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!
Please see below Current scheduled Education programmes.
Comprehensive Pilates Mat Certification:
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) together with your teacher, Sarah MacLachlann, award winning 2nd generation Pilates Master, (BIO), your success is guaranteed. Your respected international qualification matters!
Mat Pilates forms the foundation of the Pilates method.
Our programs give you a thorough understanding of how 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 Mat instructor training program is split over three courses:
Mat 1 Course – Beginners Mat Repertoire;
Mat 2 Course – Intermediate Mat Repertoire;
Mat 3 Course – Advanced Mat Repertoire;
Prerequisite to attending Mat 3 – Completed Mat 2
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- Terms & Conditions: and some additional notes:
- Please note prior to signing up that there are no refunds because at the time of purchases you will automatically receive the online lectures and training materials.
- You will receive your workbook / manual in Mat 1.
- Please note that this course takes place in Pilates Performance Ireland and also via Livestream Online Zoom Broadcast. If you wish to take the course live online please provide one week’s notice to reception@ppireland.com to ensure you receive the link on time.
- To complete your materials, please purchase the Joseph Pilates book: “Return to Life” which is available on Amazon.
Comprehensive Pilates Reformer Certification:
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) together with your teacher, Sarah MacLachlann, award winning 2nd generation Pilates Master, (BIO), your success is guaranteed. Your respected international qualification matters!
Reformer usually comes after the Pilates Mat training however, most commonly students complete Mat and Reformer certification together. Our programs give you a thorough understanding of how 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 courses:
Reformer 1 Course – Beginners Reformer Repertoire:
Reformer 2 Course – Intermediate Reformer Repertoire;
Prerequisite to attending Reformer 2 – Completed Reformer 1
Reformer 3 Course – Intermediate to Advanced Reformer Repertoire:
Prerequisite to attending Reformer 3 – Completed Reformer 2
Terms & Conditions: and some additional notes:
Please note prior to signing up that there are no refunds because at the time of purchases you will automatically receive the online lectures and training materials.
You will receive your workbook / manual in Reformer 1.
Please note that this course takes place in Pilates Performance Ireland and also via Livestream Online Zoom Broadcast. If you wish to take the course live online please provide one week’s notice to reception@ppireland.com to ensure you receive the link on time.
To complete your materials, please purchase the Joseph Pilates book: “Return to Life” which is available on Amazon.
Costs/Investment:
Reformer L1: €950-Click here to buy Reformer L2: €650-Click here to buy Reformer L3: €650-Click here to buy (includes fee for final exam) Reformer Bundle (Levels 1, 2 & 3)-Click here to buy
190 Hour Tower/Trapeze, Chair and Barrel
Our Comprehensive Pilates Equipment Training Programme at Pilates Performance is designed for movement professionals who want to master the full studio system and teach with confidence, precision, and authority.
This immersive programme goes far beyond mat work, providing in-depth training across the complete range of classical and contemporary Pilates apparatus, including the Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Barrels, and auxiliary equipment. You will develop a deep understanding of biomechanics, alignment, and intelligent progression—enabling you to tailor sessions for beginners through to advanced clients, as well as those with specific needs or injuries.
At the core of the programme is a strong emphasis on teaching excellence. You won’t just learn the exercises—you’ll learn how to see, cue, and adapt in real time. Through hands-on practice, supervised teaching hours, and detailed feedback, you’ll build the skills required to deliver safe, effective, and engaging sessions in both one-to-one and small group settings.
Our experienced Educator (Sarah MacLachlann) brings decades of industry knowledge, combining classical Pilates principles with modern movement science. This ensures you graduate not only with a recognised qualification, but with the confidence and professional presence to stand out in a competitive field.
Whether you are progressing from Mat or Reformer training or seeking to elevate your existing practice, this programme offers a clear pathway to becoming a highly skilled, fully equipped Pilates teacher.
Skill | Strength | Teaching Excellence
190 Hour Comprehensive Apparatus Training includes:
All Pilates Equipment Training: Trapeze Table, Combo Chair and Barrels
Price: €3,395
Includes access to all online Student Training guides, Resources and Definitions and Comprehensive Equipment Manuals. The course is run over 5 weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
To avail of the Installment option:
• 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 > 190 Hour Full payment option
• This will bring you to a further option: “Please select an initial payment”
• Under drop down menu select > €2,000 initial payment option and pay.
• Once you have made the initial payment, the following two automatic Instalment payments for €679.50 will be applied to your account on November 6th and December 6th 2026
Please click here to see full schedule of Equipment training September to December 2026
450 Hour Comprehensive Pilates Mentorship/Diploma
The Pilates Performance Mentorship Diploma 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!
• The 450-hour Comprehensive Mentorship Diploma Programme is available at our multi-award-winning Rathfarnham studio or online (24 hours’ notice required: reception@ppireland.com)
• This programme covers the full Pilates repertoire: Mat, (all levels), Reformer (all levels), Trapeze, Combo Chair and Barrels, as well as Pilates Principles and Anatomy throughout the course.
Full Mentorship Diploma programme delivered by 2nd Generation Pilates Master and Educator Sarah MacLachlann
• Price: €6,695 ((Please note that there are no refunds, because at the time of purchases you will automatically receive the online lectures). including all online learning materials and comprehensive manuals.
• The 450-hour programme is inclusive of all “In Studio” practical sessions, self-practice and observation hours and ongoing online access to all Student Teacher Leaning Guides (STLG), Resources & Definitions and Comprehensive syllabus guides and tests, as well as ongoing guidance from your Mentor, Sarah MacLachlann.
To avail of the Installment option:
• 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 > 450 Hour Full payment option
• This will bring you to a further option: “Please select an initial payment”
• Under drop down menu select > €3,000 instalment option and pay.
• Once you have made the initial payment, the following four automatic Instalment payments for €923.75 will be applied to your account on 6th of September, October, November and December 2026.
Please click here to see full schedule of dates for September to December 2026
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