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Master Pilates at Home with 'Pilates Complete Mat' Course

Pilates Mat Teacher Training Course (200 Hours)

Personalized Training

Our course is designed to cater to your individual needs, ensuring maximum results.

Designed & Delivered by Louise Taube

Learn from seasoned professional Louise Taube - PAA Principal Trainer – Highest Level of Recognition with them, who will provide step-by-step instructions for each exercise. 

Convenient Access

Access your course anytime, anywhere, fitting perfectly into your busy schedule.

Imagine a Stronger, More Flexible You in Just Weeks

Signing up for 'Pilates Complete Mat' will guide you towards achieving this dream outcome.

Become a confident, skilled and adaptable Pilates Mat teacher with a comprehensive, evidence-informed training designed to support you from beginner to advanced teaching.

This 200-hour Pilates Mat course blends flexible online learning with rich in-studio experience, ensuring you graduate with real-world teaching skills, deep self-mastery, and professional confidence.

The cost of this course is $2200. Please contact Louise if you are interested in booking in on 0413 882 726.

Course Overview

  • Total Hours: 200 hours

  • Completion Time: Up to 6 months

  • Delivery: Flexible, blended learning (online + in-studio)

You will progress from foundational Pilates principles through to advanced exercise layering, cueing, and class design — all while developing your own embodied practice.

What You Will Learn

Pilates Foundations

  • Pilates principles and movement philosophy

  • Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

  • Professional ethics and safe teaching practices

Warm-Ups & Class Preparation

  • Supine warm-ups

  • Standing warm-ups

  • Preparing bodies for optimal movement and load

Exercise Breakdown (Beginner to Advanced)

Each exercise is taught in depth, including:

  • Muscle focus

  • Movement goals

  • Clear movement sequencing

  • Modifications

  • Progressions

  • Regressions

  • Watch points and common compensations

Small Props & Equipment

Learn to confidently integrate props into Mat classes:

  • Stretch band

  • Magic Circle

  • Hand weights

  • Chi ball

  • BOSU

Teaching & Communication Skills

  • Exercise layering and intelligent class building

  • Effective verbal cueing

  • Imagery-based cueing

  • Tactile cueing (when appropriate)

  • Observational skills and real-time corrections

  • Teaching diverse bodies and abilities

Flexible Learning Structure (200 Hours)

 

🔹 20 Hours – Online Lessons & Quizzes

Engaging online education including:

  • Video lessons

  • Technique breakdowns

  • Cheat sheets

  • Programming guidance

  • Quizzes to consolidate learning

Learn at your own pace, revisit content anytime, and build confidence step-by-step.

 

🔹 20 Hours – zoom or face to face in studio

 

This time is to be scheduled with course participants where we will go through the repertoire together.

🔹 25 Hours – Pre-Curriculum Practice

Before the course begins, complete:

  • 10 hours of Pilates Mat practice

This ensures you start with a strong movement foundation.

🔹 25 Hours – Observation

Observe experienced instructors teaching real clients.

  • You are welcome to complete observation hours at Louise Taube Pilates Studio

  • Learn how professional teachers cue, modify, and manage classes

🔹 55 Hours – Teaching Practice

Put theory into action.

Options include:

  • Practice teaching in Louise’s St Kilda East studio (free studio use)

  • Bring a friend to teach

  • Assist teach clients during classes under Louise’s supervision

  • Teach alongside an instructor with 5,000+ teaching hours

🔹 45 Hours – Self Mastery

 

     

Develop your personal practice, deepening your understanding of Pilates principles. Again you are welcome to practice in my Pilates studio for free at a time when there are no classes scheduled.

Important:

  • A minimum of 50% of work experience hours must be assistant teaching at an approved studio

🔹 (allocate 5 hours) Formal Programming Assignment: Showcase your creativity and understanding through a hands-on assignment.

🔹 (allocate 5 hours) Practical Assessment: Demonstrate your proficiency in teaching and technique. Assessment and feedback is ongoing throughout the course so you will get the very best out of your learning experience.

 

📞 Please contact Louise for approval and details: 0413 882 726

Ready to Begin Your Pilates Teaching Journey?

Train with one of Australia’s most respected Pilates educators and graduate with the confidence, skill, and depth to teach safely and effectively.

Flexible. Comprehensive. Professionally recognised.

👉 Enrol now or contact Louise for more information.