Coming January 2027! Join the inaugural cohort of Amethyst Studio's 100-Hour Mat Pilates Teacher Certification Program. Designed for aspiring and current instructors, this comprehensive program prepares graduates to confidently teach safe, effective contemporary mat Pilates classes for students of all experience levels. Rooted in the original work of Joseph Pilates while incorporating modern movement + teaching practices.

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Who it's for

This program is designed for aspiring Pilates instructors, movement professionals, yoga teachers, fitness instructors, and anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of contemporary mat Pilates

 
Education Curriculum

• Pilates history, philosophy, and principles

• Functional anatomy + physiology for movement professionals

• The original 34 Joseph Pilates mat exercises, including purpose, alignment, progressions, regressions + modifications

• Contemporary mat Pilates repertoire alignment, regressions + modifications

• Safe movement patterns and injury prevention

• Common orthopedic conditions and injury modifications

• Prenatal and postpartum considerations

• Trauma-informed teaching practices

• Class sequencing and programming for 45–60 minute classes

• Effective cueing techniques, observation skills, and teaching methodology

• Professional ethics and the business of teaching Pilates

 

Self Paced Observation + Practice Teaching Hours

• 30 hours class observation

• 10 hours practice teaching

 

Final Practicum

• Written 45-minute contemporary mat Pilates class plan

• Practical teaching assessment via submitted class video

• Individual instructor feedback prior to certification