Pilates Mat Certification Program

The Flow Method™ Mat Pilates Certification is a comprehensive in-person teacher training program.

Rooted in Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph Pilates, this program prepares students to teach classical Mat Pilates with integrity, safety, and professional readiness.

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Program Overview

The Flow Method Mat Certification is a fully structured, in-person educational pathway, not a collection of independent workshops.
It guides students through theoretical study, embodied personal practice, supervised observation, and apprentice teaching.

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Program Length

Total Program Hours: 130+ In-Person Hours

Component	Hours
Observation	50
Personal Practice (Self-Practice)	40
Apprentice Teaching	40
Assessments & Examinations	Included

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Curriculum 

The Flow Method™ Mat Pilates Certification Program is delivered entirely in person. 

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Curriculum Components

History of Pilates

Students complete in-person study of the life, lineage, and philosophy of Joseph Pilates based on Return to Life Through Contrology.
Learning outcomes are supported by written quizzes and assessments.

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Anatomy

Students complete in-person study of anatomy, biomechanics, posture, alignment, and breathing mechanics as they apply to the Pilates Method.
Learning outcomes are supported by written quizzes and assessments.

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Classical Pilates Mat Repertoire

Instruction includes all 34 original Mat exercises from Return to Life Through Contrology.

• Delivered fully in person
• Includes sequencing, cueing, safety principles, progressions, and regressions

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Special Populations

Students receive in-person training in adapting the Mat repertoire for special populations, including:

• Prenatal & postnatal
• Seniors
• Injury modification
• Post-rehabilitation considerations

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Observation Hours

Students complete 50 supervised in-person observation hours under the guidance of Flow Method-approved instructors.

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Practice Teaching (Apprenticeship)

Students complete 40 supervised in-person apprentice teaching hours under the guidance of Flow Method-approved instructors.

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Self-Practice Hours

Students complete 40 in-person personal practice hours as specified by The Flow Method to develop embodied mastery of the Pilates Mat repertoire.

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Instructional Format Definition

In-person:
Teacher and students are physically present simultaneously at the same location.

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Eligibility & Verification

• Candidates must be 18 years or older
• Education verification is issued by The Flow Method™ Pilates Teacher Training Program