Pilates Teacher Training

Option 1: The Modules

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Pilates Principles

Principles Balanced Body® Movement Principles The Balanced Body Movement Principles form the foundation of Balanced Body Education. They include essential information on anatomy, assessment and kinesiology along with key exercises used in every movement discipline.

Please note this course is also available online via livestream. If you wish to take the course online please contact: reception@ppireland.com.

When booking, please use the filters to search for individual modules and dates.

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Comprehensive Mat Training Programme

100 hour Comprehensive Pilates Mat Training:

The Pilates Performance Teaching Certification Programme utilizes the prestigious International Pilates Education Institute (PEI) teaching system which follows the global standards and guidelines from the PMA (Pilates Method Alliance) and NPCP (National Pilates Certification Programme).Your respected international qualification matters!

  • Exercise instruction in the complete Pilates Mat repertoire, with anatomy introduced alongside the exercises
  • A comprehensive program consistent with current global standards • Cueing, coaching, safety and teaching tips for clients at different levels of ability
  • Guidelines for teaching special populations
  • By the end of the course you will be proficient in teaching beginning Mat classes to advanced or personal training session, in both classical and contemporary Pilates.
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    Cost: €1,895.(Please note that there are no refunds, because at the time of purchases you will automatically receive the online lectures). Workbook manuals included, online and in studio lectures with a strong focus throughout on your progression. Please note that this course takes place in Pilates Performance Ireland and also via Livestream Online Zoom Broadcast. To complete your materials, please purchase the Joseph Pilates book: “Return to Life” which is available on Amazon.
    If you wish to take the course online please contact: reception@ppireland.com to set up link.

Easy Pay instalment option available.
To avail of this:
• Under the Education tab click > “Sign up now”
• Login or create an account
• Select: “Click here to sign up”
• Under: “Which series or membership would you like” click > 100 Hour Full payment option
• This will bring you to a further option: “Please select an initial payment”
• Under drop down menu select > €1,000 instalment option and pay.
• Once you have made the initial payment, the following two automatic Instalment payments for €447.50 will be applied to your account on 25th April and 23rd May 2026.

Pilates Allegro Reformer Classes

Comprehensive Reformer Training programme

160 Hour Comprehensive Pilates Reformer Training:

The Pilates Performance Teaching Certification Programme utilizes the prestigious International Pilates Education Institute (PEI) teaching system which follows the global standards and guidelines from the PMA (Pilates Method Alliance) and NPCP (National Pilates Certification Programme).Your respected international qualification matters!

160 hour Comprehensive Pilates Reformer Training:
The Pilates Reformer is an extraordinarily flexible piece of exercise equipment allowing resistance and support for exercises involving every part of the body. Our program gives you a thorough understanding of how to use the Reformer to develop core and extremity strength, stability, flexibility, coordination and balance. The wide range of exercises, from beginners to advanced, provides a stimulating workout for clients at any level of ability.
Our Reformer instructor training program is split over three weekends and includes:

  • Exercise instruction in the complete Pilates Reformer repertoire, with anatomy introduced alongside the exercises
  • A comprehensive program consistent with current global standards
  • Cueing, coaching, safety and teaching tips for clients at different levels of ability
  • Guidelines for teaching special populations
  • Equipment safety and maintenance
  • By the end of the course you will be proficient in teaching a beginners Reformer class to advanced or personal training session, in both classical and contemporary Pilates.

Cost: €2,295. (Please note that there are no refunds, because at the time of purchases you will automatically receive the online lectures). Workbook manuals included, online and in studio lectures with a strong focus throughout on your progression. Please note that this course takes place in Pilates Performance Ireland and also via Livestream Online Zoom Broadcast. To complete your materials, please purchase the Joseph Pilates book: “Return to Life” which is available on Amazon.
If you wish to take the course online please contact: reception@ppireland.com to set up link.

You also have the option of purchasing the course in full online, as well as our Easy Pay Option: Initial payment: €1,195 followed by 2 payments of: €550 on May 2nd 2026, and May 30th 2026.

Easy Pay Installment option available

To avail of this:
• Under the Education tab click > “Sign up now”
• Login or create an account
• Select: “Click here to sign up”
• Under: “Which series or membership would you like” click > 160 Hour Full payment option (€2,295)
• This will bring you to a further option: “Please select an initial payment”
• Under drop down menu select > €1,195 instalment option and pay.
• Once you have made the initial payment, the following two automatic installment payments for €550 will be applied to your account on 2nd May and 30th May 2026

Anatomy for Movement Professionals

Build the body from the inside out with Anatomy in Three Dimensions™. Learn the structure and function of bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments as well as the origin, insertion and action of the major muscles of movement by building them on the Anatomy + Movement skeleton. Learn how muscles move by experiencing each muscle group in action and relating these exercises to functional movement.

Please note this course is also available online via livestream. If you wish to take the course online please contact: reception@ppireland.com.

When booking, please use the filters to search for individual modules and dates.

Trapeze

Target all areas of the body with the iconic pilates trapeze. This versatile workout will help to build strength, stability and flexibility throughout the body with the adjustments of the springs.

Please note this course is also available online via livestream. If you wish to take the course online please contact: reception@ppireland.com.

When booking, please use the filters to search for individual modules and dates.

Chair

This is a dynamic and versatile Pilates workout that incorporates the Pilates Chair into a traditional Pilates routine. The Combo Chair adds an extra level of resistance and challenge, making the class suitable for those looking to build strength, stability, and flexibility.

Please note this course is also available online via livestream. If you wish to take the course online please contact: reception@ppireland.com.

When booking, please use the filters to search for individual modules and dates.

Pilates Ladder Barrel

Barrel

The Pilates Ladder Barrel is designed to activate the core muscles, it challenges the postural muscles, with emphasis on strengthening and improving range of movement whilst developing spinal flexibility and lengthening the muscles.

Please note this course is also available online via livestream. If you wish to take the course online please contact: reception@ppireland.com.

When booking, please use the filters to search for individual modules and dates.

Option 2: The Bundles

Reformer Only Bundle

This discounted (10%) Reformer Bundle includes Reformer L1, 2 and 3.

€1,770

Includes discount, all Balanced Body manuals with full international accreditation from ours partners Balanced Body.

PLEASE NOTE: DISCOUNT IS NOT AVAILABLE ON INDIVIDUAL MODULES. THE FULL BUNDLE PACK MUST BE PURCHASED TO AVAIL OF DISCOUNT

Reformer with Anatomy Bundle

This discounted (10%) Reformer Bundle includes Reformer L1, 2 and 3 and Anatomy in 3D.

€2,295

Includes discount and all comprehensive Balanced Body manuals with full international accreditation from ours partners Balanced Body.

PLEASE NOTE: DISCOUNT IS NOT AVAILABLE ON INDIVIDUAL MODULES. THE FULL BUNDLE PACK MUST BE PURCHASED TO AVAIL OF DISCOUNT

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Mat Bundle

This discounted (10%) Mat Bundle includes Mat L1, 2 and 3 and Pilates Principles.

€1,860

Includes discount and all comprehensive Balanced Body manuals with full international accreditation from ours partners Balanced Body. All courses are available at our Rathfarnham studio and online via Zoom.

PLEASE NOTE: DISCOUNT IS NOT AVAILABLE ON INDIVIDUAL MODULES. THE FULL BUNDLE PACK MUST BE PURCHASED TO AVAIL OF DISCOUNT

Equipment Bundle

This discounted (10%) Equipment Bundle includes Trap Table/Cadillac, Chair and Barrels.

€1,360

Includes discount and all comprehensive Balanced Body manuals with full international accreditation from ours partners Balanced Body.

PLEASE NOTE: DISCOUNT IS NOT AVAILABLE ON INDIVIDUAL MODULES. THE FULL BUNDLE PACK MUST BE PURCHASED TO AVAIL OF DISCOUNT

Option 3: Pilates Mentorship/Diploma

The mentorship programme is best suited to students who wish to complete the full Pilates repertoire.

Pilates master Sarah MacLachlann (course director) and her education team will mentor you through out this wonderful journey. 

Have some questions about the course? Check out our FAQs:

If you have already completed an anatomy course you do not need to do another one. If you have not you will need to do an antomy module.

Balanced Body is a highly respected and world recognised Pilates qualification

There are no prerequisits to doing the Pilates Performance Mentorship, having attended classes is a bonus, come with passion and your mentor, Sarah MacLachlann will teach you
the details.

No, because all elements of the mentorship are now available to complete online, you can attend from anywhere in the world.

Mat total hours (Mat 1,2 and 3)
Mat personal sessions – 25 hours
Mat observation – 15 hours
Mat student teaching – 45 hours


Reformer total hours (1, 2 & 3)
Reformer personal sessions – 50 hoursessions – 50 hours
Reformer observation – 30 hours
Reformer student teaching – 100 hours


Trapeze/ tower
Trap personal sessions – 20 hours
Trap observation – 10 hours
Trap student teaching – 45 hours


Chair
Chair personal sessions – 20 hours
Chair observation – 10 hours
Chair student teaching – 45 hours


Barrels
Barrels personal sessions – 5 hours
Barrels student teaching – 15 hours
Total course time approx.. 600 hours

There is no fixed time by which you must Test-Out.

Yes, but you should have access to the apparatus to ensure you can practice e.g. your local studio.

The Pilates Mentorship Programme (under 2nd Generation Pilates Master Sarah MacLachlann) takes place every September and enables trainees of all abilities to take their training further and reach their goal of becoming a pilates instructor.

This internationally accredited course covers the full suite of Pilates disciplines and is suitable for beginners right up to all Fitness/ Health & Wellness practitioners.

You can now download and print the full Mentorship prospectus with dates, time and prices etc below.

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