Corpus Pilates™ Mat Comprehensive Instructor Training, Levels 2 & 3: Intermediate & Advanced
Advance through the intermediate and advanced Pilates Mat repertoire while refining teaching, critical reasoning, exercise selection and modification skills. Work with more complex exercises, variations, props, tempo and breathing patterns while developing the precision and adaptability needed to teach a wide range of clients.
Course Fee
€1,595 + €275 exam fee
Non-refundable deposit: €300
Course Description
Mat Comprehensive: Intermediate & Advanced
Levels 2 & 3 form the Intermediate & Advanced stage of the Corpus Pilates™ Mat Comprehensive Instructor Training. Building on Level 1, students progress through the intermediate and advanced classical Pilates Mat repertoire while continuing to develop their teaching, observation, programming and critical reasoning skills.
At the intermediate stage, the focus expands to exercises for more experienced and athletic students, including greater upper-body strength, proprioceptive challenges, balls and rollers, and more varied exercise progressions. Students continue developing their ability to observe movement, select and modify exercises, vary tempo and make intelligent exercise choices. Rhythm, precision and effective programming become increasingly important.
As the training progresses into advanced work, students learn more complex exercises and variations using different tempos and breathing patterns. Small props and accessories are incorporated to provide challenge and variety, while students learn how to make the Mat repertoire accessible to different populations. Fluidity and precision are emphasised as the full Mat repertoire is brought together as a complete system of movement.
Throughout Levels 2 & 3, students further refine their teaching skills and critical reasoning, learning to choose from the full Mat repertoire and use appropriate modifications to challenge, assist and respond to individual needs.
Timeframe
Approximately 25 weeks
Course Hours
~75 hours (incl. practical exam)
Self-Study
50 hours
Training Level
Intermediate & Advanced
Exams
Theory + take-home + practical exams
Language
English & French
Before beginning Mat Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3, students must have successfully completed Mat Comprehensive Level 1 and the requirements needed to progress from that level.
The Corpus Pilates™ Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (FAK) course must also be successfully completed before beginning Mat Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3, unless an approved exemption applies. Students with an accepted previous qualification in anatomy, kinesiology or a comparable field are fully exempt from the FAK requirement.
Alternative entry via the Bridge Program
Students who have completed Pilates instructor training with another school may be eligible to enter the Corpus Pilates™ system through the Bridge Program. Previous training and experience are evaluated individually to determine the appropriate entry point, with Levels 2 & 3 being the highest possible Bridge Program entry point.
Mat Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3 develop the Intermediate and Advanced Pilates Mat repertoire while extending the teaching, observation, programming and critical reasoning skills introduced in Level 1.
Intermediate training includes:
- Intermediate classical Pilates Mat exercises
- Exercises focused on developing upper-body strength
- Proprioceptive challenges
- Ball and roller exercises
- Self-massage using the roller
- Exercise progressions and intelligent exercise choices
- Observation of students in movement
- Exercise selection and modification
- Variations in exercise tempo
- Rhythm and precision in the Mat repertoire
- Programming for more experienced and athletic students
- Critical reasoning for special cases
Advanced training includes:
- Advanced classical Pilates Mat exercises
- More complex exercises and variations
- Different tempos and breathing patterns
- Use of small props and accessories to add challenge and variety
- Review of sports-related and common postural imbalances
- Exercise modifications to challenge or assist
- Critical reasoning and problem-solving
- Movement solutions for different populations
- Fluidity and precision across the Mat repertoire
- Integration of the full Mat repertoire as a complete system of movement
By the end of Mat Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3, students should be able to:
- Teach intermediate and advanced classical Pilates Mat exercises.
- Incorporate balls, rollers and other small props appropriately into Mat sessions.
- Use exercise progressions and make intelligent exercise choices according to individual needs.
- Observe students in movement and adapt exercises, tempo and challenge appropriately.
- Use self-massage techniques with the roller where appropriate.
- Recognise sports-related and common postural imbalances when making exercise choices.
- Modify exercises effectively to challenge or assist individual students.
- Apply critical reasoning and problem-solving when working with special cases and different populations.
- Teach the full Mat repertoire with greater fluidity and precision.
Mat Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3 combines practical Mat training with live online theory and tutorial sessions via Zoom.
Practical training focuses on learning and teaching the Intermediate & Advanced Mat repertoire, including exercise progressions and variations, small props, movement observation, teaching skills, programming and critical reasoning.
Online sessions are used for theory, tutorials and other scheduled online components of the training.
Current session dates, times, location and online arrangements are provided in the Course Schedule tab.
Attendance
100% attendance is required for all practical training. If a practical session is missed, the student is responsible for arranging and paying for the required catch-up training with a Master Trainer.
Live attendance is expected for online sessions whenever possible. Online sessions are recorded and may exceptionally be reviewed later when a student is unable to attend live.
When participating in a scheduled online session that requires practical movement, students must be clearly visible to the Master Trainer and have the required exercise equipment available.
The course fee includes the Corpus Pilates™ training materials required for Mat Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3, including the Mat Level 2 and Mat Level 3 training manuals and supporting Corpus Pilates™ Instructor Education videos.
The materials support the Intermediate & Advanced Mat repertoire, teaching methodology, exercise progressions, modifications, programming and theory covered during the course.
Course materials are available in English and French.
VIDEOS: Corpus Pilates™ Instructor Education
In addition to the scheduled course training, Mat Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3 requires independent study and Apprentice Hours covering personal practice, teaching practice, observation and private lessons.
Self-Study: 50 hours
Study of the course manuals, research and preparation for assessments.
Apprentice Hours: 120 hours
The combined Mat Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3 course requires:
- Personal Practice: 50 hours
- Teaching Practice: 50 hours
- Observation: 20 hours
Private / Duo Lessons: 2 lessons
Two private or duo lessons with a Corpus Pilates™ Master Trainer or Senior Instructor must be completed during the apprentice period and before the practical and teaching exams.
Required Mat Classes
Students are required to complete 10 Mat classes as part of the Mat Comprehensive training. The 10 Mat classes are included in the course fee.
The Brussels Mat Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3 course combines live practical training at Corpus Studios in Brussels with online theory sessions via Zoom.
Practical Session 1
Live in Brussels
Friday 23 October 2026, 17:00 – 21:00
Saturday 24 October 2026, 12:30 – 17:00
Theory Session 1
Zoom – online
Tuesday 17 November 2026, 18:00 – 21:30
Practical Session 2
Live in Brussels
Friday 20 November 2026, 17:00 – 21:30
Saturday 21 November 2026, 12:30 – 17:00
Practical Session 3
Live in Brussels
Friday 11 December 2026, 17:00 – 21:30
Saturday 12 December 2026, 12:30 – 17:00
Theory Session 2
Zoom – online
Thursday 17 December 2026, 18:00 – 21:30
Practical Session 4
Live in Brussels
Friday 8 January 2027, 17:00 – 21:30
Saturday 9 January 2027, 12:30 – 17:00
Exam Dates
Take-home Assessment – Poster
Thursday 25 February 2027, 17:00 – 21:30
Live or via Zoom for distance students.
Take-home Assessment – PowerPoint Presentation
Thursday 11 March 2027, 17:00 – 21:30
Friday 12 March 2027, 17:00 – 21:30
Written Theory Exam
Zoom – online
Tuesday 23 March 2027, 17:00 – 21:30
Practical Exam
Live in Brussels
Friday 16 April 2027, 17:00 – 21:00
Saturday 17 April 2027, 12:30 – 18:30
Location: Rue Borrens 33, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
To successfully complete Mat Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3, students must complete and pass all required assessments and fulfil the course completion requirements.
Assessments
Students must successfully complete:
- Take-home assessments, including the Poster and PowerPoint presentation
- Written Theory Exam
- Practical Exam, assessing exercise execution, teaching skills, appropriate modifications and critical reasoning
A minimum mark of 70% is required to pass each assessment. If an assessment is unsuccessful, it must be retaken at the student’s own expense.
Additional Completion Requirements
Students must also:
- Complete the required Delegate Portfolio
- Complete the required 120 Apprentice Hours for the combined Levels 2 & 3 course
- Complete the required Personal Practice, Teaching Practice and Observation hours
- Complete 2 private or duo lessons with a Corpus Pilates™ Master Trainer or Senior Instructor during the apprentice period and before the practical and teaching exams
- Complete the 10 required Mat classes, included in the course fee
- Meet the required practical training attendance requirements
Completion Timeframe
After completion of the course and exam, students have one month to complete any outstanding required hours.
The combined Levels 2 & 3 course must be completed within a maximum of 18 months. If it is not completed within this period, the course must be retaken at the student’s own expense.
Certificate of Completion and Mat Instructor Diploma
A Corpus Pilates™ Certificate of Completion is awarded once all required assessments and course completion requirements have been successfully completed and accepted.
After successful completion of the full Mat Comprehensive pathway, students receive a Corpus Pilates™ Mat Instructor Diploma, recognized in continental Europe by EuropeActive and EREPS.
Course Fee
€1,595
The course fee covers the Mat Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3 training, the course materials described in the Course Materials section, and the 10 required Mat classes.
Deposit
A €300 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place on the course. The deposit is deducted from the total course fee.
Remaining Balance
After the deposit, the remaining course balance is €1,295.
Exam Fee
The €275 exam fee is paid separately on the exam day.
The exam fee is separate from the course fee.
Payment Plan
If you require financial assistance, a payment plan may be arranged with Corpus Studios.
Students requesting a payment plan should submit a written request for approval before the payment arrangement begins.
Under the current payment-plan policy, the student pays the required course deposit and the remaining course fee may then be divided into 3 payments on agreed dates.
The final scheduled payment of the remaining course fee must be completed before the student enters the final exam. The €275 exam fee is paid separately on the exam day.
Students are responsible for ensuring that all agreed payments are made by the required dates.
Hands-On Learning Essentials
Apprentice Hours Requirements
A crucial element of the Corpus Studios education program is Apprentice Instructor Trainer Hours. This is when you will truly learn Pilates by watching experienced instructors, practising your teaching, and doing the exercises yourself.
Classes taken at Corpus Studios™ or another studio approved by Corpus Studios, or personal practice completed independently. Students should practise the execution of all exercises in the manuals.
At Corpus Studios™:
- All Mat students will be credited 10 Mat classes for each Mat Course taken. This applies to students intending to practise at Corpus Studios in Brussels and is not guaranteed at host studios. These classes can only be used until the date of the Practical Exam.
- Each class counts as 1 hour of personal practice toward your Apprentice Instructor Trainer Hours.
- Registration for classes is based on availability. Priority will be given to Corpus Studios™ paying clientele.
- Credited classes must be used for your current level of study.
Teaching practice may be completed with family, friends and colleagues.
- Complete a minimum of 5 hours teaching collective classes at your level of study.
- Practise 55-minute private session formats based on the level being examined.
- Practice Teaching can be completed at Corpus Studios™ only when the studio is open to the public and by reservation. It cannot take place during busy periods unless permission has been granted in advance. Busy periods include Saturday mornings from 10:00 to 13:00 and some evenings.
- Instructor Trainer Students from the program may use Corpus Studios™ facilities at no cost when practising with other classmates.
- A studio fee is payable when completing Practice Teaching with your own students in Corpus Studios™ facilities.
Observation may be completed at Corpus Studios, with a former Corpus Pilates™ student, or in an approved Pilates centre.* Students may also observe the Corpus Instructor Education videos, but 80% of observation hours should be completed in live classes.
At Corpus Studios™:
- Observe a one-hour class at your level of study.
- Prior approval from reception and/or the instructor is required. A maximum of 3 students may observe per class.
- The instructor or receptionist must confirm your attendance on your observation sheet.
- Mat students may observe Mat classes only, not private sessions.
- Studio Pilates students may observe group apparatus classes or private sessions, discreetly and with permission from both the instructor and client.
*Alternatives are available for geographically isolated students upon request.
Track Your Progress
Delegate Portfolio Requirements
To keep track of their own education and development, students are required to prepare a Delegate Portfolio at the start of the first training course and build and maintain it throughout the entire program.
As the Portfolio develops, it becomes your own personal handbook.
For each course, the Portfolio must include:
- Course dates, agendas and notes
- Proof of Apprentice hours
- Lesson plans, as required by each course
- Completed student and client feedback forms
The completed Portfolio must be submitted to the Master Trainer for review and approval after each course, before a Certificate of Completion will be awarded.
Test Your Skills and Knowledge
Course Exams
If you are unable to attend on the scheduled exam date, alternatives are available:
- Pay by the hour for a private exam with an assessor, or
- Take the exam with participants in the next scheduled course.
All written Theory Exams are scheduled on a specific date.
- 70% required to pass
- If unsuccessful, the exam must be retaken as an oral exam with a Master Trainer, at the student’s own cost (equivalent to one private lesson).
Some courses require completion of an open-book written exam, completed at home over several weeks. This approach encourages research and self-study, and the completed exam serves as a useful reference guide for teachers.
- 70% required to pass
- If unsuccessful, the exam must be retaken at the student’s own cost.
An in-depth Practical Exam is required for each course. It provides an opportunity for clarification and discussion, personal feedback, and learning from fellow students as well as the Master Trainer.
The Practical Exam assesses your ability to:
- Execute the exercises, modifying appropriately where necessary
- Teach a collective class
- Teach a private class
Depending on the course and level, the Practical Exam may take place over two days or one full day.
- 70% required to pass
- If unsuccessful, the exam must be retaken at the student’s own cost.
- All students are required to register for exams through the online booking system at least 2 weeks in advance.
- A fee is payable for each Practical Exam or each re-sit of a written exam.
- The exam fee must be paid during the week of the practical exam.
- All required exams for a course must be completed successfully.
- All required Apprentice Hours must be completed successfully before progressing to the next stage of training, where applicable.
- In addition to successful exams and Apprentice Hours, a completed Delegate Portfolio must be submitted before a Corpus Pilates™ Certificate of Completion or Diploma will be awarded.
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From Students to Instructors
UPCOMING TRAINING
Upcoming Corpus Pilates™ Instructor Training (CPIT) Courses
- 17.09.2026 - 29.10.2026
- 575€ (non-refundable deposit: 175€)
- Online via Zoom
- 14.10.2026 - 23.05.2027
- 3550€ + 375€ (exam weekend price)
- Rue Borrens 33, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
- 23.10.2026 - 17.04.2027
- 1595€ + 275€ (exam weekend price)
- Rue Borrens 33, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
- 23.10.2026 - 18.04.2027
- 3550€ + 375€ (exam weekend price)
- Rue Borrens 33, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
COURSE REGISTRATION
How to Register for a CPIT Course
You can register and pay for a CPIT course either directly through Mindbody or by bank transfer. All students need a Corpus Studios / Mindbody profile to register for a course.
After registering and paying the required course deposit, download and complete the Corpus Pilates™ registration form. Once Corpus Studios has reviewed your registration information and completed form, you will receive confirmation by email.
Registration Steps
All students need a Corpus Studios / Mindbody profile to register for a CPIT course.
You can register and pay either directly through Mindbody, using the full Workshops and Instructor Training schedule or the individual course page, or by bank transfer.
Please register for CPIT courses ideally at least two weeks before the course start date. Registration is possible up to one week before the course begins.
Follow the payment instructions and pay the required non-refundable deposit through Mindbody or by bank transfer.
In either case, send confirmation of your payment and enrolment to kelly@corpusstudios.com.
Course fees, deposit amounts, exam fees and any additional payment information are listed on the relevant course page.
After registering and paying your deposit, download and complete the Corpus Pilates™ registration form.
Once completed, email the form to kelly@corpusstudios.com
If you are registering for more than one CPIT course, you do not need to complete a separate registration form for each course.
Corpus Studios will review your registration information and completed registration form, check that you have been correctly registered for the course, and confirm your registration and preferred manual language by email.
Everything You Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Corpus Pilates™ Certificate of Completion or diploma remains valid.
Corpus Pilates™ teachers are expected to continue their education and keep their knowledge up to date. Teachers must complete a minimum of 10 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CECs) every two years. The two-year period runs from the year of completion. This can be completed through workshops or specific updates at Corpus Studios, with a minimum of 50% of the 10 hours completed through Corpus Studios, together with hours of proven self-study, such as Pilates workshops or specialisation in the Pilates field elsewhere.
You may take a break between Level 1 and the combined Levels 2 & 3. Once you begin an individual course, you have a maximum of 18 months to complete it. If the course is not completed within 18 months, the full course must be retaken at your own cost.
You will be required to pay to retake on another day and will have one month to prepare.
You are required to retake the exam at your own expense, no later than 1 month from last exam and will not be accepted into any further course until the exam is completed and passed.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion for each successfully completed course after your exams are passed and your required apprentice hours are received and accepted.
Upon successful completion of the full Corpus Pilates™ Mat Comprehensive pathway, including Level 1 and the combined Levels 2 & 3 stage, together with all required assessments and completion requirements.
There is a one-time cost paid to Corpus Studios to register you. Thereafter, annual membership renewal and payment is handled directly with EREPS.
When you have successfully completed the full Corpus Pilates™ Studio Comprehensive (Mat & Apparatus) pathway, including Level 1 and the combined Levels 2 & 3 stage. After completing the full Mat Comprehensive pathway, you are qualified as a Pilates Mat instructor, but not as a Pilates Studio instructor.
Corpus Studios recommends completing the required exams before accepting payment as a Pilates teacher. This is a professional recommendation and is not controlled by Corpus Studios.
100% attendance is required for all practical training. If you miss a practical session, you are responsible for arranging and paying for the required catch-up training with a Master Trainer.
Live attendance is expected for online sessions whenever possible. Online sessions are recorded and may exceptionally be reviewed later if you are unable to attend live.
Corpus Studios is a recognized Instructor Education Center and its education program and certification is recognized by EREPS (European Register of Exercise Professionals) and EuropeActive. With these approvals, your Corpus Certification will permit you to teach Pilates anywhere in the European Union, and it will give you credit in other countries. Corpus Studios offers both a repertoire in Classical “Traditional” and Contemporary Pilates with a very strong approach to teaching and programming for the individual or for class needs. You will learn about remedial and regular approaches designed to make you an intelligent and thoughtful instructor.
When at a Corpus Studio you can work out individually or with fellow students during any non-peak hours. If you are at another facility you will need to discuss this with the owner or management.
If your previous qualification in anatomy, kinesiology or a comparable field is accepted by Corpus Studios, you are fully exempt from the FAK requirement.
The course requires 2 private or duo lessons, both of which must be completed before the practical exam. These sessions give students the opportunity to experience being taught directly by an experienced instructor, receive individual correction and feedback, and better understand how a private session is structured and adapted to the client. They also help students experience the level of detail, communication and progression expected when teaching one-to-one.