Mat Education
Build a strong foundation in classical Mat Pilates and develop the skills to teach with clarity and confidence.
The Pilates Education Australia Mat Qualification is approved by the Pilates Association of Australia (PAA). For more information, visit the PAA website here.
Mat Teacher Training Includes
Fundamentals
Online Lessons
- History of Pilates
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Muscle + Joint details
- Terminology (positional, movement + directional)
- Planes, Axis + Wheels of movement
- The "Core"
- Introduction to cueing
Face-to-Face Lessons
- Fundamental Movement Repertoire (8 hours)
Mat Essentials
Online Lessons
- Muscles details + classification
- Muscular slings
- Power of touch
- Safety in the studio
- Programming Essentials
- Small apparatus
- Special populations; mature clients + general conditions
Face-to-Face Lessons
- Mat Essentials repertoire
- Application of small apparatus, programming + special populations (Zoom session)
Mat Progressions
Online Lessons
- Knowing your WHY
- Thinking (cueing) outside the box
- Programming progressions
- Small apparatus progressions
- Special populations; Osteoporosis + low back pain
Face-to-Face Lessons
- Mat Progressions repertoire
- Application of small apparatus, programming + special populations (Zoom session)
Mat Challenges
Online Lessons
- Fascia
- Principles of overload
- Creating community
- Programming Challenges
- Special populations; prenatal training, postnatal training, training during your cycle, menopause
Face-to-Face Lessons
- Mat Challenges repertoire
- Application of programming + special populations (Zoom session)
Program Investment
$3,100
Mat Teacher Training
Location
Daily Moves, Studio 2, 14 Church Street
Hawthorn VIC 3122
Cost Includes
- Fundamentals — Online + face-to-face content
- Mat Essentials — Online + face-to-face content
- Mat Progressions — Online + face-to-face content
- Mat Challenges — Online + face-to-face content
- 4 x hard copy manuals
- 2 x progress sign off sessions
- Final exam
Location & How to Get There
Location
Daily Moves — Studio 2
14 Church Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122
Getting to the Studio
Daily Moves Studio is nestled in Studio 2 at “The Feel Good Hood,” a holistic health and wellness hub. Head into The Feel Good Hood reception space on the ground floor, walk through and take the staircase to your left up to Level 1.
By Public Transport
By Train
Hawthorn Station: Walk ~5–8 min along Burwood Road, turn left onto Church Street.
Glenferrie Station: Walk north to Burwood Road, turn left onto Church Street (~10 min).
By Tram
Route 16: Stop Glenferrie Station/Glenferrie Rd #74 — 8 min walk.
Route 75: Stop Power St/Burwood Rd #27 — 5 min walk.
Parking
Underground Parking: Convenient underground garage for clients — first 2 hours are free (boom gate at entrance).
Street Parking: Free parking on Church Street, Barkers Road, and surrounding streets.
Time Limits: Monitored by City of Boroondara Council — most spaces are 1P or 2P. Always check street signs.
Upcoming Mat Course Dates
2027 Intake
Fundamentals
Friday 16th July
1:00pm – 7:30pm
Fundamentals
Saturday 17th July
1:00pm – 7:30pm
Mat Essentials
Friday 30th July
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Mat Essentials
Saturday 31st July
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Mat Essentials
Friday 6th August
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Mat Essentials
Saturday 7th August
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Mat Progressions
Friday 20th August
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Mat Progressions
Saturday 21st August
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Mat Progressions
Friday 27th August
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Mat Progressions
Saturday 28th August
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Mat Challenges (dependent on AFL GF dates)
Friday 17th September
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Mat Challenges (dependent on AFL GF dates)
Saturday 18th September
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Mat Challenges (dependent on AFL GF dates)
Friday 24th September
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Mat Challenges (dependent on AFL GF dates)
Saturday 25th September
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Exam
TBC
TBC
Enrolment Form
Complete the form below to enrol in our training programs.