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Studio-relevant education that sets you apart. Build your teaching foundation with our most popular course—designed to give you the confidence, structure and real-world skills to lead powerful mat classes with clarity. Choose to learn in person or online.

Mat Pilates Teacher Training in Bristol

Mat Pilates IN PERSON

Mat Pilates is where most great teachers begin—and for good reason. It teaches you how to lead with your voice, connect with clients through movement, and master the foundational principles that carry across all Pilates styles.

This course gives you more than just a certificate—it gives you real teaching confidence and the tools to build a flexible career or fulfilling side hustle, on your terms.

    • You prefer hands-on, face-to-face learning

    • You want to connect with peers and tutors in a studio setting

    • You thrive with real-time feedback and practical teaching drills

    • You're ready to immerse yourself and complete the course in a shorter time frame

    • You want the accountability of set training dates and in-person attendance

    • The 34 classical Mat exercises and modern variations

    • How to teach, cue and sequence safe, effective classes

    • Fundamentals of anatomy and postural assessment

    • Modifications, contraindications and progressions

    • How to plan engaging group sessions

    • Effective teaching presence and delivery

    • Practice teaching with real feedback

    • Business essentials: insurance, pay, career pathways

    • Pre & postnatal clients

    • and more….

    • Sign up and get instant access to your online learning portal

    • Complete your pre-learning modules (can be done in 1–4 weeks— we recommend taking your time)

    • Join us for two live training weekends (in-studio, hands-on, practical learning)

    • Practice what you’ve learned in between your training weekends

    • Observe real classes online or in person to build insight and confidence

    • Continue your self-study at your own pace with full access to course materials

    • Submit your final assessment: create a class plan and film yourself teaching

    • Graduate at your own pace—most students finish in 1–3 months, or take up to 6 months if needed

Online Mat Pilates Teacher Training

Mat Pilates ONLINE

This isn’t just another online course. It’s the full Mat Pilates teacher training experience—delivered in a format that works around your life, without compromising on quality or connection.

Whether you’re working full-time, parenting, travelling, or simply prefer learning at your own pace, this program gives you the tools, support, and structure to start teaching confidently—on your terms.

    • You want to train around a busy work or family schedule

    • You’re self-motivated and like to learn at your own pace

    • You live outside major cities or prefer not to travel

    • You want to get certified without taking time off

    • You’re looking for flexible, supportive learning without compromising on quality

    • You value personal feedback but want the freedom of online study

    • You’re ready to start teaching—but need a format that fits your lifestyle

    • Instant access to your online learning portal

    • Pilates Foundations & Anatomy Fundamentals modules (self-paced)

    • 1 full-day live online training via Zoom (8 hours with tutors + peer teaching practice)

    • Practice teaching guidance and peer assignments

    • 5 observation hours (completed online with provided class videos)

    • Final assessment: submit a class plan and a video of you teaching

    • Feedback and support from experienced trainers

    • Lifetime access to course materials

    • Mat Pilates Instructor Certification upon completion

    • Enrol and get instant access to your online learning portal

    • Begin self-paced study: Anatomy Fundamentals, Pilates Foundations, and movement theory

    • Learn the full Mat repertoire via on-demand videos

    • Prepare a short teaching sequence ahead of your Zoom training day

    • Attend your live online training day via Zoom (8 hours with teaching drills, sequencing, and planning)

    • Complete your practice hours and observation hours (online or in person)

    • Create your class plan and record your teaching video

    • Receive feedback and guidance from your trainer as you progress

    • Submit your final assessment (test out) for review

    • Graduate and begin teaching—complete in as little as 1 month, or take your time (you’ll have up to 2 years total to finish)

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