COMPREHENSIVE MAT PILATES

TEACHER CERTIFICATION

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LA VIDA KAUA’I, Hawaii, January 2026

STUDIO ALIGN, Mexico City, February 2026

YOBK, Miami, March 2026

HOT BONES, Detroit, April 2026

Our Comprehensive Mat Pilates Certification and Teacher Training is a transformative, in-depth experience designed to shape exceptional Mat Pilates teachers and deepen mastery of the Pilates Mat Method through intelligent movement, precision, and purpose.

Designed by Patricia Pinto, who has been teaching Classical and Contemporary Mat Pilates since 2012. She has led sold-out classes, trainings, and retreats for thousands of students worldwide. Her graduates now teach at some of the world’s leading studios and fitness platforms, including Equinox and Peloton.

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This training is for:

  • Fitness and Yoga professionals

  • Aspiring Pilates, Hot Pilates Teachers, and Pilates HIIT Teachers

  • Individuals who wish to deepen their understanding of the Pilates Method

“ This certification provides a thorough understanding of Classical Pilates principles and translating into the Contemporary techniques in an easy to follow and professional format. I am now teaching four Pilates Mat classes per week! ”
— Lila Core Pilates Mat TT Grad

Included in Teacher Training:

  • A robust curriculum and comprehensive skill-based training

  • 80 page interactive digital manual

  • Practice teaching and mentorship

  • This training is recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine

  • A supportive environment to practice teach and explore public speaking

  • Access to virtual platform with 8+ hours of supplementary instruction

Curriculum Highlights:

  • Philosophy of Classical Mat Pilates

  • 27 classical Pilates exercises - concept, technique, variations, modifications and therapy

  • Functional anatomy

  • Additional exercises that help to reinforce the classical concepts through movement

  • Usage of props

  • Modifications for all bodies

  • Contemporary Method Technique and practice teaching

  • Introduction to Therapeutics

  • Introduction to musicality

  • Group fitness and teaching skills

  • Pilates HIIT and Sculpt basics

  • Prenatal and postnatal basics

  • The Business of teaching Pilates

  • Practice teaching with a skilled mentor

What you will walk away with:

  • An understanding and application of Pilates Principles

  • The ability to design and execute comprehensive Pilates classes that cater to the specific needs and abilities of each client

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

This Training is Recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a comprehensive Pilates Mat Program for continuing education.

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VIRTUAL TRAINING: Upon applying or completing your payment, you will be instructed via email for next steps. This training includes access to 20 hours of self paced lectures, one-on-one virtual mentorship meetings with Patricia, and curated Mat Pilates classes. You will complete this training with the confidence and skills needed to be a Mat Pilates Instructor for all levels.

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ABOUT YOUR MENTOR PATRICIA PINTO

Patricia Pinto

Patricia found Pilates after taking a break from her vigorous yoga practice that caused her a hamstring tear (“yoga butt”) which subsequently gave her sciatica. As she continued to practice, the therapeutic and detailed strength of Pilates was all she needed to support an active lifestyle as a yoga and fitness professional.

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 studios since 2012. She also has multiple trainings in Barre, Sculpt, Yoga 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 and Rochester and has trained over 300 Pilates Mat instructors that teach at some of the world’s best studios and gyms including Peloton, Equinox, Hot Bones, Yo-BK and Exhale studios. She has worked with many private and corporate clients for years at a time- most of Patricia’s private clients never stop seeing her and her classes are constantly sold out. She has a professional yet casual demeanor and loves to share her passion of strength and alignment.

PAST GROUP TRAINING RECORDINGS:

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