mat pilates teacher training
led by Patricia Pinto
Rooted in Classical Pilates and designed for the contemporary instructor, this immersive Mat Pilates Teacher Training combines movement, functional anatomy, technique, and hands-on teaching experience.
Led by internationally experienced Pilates educator Patricia Pinto, this comprehensive training goes beyond learning exercises. You'll develop a deeper understanding of how the body moves, how to program intelligent and effective classes, and how to teach with clarity, precision, confidence and purpose.
Our goal is to develop knowledgeable, confident instructors who understand movement, teach with intention and create meaningful experiences for every student.
Whether you’re beginning your teaching journey or looking to deepen your existing practice, this training provides the foundation to teach with intention.
This training is recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
included in the teacher training:
- A robust curriculum and comprehensive skill-based training
- 80 page interactive digital manual
- Practice teaching and mentorship
- A supportive environment to practice teach and explore public speaking
- Access to a virtual platform with 8+ hours of supplementary instruction
what you'll learn:
technique, training & practice
Build a strong foundation in Classical Mat Pilates, exploring the traditional repertoire alongside contemporary variations and progressions.
Study alignment, breath, control, precision, and movement mechanics while learning how to adapt exercises for different bodies, abilities, and experience levels.
anatomy & physiology
Understand the body beyond the exercises.
Explore functional anatomy, posture, joint mechanics, muscular engagement, core function, and movement patterns.
Learn to apply anatomical knowledge to exercise selection, modifications, and effective teaching.
pilates principles & methodology
Study the principles that shape the Pilates method: breath, concentration, centering, control, precision, and flow.
Learn how these principles inform movement quality, exercise execution, and thoughtful class programming.
transform your knowledge into confident teaching
Develop the skills to structure classes, deliver clear and effective cues, manage pacing, observe students, and create an inclusive and supportive experience.
Through practice teaching and feedback, you'll begin developing your own teaching voice.
curriculum highlights
- Philosophy of Classical Mat Pilates
- 27 classical Pilates exercises: concepts, technique, variations, modifications, and therapeutic applications
- Functional anatomy
- Additional exercises reinforcing classical concepts through movement
- Use of props
- Modifications for all bodies
- Contemporary Pilates methodology and practice teaching
- Introduction to therapeutics
- Introduction to musicality
- Group fitness and teaching skills
- Pilates HIIT foundations
- Sculpt concepts
- Prenatal and postnatal basics
- The business of teaching Pilates
- Practice teaching with an experienced mentor
training dates: February 20, 21, 27 and 28
- please note, the training will span over two weekends
location: ritual studio | 300 West Main St, Avon, CT
investment: $1150 - pay in full by registration date
payment secures your spot in the training. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Patricia’s training regularly sells out so we recommend securing your spot as soon as possible!
Patricia Pinto
Patricia Pinto is an internationally experienced yoga and Pilates educator with over 15 years of experience and more than 900 hours of training across movement, therapeutics, anatomy, and mind-body disciplines.
After discovering Pilates during her recovery from a hamstring injury and sciatica, Patricia developed a deep appreciation for its emphasis on strength, alignment, and intelligent movement.
She received her first Mat Pilates certification through the Equinox Pilates Institute and continued her education in Mat and Full Apparatus Pilates at Erika Bloom Pilates in New York City.
Since 2020, Patricia has led sold-out Mat Pilates Teacher Trainings across New York City, Miami, Detroit, Mexico City, Long Island, Rochester and more.
She has trained more than 400 Mat Pilates instructors, many of whom now teach at leading studios and fitness brands, including Peloton, Equinox, Hot Bones, YO BK, and Exhale.
Her approach combines classical foundations, contemporary application, and a strong understanding of anatomy, creating an educational experience rooted in precision, strength, and purposeful movement.