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Pilates Mat Instructor Program
50 Training Hours via Studio 191 West
Our 50 Hour (40 in-person contact hours, 10 preparatory practice hours) Mat Pilates Instructor Training program will be hosted at Studio 191 West and spread over one full week.SEPTEMBER 2026 PROGRAMMonday 21 September - Friday 25 September 2026 | 10:30-16:30 AND Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026 | 13:30-18:30MARCH 2027 PROGRAM
Monday 08 March - Friday 12 March 2027 | 10:30-16:30 AND Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March 2027 | 13:30-18:30In addition to these 50 hours of training, we provide a Pilates 5 ClassCard (included in your package; this can be used at any Studio 191/The Cosmos location for mat-based Pilates classes) which gives you an extra 5 hours of Mat Pilates exposure. We recommend all trainees to attend our Pilates classes prior to the start of training (if possible) and/or in the mornings/evenings of training days. Each training day consists of 5-6 intensive, practical training hours and can be supported by taking class in the hours before or after. Each Studio 191 and The Cosmos locations host multiple Pilates classes during your training days, so if you're visiting from out of town you will have plenty of opportunity to join our classes whilst you're here! Our studios collectively host over 35 daily Pilates classes and your Pilates 5 Class Card will be active for 6 months from the date you are given it. You can view our live class schedule here.This training will be held at Studio 191 West. Our training groups are small with a maximum of 15 participants. There is a mat, cushion and a full range of pilates-related props dedicated to each trainee. After completing the course, we create blocks of open-studio practice time for you to continue your development as a Pilates instructor - which is a great asset for those living in Amsterdam, or nearby.There is still plenty to find out and understand about this program! Below, you will find more details about the course curriculum, plenty of additional benefits, the investment to join the program and a full list of Frequently Asked Questions to help you assess if this is the course for you.
Pilates Instructor Program
Studio 191's Mat Pilates Instructor Training program is an intensive curriculum designed to take you from dedicated practitioner to confident group teacher in seven days; with additional tools designed to get you ready for these contact training days and plenty of additional open-studio hours to practice your teaching skills post-course. In seven consecutive days, you will build a grounded understanding of both classic and contemporary mat pilates — its principles, its
pedagogy, and its practical application in real group settings.
This is not a certification factory. It is a hands-on, small-group training (maximum 15 participants) built around how people actually learn to teach: by doing, receiving feedback, and doing again.What's Included:• 50 hours of total training.• Pilates Mat 5 Class Card (available to you after the initial deposit is placed, thus confirming your spot on the course).• 2 months of weekend open-studio access after the course for practice, self-study, and to record your demo video (a great asset for your Pilates instructor resume/CV).• Ongoing access to our professional, friendly, and supportive community of teachers.• Certificate of Course Completion (upon attending all 7 days)• Letter of Recognition (upon submitting your demo video and Pilates CV/resume)-
This training is for Pilates practitioners with a regular practice, looking to go deeper.
It is for those practitioners who are ready to teach — or who want to be.
Whether you are moving into teaching full-time, adding mat pilates to an existing fitness career, or deepening your own practice through the discipline of instruction, this course gives you the foundations to do it well.
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Yes, absolutely! We will provide you with a study guide one month prior to the course start date to support you with preparing for the 7 day program.
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Mat Pilates Fundamentals — A contemporary approach to the classical repertoire.
Group Teaching Methodology — How to structure, manage, and lead a group class.
Anatomy and Movement Principles — The anatomical knowledge that underpins safe, effective instruction and adjustment.
Cueing Techniques — Verbal, visual, and positional cueing for clear communication.
Class Design and Sequencing — How to build a class that flows, progresses, and works.
Modifications for Different Bodies — Teaching inclusively across experience and ability.
Contemporary Pilates Props — Working with props beyond the traditional toolkit.
The Business of Pilates - Supporting you beyond the curriculum.
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A preparatory Pilates Study Guide.
5-Class Mat Pilates Card. Use it to keep your own practice moving before, during, or after the training.
2 Months of Weekend Open-Studio Access Post-Course. Time and space to practise, self-study, and record your demo video. Good teaching takes repetition, and this gives you the environment to develop it.
Join Our Community! Studio 191 has a professional, friendly, and supportive community of teachers and practitioners. As a graduate of the programme, you become part of it — with ongoing access to the people, conversations, and connections that come with that.
Certificate of Course Completion, awarded upon attending all 7 days of the training.
Letter of Recognition, awarded upon submitting your demo video and Pilates CV. A formal acknowledgement that you have completed both the course and the independent teaching component.
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Yes, after completing the training we will host several weekend time-blocks where you can attend trainee open hours to support your teaching practice.
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Absolutely! We often hire instructors from our training courses, based on full readiness and individual merit.
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Completing the study guide the month prior to the course.
Attending the 7 days in-person program (40 contact hours).
Practicing post-course (at our studios or in your own spaces) and completing 2 self-assessment forms to document your own process.
A video demo of you teaching 20 minutes of your first class, submitted alongside your first class program and your Pilates CV/resume. Don’t worry, we prepare you for each of these areas.
Our assessment process will render you with the tools you need to apply for Pilates classes at your favourite studios - a CV, demo video and a class program ready to roll out!
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Studio 191 has been part of Amsterdam's movement community for over a decade. We are a pilates and movement studio that takes instructing seriously — not as an add-on, but as a discipline in its own right. This is why our courses produce not only knowledgable instructors but skilful ones too.
This teacher training reflects how we work: small groups, honest feedback, a hands-on approach to teaching (from day one) and a genuine investment in the people who come through our doors. We are not producing instructors in bulk. We are helping a small number of people, each intake, become teachers who develop the confidence and skills to lead large group classes in their desired discipline.
What is more, we provide tools and guidance to help you get your teaching career off the ground.
The program investment:
—> Early Bird (up until and including 07 July 2026) €1400 excluding BTW*
—> Regular Price (08 July 2026 onwards) €1750 excluding BTW*
*Registered freelancers (KVK) can claim back the BTW and we provide full invoices for our courses.
Payment Structure: 50% upon booking (this includes a €500 non-refundable deposit) and 50% due no later than 4 weeks before the course commencement. Cancellations can be made up until 30 July for a full refund minus the non-refundable deposit. Looking for a gentler payment plan? Just let us know in your registration form.
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Meet the Team
Linda Lane
With over 25 years of experience, Linda Lane is an internationally recognised Master Pilates Educator and the founder of Pilates Lane. Backed by a Master Instructor Certification from Peak Pilates and extensive clinical work alongside physiotherapists, her expertise bridges classical Pilates, contemporary movement science, and injury rehabilitation.
As a dedicated teacher trainer, Linda is passionate about cultivating exceptional, compassionate instructors. Her comprehensive programs seamlessly blend technical precision with real-world application, equipping aspiring professionals with the critical thinking and confidence needed to adapt their teaching for any client—from elite athletes to specialized clinical populations.
Alice Breslin
As a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor, Alice is passionate about helping teachers communicate movement with clarity, confidence, and purpose. She believes Pilates can be both highly effective and enjoyable, using cueing to help clients connect to their bodies and move with greater awareness.
With experience working with a wide range of bodies and life stages, including pre- and postnatal clients, Alice specialises in verbal and hands-on cueing, movement flow, and seamless transitions. She helps instructors build confidence in what to say, how to say it, and how to keep clients engaged and moving throughout a session without relying on constant demonstration. Her practical, supportive approach equips future instructors with the skills to teach effectively, authentically, and with confidence.
Julie Kaye
With a Bachelor's degree in Dance Performance and over 10 years of teaching experience in the pilates field, Julie brings a diverse movement background to her work as an educator. Her training includes Polestar Pilates Mat, BASI Comprehensive Pilates, Gyrotonic® Level 1, Lagree, and Barre, giving her a broad perspective on movement, strength, and body awareness.
Her teaching emphasizes mindful movement and true presence, helping students develop a deeper understanding of how exercises feel and function in their bodies. Combining the precision of Pilates with the creativity and movement quality developed through her dance training, she supports a learning environment that is both technically grounded and engaging.
Breffni O’Reilly
With a foundation in physiotherapy, Breffni is a teacher focused on evidence-based training, movement quality, biomechanics, and long-term physical resilience. Her approach is grounded in a deep understanding of anatomy, allowing her to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance.
With experience across both clinical principles and real-world coaching, Breffni delivers training that is both precise and adaptable. Her work prioritises sustainable progress, helping clients build strength, confidence, and body awareness in a way that supports both everyday life and higher-level physical goals.
Our Philosophy —
We design our trainings to cultivate the most impact whilst respecting your time and energy. We believe in learning through doing. We don’t waste time. We want you to feel what we teach you, and then see you reflect the knowledge and skills back to us accurately - but with your own authenticity. We are dedicated to creating a learning environment that is impactful, respectful, safe and empowering. We want to enrich each moment of training by giving you the most knowledge, hands-on experience and deepest level of understanding possible. We ask ‘why?’ as much as ‘how?’.
Dedicated to Your Success
You don’t need someone else’s choreography when you have knowledge, the skills to execute it and the confidence that what you’re teaching is based on true method, form and anatomy. Break away from needing the choreography handed to you, become a deeply insightful and creative instructor designing your own authentic Mat Pilates classes.
Become a teacher, not a robot
We honour each trainee - what they already know, the experiences they bring with them, the questions they have to offer, the points they have to share. Each course is designed for trainees to receive as much as possible from our course leaders and whilst we have a fast-paced curriculum in place, we often see much enrichment coming from the moments of connection and shared vulnerability. The community cultivated within your training will undoubtedly become a powerful source of encouragement, support and genuine feedback.
Safe and inclusive. Always
