Ready to deepen your Pilates practice and build a solid foundation in mindful movement? Join us for a 50-Hour Pilates Mat Teacher Training (Level 1) — an immersive journey into the principles, anatomy, and core repertoire of Pilates. Whether you’re curious about teaching or simply passionate about moving better, this training will empower you with the knowledge, confidence, and awareness to transform your practice from the inside out.
Deepen your practice. Build a foundation in movement. Empower your teaching.
About Pilates
Pilates is more than just core work — it’s a mindful movement system that connects breath, precision, control, and flow. Rooted in a deep understanding of the body’s mechanics, Pilates builds strength, improves posture, supports rehabilitation, and enhances overall well-being.
Whether you’re on the mat or moving through life, Pilates helps you move with intention, awareness, and ease. Its accessibility makes it suitable for everyone — from those with physical limitations to high-performing athletes. And while it strengthens the body, it also nourishes the mind — promoting calm, focus, and resilience.
Who This Training Is For
This training is open to anyone with a curious body and an open mind.
Perfect for you if:
- You love Pilates and want to understand the “why” behind the exercises
- You’re curious about movement science, anatomy, and functional mobility
- You’re a yoga teacher, fitness coach, dancer, or athlete looking to broaden your toolbox
- You’re considering becoming a Pilates teacher and want to start with solid foundations
- You’re not (yet) planning to teach, but want to commit to your own movement journey
No prior teaching experience needed — just a passion for learning and moving!
However, you need to be familiar with the Pilates method and have a moderate strength and fitness and willingness to practise a lot on your own or in a studio between the training days.
What You Can Expect
This foundational Level 1 training is all about building a deep, embodied understanding of the Pilates method — from the core exercises to the principles that make them so effective.
Over the course of 50 hours, you will:
✅ Learn the Pilates Mat repertoire — including foundational exercises, variations, and safe modifications
✅ Dive into movement theory and functional anatomy, gaining insight into how bodies move, compensate, and adapt
✅ Explore the core principles of Pilates and how they show up in a class
✅ Develop body awareness and movement intelligence in your own practice
✅ Understand how to structure a mat session — from warm-up to integration
✅ Get an introduction to teaching skills, including cueing, observing bodies, and creating clear structure
While this training includes practice teaching moments, the primary focus is deepening one’s understanding of Pilates, its theory and mastering the body mechanics. Level 2 will build on this foundation with a stronger emphasis on teaching methodology, hands-on adjustments, and leading with confidence.
You’ll leave this training feeling stronger, wiser, and inspired — whether you go on to teach or simply move better through life.
More information
Please read our Terms & Conditions here
For more questions or information please get in touch with Bluebirds Academy academy@blue-birds.nl.
Dates & Times
Saturday and Sunday – 11am to 4pm
1st weekend:
10-11 January 2026
2nd weekend:
17- 18 January 2026
3rd weekend:
31 January/1 February 2026
4th weekend (incl. Exams)
14 – 15 February 2026
* Depending on the speed of the group some days may be shorter or run a bit longer. Keep this in mind when planning your evenings.
Location
📍 Bluebirds Oost, Louise Wentstraat 186, Amsterdam
Investment
Early Bird Ticket: €795
*Early Bird price available until November 1st
Regular Ticket: €850
Member discount: €765
Please request your discount code through the Academy: academy@blue-birds.nl
(all prices at 0% VAT as we are CRKBO registered )
JOIN THE 50-HOUR PILATES MAT TEACHER TRAINING
Meet your teacher: Margaret
I’m a Movement & Mindfulness professional with certifications in Kineticode® Pilates, BarreFloor, and Yin Yoga. My passion lies in exploring the human body — its mechanics, its capacity for change, and its unique way of expressing itself through movement.
Over the years, I’ve developed a teaching style rooted in curiosity, intuition, and embodiment. I approach movement as a living science — something to be felt, tested, observed, and understood from the inside out. Whether it’s anatomy, mobility, or functional patterns, I believe knowledge lands most deeply when it’s experienced in your own body.
Classes and trainings with me are a blend of precision and play. I love layering in different disciplines and musical textures, creating a space where learning is both joyful and grounded. You’ll be invited to listen inward, explore your edges, and build both awareness and confidence.
My goal? To guide people toward not only more mobility and control, but also a deeper relationship with themselves — physically, emotionally, and mentally. And always with a healthy dose of humour and lightness. Because movement should feel like an adventure, not a chore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior experience to join this training?
No! This training is designed for both beginners and more experienced students and teachers.
Will I receive a certification?
Yes! After completing the 50-hour training, you’ll receive a 50 hour Mat Pilates Teacher Training certificate. This certifies that you’ve completed the training and are equipped to teach Mat Pilates classes.
What should I bring to the training?
A notebook, comfortable clothing, an open heart, and a willingness to fully immerse yourself in the training. More details on what to bring will be sent after you sign up!
Is it possible to pay in installments?
We can work something out! Email us at academy@blue-birds.nl so we can assist you.
I have a question that isn’t listed above.
Feel free to reach out to us at academy@blue-birds.nl we would love to hear from you!
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