Mat Pilates Instructor Training Online

Niche Pilates Mat Instructor Training has been approved my NASM, AFFA and ISSA

Program Overview

At Niche Pilates Studio, we know that exceptional instructors are developed through thoughtful training, clear guidance, and consistent practice. We created our Fully Online Mat Pilates Instructor Training to equip you with the skills to teach safe, intentional, and inspiring classes.

What You’ll Get With Our Online Course Material

Enrolling in the Fully Online Mat Pilates Instructor Training gives you access to resources designed to support your learning and development from start to finish. Here's a glimpse of what’s included:

  • Foundations of Movement Course: Your training begins with our included Foundations of Movement course. Once enrolled in Mat Training, you’ll start here to build the essential knowledge needed for the rest of your program.

  • Pilates Principles & Their Relationship to Mat Pilates Exercises: You’ll use this resource as a refresher of your Pilates Principles from your Foundations of Movement course and you’ll see how they apply to mat exercises specifically.

  • Detailed Mat Pilates Videos: Study precise breakdowns of classical and contemporary mat exercises to sharpen your technique and deepen your understanding.

  • The Niche Cueing Formula: Our signature approach to cueing with guided video instruction and examples to help you cue with clarity. 

  • Practice Teaching Demonstrations:Watch curated examples of effective cueing, student correction, and adjustment strategies in action.

  • Teaching Presence & Communication: Learn the art of engaging, voice techniques, class flow, and connection.

  • Safety & Adaptations: Understand common contraindications and learn how to modify exercises to accommodate a range of physical needs and abilities.

  • Planes of Motion & Movement Analysis: Study how movement flows through different planes and how to incorporate this knowledge into your class and private plans.

  • Class Design & Structure: Access to the Niche class plan template. Several videos of full classes as well as videos that help you to break down the structure of a class such as warm-ups, cool downs, use of props, and more!

  • Knowledge Quiz: Test what you’ve learned with a quiz at the end of your coursework, which can be revisited as often as you'd like for review and practice.

Live Online Training: Where Learning Comes to Life

While our program is designed to offer flexibility, learning to teach Pilates through Niche is not a solo journey. That’s why our Online Mat Pilates Instructor Training includes scheduled live online sessions led by a Niche Instructor Trainer. These sessions are a vital part of the program and are required for course completion.  Both the online and in-person Mat training cover the same material, the only difference is whether the sessions are held online or at Niche. Here’s a glimpse of what’s the information that will be covered:

  • Cueing Techniques: Teaching movement requires clear, concise verbiage to get the client moving. Once moving, there are so many other factors to focus on. You’ll need to monitor alignment and form while providing cueing based on what you see. As an instructor it’s important to give clients confidence, and provide both modifications and amplifications. 

  • Practice Teaching: Honing in on teaching movement requires a lot of practice and the best way to grow is through positive, insightful feedback. Niche Instructor Trainers give you the time and space to try, practice, and refine. We do this in a place that is open and honest and allows students to feel comfortable. The first few times you teach it can feel really vulnerable and frankly, many times when you get up in front of the class, even a decade after teaching, there may still be butterflies. Creating a space where this vulnerability is known and welcomed is vital in choosing where you get your training. Whether your intention is to deepen your personal understanding or to become an instructor, you need to know that you’re in a space that supports you. 

  • Receive Personalized Feedback: Your growth is supported by feedback that is unique to you. During your live training sessions you’ll receive feedback as a group. In addition, you’ll receive personalized feedback via email. This is so you can take the feedback, absorb it, ask questions and incorporate it into your practice teaching hours.

  • Build Community: Though this training is completely online, we have a natural drive to connect with each other. These live training sessions allow you to exchange ideas, support each other and gain inspiration from each other.

These live online sessions are where your coursework comes to life. You’ll have the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned, ask questions, and grow through supportive feedback in an environment designed to foster connection, confidence, and clarity. Our goal is for you to feel empowered and have the ability to utilize your practice hours effectively. We understand that everyone learns differently, and our team is here to support you every step of the way. You’ll have dedicated time to connect with instructor trainers who are committed to guiding your growth and answering your questions throughout the journey.

Note that if you need to miss any live online training days those can be made up in a one on one setting with one of our Instructor Trainers. The rate for one on one training is $100/hr. Students who need to miss more than one day of in person training should plan to take the next round of training. Please let us know if you need to schedule this by emailing Education@NicheFitStudio.com

Required Practice Teaching Hours

  • 10 Observation hours

  • 20 Personal Practice hours

  • 45 Practice Teaching hours

Timeline

  • All online material must be watched prior to the first live online training date

  • Live online training sessions are a total of seven hours

  • Practice hours take approximately five months to complete

  • You should plan on dedicating four hours per week to their course work and practice hours to complete the course within the six month timeframe. 

  • Test outs are scheduled six months after your training begins. Test out eligibility expires one year after your training begins.

This course is designed as a six month training program. To complete the course within this time frame you will need to dedicate four hours per week to your training. Your time will be spent studying the course material, attending live online training sessions, and completing your practice teaching hours.

The online training sessions are spread throughout the course to align with the flow of the curriculum, providing consistent guidance and structured milestones. You’ll begin teaching practice hours as you progress through the material. 

Throughout the program, you’ll receive regular communication, check-in points, and encouragement to help you stay engaged and motivated on your path to becoming an instructor.

Prerequisites to Test Out

All online material must be completed

  • All in person training must be attended or made up if you needed to miss a day

  • Online quiz must be passed at a minimum of 85%

  • All practice hours must be completed- documented log of all hours must be submitted to the Education@NicheFitStudio.com email prior to registering to test out

Test Out Details

There are three components to your test-out: Demonstration, Practical, and Written. The entire process will be conducted live online, and you will need to coordinate with a “client” to be present for the demonstration and practical parts of the test.

  1. Demonstration (30 minutes):
    You will teach a 30-minute class to your “client”. You will receive guidance prior to your test out that provides an overview of what needs to be included in your demonstration. 

  2. Practical (30 minutes):
    Your Instructor Trainer will ask you situational and teaching related questions that will need to be answered, some questions will require you to demonstrate with your “client”

  3. Written Exam:
    This will be an online test consisting of multiple choice questions. 

Each aspect of the test out must be paced by 85% or more to pass. 

Once your practice hours are complete and you’ve successfully tested out, you will have the knowledge, experience, feedback, and a strong teaching foundation to help you launch your Pilates instructor journey successfully. 

Are you ready to elevate your Pilates practice and step into the role of an instructor? Sign up today and take the next step!

Benefits and Discounts

  • 10 Complimentary Mat Classes: Immerse yourself in your Pilates personal practice by taking classes at Niche Pilates Studio

  • 10 Complimentary Observation Hours: Gain valuable insight by observing a Niche Instructor in action at our studio.

  • Niche on Demand: Utilize online resources for personal practice and observation hours from home.

  • Workshop Discount: Get 10% off any Niche Pilates Studio workshop to receive continuing education hours.

  • Membership Discount: Get 10% off each month of membership when you sign up for our 6 month commitments.

  • Niche Journal: Stay organized with this tool for notetaking and class planning

  • Niche Class Template: Simplify your class planning with our easy-to-use template 

  • Education Newsletter: Stay informed with updates and sales for all things Niche education

  • Discounted Practice Teaching: Teach sessions in our private room for just $5 per session. We provide the space and you bring the client!

  • Demo Opportunity: Showcase your skills with the chance to audition for a position at Niche Pilates Studio.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

All course purchases are final, and we do not offer refunds once the course has been purchased. Please ensure you are committed to completing the training before enrolling. If unforeseen circumstances arise, we are happy to work with you to reschedule or adjust your training timeline to help you succeed.

More Questions?

Email us: education@nichefitstudio.com