Thinking About Teaching Pilates? Start With the Mat
If you’ve ever considered dipping a toe into Pilates instruction, this is the place to start.
Mat Pilates is the most accessible, versatile, and portable entry point into the Pilates world and it’s where many instructors discover a career (or side hustle) they didn’t know was possible.
Program Overview
Join us in March for Mat Pilates Instructor Training, a hybrid program combining online coursework with in-person training. This comprehensive format gives you the knowledge, practice, and confidence you need to teach mat Pilates in virtually any setting.
Why Mat Training?
One of the greatest benefits of mat training is its adaptability. We’ve taught mat classes everywhere including studios, rooftop bars, gym floors, grassy fields, and across digital platforms. The mat is the most versatile of all Pilates apparatuses and serves as the foundation from which all other equipment is mastered.
Whether you’re:
exploring a new career path,
expanding your work as a movement professional, or
deepening your personal practice,
this training is designed to be informative, practical, and collaborative, with hands-on guidance from experienced trainers and meaningful connection with your cohort.
Accessibility & Career Potential
Mat training isn’t just physically accessible, it’s financially and logistically accessible too.
You can become fully trained and certified for under $2,000 (with payment plans starting below $200/month) and be prepared to teach by the end of the summer. Graduates often begin working immediately, whether as a side hustle or a full-time role.
Our instructors come from a wide range of backgrounds and go on to equally diverse paths, including:
Stay-at-home parents adding flexible, part-time work
Business owners opening their own Pilates studios
Full-time professionals building a nights-and-weekends side hustle
Dedicated clients becoming instructors to deepen their practice
Empty nesters seeking a new chapter
Physical therapists and personal trainers expanding their expertise
Training Structure
The program begins with Foundations of Anatomy, an online module that establishes the base knowledge for Pilates instruction. From there, you’ll complete:
Three in-person training days
Self-paced study
Required practice hours leading to test-out registration and certification
Dates
Mat Pilates Instructor Training
Training Day 1: Saturday, March 14 | 10am–4pm
Training Day 2: Sunday, March 15 | 10am–4pm
Training Day 3: Saturday, March 21 | 10am–4pm
Testimonials
“I had an overall great experience with the Niche Mat Instructor course. Caroline is an amazing educator and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the class. Sabrina's perspective during the second weekend was very beneficial. I would recommend this class to anyone, even if they don't plan to become an instructor, as it has improved my practice.”
— Carina S.
“My experience training with you all went very well. Caroline is super supportive and did a great job making me feel included. I learned a lot about Pilates and the skills I need to hone to be the best instructor I can be, thanks to Caroline!”
— Sydnei D.
Visit our website to register, explore our nationally accredited curriculum, and view the full program syllabus.
