Mat Pilates
Training Program
The Union Mat Pilates Teacher Training Program blends technical precision, critical thinking, social awareness, and lived experience, preparing you to teach Pilates in a way that is accessible, culturally aware and grounded in real life.
You won’t just learn what to teach, you’ll deepen your own understanding of why you want to teach and how to support your teaching across bodies, identities, environments, and capacities.
We recognize that everybody learns from different lenses. Some people need to see it or feel it. Some need to teach it out loud and need to question it first.
So we use layered teaching methods including:
Practical labs
Learning breakdowns
Peer teaching and support
Case study discussions
Guided observation
Reflective journaling
Real-life teaching scenarios
Feedback circles
Community dialogue
We blend technical precision with embodied exploration. We pair science with lived experience. We create space for curiosity alongside structure.
Yes, we follow a detailed curriculum AND real learning happens when you’re invited, not when you’re expected to perform.
Our Process
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Plan with Purpose
Every class, lab, and practicum hour is thoughtfully designed to build skill, clarity, and confidence step by step.
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Collaborate Openly
We learn through dialogue, shared experience, and honest feedback.
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Adapt as Needed
We meet different learning styles, bodies, and teaching journeys with flexibility, care, and practical tools.
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Deliver with Confidence
Certification is the beginning; we prepare you to keep being curious, adventurous, and growing long after.
Program Format
Designed to be both thorough and doable
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Nonviolent Communication + Community Psychology with Meghan Stewart (online prerequisite) - August 22nd, 2026
Professional Integration Lab (in-person prerequisite)
August 23rd, 2026Anatomy Foundations for Movement Teachers with Sam Storozuk
(Date TBD)
Prerequisite prices will be listed March 1st, 2026 - Those registered in the Mat Pilates Training will receive access to these trainings with a request to Sliding Scale/Pay What They Can to support this work.
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In-person learning + labs
Observation
Participation
Practice teaching
Business, Social Equity & Ethics module
Post-course revision + integration + mentorship
Exam (written reflection/essay, practical, online assignments)
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20 hours of practice teaching
Two - Three Times a Week Pilates Personal Practice in studio or at home
Attend 90% of training hours
Actively participate in movement labs, discussions, and group work.
Completion of take home exam
Class recording submission Mat Pilates class.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Functional anatomy + physiology (with real-life application)
Pilates principles (taught as tools, not rigid rules)
Industry-strong Mat repertoire + progressions/regressions
Alignment and form with an inclusive lens
Smart sequencing and plan building for 45 & 60-minute classes and private teaching
Layering for beginners, mixed-level rooms, and advanced options
Pre/postnatal modifications with education
Breath, nervous system support, and pacing
Injury considerations + ethical teaching scope
Consent-based hands-on assists and alternatives
Cueing that is clear, empowering, and non-shaming
Ways to practice teaching and build your confidence + develop your unique style
Prop programming (bands, balls, blocks, sliders)
Class energy
Practice teaching, observation, feedback, and refinement
Business basics {Public, Private, Non-Profit)
YOU’LL LEAVE WITH:
A Full Mat Pilates toolkit
A deep understanding of why your sequencing
The ability to read a room and respond supportively
Experience giving and receiving feedback with compassion
Language that supports teaching and everyday conversation
Confidence teaching beginners and mixed-level rooms
A support base for teaching Pilates with an anti-racist, consent-based, approach
Meet the Trainers
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Ro Nwosu
HISTORY, LANGUAGE, ACCESSIBILITY, MENTORSHIP & TEACHING METHODOLOGY
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Courtney Tracey
TEACHING METHODOLOGY & LANGUAGE
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Chantal Meda
PROPS, PRACTICE, ACCESSIBILITY & MUSICALITY
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Samantha Storozuk
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Program Cost & Dates
Early Bird Rate: $1988
Until April 1st, 2026
Payment Plan Rate: $2188
To be paid by July 2026
Program Regular Rate: $2,388
{Payment Plan Available - Please Inquire}
Time:
10am-6pm
Saturday & Sunday
Dates
September 19th
September 20th
September 26th
September 27th
October 17th
October 18th
Scholarship & Program Cost Support
Scholarship Opportunities
We believe teacher training should not only belong to those with financial ease.
We offer full and partial scholarships for individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of the Global Majority, Queer, and/or neurodivergent, as part of our commitment to expand capacity building supports and leadership within movement spaces for all.
We are actively working toward classrooms and teaching communities that reflect the fullness of the communities we serve.
Scholarships are awarded based on alignment, commitment, and readiness for the program. We heavily encourage applicants their vision for how they hope to use this training, rather then financial need.
Momence Account Will Need To Be Created
Training Exchange Program
For those who may not qualify for a scholarship or who prefer a different path, we also offer a Training Exchange Program.
Through this program, participants can exchange skills and support in areas such as:
Front desk coverage
Marketing and content support
Community outreach
Administrative assistance
Event coordination
Operational support
In return, we provide:
Tuition credit toward the training
Professional references
Mentorship and feedback
Opportunities to upskill through additional workshops and studio offerings
This is a collaborative exchange, designed to build both teaching experience and transferable professional skills.
We approach this program with transparency, clear expectations, and mutual respect.
LET’S GET STARTED