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Elevate your Pilates journey at Playa

With over 20 instructors proudly trained, our education programs are kept strictly small to ensure a deeply personalized, hands-on experience rooted in intention and care.

Whether you are launching a teaching career or mastering the advanced repertoire, we provide the ultimate space for you to grow.

trainings Summer 2026

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Intensive Teacher Training

Designed for aspiring Pilates instructors looking to begin their teaching journey. Pre-Requisite: have taken at least 20 classes in any studio.

Training includes 10+ observation hours and 5 class hours (inclusive).

Duration: 8 weeks totalling 40 hours of in-studio training time

Capacity: Min 3 - Max 6 students per module.

Your fee includes:

  • 40 hours of in-studio training

  • Comprehensive manuals, including anatomy framework

  • One 2-hour makeup session

  • Final certification exam

  • Playa Pilates Certificate upon completion

  • Payment options available.

September 17th - November 7th

Meeting twice a week:

Thursdays 18-20 H & Saturdays 14 - 17 H

$2,300 + tax

course in english only

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Advanced Teacher Training

Existing Pilates instructors seeking to fulfill their pilates journey with Advanced training. Pre-Requisite: 1 year teaching at any studio.

Training includes 10+ observation hours and 5 class hours (inclusive).

Duration: 5 weeks totalling 20 hours of training time

Capacity: Min 3 - Max 6 students per module.

Your fee includes:

  • 20 hours of instruction

  • Comprehensive manuals, including anatomy framework

  • Final certification exam. Note: Price does NOT include a makeup session

  • Playa Pilates Certificate upon completion

August 30th - September 27th

Meeting once a week:

Sunday’s 13 - 17 H

$1,200 + tax

course in english only

Workshops Summer 2026

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Prenatal & Postpartum Workshop

A deeper dive for current instructors on how to properly handle maternity, prenatal, and postpartum clients utilizing both Reformer and Mat exercises safely and effectively.

Pre Requisite: Current Instructor at any studio (any level)

Duration: 2 Hours.

Capacity: Min 3 - Max 9 students per module.

Sunday July 12th 14-16H

Sunday August 9th 14-16H

$150 + tax

course in english only

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Planning & Cueing Workshop

A hands-on, practical session aimed at instructors who want to master efficient class programming and precise, impactful verbal/tactile cueing.

Pre Requisite: Current Instructor at any studio (any level)

Duration: 2 Hours.

Capacity: Min 3 - Max 9 students per module.

Sunday July 19th 14-16H

Sunday August 23rd 14-16H

$120 + tax

course in english only

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Advanced Instructor Workshop

A dedicated continuing education space for certified advanced instructors to practice, refine, and perfect their advanced knowledge under master guidance to ensure precise execution.

Pre Requisite: Certified Advanced instructor (from any studio)

Duration: 2 Hours.

Capacity: Min 3 - Max 6 students per module.

Sunday July 26 2-4

Friday August 21st 4:30-6:30

$120 + tax

course in english only

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Classical 34 Mat Workshop

A chance to master Joseph Pilates’ Original Repertoire. This immersive, 2-hour hands-on workshop is dedicated to breaking down and perfecting the original 34 classical mat exercises developed by Joseph Pilates. Designed for both avid practitioners seeking to deepen their personal practice and certified instructors wanting to master technical precision and sequence flow.

Duration: 2 Hours.

Capacity: 2-6 spots only.

Tuesday August 25th 18-20H @Hochelaga Studio - 2180 Aird Av

Thursday August 27th 18-20H @Griffintown Studio - 370 Rue des Seigneurs

$95 + tax

course in english only

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Advanced Client BootCamp

Class designed for avid clients looking to take their practice to the next level. Regular 9-ppl classes rarely allow time for the highly precise advanced repertoire, this intensive setting gives dedicated practitioners the room to deepen their practice and grow.

Pre Requisite: Avid Pilates practitioners with at least 20+ classes taken at any studio.

Duration: 90 min

Capacity: Min 2 - Max 6 students per module.

Tuesday August 30th 10-11:30 H @Hochelaga Studio - 2180 Aird Av

Saturday August 15th 12-13:30 H @Griffintown Studio - 370 Rue des Seigneurs

$65 + tax

course in english only