That’s at the heart of the Method and is at the heart of our classical Pilates Mat training course. You will learn to master the art of confidently leading purposeful Mat sessions and classes for all bodies, and acquire technical skills to address mobility issues and alignment challenges. You’ll learn effective cueing techniques, exercise breakdowns and our 3-in-1 modifications to challenge and simplify an exercise. Over the course of two weekends you will become fluent in teaching the beginner AND intermediate mat sequence and after a successful assessment, will receive a recognized Core Pilates NYC Mat Foundations Certificate of Training.
The Core Pilates NYC’s Classical Mat Course is meticulously designed for those seeking an understanding of Joseph Pilates’ original method, Contrology. This in-depth program not only provides you with the knowledge and expertise to master the practice, but also equips you with the essential tools, strategies, and support to transform your passion into a lucrative and sustainable business – as a teacher.
Whether your goal is to deepen your personal practice in the comfort of your own space, or to position yourself as a distinguished and highly sought-after Pilates professional, this course offers the exclusive insights and credentials to help you excel.
Access to the online portal video and manuals, reference exercise videos and anatomy videos.
Beginner and Intermediate level classical mat exercises
24 hours of live presentations over 2 full weekends
Observation of online & live studio Mat classes
Cueing guidelines & classical sequencing for 45 – 60 minute classes
Foundational Anatomy Module and workbooks
Professional tools and guidance for post-course job acquisition. You are always part of the family!
Exams and assessment included (retest incurs fee)
50% off of all online and in studio mat classes during the month of your training
Weekly office hours via zoom to pop in with questions your first month
Mentor call with CPNYC faculty
Community within exclusive Facebook group
ACE & NASM credits (3.4 ACE, 3.2 NASM)
A week before we meet in person you’ll dive into the world of classical Mat by logging into your CPNYC Mat Training Course learning platform online. Our precourse is an online self-paced study moderated by a CPNYC faculty member. You’ll have a week to cozy up with and be saturated with instructional videos, manuals, interactive discussions and quizzes. Self-paced to show up on day one super prepared.
Get ready for weekend 1. Walk in. Stand up and teach. It happens that quickly. We throw you in to knock the nerves out the park so you are clear and present. You’ll start by mastering the original Classical Pilates exercises that are considered beginner level, while diving into the Pilates principles that Joseph himself carefully crafted. Learn why each exercise matters and how to deliver them with precision, purpose, and safety—for both you and your clients. We’ll arm you with the tools to guide a complete beginner all the way to a seasoned Pilates enthusiast who loves a challenge.
Weekend 2. What a difference a week makes. Ready for the next level? You’ll explore the intermediate level exercises, while gaining a deeper appreciation for how those beginner and intermediate movements lay the perfect foundation for more complex challenges. Plus, we’ll take a closer look at Joe Pilates’ genius—why his system works so effectively and how you can apply it to elevate your practice and teaching.
Between the two weekends we encourage you to apprentice! Take Mat classes in studio or online or opt to login and observe our online Mat classes while they are happening live. Get fully exposed to how our faculty cues, flows, creates and masters a full classical Mat class. And study, study, study. Pop in for live office hours, and join an exclusive mentor call with faculty.
A self-study module on your student platform is dedicated to foundational anatomy as it relates to the Pilates movement you will be teaching. You’ll learn the key muscles and joints at work in the Mat repertoire understand common injuries and how to modify.
On the last day of our live course, the group will participate in assessment drills where faculty observe that you’ve got a solid grasp on technique, cueing, orders, flow and timing. If you demonstrate satisfactory skills, you’ll receive the CPNYC Certificate of Completion within a week and you can begin teaching! A more in-depth 1:1 test out evaluation and dedicated feedback from your faculty mentors can be scheduled for a fee within a month after the course ends.
Show off your new found skills by teaching what you’ve learned to your faculty mentor in a devoted test out. Your mentor will observe your teachings and spend 30 minutes with you offering feedback of your strengths and what you may continue growing toward as a new teacher. An invaluable session for anyone who wants to teach! Fee additional from course tuition.
As Core Pilates NYC-certified classical mat teacher, you’ll be able to teach beginner and intermediate levels of classical Mat Pilates. You will be qualified to teach 1-1 and group sessions with clients of all levels, ages, abilities in gyms, studios or at home. You’ll also be well equipped for the next step, if you choose – getting Comprehensive Certification.
If you’re anything like our past teacher training grads…
Pilates has probably changed your life in some big way, so you want to help others feel what Pilates can do for them. You want to learn all the technical aspects of teaching Pilates exercises, but you’re also looking for a program that will teach you how to help people understand, appreciate, and move their bodies functionally and mindfully.
September 13, 14 / 20, 21
Saturday and Sunday
1pm – 7:30pm all dates.
Join us live or virtually wherever you are.
Ready to be a teacher?
When you join the Core Pilates NYC cohort, you’re not just signing up for a program — you’re stepping into a powerful, supportive community of passionate movers, dedicated apprentices, and inspiring grads. Whether you’re looking to deepen your own practice, build a rewarding side hustle, or completely transform your career, this journey is your first step toward doing work that truly moves you — in every sense of the word. Your passion for Pilates brought you here. Let’s turn it into something life-changing.
