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Mat Pilates Teacher Training
delivered by London Pilates Academy
Why should I train to be a Pilates teacher?
Are you ready for a rewarding career that combines your love for movement with the chance to make a positive impact?
Training to be a Pilates teacher might just be your perfect path!
This journey not only deepens your personal practice but also equips you with the skills to empower others. You will find joy in helping your clients improve their strength, flexibility, and overall well-being while fostering a supportive and vibrant community.
With the Pilates industry on the rise, you will have plenty of exciting career opportunities, whether you are teaching in studios, offering private sessions, or leading your own classes. Plus, the flexibility of creating your own schedule allows you to achieve a great work-life balance.
So, why wait? Embark on this fulfilling journey and discover the transformative power of Pilates for yourself and your future students!
Next in-person training dates
This course features 6 in-person training days in addition to self-guided learning.
Monday 12th – Wednesday 14th May 2025
Monday 19th – Wednesday 21st May 2025
Self-guided learning modules on anatomy and physiology must be completed prior to these sessions.
Final Practical Assessments will be held on Wednesday June 25th or Monday June 30th. You will choose your assessment day once you have been accepted onto the course.
Your learning journey and what to expect
This is a full Pilates teaching qualification. The course includes your Level 2 and Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology coursework and should take around 3-6 months to complete. It is designed so that you can make progress at your own pace. But here is an example timeline based on the average student.
Register for the course and gain immediate access to your learning content! We will personally follow up to welcome you and complete your registration.
Start exploring the first modules, which cover anatomy and physiology. We recommend spreading your studies over 4-6 weeks to keep things fun and manageable, so you don’t feel overwhelmed.
Attend your 6 in-person practical days. During this time you will learn the principles of mat pilates including class planning, teaching practice, modifications and adaptations, and postural assessments.
Begin working on your assessment worksheets. Develop a progressive class plan for a student and demonstrate that you understand Pilates principles. You will also practice for your practical assessment.
Schedule your practical assessment. You will also complete your learner portfolio and submit it for external assessment.
You did it! We are thrilled to announce that you’ve successfully completed your Level 3 Pilates qualification. You will receive both a digital and hard copy of your certificate, showcasing your achievement and readiness to inspire others in Pilates. This is just the beginning of your exciting journey!
Teacher training highlights
Students will earn a Level 3 qualification with no prior experience necessary
Full accreditation by CIMSPA, for application in any studio, gym or personal environment in the UK or abroad
Unlimited access to our online learning platform including learning videos and tutorials …for life!
Benefit from personalised support throughout your learning journey and the expertise of a teacher trainer with decades of experience teaching Pilates
This course combines self-guided learning via our interactive online portal with in-person learning days and assessments
Pricing is all-inclusive and flexible, allowing you to spread the cost over 6 months interest free!
Industry endorsed & recognised
Why should I take this course?
Whitespace is proud to host this Pilates training course by London Pilates Academy (LPA).
Started by Pilates educators with decades of experience teaching Pilates classes and academies, LPA was designed to provide more standardisation and accessibility to the world of Pilates.
Grounded in anatomy & physiology and designed for the needs of today’s clients, LPA delivers accredited Pilates education designed to equip students for the real world.
We believe it’s important to have a good experience throughout your learning journey – not sit on hold when you have a question, or spend weeks waiting for email response. It’s just as important that you have the right foundation to set you up for whatever environment you enter professionally.
With LPA, you can expect a responsive, professional experience delivered by highly experienced tutors at every stage of your journey. You can expect 100% dedication from the team.
Meet your teacher...
NEIL DIMMOCK, LPA Co-Founder
As the co-founder of London Pilates Academy, Neil develops accredited courses to cultivate exceptional instructors who meet the needs of today’s clients. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in the Pilates and fitness industry, having managed corporate fitness facilities and owned boutique studios globally.
Neil is also a sought-after trainer in the film industry, working with key talent worldwide. He advocates for Pilates as an essential component of a well-rounded exercise routine, emphasising the reformer’s role in injury rehabilitation by promoting body alignment and engaging stabilising muscles. Neil values diverse fitness disciplines and encourages exploration of new exercise methods.
Relevant Qualifications:
- Certified Pilates Teacher (Pilates Method Alliance)
- Pilates Teacher (Levels 1-3, Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute)
- Qualified Tutor (Education and Training)
- Qualified Assessor (Level 3 in Assessing)
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher
- Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) Practitioner
- Kinstretch Instructor
- Internal Strength Model (ISM) Practitioner
- Functional Range Assessment (FRA) Practitioner
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
- NASM Integrated Flexibility Specialist
- NASM Junior Athletic Conditioning
- NASM Women’s Health Specialist
- SAQ – Speed, Agility & Quickness Instructor
- TRX Certified Instructor
- Pre/Post Natal Certified
Course payment options
Full Upfront Payment: £1,499
Payment Plan available: £250 deposit followed by equal monthly payments (calculated so that the balance is paid in full by the end of the course).
Terms & Conditions
Refunds
- Whitespace will refund your course price minus a £250 enrolment fee if requested in writing within 30 days of enrolment. No refunds will be given after 30 days.
- No refunds are available for enrolments made within 30 days of the first day of in-person classes.
Course Deferrals
- To defer to another course, you must notify Whitespace in writing at least 30 days before the course starts. You will defer to a London-based course and incur a £250 fee. You can only defer your place once.
- If the course is cancelled by Whitespace or London Pilates Academy, you will have the option to defer your place or receive a full refund.
- All course days must be completed in sequential order; there is no option to attend missed days in future courses.
- The course price includes one practical assessment; additional reassessments will incur a fee of £100 each.
- Scheduled practical assessments must be cancelled or rescheduled with a minimum of 30 days’ notice, or a £100 cancellation fee will apply.
- The course price includes one LAR assessment; additional assessments will be charged at £25 each.
- Participants in in-person assessments may be required to take livestream or recorded reassessments if referred.
- In case of sickness that prevents participation in a course, a doctor’s note from a licensed medical doctor will be required; the deferral fee of £250 will still apply.
- In instances of bereavement, students may defer once; the deferral fee of £250 will still apply.
- Course deferrals can only be made once for any reason.
Personal Information and Data Sharing
Course participants agree to share their personal and contact details with London Pilates Academy for purposes related to course administration, communication and support. London Pilates Academy respects your privacy and will handle your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
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Want to learn more? We’d be happy to send you a full course prospectus or arrange time for a call to discuss in more detail.
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“The mind, when housed within a healthful body,
possesses a glorious sense of power.”
– Joseph Pilates
What are past graduates saying?
“The quality of the training is excellent”
Highly recommend Neil and his team at the London Pilates Academy. The quality of the training is excellent and the support is brilliant. A great mixture of courses as well as workshops available in a lovely studio setting with high quality equipment.
- Shelley
“I would highly recommend the LPA Team”
The LPA Team is very knowledgeable, professional, positive, fun and engaging. They challenge and motivate each student while focusing on the fundamentals of the Classical Mat Pilates, and fully explain the key steps and target goal. I am grateful for their teaching and instructions inside the studio, but also outside, online. They are very responsive in queries via email and phone too.
-Iwona
“Neil is incredibly knowledgeable”
I can’t recommend London Pilates Academy enough. Every touchpoint with them, whether it’s the online learning platform, the in person days or just emailing for help throughout has been brilliant. Neil is incredibly knowledgeable and made the content easy to understand throughout.
- Emily
“In depth training at LPA”
I absolutely loved the level 3 mat pilates course. Since qualifying the main client feedback I have received is how many different options are offered to them which is all thanks to the in depth training at LPA where they recognise that different bodies need different things.
- Imo
Where are we located?
Our location
Whitespace Studio
5 St Pauls Court (off the High St)
Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1LJ
Whitespace Studio is an inviting light-filled space in a historic building in Stony Stratford. The studio cafe serves freshly roasted artisan coffee, healthy juices, and homemade treats.
Travel & accommodation
If you are not local please check out our helpful Travel & Accommodation guide for places to stay and how to get here.
Parking
We have limited free parking available to the rear of the building, entering via Fegan’s Court, although we do recommend you use of the other car parks:
Frequently Asked Questions
All the London Pilates Academy tutors are qualified to both teach and assess. As importantly, we have all taught at the highest level, resulting in vast industry experience. You could say that our courses and workshops are written and delivered for trainers, by trainers. We understand the needs of the modern trainer and the demands of the modern clients that you are likely to encounter within your career.
Yes. The course is accredited by CIMSPA and backed by YMCA Awards. Unless your potential employer has a specific certification requirement, the course will be recognised.
It’s fairly safe to say that none of us enjoy undertaking assessments. However, to have a more robust certification, we must have a fair and transparent process of assessing the learner’s knowledge. We have both a multiple choice theory assessment and practical teaching assessment attached to the comprehensive training.
We aim to give instant feedback. This Level 3 course is awarded by YMCA Awards, and the extensive internal and external verification process can take time.
Course days start at 9am and finish at 5pm
The online modules take around 8 hours to complete, so we suggest spreading these out over 3-4 weeks prior to the first day of class.
Check the course days before you book and make sure you’re available for all course days. If you have a special circumstance, please contact us before booking.
Yes! After successfully completing this course, you will be fully qualified to teach mat-based Pilates in any Pilates or fitness setting.
We can’t wait to meet you!
