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Matwork Pilates Teacher Training Course
Train to teach Matwork Pilates learning the original repertoire and modern application with an emphasis on finding your own unique style - Blended learning with four in-person training days
YMCA Awards Level 3 qualifications to teach large, small groups and 1-to-1
Trust you have an exceptional quality training experience well over industry-standard
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course you will...
01
Know the repertoire and have a huge library of exercises to choose from from beginner through to advanced
aka know the building blocks
03
Have strategies of modifying and adapting movements on the fly for individuals - because we're all different
05
Understand how to program in the longer term
aka what journey are you taking people on?
07
Understand how and why to use small equipment to support and challenge your participants
02
Be able to build and progress movements from a place where people can be successful and then feel challenged
aka how to make it effective
04
Know how to plan sessions based on the goals of your participants, your own unique style and the vibe of the studio you're teaching in
06
Be able to get people to do the movements
aka words and actions to lead them in doing the stuff
08
Confidently be able to screen clients, sign-post where necessary to a healthcare provider, and welcome and reassure everyone else to your classes
Blended Learning
Start today!
Prerequisites:
Regular attendance of Matwork Pilates classes
✔︎ 4 in person days totalling 22 hours
✔︎ Recorded online learning content
✔︎ Recorded Matwork Pilates classes
✔︎ Personal practise hours in person
✔︎ Observation hours in person
✔︎ Practice teaching hours in person
Assessments include:
✔︎ Quizzes
✔︎ Worksheets
✔︎ Written programs
✔︎ Professional discussions
✔︎ Teaching practical for group and 1-to-1
Investment
£1600 paid in full
other payment options are available
Time Investment
average 4-6 months
How long it takes you to complete the qualification is down to how much time you can dedicate.
Self-directed study to complete before the live sessions about 20 hours
7 hours per week across 12 weeks (includes live tutorials, self-study, personal practice, teaching practice and observations).
20 hours assessment preparation and delivery
Training Course Dates 2026
In addition to the in-person dates you will also have
Recorded Matwork Pilates classes
On-demand self-study
Personal practise hours
Practise-teaching and observation hours
Start your learning journey today!
This is a blended learning training course with both in-person learning and pre-recorded content.
Personal practice and practice-teaching is required throughout the course. Practical assessments are video submissions.
This is a full participation course and all dates and times must be attended.
Assessments are submitted as and when completed. Time limit from completion is 1 year from registration.
Can't make the dates or courses are really far away?
We got you covered:
Check out the live virtual course
Course Content
Full Original Matwork Repertoire
Learn the original Matwork Pilates repertoire taught by Joseph Pilates as well as how Pilates has evolved and developed over the years.
No imposter syndrome here!
Modifications and Adaptations
Learn how to modify and adapt exercises for the individuals you are teaching and more importantly how to teach in progressive layers so that you can teach mixed level classes effortlessly.
Class Programming
Learn to program different class styles within frameworks so that you can infuse your own unique style and personality into your teaching.
You'll learn how to program for clients of differing fitness and skill levels so you can accommodate anyone who shows up without freaking out!
Teaching Skills
Learn how to teach large and small groups as well as 1-2-1 clients effectively.
Developing effective communication and problem-solving skills are vital.
Pilates History and Context
Learn about where Pilates originated and how it has developed over the years to bring context to what you're learning and teaching.
Understand how the Matwork relates to the Pilates apparatus and its benefits.
Small Equipment
Learn how and to incorporate small equipment such as the magic circle, small ball, foam roller and weights to support and challenge your clients.
Pilates Business and Career
Throughout the course tasks are designed to help you on the journey to building your Pilates business in real time so that by the end of the course you are already teaching and have your next steps in place.
Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics
Learn the essentials so you are confident in the benefits you provide and goals you can work towards with your clients.
Understand how the body works so you can cue effectively and continue to make informed decisions based on the most up-to-date evidence. Think, what is 'neutral spine' and is it important?!
Naomi's course was everything I wanted and more - she has an amazing approach to teaching!
Being a busy mum with my own reflexology business, I wanted to add another string to my bow. Naomi’s course was perfect - full of experience, knowledge and the theory content is easy to follow and engaging.
When you then are in the room with her, she is calm, kind and inspiring…whilst still being so down to earth and approachable!
The course fit in well with a busy week and life and has offered the opportunities that I wanted after completion.
Would 100% recommend her Reformer course and all the other content she has available!
Natasha Zaprzala-Banks
Learn the full Pilates Matwork Repertoire
Many courses only teach you pre-Pilates, beginner and maybe intermediate.
We ensure you have the full picture. No limits.
What people are saying...
I was able to feel confident teaching all levels of matwork and reformer Pilates with Naomi’s encouragement and guidance. I’ve never felt so comfortable in a learning environment. Naomi challenged me and pushed me to be my greatest!
Sydney Sandor
Naomi is not only a knowledgeable Pilates instructor but also an amazing mentor! Throughout my six months of education, she has been there for the whole class, supporting and guiding us. Even as things got more advanced, she made it feel less tough. Half a year passed so quickly, and I now feel confident, encouraged, and equipped to embark on my Pilates journey. Naomi and I are still in touch; she remains supportive and helpful with any questions I have. Highly recommend!🌻
Arianna Tonetta
Naomi makes everyone feel seen in a wonderfully encouraging way. She's very relatable and brings out things you never thought you'd be able to do and you end up doing it with confidence. She is a fountain of wisdom and I was incredibly grateful to learn from her. She is a brilliant cheerleader and an even better teacher.
Helen Taylor
Course Elements
These are the elements you need to complete to successfully pass the course and receive your certificate
01.
Full attendance and participation at the live sessions
02.
Easily digestible pre-recorded content to be studied in your own time
03.
Personal practise of the exercises in your own time to fully grasp the method
04.
Practise-teaching with self-evaluation to develop and hone your skills
05.
Programming assessments to demonstrate application of how to plan effective sessions
06.
Teaching practical assessment of a full class to be filmed and submitted with a self-evaluation
There are limited spaces on all courses
NAOMI DI FABIO
Naomi is an International Fitness Presenter and Educator with a wealth of experience teaching multiple fitness modalities specialising in Pilates, Dance, Barre and Stretch. She is a qualified teacher trainer and assessor and has worked for a variety of education providers.
In the last 20 years Naomi has trained thousands of instructors across the world to teach Pilates and a variety of dance fitness formats, she has managed boutique fitness studios, trained private clients, taught in some of the most prestigious health clubs and studios in the UK, presented at many global fitness conventions as well as running classes in the community.
As a teacher trainer Naomi is kind, enthusiastic and encouraging with a strong desire to help all of her students develop their own uniqueness to become their absolute best.
"I absolutely LOVE mentoring and coaching
instructors to become their best.
We are all unique and those quirks are what
make us special.
I want to help you develop the confidence to really own your individuality and know that it is enough and you will find success in whatever you want your Pilates career to look like."
FAQs
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
If you have been attending Matwork Pilates, you've fallen in love with it and have a strong desire to teach, this is for you!
Regular attendance of Matwork Pilates classes is essential.
If you already teach some kind of movement modality that is a bonus but not essential.
If you already hold a Matwork Pilates qualification but you feel that your original course was lacking and you do not have the confidence in teaching or planning your classes this may be a great additional course for you to complete.
Please contact Naomi if you are unsure if this course is suitable for you and your goals.
WILL I BE ABLE TO GET INSURANCE?
Yes! You can obtain insurance to teach and I would recommend www.fitnesscic.org for those of you in the UK. We have a discount for students.
DO I HAVE TO ATTEND ALL OF THE LIVE SESSIONS?
Yes! We want you to be successful and that means you need all the content and knowledge we have to share with you as well as practise with feedback.
You must attend all live sessions in full.
You cannot attend one course partially and make-up time at a future course.
WILL I RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE?
Upon successful completion of the course (full attendance is required) and having passed the assessment tasks , you will receive a certificate from us and one from YMCA Awards.
IS THERE A FEE FOR THE ASSESSMENT?
Assessments are included within the course price. Should you take longer than the allocated time (1 year from registration) or need to resubmit assessments multiple times a fee will be payable to cover assessor time and any re-registration.
IS COURSE CERTIFIED / ACCREDITED / ENDORSED?
Yes! This is a Level 3 Pilates Matwork Diploma. When you have completed all the work and passed all of your assessments you will receive a YMCA Awards certificate recognised across the industry.
WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE DIFFERENT TO OTHER MATWORK PILATES COURSES?
The focus of this course is to give you the skills to excel at teaching Matwork Pilates drawing on your own unique style - no cookie-cutter Pilates instructors here!
You will learn the full original Contrology repertoire as well as how to modify, adapt and progress movements. We will also cover use of small equipment, programming and how to successfully teach different groups of people as well as learning tools to problem-solve including pregnancy, those in pain and with injuries.
Many Pilates courses profess to be based on current evidence however they refer to research from the 1990s and 2000s. Evidence has moved on since then and some content is now outdated and proven to be incorrect, and, can even harm your clients. I am committed to updating the course as current best practise and scientific evidence updates and changes.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLASSICAL, CONTEMPORARY, AND MODERN PILATES STYLES?
Contrology is what Joseph Pilates created and taught. The Matwork is detailed in his book Return to Life Through Contrology. The amount of people who teach 'Pilates' yet don't know Pilates was the name of the man who created it, and who don't know the actual Pilates repertoire is shocking!
Classical refers to the full method incorporating all of the Pilates apparatus. Commonly it is associated with Romana Kryzanowska. The repertoire is founded on the original repertoire taught by Joseph Pilates with a balletic focus and lots of changes brought in by Romana.
The Contemporary style of teaching Pilates began in the 1990s and was heavily influenced by physiotherapists. There is a protective focus to movement and the repertoire is heavily broken down and not taught in the same way as Joseph Pilates.
A more Modern style of Pilates is prevalent where the focus has moved back to a more dynamic style of teaching and there are 'fitness' focussed elements. Some profess to use up-to-date evidence but most courses have not actually been updated for many years.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Should you decide you no longer wish to continue with this course you can cancel within 7 days of registration (the date you submit the registration form) and you will receive a full refund of monies paid minus the £50 non-refundable booking fee paid on registration (this covers administrative tasks for invoicing and set up with online learning etc).
If you cancel after 7 days but before the start of your first live (in person or virtual) training you will receive a 50% refund of monies paid minus the non-refundable booking fee. Details are in the booking form.
If you cancel after the live sessions have begun you will not receive any refund but you may be able to transfer to a future course date where available subject to a fee. Details are in the booking form.
