BCRPA MAT PILATES FITNESS Teacher Training Course

We are accepting applications now for the  2026 Fall BCRPA Mat Pilates Teacher Training Course. 

September 29th to October 25th 

Investment: $739 + GST   

Save $50! Registration by Sept 1st* for Early Bird rate of  $689 +GST 

In Studio space is limited. Save your spot with a $300 deposit.  Balance + GST due Sept 1st.

Tuesday September 29th and  Thursday October 1st  4:00pm to 8:00pm - attendance on zoom for all students

Saturdays October 3rd & 17th 1:30pm to 7:30pm- In-Studio

Sundays October 4th, 18th, & 25th  12:30 to 7:30pm- In-Studio

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

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 Movement Anatomy Review workshop. 

This first level Teacher Training course is led by BCRPA TFL Lela Dawson. Lela is an experienced teacher trainer with a proven record of developing exceptional group Mat Pilates fitness instructors. She has created a warm learning environment designed specifically for the student that wants hands on instruction and plenty of time to practice teaching the movements with their peers.   

Practice teaching along with meaningful feedback from your teacher trainer, will develop your skills and confidence to demonstrate, cue and teach each Pilates exercises.  In addition you will learn the Pilates breath patterns and  how to modify and progress each movement to fully prepare you to be able to instruct a safe and effective beginner to intermediate Mat Pilates fitness class.

You are a good candidate for this training if you have a personal Pilates practice of at least 8-10+ Pilates Mat classes.  You are curious to discover more about the Pilates method. You have a desire to teach and share the benefits of Pilates to others.  Or, perhaps you already have some teaching experience and wish to incorporate Pilates Mat movements into your 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.  

Upon course completion, the student is required to complete an 8 hour practicum* (practice  teaching) with a mentor and pass the Instructor evaluation (ICE) test-out for certification as a BCRPA First Level Mat Pilates Fitness Instructor. (*see more information below)

100% attendance in all session dates listed above. Active participation as well completion of homework 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 Movement Anatomy Review Worksop at a teacher trainee discounted price of $59+gst. (Regular $99) 

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 Brooke Siler

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

Accepting 8 students in the 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.

Upon completion of the Mat Pilates Fitness teacher training course you will need to complete a minimum of eight (8) practicum hours under the guidance of an experienced Pilates teacher.  

The goal of the practicum is to gain experience teaching actual students in a group setting.  Your Pilates mentor will provide you with encouragement, teaching tips and feedback after each session that you will apply in your next class. After completion of the Practicum you will be a stronger, more confident Pilates Fitness Instructor. ready for your ICE and ready to teach your own class.

As a Lela D Pilates graduate, Lela will assist you in finding an experienced Pilates mentor to work with. She also offers Practicum Kick Start sessions several times each year. (see below for the next session)

As mentoring fees will vary,  please always confirm the fees in advance with your mentor. . 

Practicum Kick Start  

June 13th 2026

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

The trainee will teach four classes to a group of 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 minimum of 3, and maximum of 4 trainees is required. 

Special pricing for 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.

Lela D Pilates also offers Private Mat Pilates 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

Offered via Zoom or in person.

Pilates Fitness ICE  $95 - $120* + GST

Group Fitness ICE  $85- $100* + 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.