200 HOUR REFORMER PILATES CERTIFICATION CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Our 200 Hour Reformer Pilates Certification  offers a comprehensive and practical education in Modern Pilates while deepening your understanding of the forces acting within and on the body. You’ll gain the coaching and leadership skills needed to effectively teach and lead Reformer classes for all levels and every body. 

For information on dates and enrollment process, click here.

For information on our 100-hour Mat Pilates Certification, click here.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Weekend 1: Essential Anatomy & Movement Principles + Pilates Fundamentals

Your first weekend builds a strong foundation in functional anatomy and movement principles, helping you understand how the body moves and preparing you to teach on the reformer. You’ll explore the MNT Method Exercise Library, covering setup, verbal and non-verbal cueing, modifications, and variations to engage a wide range of clients.

Weekend 2: Pilates Fundamentals Continued + Coaching & Teaching Skills

Continue learning the MNT Method exercises, then refine your coaching and communication skills. You’ll master transitions, client setup, cueing, connection, and class programming — including how to use music to elevate the experience. The weekend concludes with peer teaching practice before entering the mentorship phase.

Ongoing Training: Mentorship + Real Teaching Experience

Your journey doesn’t end after the two weekends; it’s just beginning. Following your in-person training, you’ll enter the next phase of the program, designed to turn knowledge into embodied teaching confidence.

During this phase, you’ll continue developing your skills through a combination of practice, observation, and teaching experience, with access to mentorship and guided feedback, as well as opportunities for independent self-practice to support your growth and certification requirements.

This phase ensures you leave the program with more than memorized moves; you’ll have the tools to confidently lead a room, offer effective cueing and adjustments, program thoughtful group flows, and adapt to every level of client with clarity and confidence.

Certification must be completed within 4 months from the end of the in-person lectures.

COURSE COMPONENTS

Hours Breakdown

In-Person Lectures: 50 hours
MNT Method lectures including pre/postnatal Pilates and adaptive movement. Learn safe, effective techniques for pregnancy, postpartum, and injury rehabilitation.

MNTSTUDIO Pilates Reformer Classes: 40 hours

• 25 MNTSTUDIO classes

• 15 class observation hours (from approved list)

Self-Study: 30 hours
At-home study, reading, routine scripting, and review of MNT curriculum.

Virtual Coursework: 18 hours
Video lectures, quizzes, and assignments completed at your own pace with a suggested schedule.

Mentoring Sessions & Student Teaching: 60 hours
Includes mentoring, practice teaching, and mock classes. You’ll develop four full routines and progress from teaching friends and peers to leading full mock classes.

Quizzes & Test-Out Process: 2 hours

• Anatomy Exam: Written, in-studio exam

• Final Teaching Assessment: Lead a 50-minute MNT Reformer class for community members

Extras

In addition to course hours, by joining our Certification Program you’ll also get…

• A community of supportive instructors

• Professional photos

• An MNT swag bag

REQUIRED TEXTS

• MNT Reformer Manual (included in tuition)

• Anatomy Training Video Modules (included in tuition)

• Science of Pilates by Tracy Ward (required purchase; available through most major book retailers)

QUIZZES AND TEST-OUT PROCESS

The Test-Out Process consists of two parts:

1. Anatomy Exam: A written, in-studio exam completed without notes.

2. Final Teaching Assessment: Lead a 50-minute MNT Reformer Apprentice Class (minimum of 4 attendees).

PRICE

• $2,499 one-time payment or 5 monthly payments of $500 (apply 90+ days before training)

• $2,999 one-time payment or 5 monthly payments of $600 (apply 30–89 days before training)

• $3,999 one-time payment or 5 monthly payments of $800 (apply less than 30 days before training)

Also interested in our Mat Pilates Certification? Receive a 20% discount on your Mat Pilates Certification when you also enroll in both.

 100 HOUR MAT PILATES CERTIFICATION CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

The 100 Hour MNT Mat Pilates Instructor Certification goes beyond choreography. It’s an immersive education in Athletic Pilates that builds intelligent movement, strong leadership, and embodied confidence. Through a blend of anatomy, technique, and real teaching experience, you’ll learn to lead purposeful Mat classes that meet every body where it is and help clients move smarter, feel stronger, and connect more deeply to their practice. 

For information on dates and enrollment process, click here.

For information on our 200-hour Reformer Pilates Certification, click here.

Ready to sign up?

WHAT TO EXPECT

Weekend 1: Essential Anatomy & Movement Principles + Pilates Fundamentals

Your first weekend begins by exploring Joseph Pilates’ original Mat repertoire, the foundation from which all modern Pilates evolved. You’ll study his classical exercises, understanding their purpose, structure, and intended benefits, while learning how the MNT Method thoughtfully evolves this approach to reflect today’s knowledge of exercise science, biomechanics, and a more dynamic, athletic style of Pilates.

Alongside this historical grounding, we’ll introduce key concepts in functional anatomy and movement principles, giving you the tools to see how the body moves from the inside out. You’ll learn to teach with a modern, athletic sensibility, preserving the strength, control, and flow of the classical work while making it more accessible, dynamic, and relevant for every body in today’s group class setting.

Weekend 2: Pilates Fundamentals Continued + Coaching & Teaching Skills

At the start of your second weekend, you’ll continue learning and practicing the MNT Method Mat repertoire, refining your understanding of movement mechanics and class flow. From the very beginning, we prioritize hands-on teaching practice, helping you get comfortable leading exercises, cueing, and coaching in real time. This early practice not only helps solidify key principles but also builds community, confidence, and connection among instructors in training.

Once the full repertoire is covered, we’ll shift focus to coaching and teaching skills. You’ll learn MNT’s signature approach to transitions, sequencing, and class setup, mastering the art of verbal and visual cueing to create a clear, engaging client experience.

You’ll also train your eye for optimal form and alignment, explore class programming and progression, and learn how to use music, rhythm, props, and energy flow to elevate every session. By practicing in a supportive environment that honors all learning styles, you’ll grow through a holistic, experiential approach to teaching.

Ongoing Training: Mentorship + Real Teaching Experience

Your journey doesn’t end after the two weekends; it’s just beginning. Following your in-person training, you’ll enter the next phase of the program, designed to turn knowledge into embodied teaching confidence.

During this phase, you’ll continue developing your skills through a combination of practice, observation, and teaching experience, with access to mentorship and guided feedback, as well as opportunities for independent self-practice to support your growth and certification requirements.

This phase ensures you leave the program with more than memorized moves; you’ll have the tools to confidently lead a room, offer effective cueing and adjustments, program thoughtful group flows, and adapt to every level of client with clarity and confidence.

Certification must be completed within 3 months from the end of the in-person lectures.

COURSE COMPONENTS

Hours Breakdown

In-Person Lectures: 20 hours
MNT Mat Method lectures held over two weekends, exploring the foundations of Pilates movement, cueing, sequencing, and class design.

MNTSTUDIO Heated Mat Classes: 27 hours

• 15 MNT Mat classes

• 12 hours of observation from (approved class list)

Self-Study: 18 hours
At-home study, routine scripting, and review of the MNT curriculum.

Virtual Coursework: 3 hours
Virtual anatomy lectures with post-lecture quizzes, completed at your own pace with a suggested schedule.

Mentoring Sessions & Student Teaching: 30 hours
Includes mentorship sessions and self-guided student teaching practice. You’ll refine your technique and communication while developing confidence leading full mat routines.

Quizzes & Test-Out Process: 2 hours

• Anatomy Exam: Written, in-studio exam

• Final Teaching Assessment: Lead a 50-minute MNT Mat class with at least four attendees

Extras

In addition to course hours, by joining our Certification Program you’ll also get…

• A community of supportive instructors

• Professional photos

• An MNT swag bag

REQUIRED TEXTS

• MNT Mat Manual (included in tuition)

• Anatomy Training Video Modules (included in tuition)

• Science of Pilates by Tracy Ward (required purchase; available through most major book retailers)

QUIZZES AND TEST-OUT PROCESS

1. Anatomy Exam: A written, in-studio exam completed without notes.

2. Final Teaching Assessment: Lead a 50-minute MNT Mat Apprentice Class (minimum of 4 attendees).

PRICE

• $2,000 — One-time payment or 5 monthly payments of $400 (apply 90+ days prior to training for a $500 early enrollment discount)

• $2,250 — One-time payment or 5 monthly payments of $450 (apply 30–89 days prior for a $250 early enrollment discount)

• $2,500 — One-time payment or 5 monthly payments of $500 (apply less than 30 days prior for full tuition)

Receive a 20% discount on your Mat Pilates Certification when you also enroll in our Reformer Pilates Certification.