SOLEIL 100 HOUR MAT PILATES TEACHER TRAINING
January-March 2027 | 12 weeks | Keene, NH
Learn the method. Understand the body. Find your voice.
A 12-week immersive Mat Pilates hybrid teacher training designed to give you the knowledge, practical experience and confidence to lead thoughtful, effective Mat Pilates classes. Half virtual half in person.
No previous teaching experience required.
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What You'll Learn:
Mat Pilates Foundations
The history and principles of Contrology, foundational concepts, breath, alignment and the purpose behind the movement.
Functional Anatomy
Develop a working understanding of anatomy, posture, movement patterns, core mechanics and how to apply that knowledge while teaching.
Mat Pilates Repertoire
Learn foundational Mat Pilates exercises alongside contemporary variations, progressions and regressions.
Modifications + Contraindications
Learn how to adapt exercises for different bodies, abilities, and experience levels and recognize when movements may not be appropriate.
Cueing + Communication
Develop clear verbal and visual cueing, effective demonstrations, pacing, transitions and the ability to communicate movement without relying on constant demonstration.
Sequencing
Learn how to thoughtfully build a complete Mat Pilates class with purpose, progression and balance.
Teaching Skills
Practice watching bodies while you teach, managing a room, correcting form, giving modifications and maintaining flow of a group class.
Finding Your Voice
Learn the foundations without being taught to simply memorize a script. Develop your own authentic teaching style while maintaining the integrity of the method.
Certification.
Become a Soleil Certified Mat Pilates Instructor
Upon successful completion of the 100-hour program--- including required training hours, personal practice, observation, practice teaching and final assessments --- you'll receive your Soleil 100 Hour Mat Pilates Teacher Training Certificate.
This training prepares graduates to teach Mat Pilates in group fitness and studio environments.
This is a Mat Pilates teacher training and does not provide certification of Pilates apparatus such as the Reformer, Cadillac, Chair or Barrel.
The Soleil Approach
We don't teach you to memorize a class. We teach you how to teach.
Knowing the exercises is only the beginning.
Throughout your 12 weeks at Soleil, you'll learn to understand movement, watch bodies, make modifications, sequence with intention and communicate clearly.
You'll graduate understanding the foundations of Mat Pilates while having the freedom and confidence to develop your own voice as an instructor.
Who It's For
The Soleil Method is for someone who wants to become a Mat Pilates instructor, an existing yoga or fitness instructor looking to expand their teaching, or someone who simply wants to take their personal Pilates practice and understanding of movement significantly deeper.
You don't need to already be an instructor.