Pilates Mat Instructor Training

The Pilates Union UK Mat Pilates Instructor Training Course is the only internationally accredited Mat course in the world, with approval in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.  This training course covers basic, intermediate and advanced exercises from Joseph Pilates classic repertoire.

Train with the industry’s leading expert in Pilates

Director of Pilates Union UK and your tutor, Emma Newham, is one of the UK’s longest serving Pilates teachers and has been teaching Pilates to the public for almost three decades and running internationally accredited Pilates teacher training courses and Pilates workshops since 2007.

Emma brings a wealth of personal knowledge and industry experience to this comprehensive online course. Further education courses are available for the Pilates small equipment and props, so you can continue your Pilates journey with Emma, if you wish to continue learning

Emma is an international presenter for MindBody fitness and has delivered face to face and online training to students all over the globe. qualified Assessor for the Pilates Method as well as an Internal Quality Assurer (Internal Verifier), so she assesses the Assessors doing their assessing.  Her attention to detail is unparalleled.  Therefore, you can be assured of the highest quality training standard and education.

Take Your Pilates Expertise to the Next Level

Already qualified in Mat Pilates with Pilates Union UK? This course is your chance to refresh, refine and reignite your teaching skills while deepening your knowledge.

Across 6 days of live, interactive virtual training with Emma (all recorded for you to rewatch anytime), you’ll sharpen your understanding of:

Anatomy and movement mechanics

Classical Pilates repertoire with fresh insights

Postural assessment to better serve your clients

Lesson planning for inspired, effective classes

The training runs conveniently over two weekends:
đŸ“… 14–16 November 2025
đŸ“… 21–23 November 2025

And don’t worry if you can’t join every session live — you’ll have full access to the recordings, so you can learn at your own pace.

Whether you want to refresh your confidence, update your knowledge, or rediscover your passion for teaching, this course is designed to give you the tools, clarity and inspiration to keep your classes ahead of the curve.

Prerequisites for Instructor Training

You must have qualified as a Pilates Mat Instructor with Pilates Union UK.

 

Accreditations

The teacher training course is accredited in the UK, Australia, Canada and USA.

In the UK, this training is endorsed by the awarding body, Active IQ.  It is also accredited by EMD UK.  This certification carries the following CPD points:

UK – Active IQ
Canada – CanFitPro – 4 FIS CEC’s
Australia – Australian Pilates Method Alliance – 13.5 CEC’s
Australia – Aus Active (Formerly Fitness Australia) – 14 CEC’s
USA – National Pilates Certification Program – NPCP (Formerly Pilates Method Alliance – PMA) – 24 CEC’s

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Costs

The costs of the Restore and Refine MatWork instructor training course is listed below.

Matwork Pilates Course Fee

The cost of the 6 days Live Virtual is £240 working out at £40 per day.

 

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Course Structure

Pilates Fundamentals and The Basics

Review of the basics, fundamentals  of Joseph Pilates method. Introduction to key principles, focusing on alignment, breathing, and core engagement. A selection of exercises promoting scapula stability and the fundamentals of good movement patterns are taught.

The Mobility and Stretch Series

A selection of exercises focused on stretching and flexibility, promoting lengthening of muscles and relaxation, including exercises such as Spine Stretch Forward and Mermaid.

The Core Strengthening Series

A selection of classic and contemporary mat exercises, aimed at strengthening the core muscles, including classic exercises such as The Hundred, Roll-Up, and Single Leg Stretch.

The Back Series

Exercises focusing on spinal extension and strength work from the key repertoire, including classic variations of Swan Dive, as well as more modern variations of mid back strengthening exercises, such as Dart and Diamond Press.  The focus is on postural improvement.

The Leg Series 

A selection from the Leg series, including exercises like Leg Circles, Shoulder Bridge, and Side Leg Lifts, designed to build lower body strength in the deep gluteals and leg muscles.

Upper Body Series

A selection of exercises focused on shoulder and arm strength, promoting scapula stability, including exercises such as Front Leg Pull and Twister.

 

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Course Cancellation

No refunds are given under any circumstances, should you wish to cancel your place on a course. If cancellation takes place within 7 days of course commencement. A place on a future course will be offered to you.

In the event that a student needs to cancel, then the following options are available. 1) Transfer to another course where space available 2) Transfer your place to a colleague of your choice (provided they satisfy our prerequisites) 3) Transfer your funds to any of our online courses available on www.emmanewhamfitness.com.

In order to run any course, there has to be sufficient numbers of students in attendance. In the unlikely event that a course has to be cancelled by us, due to insufficient numbers or for any other reason, you will receive a full and complete refund or offered a place on another course if you wish.

Booking online does not ensure that the course will take place. Please check that your chosen course will run as normal before making any travel or accommodation arrangements.  All courses are confirmed 21 days before course commencement.

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What do our Clients say?

Below you can read some reviews from our wonderful clients and find out how we have helped them on their own fitness journey.

  • “Before taking the BarreConcept course, Emma was already very helpful and fast in replying to my e-mails. The course was very special and her passion for teaching the couse and her wide knowledge of pilates, yoga and mindfullness was something that added an extra to the course. She is a great teacher trainer. Emma was also very helpful after the course and she wants you to succeed. ”
    Namita Mathura - Fitness Instructor - Netherlands
  • “I have enrolled Emma's mat pilates and reformer pilates online course. I know her from her famous barre concept you tube but I did not know much about her method of Pilates teaching. When I started to the course, I am plesantly surprised with the quality of the video taught. Each exercise is through and very detailed and impressive. I have been already teaching pilates for a few years and participate in various pilates classes or workshops. I have never encounter this degree of teaching and it was eye opening. I wish I could keep her videos for life as a pilates bible!! Her course are also extremely reasonable price and high quality. I highly recommend her course.”
    Kazuyo Hamasaki - P.T - UK
  • “Where do I begin to praise Emma Newham. I have just completed her first rate Pilates Mat Online Course. Emma delivers this course with such in depth instruction. I watched the videos over and over again and learnt something new every time. Her knowledge and experience is second to none and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course.”
    Alice Simpson - Dance and Fitness Industry Professional - UK
  • “Emma Newham is someone who truly enjoys and has a passion for sharing her Pilates knowledge. She has professionality, enthusiasm and care for your well being and also for your preparation as teacher. She is my BarreConcept teacher and she is so friendly and helpful even if long distance take us apart as I'm from Rome, Italy. When I have a doubt she promptly answer to my question. She is my best teacher.”
    Claudia Ciolli - Studio Owner - Italy
  • “Emma has helped me in so many ways. I've completed her detailed online courses and feel competent to teach the techniques and exercises straight away after the brilliant videos and instructions. Having had a few issues myself over my own business, and loosing some confidence, I contacted Emma who spent time out of her crazy schedule emailing me giving me support and advice which helped so much. She has given me a new lease of life teaching Pilates and made me believe in myself again. ”
    Meriel Tibbetts - Fitness Industry Instructor - UK
  • “I have known Emma for over a decade. Emma is a brilliant, articulate, passionate teacher who really cares about the people she teaches. Her dedication, knowledge and ability is second to none. The course I did with Emma was fun, exciting and full of new ways to teach which benefitted me greatly.”
    Chris Smith - Fitness Industry Instructor - Canada
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