Our Mat Pilates Certification features classical and contemporary exercises thorough an embodiment-focused lens. It includes one weekend of in-person training with our lead instructors, plus self-practice, observation, and teaching hours, totally 76 hours for graduation. The training also provides a digital manual for class programming, pre-recorded classes with detailed instructions, guidance on training different populations, injury management, modifications, and interpersonal skills crucial for a successful career in Pilates instruction.

• classical and contemporary mat pilates repertoire

• modifications, contraindications, progressions, and cueing

• how to use props for mat work

• embodiment and trauma-informed language

• assessing a client

• succeeding as a pilates instructor and beyond

• in-person mat instruction opportunities

• mentoring by leading pilates instructors

Prior to enrollment:
Completion of Pilates Foundations (Online) (Certificate of Participation at minimum)

For Graduation:
80 hour Pilates Mat Training includes

• 16 hours of lecture (in person)

• 4 hours of online lecture

• 20 hours practice teaching

• 20 hours self-practice

• 10 hours observation

• 10 hours mentorship (bonus/optional)

• Pilates Mat certification

• better understanding of your own body, emotional and physical, own movement and own pilates practice

• ability to teach mat pilates privates and classes

• become an integral part of the ritual moves community, events and workshops/continuing education

• learn and grow into the ritual moves methodology

• access to discounted workshops in somatic experiencing, applied neurology and biomechanics, breathwork and meditation

• printed manual

• potential to teach at the ritual moves studio in austin

• ability to move on to our reformer and jumpboard training

1. apply: Apply through our online portal.

2. get approved: on approval of your application by our Director of Teacher Training, you will receive an email containing enrollment details for the course.

3. payment: After completing the full payment for the course, you will be granted access to the Pilates Mat Online course materials included with this training.

4. complete course: Fulfill all necessary course requirements including full attendance to in-person training weekend.

5. get certified: successfully pass the online assessment and receive your certificate. (A digital Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants who opt not to take the assessment and attend all mandatory lecture sessions. Upon successful completion of the assessment, a digital Certificate of Completion will be issued within 14 days.)

6. Congratulations! You have now completed the Mat Pilates certification and are eligible to enroll in our Reformer & Jumpboard Pilates course.

Pilates Mat: coming soon!

Available for Purchase: May 2024

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