Classical Teacher Training

Pilates Centre will guide you towards becoming a confident, intuitive and deeply knowledgeable Classical Pilates teacher.

Our comprehensive training programme develops skilled, respected and in-demand teachers, grounded in the integrity of the original method and recognised internationally.

As a working Classical studio, Pilates Centre is a space where both trainees and clients thrive. With access to the studio throughout your course, you will be immersed in a professional, supportive teaching environment from day one.

Email us at education@pilatescentre.ie to request our Teacher Training brochure, letting us know if you're interested in the Full Studio course or the Mat Mentorship.

Classical Teacher Training Courses

Classical Teacher Training - Full Studio

Pilates Centre will guide you towards becoming a confident, intuitive and highly knowledgeable Classical Pilates teacher. Our internationally recognised training programme develops skilled, respected professionals who are grounded in the integrity and teaching system of the original method.

Graduates are competent to teach the full Classical repertoire to an advanced level across all apparatus, including Mat. You will learn how to adapt sessions to meet individual client needs and abilities, applying the built-in teaching system of the Pilates Method in both private and group settings.

This 40-week programme comprises 600 hours of comprehensive training and meets the European Standards EQF Level 4 standards. The curriculum covers the complete Classical repertoire on all studio apparatus, alongside variations, modifications and essential safety principles. You will graduate prepared to teach safely, effectively and confidently to a broad range of clients.

The course includes four in-studio workshop weekends, supported by a progressive monthly study schedule. Monthly group Zoom check-ins provide mentorship, accountability and space to deepen your understanding as you move through the material.

As a working Classical studio, Pilates Centre is a professional environment where both trainees and clients thrive. With full access to the studio throughout your training, you will be immersed in real practice from day one.

We are now taking applications for our course beginning in January 2027.
Email education@pilatescentre.ie to request further information.

 

Mat Mentorship

Pilates Centre will guide you towards becoming a confident, intuitive, and deeply knowledgeable Pilates teacher.
Our comprehensive training programme develops skilled, respected and in demand Pilates teachers, grounded in the integrity of the original method and recognised internationally.
As a working Classical studio, Pilates Centre is a space where both trainees and clients thrive. With access to the studio throughout your course, you will be immersed in a professional, supportive teaching environment from day one.
The Mat Mentorship course duration is 20 weeks, covering 250 hours in total. Our curriculum covers the Classical Mat Pilates repertoire as well as variations, modifications and safety issues. You will graduate confidently ready to teach Pilates safely and effectively to a wide population of clients.

The curriculum meets, to a minimum, the European standards of the EQF Level 4 Pilates Teacher qualification. Our graduates are also eligible to take the NPCP - Mat certification exam should they choose.

On the course you’ll attend 3 x workshop weekends to learn the Pilates content. You'll additionally attend 3 x 'Applied Anatomy for Pilates' weekends where you'll learn to apply functional anatomy knowledge to your teaching. You'll work your way through a progressive monthly study schedule.

We are now taking applications for our Mat Mentorship starting in February 2027.

Email education@pilatescentre.ie for further information.

 

Workshops and Masterclasses

Hone your teaching skills and deepen your practice!

MeJo Wiggin - Dublin Workshops - March 2027

MeJo Wiggin will come to Dublin for the first time in March 2027!

MeJo is a world renowned Pilates Teacher Trainer, teaching for over 30 years. She is sought after by Pilates teachers around the globe. You might also recognise MeJo from her insightful teaching contributions to Pilatesology and Pilates Anytime.
 
A couple of years ago I (Anna) completed the Classical Syllabus with MeJo and it was such a valuable educational experience. She is an incredibly passionate teacher with an exceptional eye for detail - not only in how she teaches bodies, but in how she teaches the work itself. She is committed to passing on what she learned from Romana as it was taught to her, and makes it clear when sharing an idea or variation from another teacher or another part of her own journey. That level of integrity is really special and helps to preserve the lineage of The Pilates Method.

We're so fortunate to have her coming to Dublin for the first time.


Workshop schedule:

Saturday the 13th March, 13.00 - 19.45 

CADILLAC & TOWER

13.00 - 16.00 Building a class structure: Beginner to Advanced
16.45 - 18.45 Cadillac & Tower Variations
18.45 - 19.45 Cadillac only exercises

Sunday the 14th March, 13.00 - 18.45 

REFORMER & WUNDA CHAIR

13.00 - 16.00 Reformer: Building a class structure: Beginner to Advanced
16.45 - 18.45 Wunda Chair: workshopping the exercises, building from Basics to Advanced

ALSO - Mejo will teach a MAT and MAGIC CIRCLE class on the Sunday at 12pm - if you would like to join this please sign up to that separately to these workshops.

ALSO! - Mejo will teach a day of duets and trio lessons in the studio on Friday the 12th of March - you will work on our full studio of apparatus. Please email us if you're interested in these and Mejo will then be in touch directly to schedule them.

Any questions, just email us on info@pilatescentre.ie

If you will be travelling to join these workshops we recommend looking into flights and accommodation sooner rather than later - this is the weekend before St. Patricks Day, so Dublin will be very busy - and fun!

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Previous INTERNATIONAL GUEST Workshops

Michael & Ton: May 23rd & 24th, 2026

Brooke Siler: April 20th - 21st, 2024

Blossom Leilani Crawford: March 25th & 26th, 2023.

Brooke Siler: September 25th, 2020 (Online)

Brooke Siler: August 11th & 12th, 2018

 

 

 

Apply the WHY workshop series: Dates TBC

 

These workshops will help you to TEACH, not just instruct, your clients WHY they are doing what they do. We'll also look at WHY we might MODIFY exercises on the Reformer to get THE BEST RESULTS for our clients and their unique bodies!

MAT 

Do you tell your clients WHY they’re doing something specific in their Mat lessons? ‘Pump your arms’ in the 100 - Why? ‘Keep your heels down’ for Roll Up - Why?! ‘Keep the shoulders steady’ in Single Leg Circle - WHY?!

Who’s this workshop for? Pilates Mat teachers and student teachers from any school looking to practice your teaching skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

REFORMER 

WHY are we on a Reformer? WHY the springs? WHY the handles and foot straps? WHY am I loving Leg Circles on Reformer and not so much on the Mat? Let’s explore exactly WHY!!

Who’s this workshop for? Pilates teachers with a minimum training to Intermediate level on the Reformer & Mat as well as student teachers learning to teach the Reformer. 

CADILLAC & TOWER 

WHY the Roll Down here and not the Roll Up on the Mat? WHY spring Teaser from above? ...and WHY is that the easiest Teaser?! WHY teach Thigh Stretch here before the Reformer? 
 
This workshop is an opportunity to deeper explore the exercises taught on the Cadillac and Tower. You'll learn how to TEACH your clients WHY this apparatus is so beneficial and for what specifically. 

Who’s this workshop for? Pilates teachers from all schools teaching on the Cadillac or Tower. Students in training to teach the Cadillac will also get lots from this. Pilates enthusiasts looking for tips to apply to your own practice are also more than welcome!

CHAIR 

WHY choose Footwork here over the Reformer? WHY does Mermaid feel so great on the Wunda Chair? WHY is Teaser so hard here 🥵
 
The Wunda Chair offers so many unique connections and challenges. Let's look at WHY it's such a valuable piece of apparatus to use with your clients! 
 
Who’s this workshop for? Pilates teachers from all schools teaching on the Wunda Chair. Students in training to teach the Wunda Chair will also get lots from this. Pilates enthusiasts looking for tips to apply to your own practice are also more than welcome!

Who's leading the workshop? Anna Abubakar

Anna brings knowledge, experience and a genuine love of The Pilates Method to her trainings. She has 25 years of consistent Pilates personal practice, over 17 years teaching the Pilates Method and over 10 years teaching the Pilates Method to other teachers behind her. Comprehensively trained in both Classical and Contemporary Pilates, Anna has clocked thousands of hours of study and mentorship with world class teachers including Amy & Rachel Taylor, Deborah Kolway, Jay Grimes, Brooke Siler, Blossom Leilani Crawford, Mejo Wiggin and Deborah Lesson to name JUST A FEW.

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Master The Magic Circle: May 2026

This is now SOLD UT. Please email info@pilatescentre.ie if you'd like to be added to the waitlist.

The Magic Circle is a Pilates prop that was created to add resistance to your movements. You will learn a specific set of stand alone exercises that Joseph Pilates created with the Circle as well as how to use it to create connections in your Mat workouts.
 
This workshop is designed for Pilates teachers and trainee teachers. Non teachers tend to also love this workshop as it gives you great ideas for at-home or travel workouts!
 
You will receive a mini manual to include detailed exercise descriptions of the original Magic Circle exercises. Each Magic Circle variation on the Mat will be listed and pictured. You'll have space for notes on each exercise to create your go-to Magic Circle manual to refer to!
 
A certificate of attendance will be issued to all teacher participants - please email us to inform us you'll want this. 

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What Our Clients Say

'I used to suffer from back, shoulder and neck pain on and off as a result of a minor car accident, and the muscles never really recovered. However, since I started doing Pilates, I noticed my back, shoulder and neck muscles are so much stronger than before. I could really feel a difference after 5 or 6 classes. It’s been fantastic.'

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