1845 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

Mat Pilates Teacher Training

September 11, 2026 - December 20, 2026
  • Schedule + Details
  • Schedule + Details

    Schedule + Details
    Dates:

    Sept 11-13: LEARN IT
    Foundations of Pilates
    Theme: Principles Before Exercises

    Oct 9-11: UNDERSTAND IT
    Anatomy + Movement Mechanics

    Nov 13-15: TEACH IT
    Teaching Skills + Intermediate Repertoire

    Dec 18-20: INTEGRATE IT
    Integration + Assessment
    Theme: Putting It All Together

    Schedule: Fridays 6-9pm, Sat/Sun 7:30-2:30pm

    Hours Breakdown:

    60 hours lectures
    (F 6-9pm, S/S 7:30am-2:30pm)
    20 hours self practice
    20 hours observation
    20 hours practice teach

    Mat Pilates Teacher Training (MPTT) will provide you a comprehensive breakdown of the classic pilates mat exercises and real world applications

    Jennifer Lynne Le Vine DeMaio, and our guest lecturers, will bring their knowledge of the classic mat Pilates exercises and fuse it with modern day applications. Throughout this 4 month training you will learn the basic and intermediate mat sequences, find your teaching voice and style, and learn how to adapt your class for everyBODY.

    You will look at not just the classic vs the modern, but you will find your specific place in the field of Pilates through hands on practice teaching, and one on one mentorship throughout the program.

    Join in this comprehensive training around your schedule.
    All lectures are simultaneously presented on Zoom, and recorded for view whenever you can be present.

    Stay CONNECTED through our online classroom and monthly check ins with your mentors and cohort

    Topics Covered:

    Pilates history
    Pilates lineage and evolution
    Contemporary vs Classical approaches
    The 6 Pilates principles
    What makes a movement “Pilates”?
    Functional Anatomy
    Pilates Foundations
    Beginner Mat Repertoire
    Intermediate Mat Repertoire:
    The Art of Teaching
    Progressions
    Regressions
    Contraindications
    Working with Special Populations
    Building safe sequences
    Building class themes
    Peak movement concepts
    Music and pacing
    Teaching Skills

    Investment:

    $1999 includes entire training + 4 months membership

    *payment plans available*

    Ready to join? You can register HERE:

     

  • Investment
  • Investment

    Investment:

    $1999 includes entire training + 4 months membership

    *Payment plans available. email melissa@zenyogagarage.com to set one up

  • FAQs
  • FAQs

    Can I join virtually?

    Yes! This program is presented 100% hybrid, and all lectures and classes are presented virtually as well as IRL.

    What if I need to miss a scheduled day?

    No worries! All of our lectures are presented simultaneously on ZOOM, and are recorded. You can catch up on any missed lectures at your own timing, and meet with a mentor with any questions that come up

    Will I be able to teach after this program?

    This program equips you with all the tools and resource you need to teach. We also include a look into the business of pilates to help each trainee develop strategies to find their footing in the pilates industry.

    Have more questions? Email Melissa@zenyogagarage.com

     

Come explore THE MAT. Mat Pilates Teacher Training (MPTT) will provide you a comprehensive breakdown of the classic pilates mat exercises and real world applications

Zen Mat Pilates Teacher Training

While Pilates has been this season’s “It girl” in fitness, its roots and origins have been influencing our instructors for years. Join Jennifer Le Vine DeMaio for this comprehensive look into the most challenging of the Classic Pilates apparatus: the MAT.

Jennifer will bring her knowledge of the classic mat pilates exercises and fuse it with modern day applications. Throughout this 4 month training you will learn the basic and intermediate mat sequences, find your teaching voice and style, and learn how to adapt your class for everyBODY.

 

Dates:

Sept 11-13: LEARN IT

Oct 9-11: UNDERSTAND IT

Nov 13-15: TEACH IT

Dec 18-20: INTEGRATE IT

Schedule: Fridays 6-9pm, Sat/Sun 7:30-2:30pm

 

Hours Breakdown:

60 hours lectures (6-9pm, 7:30am-2:30pm)

20 hours self practice

20 hours observation

20 hours practice teach

 

Investment:

$1999/ entire training + 4 months membership

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