Course Information
Our Teacher Training Program runs from September - May of each year.
Courses can be taken a la carte or as a whole.
Are you interested in becoming a Pilates Teacher but not sure if it’s the right fit? Join us for our information night June 16th 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.
Testimonial
“When I first walked into your class, I thought I was just signing up for Pilates. I had no idea I was stepping into something so much deeper. You didn’t just teach movements or routines—you taught presence, patience, strength, and respect for my own body in a way I had never experienced before. You saw potential in me on days when I couldn’t see it myself, and somehow, with your steady encouragement and belief, you helped me grow into it.
There were moments I wanted to give up, moments I doubted myself, and moments I felt completely out of my depth—but you never wavered. Your consistency, your calm energy, and your quiet confidence created a space where I felt safe to try, to fail, and to keep going. That is such a rare gift.
What stands out most is not just your knowledge (which is incredible), but the way you care. You show up fully—for every person, every class, every time. You notice the small things. You celebrate progress that others might overlook. You meet people exactly where they are, and then gently guide them forward. That kind of presence changes people—and it has changed me.
Thank you for your time, your energy, your dedication, and your heart. Thank you for believing in me, even when I struggled to believe in myself. And thank you for creating something so meaningful that it leaves a lasting imprint long after the class is over for so many people you have touched with your guidance and mentorship.”
Lisa Moore - Clinical Counsellor
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 to become Pilates Mat certified: Module 1, 2 &3 (Cost $2097)
Requirements to become Pilates Reformer certified: Module 1, 4 & 5 (Cost $2097)
Requirements for completion of comprehensive training (all 8 modules):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)
What’s included in the comprehensive training:
Full tuition for all 8 modules
Discount on all classes at Mindful Movement for 18 months
Free access to our online content library for 18 months
1 hour per week of free studio rental space for self practice for 18 months
Mentorship with Lori throughout the program
What’s not included in the comprehensive training:
$500 administration fee
Exam fees
Cost of course manuals
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