BCRPA MAT PILATES FITNESS Teacher Training Course

2026 Spring Course dates: March 24th to April 19th 

Tuesday March 24th & Thursday April 9th 5:00pm to 9:00pm - on zoom for all

Saturdays March 28th, & April 11th 1:30pm to 7:00pm

Sundays March 29th, April 12th, & 19th 12:30 to 7:00pm 

Location: Distilled Pilates Studio 1515 Barrow St, North Vancouver or on Zoom for those living outside of the lower mainland. 

Investment: Early Bird rate, registration by Feb 23rd $679 + GST. After the 23rd,  regular pricing is $719 + GST  * Maximum 8 in studio students accepted *

Save your seat with a $300 deposit. The balance + GST will be due on or before Feb 23rd.

Registration Includes our newly updated 2026 Workbook,  Three Lela D Mat Zoom Classes, 40 BCRPA CECs that can be used over 2 years for BCRPA renewals and special pricing for registered students for the March 3rd Movement Anatomy Review workshop. 

This first level practical Teacher Training course is designed specifically for instructors with a personal Pilates practice and some teaching experience that wish to teach group Pilates Mat classes or incorporate Pilates Mat movements into their existing classes or personal training sessions. 

BCRPA approved and accredited. This course balances exercise design and anatomy learned in Fitness Theory ( Learn More ) with the Pilates Theories, Principles and History that will enable the student to discover the genius and the benefits of the Pilates method. 

Focusing on the fundamental Mat movements, the student will learn the primary intention of each Pilates fundamental exercise, develop the skills to cue effectively while discovering the brilliance of the Pilates Mat sequencing. 

Through class room learning, self practice, along with a minimum of 4 Pilates Mat class observations, the student will develop the skills to demonstrate each Pilates exercise, learn the breath patterns and  how to verbally and visually cue to modify or progress each movement to conduct a safe and effective beginner to intermediate Mat Pilates fitness class. 

Exercise science, training principles and anatomy is reviewed and related to the Pilates method.

Upon course completion, the student is required to complete a minimum of 8 hours of  practicum teaching with a mentor* and pass the Instructor evaluation (ICE) test-out for certification as a BCRPA Level 1 Pilates Fitness Instructor. (*see below)

100% attendance and participation as well completion of home assignments, a minimum of 6 hours of self practice  and 4 class observations is required for course completion. 

Registration also includes:  The ability to use one Lela D zoom class toward the four required class observations.  

The option to attend the March 3rd  Movement Anatomy Review Worksop at a teacher trainee  discounted price of $49+gst. (Regular $89) 

Recommended reading:  

Return to Life Though Contrology by Joseph Pilates   

Pilates Anatomy by Karen Klippinger & Rael Isacowitz

Pilates Body in Motion or The Pilates Promise by Alicia Ungaro

The Pilates Body by Brook Siler

No refunds after Early Bird date.  * See FAQ on refund policy.

Accepting 8 students in Studio and 2 students on zoom. To apply for acceptance into this Teacher Training  session, please go to our CONTACT page.    

Include a brief description of your teaching experience (if any) and your personal Pilates practice.  We would also like to know what has inspired you to want to teach Mat Pilates and if you would like to attend in-studio or via zoom.

Fall 2026 Course Dates (September to early November) coming soon

Lela D Pilates offers Private Teacher Training instruction to individuals. Call or email for details.

Lela D Pilates will come to your studio or centre any where in BC via Zoom or in person to train your instructors in Pilates Fitness or present workshops for CECs.  Call or email for details

Upon completion of the Mat Pilates Fitness teacher training course you will need to complete a minimum of eight (8) practicum hours before your ICE evaluation. 

The goal of the practicum mentoring is to help you become a stronger, more confident Pilates Fitness Instructor.  

It is recommended that you complete all eight practicum hours with a qualified Pilates Fitness leader,  however,  when a qualified Pilates FL is not easily available,  four practicum hours may be under the supervision of a BCRPA  Group FL.   

Practicum Kick Start  

In-person and Zoom options available

2026 Dates TBD

This unique opportunity has been designed to provide practicum teaching experience in-person or on-line to a cohort of new instructors that may not have a mentor to work with.

The trainee will teach four classes to real participants under the supervision  and mentorship of Lela Dawson, BCRPA TFL.   Each trainee will be provided individual feedback & encouragement after each class to assist in their Pilates teaching development. The Practicum Kickstart will provide 4 Practicum hours to the trainee.

A cohort of 3-4 trainees is required. 

Lela D Pilates Teacher Trainees  starting at $89 + GST | Non Lela D Trainees starting at $139 + GST                                                   

One to one Practicum Mentoring  

If you already have a Pilates mentor,  great!  If not, Lela D Pilates offers several one to one practicum options that will provide you with feedback and encouragement after each practice class. 

Lela will match you up with a senior Pilates Fitness teacher or she will work one on one with you as your mentor.

Contact us for pricing on the various one to one practicum mentoring options.

Offered via Zoom or in person.

Pilates Fitness ICE  $95 - $110* + GST

Group Fitness ICE  $80- $95* + GST

*Additional cost plus travel & parking fees for in person ICE's

Pilates Instructor Community Chat Series. 

FREE for Pilates Fitness instructors.

2026 dates coming soon.

Private Pilates Lessons can be tailored to enhance your development as a Pilates teacher.  Perhaps you are curious about the Reformer and would like to experience it and other Pilates apparatus. Maybe you would like to develop a deeper understanding of the entire Pilates System and how each modality links together and back to the mat.  Contact us today to book your special Lela D trainee pricing on your first package of 5 private lessons for just $275 + GST

The Pilates Mat Tutoring  Workshop is a private one on one workshop perfect for students that have completed the Teacher Training course but would like to work on specific skills. It is also appropriate for the busy instructors that would like to attend a workshop within their schedule on a topic that is relevant to their development skills.

The Pilates Mat Tutoring Workshop is offered at $320 + GST and provides 5 BCRPA CECs.  

Contact Lela directly to schedule your preferred time.