Mat Pilates Teacher Training 2025

At A Glance 

The 90-Hour Mat Pilates Teacher Training at Vessel is a 6-week program combining in-person and at-home learning. You’ll explore Pilates history, anatomy, and effective sequencing, as well as techniques for teaching all-level classes with props, modifications, and advanced cueing.

The program includes hands-on practice, a teaching test, and personal evaluations from the lead instructor. You’ll leave with two pre-designed routines and one of your own creation. Benefits include free classes, discounts on private sessions, and the opportunity to teach community classes at Vessel after completion. This program offers a flexible, comprehensive foundation for becoming a confident Pilates instructor.

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90-HR Certification Program

30-Hour In-Person Training 

60-Hour At-Home Training 

Date & Time

6 weeks over April 27-June 22 

11:30-5:30 

Excluding 5/11, 5/25, 6/1

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Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to Pilates 

• History of Pilates 

• Effects of Pilates on Mind, Body & Soul 

• Introduction to Skeletal and Muscular Systems, Anatomy & Posture 

• Main Musculature Targeted in Pilates 

• Principles of Effective Engagement 

• Enhancing Bodily Awareness & Knowing When to Stop or Modify 

 

Weeks 2 & 3: Poses & Sequencing 

• Classical Series & Modifications for an All-Level Mat Class

• Contemporary Choreography Adapted from Reformer Pilates & Other Styles

• Unilateral vs. Bilateral Class Structures

• Effective Mat Pilates Sequencing

 

Week 4: Mat Pilates Props 

• How & When to Use Props 

• Learning Function of Each Prop 

• Incorporating Props Into Sequencing 

 

Week 5: Effective Instruction

• Five Steps of Effective Cueing 

• Offering Modifications & Advancements to All-Level Classes

• Importance of Musicality 

• Adapting Classes for Beginners / Pregnant / Injured

 

Week 6: Practice Instruction & Community Classes

• Teaching Test 

• Written Test 

• Personal Assessment, Evaluation & Recommendations by Lead Instructor 

• Individual Routine Building & Discussion With Lead Instructor

• 2 Community Classes Scheduled

• Additional 10 Practice Hours Scheduled

• 20 Practice Hours Completed + 8 Observation Hours Completed + 10 Hours Unsupervised Training + 10 Hours Supervised Training Due

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Additional Info

• Every student will leave with 2 routines that will be provided by the lead instructor + an additional routine that they will create themselves and discuss/check with lead instructor over the last week of training.

• Following training, there will be an opportunity to host 2 community classes at the studio if interested in teaching at Vessel. Lead instructor will determine if more community classes are needed before trainee gets on schedule. 

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Absences

If you miss a weekend, you are expected to make it up privately at a rate of $100 per hour paid directly to lead instructor. (Every two hours of missed group is equal to one hour of private make-up).   ​

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Sign-up Info

Payment options

• $2700 over 3 months ($900/month) 

• $2500 paid in full before training starts 

Included in Price

• 5 free classes at Vessel

• 50% off additional classes you want to purchase

• 10% off private sessions with lead instructor 

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After signing up, please follow the "Post-Sign Up" link to introduce yourself and provide a little information about you!

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