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Mat 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 advanced) 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).

Please note that this mat course is included for free within the comprehensive course, so if you start with this standalone mat you will repeat the mat within the comprehensive later for free, which is a great review. Alternatively you could start directly with the comprehensive. If you do mat first, and later come back for comprehensive, you will get a 10% discount on the comprehensive.

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.


In addition to the academic study, students must complete the following hours of study: observation (15 hours, of which 50% can be done using BASI Interactive ), self-practice (40 hours, of which 50% can be done using BASI Interactive ) and student teaching (30 hours). Your observation and personal practice are best done in a BASI class, for your learning sake (your UK/Ireland host will allow you time for observation and you can book in with them for classes). If you have no access to BASI classes and don’t live near your host studio, then you can log hours in a non-BASI environment and then refer to BASI Interactive  to check on what might be different and why. Your teaching can be done at home or anywhere you can find friends or family willing to have you teach them.

Mat Course Exam Outline

At Module 4
Written Quiz (30 minutes)

After Module 6
Final Written paper
Centralised Testing
  • Demonstrate 4 exercises
  • Teach a 30 min class
BASI Pilate Mat Course Costs
All mat courses will still be at £1500 in total (excluding exams)
  • Course Cost (includes non refundable registration fee of £35)
£1500.00
Total to be paid in full 21 days prior to the start of the course or on a first come first served basis.  This amount excludes exam fees. A hardcopy set of manuals can be purchased for £80.

Stepping UP!

Continuing with the Comprehensive Course after completion of the Mat Course. Should a Mat Work graduate decide to continue on to the CTTC, the following financial terms apply: Students who previously did the basi mat course in the uk, will get a 10% discount on the comprehensive course.

Upcoming Mat Teacher Training Programs

Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program
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Mat Intensive Teacher Training Program

Online
October 5, 2024
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 5, 2024
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

Wimbledon
February 8, 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. 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 Teacher Training Program
Teacher Training Program

Mat Teacher Training Program

Online
February 8, 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 Teacher Training Program
Teacher Training Program

Mat Teacher Training Program

Dublin
March 6, 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.
£1500.00
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Mat Teacher Training Program
Teacher Training Program

Mat Teacher Training Program

Preston
May 8, 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.
£1500.00
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Mat Teacher Training Program
Teacher Training Program

Mat 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
LEARN MORE
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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. 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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