-depth Anatomy course. Master 100+ exercises, refine your hands-on assists, and design personalized sessions that deliver results for every client. This pathway builds the skill, precision, and professional credibility required to teach confidently in any Pilates environment.
Reformer Level 1
Build a strong foundation with 62 Reformer exercises, including Pre-Pilates, beginner sequences, and prop integration. Emphasis is placed on safety, clarity, and client-centered teaching. Includes 70 apprenticeship hours of teaching, personal practice, and observation.
Reformer Level 2
Learn 35+ new intermediate exercises, progressions of beginner content, and hands-on assists that deepen your ability to support and challenge clients safely. Focus on smooth transitions, class planning, and effective cueing.
Reformer Level 3
Take your teaching to the next level with advanced Reformer techniques, including complex movement patterns and nuanced corrections. You’ll learn to design highly individualized sessions that deliver meaningful client results, with precision and professionalism.
Anatomy
Designed by two MScKin graduates and a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, this course breaks down key anatomical concepts in a way that’s simple, practical, and directly applicable to how you teach. You’ll learn how the body moves, what muscles and bones are involved, and how to cue exercises in ways that protect your clients and enhance their results. Course highlights include:
Foundational Landmarks: Gain the ability to identify essential anatomical features. This knowledge helps you develop a deeper understanding of posture and alignment, allowing you to cue movements more precisely and confidently.
Core Activation & the Powerhouse: Learn how deep stabiliser muscles work alongside other muscles to support and move the spine. This insight helps you teach muscle engagement more effectively, ensuring clients activate the right muscles for optimal support and movement control.
Injury and Condition Management: Understand the biomechanics of common injuries such as disc herniations and shoulder impingements, focusing on the bones, muscles, and joints involved. This knowledge enables you to choose and adapt exercises safely. Knowing the proper movement patterns will help you correct your clients so they move in a way that promotes healing and longevity
