We added Pilates with Shieri Shelly Yamafuji to our regular class schedule in January 2022, and the classes have benefited so many in our community as a complement to our yoga offerings. Pilates supports a deeper awareness of the core, helping cultivate greater stability, strength, and alignment both on and off the mat. It has been especially beneficial for those navigating back pain, recovering from injury, or seeking to build a stronger foundation for their yoga practice.
Shieri's mindful, therapeutic approach to mat Pilates is unique and deeply appreciated. Our hope is that this training will empower more teachers with the skills, confidence, and Pilates Mat certification needed to share this thoughtful approach and offer exceptional mindful Pilates classes.
Mindful Pilates Comprehensive Mat Teacher Training with Shieri
3 weekends, October 3 + 4, 10 + 11, 24 + 25
This 35-hour Comprehensive Pilates Mat Training offers a thorough and immersive experience designed for mindful, therapeutic teaching.
The program begins with an Introduction to Pilates, covering its principles, benefits, and essential anatomy and kinesiology, including the respiratory system. You will learn over 30 foundational exercises, broken down in a precise, mindful, and therapeutic approach.
Special guest lectures from a physical therapist and a 900-hour Pilates Reformer instructor provide insights into common challenges and special conditions, offering a deeper understanding of the body in movement.
This program was designed to answer the questions I wished I had when starting out—a curriculum that is complete and self-sufficient, enabling you to teach with confidence without needing to learn Pilates machines, while still providing everything you need for a safe, effective, and mindful mat practice.
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The Mindful Pilates Teacher Training is designed for movement professionals, yoga teachers, fitness instructors, and dedicated practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of the body while developing the confidence and skills to lead meaningful, intelligent classes.
Rather than focusing on memorizing choreography, this training emphasizes the why behind every movement. You'll learn how to observe bodies, recognize common movement patterns, adapt exercises for different needs, and guide students with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Rooted in mindful movement, rehabilitation principles, and functional anatomy, this program bridges the gap between traditional Pilates and modern movement education.
Throughout the training, you'll explore:
Pilates principles and mindful movement
Functional anatomy and biomechanics
Core integration and whole-body connection
Safe alignment and injury prevention
Modifications, progressions, and therapeutic applications
Teaching methodology and class sequencing
Observation skills and effective cueing
Breath, body awareness, and nervous system regulation
Building confidence as an authentic teacher
This training is ideal for:
Yoga teachers looking to expand their teaching toolbox
Fitness professionals seeking a more therapeutic and sustainable approach
Pilates instructors wanting a deeper understanding of movement
Healthcare and wellness professionals
Dedicated students passionate about learning movement in greater depth
By the end of the program, you'll not only understand Pilates, you'll know how to teach it in a way that helps people move with greater awareness, strength, resilience, and ease. Whether your goal is to become a Pilates instructor or simply deepen your understanding of movement, this training provides practical tools that will support both your personal practice and professional growth.
Schedule
3 weekends | October 3 + 4, 10 + 11, 24 + 25
Saturdays: 2:00–6:00pm
Sundays: 1:00–6:00pm
Investment
$1,500 early bird pricing, and $1,700 after August 15, payment plans available
Reach out to leslie@solidgoldyogi.com