PILATES TEACHER TRAINING
PILATES TEACHER TRAINING
Our MAT + REFORMER PILATES TEACHER TRAINING programs offer a comprehensive certification in Pilates, taught through a contemporary and creative lens. Led by Sofia and Cait, and supported by an inspiring roster of guest educators, this training is an immersion in the language and experience of movement. You’ll explore the Pilates repertoire through a blend of embodied self-practice, creative reflection, mentorship, and plenty of hands-on teaching.
We’ll study anatomy and biomechanics in approachable, applied ways that connect directly to how you move, the why of each movement, and how these patterns appear in everyday life, so you can translate movement knowledge into both teaching and daily living. We’ll also ground your learning in self-awareness and the nervous system, offering tools that help you bring your whole + present self into your teaching.
In addition to strengthening your skills, this journey is about supporting you in finding your voice, so you can teach movement with clarity, creativity, and care for the many ways people arrive in their bodies and in practice.
At it’s foundation, the studio pec’s Teacher Training is designed to help you cultivate presence in the dynamic space of working with bodies in motion. You will learn to stay grounded and responsive in real time. By the end of the program, you’ll step into your role as a movement leader who teaches with intention, fluidity, and confidence.
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MAT PILATES
TEACHER TRAINING
(125 hrs )
71 hrs anatomy / biomechanics + mat education
10 hrs observation
20 hrs practice teaching (group)
20 hrs self practice
4 hrs mentorship
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
→ 8 e-learning hours (Intro to Anatomy + Biomechanics)
→ 63 in-class hours
→ 10 teaching hours (group community classes)
→ Studio access for self practice hours
→ Studio access for practice teaching hours
→ 10 class pass for group mat classes
→ Access to our on demand library of mat classes
→ 4 one-hour mentorship sessions (group + one-on-one)
→ the studio pec MAT TEACHER TRAINING manuals
→ MAT TEACHER TRAINING exam
2026 DATES:
WEEKEND ONE: October 16, 17, 18
WEEKEND TWO: October 24, 25
WEEKEND THREE: November 7, 8
WEEKEND FOUR: November 28, 29
WEEKEND FIVE: December 12, 13
* Friday session 5 - 8 pm
* Saturday sessions 10 am - 6 pm
* Sunday sessions 12 pm - 6 pm
WHAT WE COVER:
→ Functional anatomy + biomechanics including key concepts and application
→ Pilates principles + theory
→ Mat exercises (70+ exercises including classical and contemporary exercises)
→ Class creation + sequencing
→ Intentional cueing + inclusive language
→ Embodied presence + nervous system regulation
→ Integrating music + props
→ Teaching to all bodies + working with injuries
→ Sustainable approaches to the business of teaching
INVESTMENT:
$2,900 +hst
1st DEPOSIT upon confirmation: $339 ($300 +hst)
2nd DEPOSIT on JAN 1: $452 ($400 +hst)
All deposits are non-refundable / transferable.
Your final (non-refundable) payment will be processed on September 16th, 2026.
Payment plans available, please ask
GUEST EDUCATORS
Kaylyn Gelata (Creative Sequencing)
Rachel McLean (Classical Sequence)
Billie Smith (Anti-Diet Teaching)
Jane Clapp (Nervous System + Presence)
Throughout the training, you’ll receive generous opportunities for mentorship, supported teaching practice, and self-practice, with an emphasis on applying what you learn both in the studio and beyond it. You’ll see how mindful movement can support people in moving with more ease, resilience, and awareness in their everyday lives. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a community of folks who are carving out space to connect to their bodies, explore their passions, and create a joyful, long-term relationship with Pilates and movement in all its forms.
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REFORMER PILATES
TEACHER TRAINING
(158 hrs )
78 hrs Reformer education
14 hrs observation
30 hrs practice teaching (group + private)
30 hrs self practice
6 hrs mentorship
PRE-REQ: Intro to Anatomy + Biomechanics (e-learn) and the studio’s MAT PILATES TEACHER TRAINING must be completed in order to participate in our REFORMER PILATES TEACHER TRAINING. If you have completed a similar program please reach out to let us know about it and an exception may be made.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
→ 78 in-class hours
→ 15 teaching hours (group community classes)
→ Studio access for self practice hours
→ Studio access for practice teaching hours
→ 10 class pass for group Reformer classes
→ Access to our on demand library of mat classes
→ 6 one-hour mentorship sessions (group + one-on-one)
→ the studio pec REFORMER TEACHER TRAINING manual
→ REFORMER TEACHER TRAINING exam
2027 DATES:
WEEKEND ONE: April 2, 3, 4
WEEKEND TWO: April 10, 11
WEEKEND THREE: May 1, 2
WEEKEND FOUR: May 22, 23
WEEKEND FIVE: June 12, 13
WEEKEND SIX: June 18, 19, 20
* Friday sessions 5 - 8 pm
* Saturday sessions 10 am - 6 pm
* Sunday sessions 11 am - 5 pm
WHAT WE COVER:
→ Functional anatomy + biomechanics including key concepts and application
→ Pilates principles + theory
→ Reformer exercises (125+ exercises including classical and contemporary exercises)
→ Key exercise principles + strength training 101
→ Class creation + sequencing
→ Intentional cueing + inclusive language
→ Embodied presence + nervous system regulation
→ Integrating music + props
→ Posture + Pilates
→ Teaching to all bodies + working with injuries
→ Working one-on-one
→ Sustainable approaches to the business of teaching
INVESTMENT:
$3,600 +hst
1st DEPOSIT upon confirmation: $339 ($300 +hst)
2nd DEPOSIT on JULY 1st: $678 ($600 +hst)
All deposits are non-refundable / transferable.
Your final (non-refundable) payment will be processed on March 2nd, 2027.
Payment plans available, please ask
GUEST EDUCATORS
Kaylyn Gelata (Creative Sequencing)
Rob Spagnola (Strength Training)
Billie Smith (Anti-Diet Teaching)
Jane Clapp (Nervous System + Presence)
EXTRA CURRICULAR
EXTRA CURRICULAR
As part of our curriculum, you’ll also lead community classes — 10 in our Mat program and 15 in our Reformer program. These classes are a chance to step into teaching with real students while being supported by the faculty, and they provide meaningful access to Pilates for our broader community.
This small group program, much like our group classes, is open to a limited number of participants. The intimate size of our program ensures individualized attention and more opportunities for collaboration and creative discussion. We’ll be taking a maximum of 10 participants in each program.
Please note that, while participating in these Teacher Training Programs will set you up with a solid foundation to be able to teach Mat and Reformer classes at any studio, it does NOT guarantee work as a Teacher at the studio pec after your completion of the certification. We will consider your application for any open roles at that time, but we cannot guarantee a role will be available.
“Sof + Cait were the most remarkable, thoughtful, knowledgeable and supportive teachers I have had the pleasure of learning from in my fitness / movement training career. I would highly recommend the program to anyone who is interested in and committed to elevating their teacher training. Forever grateful.”
- ‘24 Reformer TT Grad