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.

  • The full Mat Pilates Certification is available as a bundled program that includes all required coursework and certification exams.

    Mat Certification Bundle
    $1,299

    This 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

How to enroll

Contact Amy to apply or have a short, no-pressure chat about the program:

Amy Picknell, President Movewell Pilates

614-662-0471 - hello@movewellstudios.com - or schedule a consult call

Questions are welcome, and all programs are subject to minor changes based on group needs.

Training takes place at Movewell Pilates 3017 Indianola Ave., Columbus OH 43202 or Kenwick Studio, 687 Kenwick Rd., Columbus, OH 43209.