Course Information
Our Teacher Training Program runs from September - May of each year.
Are you interested in becoming a Pilates Teacher but not sure if it’s the right fit? Join us for our information night April 14th 2026 at 7:30pm (RSVP only to lori@mindfulmovement.ca)
This integrative Pilates Teacher Training program is lead by Mindful Movement owner, Lori Thompson (NCPT®). Lori has been teaching and practicing Pilates for 30+ years. With her background in teaching meditation classes and as a Franklin Method Educator, she will inspire and infuse your learning space with enthusiasm, wisdom and a wealth of knowledge from her expansive and well rounded background in teaching about movement and mindfulness.
Lori completed her first comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training program in 2001 with Stott Pilates. Over the last 2 decades she has trained with classical teachers from the Jay Grimes Lineage as well as Amy Alpers and Rachel Taylor Segel (Pilates Center) Lineage and is currently completing the Heritage Program, a post graduate diploma with Cara Reeser (Kathy Grant Lineage)
Lori’s knowledge and blend of classical and contemporary Pilates will bring you the very best of both of these worlds.
In this course you will learn the complete classical Pilates repertoire as well as more contemporary adaptations, philosophy, history and anatomy and physiology and how that relates to the Pilates exercises. You will have guided instruction and teaching mentorship throughout your time studying with Mindful Movement and you will leave with all the skills necessary to teach at studios all around the world.
Who this might be suited for:
Someone interested in making a difference in people’s lives
Someone who loves doing Pilates and wants to start earning an income while doing what they love.
Someone who is passionate about Pilates and would like to deepen their current practice and knowledge base of the program.
A fitness instructor, physiotherapist, body worker or health practitioner looking to add another level of functional core work and rehabilitation to their repertoire
Requirements for completion:
Lectures 120 hours which include:
Anatomy & Movement Science: includes structural & movement analysis as well as injuries & special populations
Pilates Philosophy, History, & Code of Ethics
Mat Instructor training: Exercises, course work, written & practical test
Reformer Instructor training: Exercises, course work, written & practical test
Cadillac/Tower: Exercises, course work, written & practical test
Chair: Exercises, course work, written & practical test
Barrel Exercises, course work, written & practical test
75 self practice hours (in class)
50 self practice hours - this is done either alone or with other students in class practicing and embodying the work on the mat and all apparatus.
125 Observation Hours. (approximately 20-25 observation hours for each module suggested)
150 Student teaching hours
Final exam upon completion (practical and written - 2-3 hours each)
Recruitment and Admissions Policies:
Must have a minimum of 20 hours of Classical Pilates Mat or Reformer experience prior to the commencement of the program.
No applicant will be denied on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation
Other required reading materials:
Return to Life – Joseph Pilates
NPCP study Guide
*These can be purchased through Amazon or Indigo
Recommended reading materials
Anatomy of Movement – Calais Germain