MAT PILATES & SCULPT

TEACHER TRAINING INTENSIVE

HOT PILATES HUNTINGTON

Two weekend Intensive February 28, March 1/March 7 & 8

Noon to 6:00 pm

Highlights

  • Taught and mentored by Senior Pilates Teacher Patricia Pinto, industry expert and educator with deep mastery of the Pilates Method and years of real-world teaching experience

  • Clear, powerful teachable tools blending classical Pilates principles with modern sculpt inspired movement

  • Learn to teach Mat Pilates & Sculpt with confidence through a training designed to build skilled, knowledgeable professionals in the fitness industry.

  • This program goes beyond learning exercises — it equips you with the technique, structure, and teaching skills needed to lead safe, effective, and engaging classes. With a strong foundation and real-world application, you’ll graduate prepared to step into the role of instructor with clarity, professionalism, and confidence.

    Curriculum

  • Philosophy of Pilates

  • 27 classical Pilates mat exercises - the concept, technique, variations, modifications and therapeutics

  • Anatomy as it relates to teaching Pilates

  • Add-in exercises

  • Breakdown of props

  • Contemporary & Sculpt Method Technique

  • Class format and practice teach

  • Intro to Therapeutics

  • Intro to musicality

  • Group fitness and teaching skills

  • Pre/post natal basics

  • The business of teaching Mat Pilates & Sculpt

  • Practice teach with a skilled mentor

Upon completion of our Pilates Certification, you should be able to: 

  • Understand and apply the principles of Pilates

  • Design comprehensive Pilates classes that cater to the specific needs and abilities of each client & studio

  • Serve as a Pilates instructor, providing expert guidance and support to clients in their Pilates journey

  • Display an enhanced knowledge of Pilates-specific fitness considerations

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Patricia Pinto

Teaching since 2008, Patricia found Pilates during her recovery from a Yoga related hamstring injury that led to sciatica. What began as rehabilitation quickly became an essential practice—Pilates’ therapeutic precision and strength-based foundation allowed her to fully support an active, sustainable career in Yoga and fitness.

Patricia received her first Mat certification through the Equinox Pilates Institute and trained for Mat and the Full Apparatus program at Erika Bloom Pilates, both in New York City. She has been teaching the Pilates Method at Equinox and teaching/creating Mat Pilates programs for studios since. She also has multiple trainings in Barre, Sculpt, Pilates HIIT, Yoga, Anatomy, Yoga Therapy and Meditation.

Patricia has been leading sold out Pilates Mat Teacher Trainings since 2020 both in virtual and in-person formats in studios in New York City, Miami, Detroit, Mexico City, Long Island, NY, Hawai'i, Rochester, Cape Cod, MA etc. and has trained over 400 Pilates Mat instructors that teach at some of the world’s best studios and gyms including Peloton, Equinox, Hot Bones, YoBK and Exhale studios. She brings a professional yet approachable presence to every class and training, creating a welcoming environment while sharing her passion for strength, alignment, and mindful movement.