Four weekends.
One certification.
Four locations across Ireland.
A comprehensive YMCA Awards Mat Pilates certification in Camden, Blackrock, Castleknock and Sligo. Weekend training with intakes throughout 2027.
Four locations. Find your perfect intake.
Choose from Mat Pilates Teacher Training intakes in Camden, Blackrock, Castleknock and Sligo. Each intake delivers the YMCA Awards certification over four training weekends.
October 2026
Blackrock
Castleknock
Spring 2027
Camden
Blackrock
Castleknock
Sligo
Summer 2027
Camden
Blackrock
Castleknock
Autumn 2027
Camden
Blackrock
Castleknock
Two ways to pay
Both options include the same curriculum, trainers, and graduate support.
Hear from our graduates
“The weekend format meant I could keep my job and still complete the full programme. I never felt like I was sacrificing one for the other.”
“Training inside a real studio, with real students from early on, is what set this apart. You graduate ready to teach, not just ready to practise.”
“The four weekends felt intensive in the best possible way. I left every session with something I could take straight into a class.”
The same studios. The same teachers. Now you are on the other side.
- Real teaching experience from day oneSupervised practice teaching inside actual yogahub classes, not just among fellow trainees.
- Four weekends. Your life stays intact.All training runs Saturday and Sunday. Keep your job, your schedule and your sanity.
- A network that keeps givingJoin a community of graduates teaching across Ireland. Many go on to teach within the yogahub group.
- Internationally recognisedYMCA Awards accreditation is recognised across Ireland, the UK and further afield.
Questions we hear most often.
No prior teaching experience is required. This training is designed to take you from practitioner to teacher. What matters is that you have a solid personal practice and a genuine interest in sharing it.
YMCA Awards is a nationally and internationally recognised awarding body for fitness and wellness qualifications. A YMCA Awards Mat Pilates certificate allows you to teach professionally in Ireland, the UK and further afield, and is accepted by most fitness industry employers and studios.
You should have a consistent personal practice of at least six months before starting. You do not need to be at an advanced level, but familiarity with the foundational movements is important. If you are unsure, book a discovery call and we will advise honestly.
Yes. The entire programme runs across four weekends, specifically to allow you to keep your normal schedule. Many of our graduates complete the training while working full time.
Assessment includes a practical teaching assessment where you deliver a class to peers or students, a written component covering anatomy and Pilates theory, and ongoing observation throughout the course weekends. Full details are in the programme guide.
Many graduates go on to teach at yogahub studios. There is a structured pathway for qualifying graduates who want to explore teaching opportunities within the group. You will also have access to the yogahub Learning graduate community.
Yes. You can pay a €500 deposit to secure your place and complete the remaining payments before your course starts. Discounts are available on selected courses. Book a discovery call for full pricing details.
Camden, Blackrock, Castleknock and Sligo deliver the same curriculum and certification across four training weekends. Camden sessions run 12.15pm–6.15pm, Blackrock 1.15pm–7.15pm and Castleknock and Sligo 1pm–7pm. Choose the location and intake dates that suit you best. If you want help deciding, book a discovery call and we will talk it through.
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