Vibe Pilates presents
PILATES MAT
TEACHER
TRAINING
Curriculum + Instruction by Gregory Louis, Master Trainer
Elevate your vibe with Pilates Mat Teacher Training at Vibe Pilates. Designed to prepare future instructors for confident, dynamic teaching, the program is also open to those seeking to deepen their own understanding and empower their personal practice. Whatever your intention, our thorough, classical-based mat curriculum will be a powerful springboard for success on your Pilates journey.
COURSE DATES
NOVEMBER 6 - 15, 2026
In-person course training sessions run Fridays - Sundays over the first two weekends in November, 1:00 - 4:00 PM each day, for a total of six mandatory sessions.
Course Outline
06
FRIDAY, NOV. 6TH
Pilates History
Pilates Principles
BEGINNER EXERCISES
07
SATURDAY, NOV. 7TH
Fundamentals of Breath
INTERMEDIATE EXERCISES
Anatomy - Part I
08
SUNDAY, NOV. 8TH
Fundamentals of Movement
BEG. & INTERMEDIATE REVIEW
Anatomy - Part II
13
FRIDAY, NOV. 13TH
ADVANCED EXERCISES
14
SATURDAY, NOV. 14TH
ADVANCED EXERCISES, CONT.
Integrated Anatomy
15
SUNDAY, NOV. 15TH
AUXILIARY EXERCISE SERIES
Special Populations
Full Repertoire Review
Next Steps
Program Hours Requirements
We recognize that each individual learns and grows at their own pace, and each is on their own unique journey. With that in mind, the hours listed below are the minimum required prior to test-out, and for many program apprentices additional hours will be necessary. To the end of fostering empowered, confident instructors, we encourage individuals in the program to take the time they need, with patience and persistence, to fully prepare for certification. This is your vibe, and your journey--so be kind to yourself by building up the hours you need for success!
Training Course
18 hours
Class Observation
minimum 8 hrs.
Practice Teaching
minimum 8 hrs.
Self Practice
minimum 18 hrs.
Test-Out
Testing out for certification consists of four components, outlined below. After testing out, apprentices will each receive constructive feedback from the master trainer and, upon successful completion of all components, their Vibe Pilates Mat Teacher Certificate of Certification.
Hours Log
Submit completed log
of required hours
Self Workout
Take your own body through the full 34-exercise repertoire
Teach the Exercises
Instruct a test-body in the Intermediate Repertoire
+ 3 Advanced Exercises
Written Test*
50 questions, covering
exercises, anatomy, history
*Some apprentices may wish to receive additional certification through the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCT). While this is optional, the written test portion of the Vibe Pilates test-out is intentionally designed to prepare apprentices for the NPCT test.
Course Fees
Total Program Fee - $880
.
Fee includes course manual, full course instruction, certificate of completion, test-out with feedback, and certification certificate (upon successful passing of test-out).
Additionally, each program participant is required to obtain a paperback copy of Joseph Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology (available on Amazon for about $8), which will be used during course sessions.
Flexible Payment Plans Available
Payment plan payments will be auto-collected on Fridays between Sept. 11 and Oct.30th, 2027.
Payment Plan A
Two
payments of $440 each,
collected monthly
First payment: on or before 9/18
Second payment: 10/30
Payment Plan B
Four
payments of $220 each,
collected bi-weekly
First payment: on or before 9/18
Final payment: 10/30
Payment Plan C
Eight
payments of $110 each,
collected weekly
First payment: on or before 9/18
Final payment: 10/30
Your Master Trainer
Vibe Pilates Mat Teacher Training is designed and led by our very own master trainer, Gregory Louis. With a formal background in Classical Pilates and over 13 years of teaching experience in Los Angeles, New York City and beyond, we're excited to bring Gregory's teaching expertise and passion for Pilates to our training program.
Click here to read Gregory's full bio.
