Matwork Cph™ by Pilates Cph

We offer Denmark's leading instructor training programme in classical Pilates. The programme is for everyone, regardless of background, who has an interest in Pilates. You will learn the necessary theory and how to teach all the classic exercises at a high level. The programme is ideal for those who want to learn more about Pilates, either to immerse yourself in your own training, or want a side job as a class instructor, and for those who are considering changing track completely. You don't need to have a background in teaching, as long as you have the interest and commitment.

At Pilates Cph, we take future instructors seriously. Effective and correct Pilates is all about the small details, which is why a complete education requires that you learn to understand the exercises and analyse the body's movement patterns. This way, you will be able to correct and guide your students in a relevant and appropriate way. Our programme gives you exactly the prerequisites you need if you want to teach Pilates in a class.

The Matwork programme gives you job opportunities both at home and abroad. You can also choose to study on our Comprehensive programme and become a fully certified Pilates instructor to the highest international standards.

Note! The programme is taught in Danish.

Throughout the programme you will be taught by:

Gitte Peirano: Trained relaxation educator and classical and modern Pilates instructor at Power Pilates and Kathy Grant's Heritage Training, among others.
Camilla Bækholm: Trained physiotherapist and classical and modern Pilates instructor at Power Pilates and Kathy Grant's Heritage Training, among others.

We are both NCPT (Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher)

Together, we form a competent and experienced team and we ensure that you gain the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to teach quality Pilates classes. Over the past 15 years, we have trained more than 200 Pilates Instructors.

What you get with Matwork Cph™

• 10 clips for our Matwork class (value 1549 kr.)
• Matwork Cph™ manual*
• Pilates Anatomy book and Joseph Pilates’ book “Return to Life Through Contrology”
• Access to video footage of all the classic Matwork exercises
• You will learn how to teach the classic Pilates floor exercises
• You will be taught applied anatomy and biomechanics
• You get relevant variations and modifications
• You'll learn to account for the most common injuries and individual conditions
• You'll be equipped to challenge your students at all levels
• You'll be trained to streamline and target your teaching so that your training is always relevant to both you and your students
• You will be certified as a Pilates instructor in classic Matwork

*The Matwork Cph™ manual contains precise descriptions of the exercises, our best cues and experiences, as well as good and relevant “Teaching Tools” that make you the best possible trainer. During the programme, you will also learn how to handle the most common injuries and special conditions in “Special Cases”. All of this is based on our combined more than 30 years in the Pilates world.

In addition, you will be taught “Before the Hundred”, a unique teaching tool that helps you understand, break down and connect the entire Pilates system. You'll learn the purpose of the Pilates exercises and how to break down, adjust and adapt the classic repertoire to the many different students you meet in your classes.

Read more about our programmes

Matwork Cph™ is just a small part of a large system. If you want to continue your education and learn how to teach on all the equipment after completing Matwork Cph™, you can read more about our full Comprehensive Cph™ programme here.

You are always welcome to come and have a chat with us about the programmes. Write to info@pilatescph.dk, and we'll find a time.
If you want a programme closer to Funen or Jutland, we run a similar programme on Tåsinge/Odense with our partner Njordpilates.dk

Read Pilates instructor Anne Mette Frandsen's review of the programme here.