Matwork Pilates Teacher Training

The most comprehensive course available. Begin your new rewarding career today

Why Pilates?

“I would like to tell you about a client I once knew, a 17 year old boy at the time.

  • He was an aspiring athlete yet suffered from severe hyper-mobility, which means his joints and ligaments were extremely loose. He was knock-kneed and his patellas (kneecaps) would dislocate regularly. His spine was very bendy and struggled to hold itself up so he looked a little sloth-like, and walked very begrudgingly and heavy footed, to paint a picture. Even though he was bendy and loose in most places he couldn’t even get close to touching his toes because his posture overtightened his hamstrings and atrophied his glutes (butt muscles!)

    So at the young age of 17, he had chronic lower back pain, shoulder pain and knee pain. His mother tried everything, from knee surgery to weekly physiotherapy to TENS machines; nothing worked. Luckily, as part of a routine sports training program playing high level water polo, he found Pilates. Over time it completely revolutionised his body! His knees stopped dislocating, his core and spine strengthened, his posture improved dramatically and the back and shoulder pain went away. He felt so strong, able, flexible and pain-free that he wanted to teach others so they could feel the same way.

    That 17 year old boy was me.

    Now 40 years old, my Pilates journey has progressed over the years to learn, practice and teach Yoga & Meditation. While Pilates revolutionised my body, yoga and meditation calmed and focused my mind and nourished my spirit. For me these three practices together achieved the greatest and highest good for the self. But for me and my body, and for so many others today disconnected from their bodies, riddled with aches and pains, Pilates is a much needed starting point to change peoples lives.

Our LEVEL 3 Diploma + Level 4 in Matwork Pilates Instruction plus Mentorship is the most comprehensive Pilates course available today.

  • 100 Hours of Online Training - Access to the online portal is available up-to 4 weeks before the course start date

  • PILATES FOUNDATIONS + ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY In-Person training 36 hours over 2 weekends followed by;

  • COMPREHENSIVE MATWORK PILATES INSTRUCTION In-Person training 72 hours over 4 weekends

  • Students to complete 80 hours personal practice, 50 hours teaching practice, 20 hours
    observation to receive Certificate level 4.

  • Mentorship includes our Graduate Teacher Program with the opportunity to teach at our studios after graduating

  • Our Studio Guarantee - You can repeat any or all of the course if you are not a competent teacher by completion

Matwork Pilates Level 3&4 Investment £3475 with full payment plans available.

Combined Matwork Level 3&4 PLUS Reformer Level 3 investment £4950 with full payment plans available.

Our Pilates Teacher Training package includes:

  • All online and physical course materials and training fees (i.e. no extra costs!)

  • A Pilates kit including Pilates ball, Pilates ring, Foam roller, and theraband to keep!

  • 20 Matwork classes at our Farnham studio as part of your training package

  • A selection of snacks, herbal teas and bean to cup coffee is available (subject to location)

  • Access to our (GTP) Graduate Teacher Program with unlimited weekly development sessions and the opportunity to teach Graduate classes at the Ebb&Flow studio as soon as you've graduated from the course!

  • PLUS our unique training guarantee: if you fail to pass the course, we will enrol you on the next available course at no extra cost!

Why Choose This Matwork Pilates Course?

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Why Choosing the Right Mentor Matters!

Why Choosing the Right Mat Pilates Mentor Matters

Choosing the right mentor for your Mat Pilates training is one of the most important decisions you will make in your education. You are not only learning exercises and sequences… you are learning from your mentor’s experience, approach, values, and depth of understanding. A mentor directly shapes how you learn, how you grow, and ultimately how you teach.

For this reason, we strongly encourage you to consider carefully who you choose to train with. The person guiding your Mat Pilates education will influence your technical clarity, your confidence as a teacher, and the quality of care you offer your clients.

Traditionally, the Pilates industry has followed a course-led model, where students choose a qualification rather than a mentor. This often leaves little choice in who delivers the training or provides ongoing support, which can result in limited depth, continuity, and personal guidance. We believe Mat Pilates training should be mentorship-led, placing the relationship between teacher and student at the centre of the learning experience.

A meaningful Mat Pilates training journey requires mentors who truly live and breathe Pilates educators with a deep, embodied understanding of the mat repertoire and a genuine commitment to developing thoughtful, skilled teachers. This approach allows learning to be responsive, experiential, and layered, rather than purely transactional.

Owen has been teaching Pilates for over 20 years and has owned multiple studios in both Australia and the UK. Mat Pilates sits at the foundation of his practice and teaching philosophy. He brings enthusiasm, generosity, and depth to his instruction, and is driven by a sincere desire to mentor and support the next generation of Mat Pilates teachers.

Pippa brings over two decades of experience as a master educator, mentor, and leader within the Pilates industry. She is comprehensively certified through several internationally recognised training programmes and is an Instructor Trainer for STOTT Pilates, founder of Live Pilates as well as a senior educator with Breathe Education. Known for blending deep anatomical knowledge with a warm, intuitive teaching style, Pippa is passionate about creating learning experiences that move beyond information alone supporting teachers to truly embody Mat Pilates and teach with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.

This Mat Pilates curriculum was written entirely by Owen and Pippa, shaped by years of experience delivering teacher trainings internationally and by a shared frustration with the limitations of many existing courses. The programme is YMCA accredited, and during the final accreditation assessment, it was noted as one of the strongest courses the assessors had seen, recognised for its depth, clarity, and mentorship-led structure. At its core, this training is about mentorship — thoughtfully curated, carefully delivered, and grounded in a deep commitment to education, integrity, and care.

MEET OWEN
MEET PIPPA
“I want you to choose this course because you want to be mentored by the best and want to become the best possible Pilates teacher. I will teach you how to finesse you own practice, how to deliver a Pilates class no intuitively with confidence not just from a manual. I will teach you how to see the body and the movements on a biomechanical level; how to apply a range of cues especially tactile techniques to improve your clients’ practice; how to see and handle different postures and body types in your group classes; how to get your clients engaging their bodies to feel things they have never felt before and get the most benefit out of your instruction.”
— Owen Hutchinson, Principal Pilates Trainer

Course Outline:

  • What makes Pilates unique 

  • Pilates in the landscape of Health services, Fitness, Wellness

  • History of Pilates & Joseph Pilates 

  • The original Pilates method: Contrology 

  • The evolution of Pilates into modern day science

  • The differentiators of this course and how it fits within the Pilates landscape 

  • Pilates in the UK and worldwide

  • What is expected of you the student 

  • How to apply yourself to become a credible and authentic teacher

  • Anatomy, physiology & biomechanics

  • The mind and the nervous system 

  • Posture types & posture assessment

  • Principles of Pilates

  • Different types of cuieng and the 5 steps to perfect cueing

  • Props including pilates ball, pilates ring, foam roller,

    theraband, hand weights

  • The 6 starting postures

  • 70+ exercises plus progressions, regressions, variations

  • How to modify for injuries, posture types and special populations

  • Private vs group classes

  • Introduction to Reformer Pilates

  • Introduction to Barre

  • Class planning, sequencing & transitions

  • Finding your voice 

  • Becoming a paid teacher 

  • The business side of being a teacher

  • Self practice & self learning 

  • Ongoing training and mentoring 

Our Testimonials

  • I can highly recommend Owens Teacher Training courses. Owen has many years experience in both practicing & teaching Pilates, he is incredibly knowledgeable in the exercises & also the anatomy/physiology associated with them. He encourages his students to not just learn the exercises verbatim but to embrace creativity & question the “why” you would be teaching them. A well rounded, knowledgable, creative & fun course.

    Tracey Reilly

  • Owen's Reformer Teaching Training was a well rounded hands on course. We dove into not just the 'how' but the 'why' of each exercise, giving a more in depth and hands on approach to move forward with clients. In turn, giving us more confident teaching approach with a real focus on anatomy and alignment.

    Ella Macey

  • I recently did my Pilates Teacher Training at Ebb & Flow with Owen. After all the courses/qualifications I’ve completed - all of which were amazing - Owen at Ebb & Flow was by far the best. He’s energetic, knowledgable, motivational, different. After 13 years teaching Pilates I learnt so much from Owen. And the bonus is, Ebb & Flow / Soulspace provide a beautiful environment for teacher training too.

    Jo Ellis

  • I am so grateful for the opportunity to complete my Pilates training with Owen. After attending many classes with him it became clear that training with him would be the only option. He has such a strong understanding anatomy and movement which he puts in to every aspect of his teaching. Whilst training with him it has become clear that teaching Pilates is not just teaching a set of exercises but teaching movement to help people feel better in their bodies and understand them more

    Amelia Key

  • Throughout the training Owen focused deeply on modifications, progressions and explained why they would be beneficial to clients or not suitable. He taught us to watch closely to how people moving during class and what might be happening. Additionally his ability to cue verbally is exceptional as are his gentle hands on assists. After the course it has also been so helpful to receive continued support, mentorship and CPD from someone who is so passionate about Pilates.

    Rebecca Smith

 FAQs

  • We hear this a lot and it’s totally normal to feel fearful of signing up to a teacher training - let’s be honest it is a big leap for many of us! Your personal practice is nothing to stress about. We have students of all levels and all walks of life join us for our trainings; many students join for different reasons, each one just as valid as the next.

    What we can tell you is this training is not about doing the moves perfectly or being able to do every pose; it’s what you learn on the way down. You don’t need to be strong. You just need to have the willingness to learn about the practice, invest the time in yourself and we promise you’ll find a different kind of strength & flexibility on the other side!

    It’s not so much about how much preparation goes into your practice before the training, it’s more about making the space during the training for you to absorb as much as possible and to be consistent and dedicated in your approach. That way you really get the most out of your teacher training experience and learn to be truly present in all you do both on and off the mat. This is just the beginning of your journey and we’ve got your back!

  • We don't enrol lots of students and are dedicated to the education and mentorship of the ones we do. We offer you the best teacher trainers and connect you directly with your trainer for assistance during and after the course. You will never be left alone with your text books either because this course has over 100 hours of contact and we prioritise:

    • Passionate trainers with over 50 combined years or experience working in the pilates field not just a tutor but still teaching

    • Strong focus on teaching and content quality

    • Through passion, quality & connection we create a strong graduate community

    • Inclusion: the ‘pose’ is not the goal, and everyone is welcome

    • The opportunity to teacgh after you greaduate at Ebb&Flow studios through our Energing Teacher Program

  • There is 100 hours to complete online in the weeks we do not meet in person.

    The In-Person training days are 6 weekends of Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Each day is 6 hours long to give you time to practice before hand and absorb the information.

    You will need to complete 100 hours of self-directed learning which

    You will need to complete 100 houis of self

    • Be at least 18 years of age

    • Complete the online application for the course

    • Submit an application fee (deposit) of £750 (applied towards tuition, non-refundable)

    • Make payment of all fees no later than 12 weeks prior to the start of your course

    • Read through and agree to the terms and conditions (actionable through your application form)

    • Have an open mind and commit wholeheartedly to the training

    • A willingness to learn

  • The application fee is non-refundable except in the case of a declined application.

    This programme is non-refundable except in the event of unexpected medical circumstances (minus application fee/deposit).

    No refunds will be made after the programme start date.

  • Yes - and they’re interest free! Once you’ve made your initial deposit, we can set up a flexible payment plan.