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Welcome to the beginning of the journey! Download your course manual and understand how to successfully complete this training

How to Complete this Training Successfully

Mat Pilates Certification Training Manual

Introduction and Course Manual

Understand the core foundations, principles and science behind Pilates

Pilates principles and foundations - Ebook 

Principles of Pilates: Theory Workshop

Principles of Pilates: Theory Slides 

Pilates Foundations and Principles

Understanding the human body and how it relates to Pilates

Anatomy and Physiology LIVE Workshop

Anatomy and Physiology E-book

Anatomy and Physiology Slides

Anatomy and physiology BONUS Visual study notes

Cardiovascular system

Respiratory System

Muscular system

Skeletal System

Digestive System

Nervous System

Endocrine system

Anatomy & Physiology 

Common Conditions in Class: Live workshop

Common Conditions in Class: Slides

Common Conditions in Class: Ebook

Common Conditions in Class

Teaching Mastery LIVE Theory workshop

Teaching Mastery: Slides

Teaching Mastery: Ebook

Teaching Mastery 

Study Focus Points

Anatomy & Physiology

Assessment 1

Creating progressive Pilates Plan: LIVE workshop

Creating progressive Pilates Plan: Slides

Creating progressive Pilates Plan: Ebook

Creating progressive Pilates Plan

Creating a Personalised Experience for Private 1:1 and Group dynamics

Creating Personalised experience: LIVE workshop

Creating Personalised experience: Slides

Creating Personalised experience: Ebook

Creating a Personalised Experience

Understand the process of taking a client from consultations through to goal setting in order to create a progressive Pilates program. This section also covers what needs to be completed for completing the training.

Consultations and Goal setting: Live Workshop

Consultations and Goal setting: Slides

Consultations and Goal setting: Ebook

Ignite Co Pre-exercise screening

Letter of agreement Ignite Co

PARQ Plus 2025

Consultations and Goal Setting

Pilates Student Learner Assessment Record

How to complete - LIVE workshop

How to complete - Slides

Group Practical assessment feedback form

1:1 Bespoke client Practical assessment feedback form 

Completing your Certificate - Final Assessment

Exercise and Programming with Anatomy

Pilates Exercise Summary Classical 

Pilates Intro, ABCs and Warm Up

The Hundred

Roll Up

The Roll Over

Roll Over

One Leg Circle

Rolling Ball

Rolling like a Ball

Core Series

Single and Double Leg Stretch

Spine Stretching

Spine Stretch Forward

Open Leg Rocker

Corkscrew

Spine Extension

Swan Dive

Single Leg Kick

Double Leg Kick

Neck Pull

Shoulder Stands

Scissors

Bicycle and Bicycle Twist Crunch

Shoulder Bridge

Spine Twist

The Jack Knife

Jack Knife

Side Leg Series

Side Kick Series

Teaser

Hip Twist Circles

Hip Twist

Swimming

Leg Pull Front

Leg Pull Back

Kneeling Side Kick Series

Side Bend / Twister

Side Bend

The Boomerang

Boomerang

The Seal

Seal

Crab

Rocking

Control Balance

Push Ups

Push Up

Cool Down

Joseph Pilates Card deck

Liability docs

Classical Joseph Pilates Movements

Mat Pilates set up and reminders

Mat Pilates Live Teaching - first 17 moves, Part 1 (Jan 16 2026)

Mat Pilates Live Teaching - first 17 moves, Part 2 (Jan 16 2026)

Week 2: Practical LIVE Week 2: Next 17 movements (10 July 2026)

Live Mat Pilates Class (Jan 16th) first half classical moves

Live Pilates Class (classical movements) 

Contemporary Pilates Live Training

Week 4: Live Class Contemporary Pilates

Week 3 Mat Pilates Class July 2026 Part 1

Week 3 Mat Pilates Class July 2026 Part 2

Practical classes 

LAR Walkthrough YMCA

YMCA LAR

YMCA Requirements (ALL) - PDF

YMCA Requirements (ALL) - Word (editable) version

YMCA LAR Walkthrough

This comprehensive and professional training is designed to equip you with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to become a fully qualified and effective Pilates Matwork Instructor. Rooted in the classical teachings of Joseph Pilates, this internationally recognised Level 3 certification provides a deep understanding of Pilates principles, anatomy and physiology, class planning, teaching methodology, and safe programming for a wide range of clients, including special populations.You’ll gain hands-on experience with the original 34 Pilates matwork exercises, learn how to adapt and modify movements, understand the importance of core control, posture, breath, and movement precision, and be prepared to deliver both individual and group classes with professionalism and confidence.<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1683056255281-e52a141924f0?w=1080&amp;q=80" alt="image" containerstyle="position: relative; width: 406px; height: auto; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px auto;" wrapperstyle="display: flex;">Whether you’re starting a new career, adding to your existing qualifications, or deepening your own Pilates journey, this training provides everything you need to succeed as a world-class Pilates instructor.

Master the art and science of classical Pilates with our internationally recognised Level 3 Matwork Certification. Learn anatomy, programming, cueing, modifications, and the original 34 Pilates exercises while developing your skills to teach confidently

Mat Pilates Instructor Certification

Ignite Co

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