PILATES MAT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION (PMI)
Fast-Track Your Pilates Certification
Looking to accelerate your Pilates teaching journey? Join us for our 100‑Hour Pilates Mat Teacher Certification Retreat in Puerto Escondido.
A two-part course aimed at preparing the participant to teach an effective and flowing Classical Pilates Mat class
THIS CLASS IS FOR:
Pilates mat teacher trainings are for yoga or Pilates mat teachers-in-training or people training in similar modalities of movement such as dance, therapeutic movement and somatics.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
- Comprehensive certified Pilates mat Teacher Training Program using the exercises developed by Joseph Pilates to understand and appreciate movement with sound biomechanics.
- We teach the underlying principles and goals of each exercise with a thorough understanding of anatomy and biomechanics, giving students a solid foundation on which to build.
- This program trains instructors to see, sense, and create change with an integrative approach to corrective exercise.
- We will be adding a Pilates props training and Pilates Springboard Aparatus in the future. Let us know if you’d like to be on registration list!
TRAINING
- This training has 2 modules.
- Each course module is taken over a weekend, both modules must be completed along with practical and written exam for mat certification.
- Class is taught live in person at our Toronto studio.
- Manual and Certificate of Course Completion Included after both modules are completed with practical and written exam
- These trainings are provided by Liberty Movement and are taught by E RYT-500 Certified Instructors and are American and Canadian Yoga Alliance applicable for continuing education courses. CECs Available. Canfit by petition. OFC 12 cec’s
PREREQUISITES
- A minimum of 25 hours previous anatomy study such as Fitness certification, etc.
- If you do not have 25 hours of anatomy training, we recommend 25 hours of independent study of the book Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germaine or another anatomy book of your choice.
COST
- $400 per module
- All Manuals & additional handouts Included. All manuals are part of East to west Yoga and Pilates curriculum
Please register via links below or contact us at info@libertymovement.ca or call/text 416 879 0711 and we’ll be happy to get you registered right away.
MODULE ONE
Saturday and Sunday
May 30 and 31 2026
or
Sept 19 and 20 2026
12:00 pm – 6:30pm
$400
Module ONE: Pilates Mat Certificate Course
- Learn how to teach the mat-work at three levels: modified basic, beginner, and intermediate, and how to transition between these levels in a safe and functional way
- Develop a practical understanding of the anatomical and biomechanical principles of Pilates mat work
- Gain the ability to teach 27 of the original Pilates mat exercises as well as the warm-up repertoire in group exercise and private training programming
- Understand the 8 fundamental concepts and 5 learning principles of the Pilates Method
Revisit the roots of yoga in Joseph Pilates original mat program called ‘Contrology’ - Learn how to detect improper form, cueing techniques and how to offer modifications, including prenatal alternatives to the mat program
MODULE TWO
Saturday/Sunday
August 8 and 9 2026
or
Nov 28 and 29 2026
12pm -6:30pm
Cost : $400
Module TWO: Pilates Mat Certificate Course
- Learn the advanced Pilates mat repertoire and hands on adjustment techniques
- Complete the written and practical exams
- Gain a reputable Pilates Mat Certification
- This course is limited to those who have completed Part I and 25 hours of teaching.
- Manual and Certificate of Course Completion Included after both modules are completed with practical and written exam
Prerequisite:
Part I Pilates Mat Certificate Course,
- 30 hours of personal practice,
- 25 hours of practical teaching (logged independently).