Upcoming Teacher Training
Core Poetry™ Mat 1
Introduction to Pilates
Beginning / Intermediate Exercises
16 hours
Friday June 19-Sunday June 21
Mat I is a welcoming starting place for future teachers who want to build a strong foundation in Pilates principles, movement vocabulary, and beginning teaching skills.
Schedule
Friday June 19: 12-4pm
Saturday June 20: 10am-6:30pm
Sunday June: 10am-4pm
*Full attendance is required for completion/certification
Recommended prerequisites:
10+ Pilates mat classes
6 months of regular movement practice in any discipline
Tuition & Investment
Becoming a Pilates teacher is both a professional certification and a deep investment in your own movement practice. Our goal is to keep training accessible while maintaining the rigor, mentorship, and small cohort experience that makes the Core Poetry™ program meaningful.
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The full Mat Pilates Certification is available as a bundled program that includes all required coursework and certification exams.
Mat Certification Bundle
$1,299This bundle includes:
Mat I, Mat II, and Mat III training modules
All required foundational courses
Written certification materials
Written and practical certification exams
Bundled pricing allows trainees to complete the full certification pathway at a reduced total cost compared with registering for courses individually.
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For students who prefer to register step-by-step, Mat modules may also be taken individually.
Mat I, II, III Modules: $499 per module*
Early Bird: $449 per module*Early Bird tuition is available until two weeks before the start of each training module.
*Certification Exams not included
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Each certification includes both a written and practical evaluation.
Certification Exams
$150 per certificate (when taken outside a bundle)Students enrolled in the Mat Certification Bundle have their exams included in tuition.
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To receive certification at each level, trainees must:
Complete all in-person contact hours
Log required practice, observation, and teaching hours
Pass both a practical and written exam
Participate in mentorship check-ins and feedback sessions
Trainees receive a Certificate of Completion for each module as they progress, but completing one module alone does not confer full Mat or Comprehensive certification.
Full certification is awarded only after all required modules, hours, and exams are completed.
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To support real-world teaching skills, trainees will complete practice hours outside the training weekends. Practice, observation, and student teaching hours are the trainee’s responsibility to track.
Practical hours may be completed through:
Apprenticeship opportunities at Kenwick Studio (when available), or
An approved host studio where you can observe, practice, and teach
This structure allows trainees to build confidence while integrating Pilates into real studio environments.
Limited studio access may be available for trainees completing these hours, and additional studio time may be available by request or at a discounted trainee rate.
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We believe teacher training should be financially accessible without compromising quality.
To support this goal:
Payment plans are available
A limited number of work-study opportunities may be offered by application
Bundled pricing reduces overall certification cost
To apply for work-study, contact Amy Picknell: hello@movewellstudios.com