100 hour pilates mat teacher training

RITUAL SCHOOL’S

Deepen your practice, gain certification, and unlock your teaching potential.

Early bird pricing available until Jan 3rd 2025.

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Begin your path to becoming a certified Pilates instructor with our Pilates Mat Instructor Course, starting March 20th on the Gold Coast. This comprehensive training welcomes everyone—whether you’re new to Pilates or ready to elevate your passion to a professional level. Designed to start from the fundamentals, the program is accessible for all while offering depth and expertise for those with prior experience.

You’ll gain the skills and confidence to lead transformative Pilates classes and embrace lifelong physical well-being. The course is divided into three key components: immersive in-person contact days, completing 50 Ritual Pilates classes, and observing 10 classes with a senior instructor.

introduction to the course

With over 100 graduates from around the world, we are proud of our alumni student base who we continue to work with and support in their studies and teaching.

ALIGN YOUR JOURNEY WITH YOUR GOALS

let’s make a plan together

course requirements

2 Contact weekends

50 Pilates classes at Ritual

10 Class observations

Coursework and assignments

You will have six months after the contact days to complete all course elements

Your Ritual Pilates Training manual

Access to our online learning platform

Unlimited classes with Ritual Studio for the duration of the training

Opportunity to kickstart your teaching career by leading Ritual's community classes

Ongoing discounts for additional courses and online courses.

Ritual's instructor toolkit, the go to guide for new Pilates teachers.

One-on-one support

what’s included

what you’ll learn on this course

  • Grasp the core principles and philosophies underpinning the Pilates Method.

  • Study the human body's mechanics to ensure safe and effective practice.

  • Develop skills in class planning, cueing, and adapting sessions.

  • Engage in hands-on teaching experiences to build confidence and proficiency.

STEPS TO SUCCESS

your path to certification

enrol

Submit your enrolment form and secure your spot with a deposit, full payment, or payment plan.

begin

Start your 50 classes and gain access to your online materials to prepare for the course.

attend

Join the in-person training weekends to master Pilates techniques and build hands-on teaching expertise.

refine

Complete your assignments, finish your 50 classes, and observe 10 sessions with senior instructors.

graduate

Receive your certificate, and the confidence to teach wherever your path takes you. Stay supported by Ritual as you continue to grow your career!

2025 course information

2 weekends in-person

Weekend 1:

Friday 21st March, Saturday 22nd March, Sunday
23rd March

Weekend 2:

Friday 28th March, Saturday 29th March, Sunday
30th March

No prerequisites are required for this Level 1 Pilates Matwork Instructor Course—we start from the basics! Prior Pilates experience is helpful but not essential.

Based across our beautiful studios on the Gold Coast.

can’t make these dates?

payment options

12 week payment plan

Flexible options to suit your circumstances—make your first payment today and receive your online materials.

$350 every two weeks

Select payment plan option at checkout

pay in full

Simplify your experience and eliminate admin fees

$3000 $2600

Early Bird offer expires 3rd Jan 2025

pay a deposit

Secure your spot with a $500 deposit today, with the balance due 4 weeks before training begins—no admin fees.

$500

Early Bird offer expires 3rd Jan 2025

your faculty

Sophie Spratt

Sophie is the co-founder of Ritual, a mother of three young boys, and a dedicated Pilates Instructor and Educator.

With 15 years of Pilates practice and a decade of teaching experience, Sophie has amassed over 8,000 hours of teaching and holds certifications from some of the world’s leading Pilates schools.

She also holds a Bachelor in Biomedical Science, bringing her extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology to facilitate the anatomy and physiology modules for all of Ritual’s Instructor Trainings.

Sophie's teaching repertoire spans classical Pilates Matwork, Reformer Pilates, and contemporary Mat and Barre classes, offering a comprehensive approach to the Pilates Method.

Known for her friendly, fun, and down-to-earth approach, Sophie prioritizes building supportive relationships with her students. She is passionate about providing a quality education in the Pilates Method and equipping her students with the skills and confidence to begin their journey as Pilates instructors.

  • "The Pilates Mat Teacher Training at Ritual was an amazing experience. We were immersed in the philosophy, history, anatomy and physical practice of Pilates. It provides a holistic and comprehensive understanding of the classical Pilates method, grounded in modern science and contemporary understanding of the human body".

    - Lauren Flannagan

  • “Sometimes the scariest part is actually enrolling, once you do, it’s a beautiful ride from there. The course has been such an important part of self- growth and personal development for me. Whether you wish to use the course for teaching or just to improve your own practice, I couldn’t recommend it high enough. Soph inspires you to be your best. I loved every minute of it".

    - Millie Norman

  • "3 WORDS.. GO FOR IT. Really, you wont regret it. If you feel drawn to Pilates and want to expand your knowledge, even if its just for your own personal practice, trust me you will learn a lot”.

    - Fernanda Olivera

let's chat

let's chat

Have any questions? Drop us an email—we’d love to hear from you!