NEU Pilates: Mat and Reformer Online Course

This training is for anyone with a passion for movement and healing (no prior certification required), aspiring Pilates instructors building their first credential, experienced teachers seeking deeper understanding of anatomy and cueing, and physical therapists, kinesiologists, and fitness professionals wanting to add Pilates to their practice.

The curriculum is organized into six modules. Module 1 introduces functional anatomy, covering the major muscle groups, posture, and how emotion can influence posture and movement. Module 2 teaches the NEU Pilates principles, including breathwork, lengthening cues, and muscle activation. Module 3 covers the mat and reformer repertoire from beginner to advanced, with bite-sized exercise videos that focus on one movement at a time.

Module 4 focuses on teaching skills: cueing, leading group classes, and delivering private sessions. Module 5 introduces the NEU Fascia Method, including fascia release techniques and how to integrate them with Pilates exercises. Module 6 covers business, marketing, and exam preparation for students who plan to sit the certification exam and begin teaching.

The program is co-taught by Lara Yanik and Jen Gulley. Lara is a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor with roots in the STOTT Pilates system and an internship with PoleStar. Jen is a physiotherapist with a Diploma in Manual Therapy and Fellowship of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy. They have been integrating Pilates and physiotherapy clinically since 2009 and launched the NEU Pilates Teacher Training Program in 2017.

The format is self-paced online. Lessons are pre-recorded and delivered in short, focused videos of roughly two to eight minutes each. Students have one year of access to the course and can typically complete the program in two to three months. Optional support includes monthly live Zoom Q&A sessions with the instructors, a student community, and the option to book private sessions. A seven-day money-back guarantee is offered.

The curriculum is organized into six modules. Module 1 introduces functional anatomy, covering the major muscle groups, posture, and how emotion can influence posture and movement. Module 2 teaches the NEU Pilates principles, including breathwork, lengthening cues, and muscle activation. Module 3 covers the mat and reformer repertoire from beginner to advanced, with bite-sized exercise videos that focus on one movement at a time.

Module 4 focuses on teaching skills: cueing, leading group classes, and delivering private sessions. Module 5 introduces the NEU Fascia Method, including fascia release techniques and how to integrate them with Pilates exercises. Module 6 covers business, marketing, and exam preparation for students who plan to sit the certification exam and begin teaching.