If you have ever dreamt of becoming a Pilates Teacher, here is your chance! Combine your passion for movement with the flexibility of teaching anywhere, anytime. As a certified Body Harmonics Pilates Mat Teacher, you can help people become stronger and calmer. Take the first step towards becoming a sought-after Pilates Teacher with internationally recognized Body Harmonics Education.

Body Harmonics preserves the integrity of the original work of Joseph Pilates and the Pilates Method and includes current exercise and movement science, pedagogical best practices and somatic education to ensure your learning reflects what you need to be successful in a variety of settings.

We welcome all students with a passion for human movement, a desire to guide people towards their fitness goals, and an excitement for lifelong learning. A background in movement science or professional experience in the movement and exercise field is an asset, but not required.

Pilates Level 1: Mat (150 hours)

Pilates Level 1: Mat is a full Pilates Mat certification program that lays the groundwork for our Pilates Comprehensive Track. Over four modules, you learn the roots of Pilates, key human movement principles, as well as how to effectively teach 75 mat exercises—from the Body Harmonics Foundations to the advanced Pilates Classical repertoire. You also study and practice specific Body Harmonics teaching methodologies designed to help you teach Pilates in an accessible, adaptable and challenging way.

Learning objectives

  • Explore the movement mechanics of the spine, hips and the shoulder complex

  • Gain an understanding of core stabilization systems and how to use this knowledge for teaching optimal movement

  • Master the complete Pilates mat repertoire

  • Practice the Body Harmonics teaching methodologies for effective cueing and exercise sequencing

  • Learn the art and science of versatile class design

Pre-requisite

Anatomy for Motion (6 hours)

Date/Time: Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 11am-5pm  

Location: live streaming via Zoom 

CECs: 6

Tuition: $275

Questions: teachertraining@bodyharmonics.com

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Program of study

  • Module 1: Mat Foundations (18 hours)

  • Module 2: Mat Classics and Innovations (18 hours)

  • Module 3: Core Integrity (18 hours)

  • Module 4: Practical Application (12 hours)

Additional hours of study

  • 40 hours of practice teaching (strongly recommended)

  • 20 hours of self-practice (strongly recommended)

  • 18 hours of home study/review

Dates/Times:

Module 1: Sep 19, 20, 21 (Fri 1:30-7:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-6pm)

Module 2: Oct 3, 4, 5 (Fri 1:30-7:30pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm)

Module 3: Oct 17, 18, 19 (Fri 1:30-7:30pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm)

Module 4: Nov 1, 2 (Sat & Sun 10am-4pm)

Online written exam: Nov 15–16 (all day access)

Online practical exam: Nov 23 (Sun 10am-1pm EST; facilitated by the BH Toronto faculty)

Location: University of New Brunswick, Richard J. CURRIE CENTER, 15 Peter Kelly Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B3R4

Tuition: $2,278

Materials: $220

Exams: $260

Questions: teachertraining@bodyharmonics.com

Sign up: https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/teacher-mat-certification-toronto/

*Select Fredericton, New Brunswick for city

Additional learning resources during the program

  • Complimentary 3-month access to the Body Harmonics live online mat classes

  • Complimentary 3-month PRO membership for Body Harmonics on Demand