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Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program

The mat work course is a stepping stone to the full comprehensive course. It is advised for students who do not have the time or resources to study the comprehensive course, or for those in locations without adequate Pilates equipment.

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The mat course is very affordable and introduces people to the foundations of Pilates. Students study the full complement of Mat Work exercises (basic to master level) and the integration of small apparatus into the program. BASI encourages students to use this program as a springboard to the (Comprehensive Teacher Training Program).

6 Modules

Mat Course Syllabus

The course structure is modular. A student can make up or repeat each of the 6 modules (4-5 hours each) at any BASI Pilates host location around the world. Each module consists of practical and theoretical components.

Module 1 - The Fundamentals
The principles, the pelvis, breathing, exercise description, historical overview, safety.

Module 2 - Anatomy Overview Part 1
Anatomy overview & terminology, joints, centre of gravity, cueing & imagery.

Module 3 - Anatomy Overview Part 2
Primary concepts covered include the BASI system of movement analysis, exercise physiology, and aerobic/anaerobic exercise. The BASI format of teaching is discussed and the BASI Pilates® Block System, created by Rael Isacowitz, is introduced. Repertoire taught is intermediate Mat, Reformer and exercises with Leg Weights.
Includes a one-hour Mat class

Module 4 - Posture Assessment
The primary concepts covered are the principles of alignment and posture assessment. Discussion includes exercise as a tool for assessment. Repertoire taught includes intermediate through advanced Mat, intermediate Reformer, and fundamental Cadillac.
Includes a one-hour Mat class.

Module 5, Core Strength – Back & Abdominals
Core strength, effective exercise, contraindications for the spine, guidelines for successful teaching, being a teacher.

Module 6, Exercise Adaptation
Exercise adaptation, exercise progression, modifications to exercises, using small equipment, constructing a complete and comprehensive program.


Upcoming Mat Intensive Teacher Training Programs

Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program
Teacher Training Program

Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program

Online
October 4, 2025
When you sign up, you will receive recorded material to watch leading up to the course (or once you have paid in full) in your own time, ahead of the first weekend. It will be essential that you watch these recordings a few times over before the first weekend. You will receive some free credits to join our weekly BASI UK online classes followed by tutorial so that you can start to immerse your body and mind in the work.
£1500.00
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Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program
Teacher Training Program

Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program

Wimbledon
October 4, 2025
The mat work course is a stepping stone to the full comprehensive course. It is advised for students who do not have the time or resources to study the comprehensive course, or for those in locations without adequate Pilates equipment.
£1500
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Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program
Teacher Training Program

Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program

Wimbledon
February 7, 2026
The mat work course is a stepping stone to the full comprehensive course. It is advised for students who do not have the time or resources to study the comprehensive course, or for those in locations without adequate Pilates equipment. The mat course is very affordable and introduces people to the foundations of Pilates. Students study the full complement of Mat Work exercises (basic to master level) and the integration of small apparatus into the program.
£1500.00
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Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program
Teacher Training Program

Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program

Online
February 7, 2026
When you sign up, you will receive recorded material to watch leading up to the course (or once you have paid in full) in your own time, ahead of the first weekend. It will be essential that you watch these recordings a few times over before the first weekend. You will receive some free credits to join our weekly BASI UK online classes followed by tutorial so that you can start to immerse your body and mind in the work.
£1500.00
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Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program
Teacher Training Program

Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program

Dublin
March 7, 2026
The 2026 Mat course will be run in the **Mat Flex program format**. You will join the Mat and Reformer group and you will leave after the mat portion is done. This is done over two weekends. The mat work course is a stepping stone to the full comprehensive course. It is advised for students who do not have the time or resources to study the comprehensive course, or for those in locations without adequate Pilates equipment.
$1900.00
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Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program
Teacher Training Program

Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program

Preston
May 16, 2026
The 2026 Mat course will be run in the **Mat Flex program format**. You will join the Mat and Reformer Flex program group and you will leave after the mat portion is done. This is done over two weekends. The mat work course is a stepping stone to the full comprehensive course. It is advised for students who do not have the time or resources to study the comprehensive course, or for those in locations without adequate Pilates equipment.
$1900.00
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Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program
Teacher Training Program

Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program

Wimbledon
October 3, 2026
The mat work course is a stepping stone to the full comprehensive course. It is advised for students who do not have the time or resources to study the comprehensive course, or for those in locations without adequate Pilates equipment. The mat course is very affordable and introduces people to the foundations of Pilates. Students study the full complement of Mat Work exercises (basic to master level) and the integration of small apparatus into the program.
£1500.00
LEARN MORE
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(125)
Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program
Teacher Training Program

Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program

Online
October 3, 2026
When you sign up, you will receive recorded material to watch leading up to the course (or once you have paid in full) in your own time, ahead of the first weekend. It will be essential that you watch these recordings a few times over before the first weekend. You will receive some free credits to join our weekly BASI UK online classes followed by tutorial so that you can start to immerse your body and mind in the work.
£1500.00
LEARN MORE
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(125)

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