- NEXT MAY
- REFORMER INTAKE
- EARLY BIRD DEAL CLOSES 27th OF APRIL 25
- NEXT MAY
- REFORMER INTAKE
- EARLY BIRD DEAL CLOSES 27th OF APRIL 25
Our Pilates Matwork Instructor Course has been designed to give you both the knowledge and the practical ability to become a well-rounded and inspiring Pilates teacher. Turn your passion into a rewarding career, and learn how to help other people by becoming a confident, impressive and sought-after Pilates instructor.
This internationally recognised course has been created using the latest science-based research. It is a combination of some online learning theory and plenty of face-to-face practical sessions. Once you do our course, you’ll have the best knowledge, understanding and ability to put it all into practice. It’s such a carefully crafted course to make you feel confident in every aspect, check out the topics below.
DELIVERY: Online and Face-to-face Learning
WEEKENDS: 5 Weekends
ASSESSMENTS: Practical and Written
WEEKEND TIMES:
Saturday: 12pm-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
EARLY BIRD: (register 5 weeks before course start date)
FULL PRICE:
Mat Pilates is a method of exercise, originally developed by Joseph Pilates, that focuses on building both strength and mobility throughout the body, which can be done without extra equipment and machines. It differs from other styles of Pilates, such as reformer or wunda chair, as the exercises are performed on the floor with a mat, and may or may not use small props, such as hand weights, the magic circle, stability ball, resistance bands etc. We teach the original JP mat sequence, which is a series of exercises designed to work and balance the entire body uniformly.
Mat Pilates can be easy to modify for different participants based on their age, fitness level, or injury requirements, and can incorporate small props to assist or challenge, and even use chairs if needed for additional support for special populations.
Mat Pilates focuses on body-weight exercises and movements that are close to the ground. The primary source of resistance is gravity and the exercises are designed to strengthen and lengthen the muscles across the whole body including the legs, hips, arms, shoulders, lower and upper back, and abdominals. Some common well-known exercises in mat Pilates classes include the Hundred, the Roll Up, and Criss Cross.
Mat Pilates exercises are generally easily accessible because all you need is a mat and your own body, let’s get started!
Mat Pilates is an excellent choice of exercise for a wide variety of people. It can cater from low-impact variations, through to a very challenging form of exercise. Additionally, mat Pilates works well as a companion exercise to other sport and fitness pursuits. The general benefits that mat Pilates provides can be beneficial for other sports such as tennis, golf, or boxing as well as supporting strength and stamina for everyday life.
Mat Pilates can provide a range of useful benefits, both mental and physical, for those incorporating it into their fitness routine.
The matwork sequence not only builds ‘core strength’ (entire trunk strength) but it is designed to uniformly strengthen and work the whole body, so arms, shoulders, hips, legs, as well the the front, back and sides of the trunk are all covered. The OG sequence, along with a couple of additions, also holds the famous ‘series of 5’ abdominal exercises, well known for the famous ab burn.
Mat Pilates utilises a lot of end range movements that can help to improve the range of motion joints, and length of muscles This, in turn, helps you to reduce general stiffness, move more naturally/easily, and get into deeper positions.
Because mat Pilates works all sides of the body (including back muscles, spinal extensors), many people notice that they naturally assume a more upright posture over time practicing mat Pilates. It also helps them move more easily in and out of different postures, like more easily getting up off the couch, or getting out of the car.
Mat Pilates can be easily modified to suit all levels of people, including prenatal, postpartum, older adults, those returning or recovering from injury, or chronic pain clients. Simple modification tools allow regression and progression of the exercises as required.
While both Yoga and Pilates connect the mind and body, Joseph Pilates built his entire method on a very specific principle: the mind’s ability to actively control the physical body. He originally named his system Contrology—the science and art of coordinated mind, body, and spirit control.
On the mat, where it’s just you and gravity, this philosophy is at its purest. True matwork stretch isn’t about mindlessly sinking into a position, or completing mindless reps; it’s about using mental focus and active engagement to control length and movement. Through complete mental presence and rhythmic breathing, the practice quiets nervous system noise, building an alert, clear mind inside a refreshed body.
Enjoy tuning in to our monthly Trainer Talks. The sessions allow you to talk to your teacher trainers and ask any questions, whether it be about repertoire, a client with unusual pathology, or some advice on the Pilates career.
By joining forces with leading professionals, we ensure that our training programs meet the highest standards and contribute positively to the Pilates community.
These studios not only helped to refine The Pilates League course content, they are also approachable for hosting our students to assist with both self mastery and observation hours.
Choose one matwork and one reformer course at the same time to save yourself $200 off the current total price! You can choose to pay in full or we have a payment plan option with fortnightly instalments. Please contact our support team for further details, and with the choice of courses you’d like to enrol in.
