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Mat Pilates Instructor Training
Study Pilates principles, foundational anatomy, the 34 Mat exercises, verbal cueing, and class sequencing with Susan Hoffman.
Saturday & Sunday, November 14–15, 2026
8 a.m.–5 p.m. each day · $500
With Susan Hoffman
Study, practice, and teaching
Build your foundation in Mat Pilates instruction.
Explore the foundations of teaching Mat Pilates with Susan Hoffman at Transcendent Wellness in New Bern. Study Pilates principles and philosophy, the history of the method, and the powerhouse concept. Build your understanding of basic muscle groups, joint actions, and skeletal alignment while learning to observe posture and compensation patterns. Practice the 34 Mat Pilates exercises, develop clear verbal cues, and explore class design and sequencing for beginner, intermediate, and advanced practice. The upcoming training is November 14–15, 2026. Review the existing training information handout and confirm the full program and certification requirements before enrolling.
The training weekend includes 16 instructional hours, with a one-hour lunch each day. Meet in the Barre Studio at Transcendent Wellness in New Bern.
What You Will Learn
- Core Pilates principles and philosophy: Understand and apply breath, alignment, control, precision, flow, and the mind-body connection. Explore Joseph Pilates’ method and the evolution of classical and contemporary approaches.
- The powerhouse and foundational anatomy: Learn how core stabilization through the abdominals, lower back, hips, and glutes supports movement. Study basic muscle groups, joint actions, and skeletal alignment relevant to Mat Pilates.
- Posture and movement observation: Become familiar with assessing posture and recognizing compensation patterns.
- The 34 Mat Pilates exercises: Practice the repertoire and develop verbal cues that help explain each movement clearly.
- Class design and sequencing: Explore how to build a class and review sequencing examples for beginner, intermediate, and advanced practice.
Practice Lab & Certification Examination
Attend one practice lab: Wednesday, November 18, or Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 4–6 p.m. Eastern. Confirm your selected lab and its location with the studio.
The written and practical certification examination is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026. Exam time and location will be confirmed by the studio.
The training weekend alone does not establish certification. Contact the studio to confirm prerequisites, any required practice or teaching hours, complete certification requirements, credential issuer, assessment criteria, and tuition inclusions before enrolling.
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