Connecting to the wisdom of the body is the guiding principle behind our Mindful Mat classes and is also infused within our 150hr Mat Pilates Teacher Training Program.
We are thrilled to be offering this Mindful Mat training this Fall, with an option to attend in person in Los Angeles at Sapphire Pilates OR virtually via zoom. The training is a safe space for exploration — of the body, pilates, somatics, embodiment, and the art of facilitation.
Join us for this special hybrid iteration of our Mindful Mat Teacher Training through The Lab with Justine Malick this October.
A Mindful Mat Teacher Training
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This Mindful Mat Pilates training is a blend of the classical repertoire from a contemporary perspective infused with an awareness of somatics & embodiment.
We will also cover Anatomy, History of Pilates, Scope of Practice (as required by the PMA), and sequencing for all types of session/class structures. All are welcome to join — yoga teachers, spin instructors, personal trainers, physical therapists, curious practitioners!
The training is comprised of 2 training weekends as well as 40 hours of observation, 40 hours of self-practice, and 40 hours of practice-teaching. Throughout the duration of the program and beyond, students will have access to ongoing job support and mentorship. We are committed to you and your pilates journey.
Schedule
Weekend 1
Weekend 2
October 4-5
October 11-12
All of the details.
Time
Saturdays, 12 to 7pm PST
Sundays, 12 to 7pm PST
Tuition
$1,650 early enrollment, $1,950 after September 15th
Use code EARLYBIRD (case sensitive) at time of booking to apply the $300 discount.
What’s included?
The Lab Mat Module (Weekends 1 - 2)
All manuals, worksheets/handouts, and exam fees
Unlimited access to Justine’s library of recorded classes throughout the duration of the training
Mentorship for general questions, advice on next steps, making contacts with other studios to help find work, etc.
*Payment plans are available at no extra cost. Contact us directly to set one up.
Free Info Session
Date: TBA 〰️
Meet Justine & chat all about the training — the training’s structure, required/component parts, expectations, and more. There will also be plenty of time for questions. Please RSVP here.
Also! New to Justine’s teaching style? Check out this 25 min Mindful Mat practice for free here. You will need your mat and one block.
*Please note: if you are interested in joining The Lab 500hr Comprehensive Training, the next round will begin in early 2026. Click here to reach out and be among the first to know when the dates are confirmed.
Registration
Application
To register for the 150hr Mindful Mat training, please fill out The Lab Teacher Training application. All are welcome to join – curious practitioners, yoga teachers, spin instructors, personal trainers, physical therapists, and anyone else. Generally, we recommend a minimum of 6 months of experience practicing pilates. We’re happy to discuss making an exception if it feels like a good fit. Please email us to set up a teacher training consultation.
Tuition
Payment is accepted via Zelle (hello@sapphirepilates.com) or credit card. Please email us directly if you wish to set up a payment plan. Submit a $500 non-refundable deposit to save your spot. You are welcome to break up the payments in any way that works best for you; the full tuition/final payment installment is due 2 weeks before the training begins.
*Please note that the $500 deposit and 50% of the price is non-refundable in the event of cancellation more than 30 days prior to training’s start. Any cancellation made 30 days or less prior to the training’s start is non-refundable.
Meet your teacher trainer.
The Lab Pilates Teacher Training at Sapphire Pilates is led by Justine Malick.
Justine is inspired by movement and the body. Her teaching and holistic approach to this work is anchored by her desire to share movement tools that facilitate a sense of ease inside and out. Justine strives to bring a tenderness and strength to the work, acknowledging that all movement – even the most dynamic, challenging exercises – can simultaneously also be nurturing and nourishing.
Justine has been practicing pilates since 2004 and teaching since 2011. She started leading teacher trainings as an affiliate of The Lab Pilates in 2019.
Born and raised in LA, Justine was a competitive figure skater for over a decade. Pilates came into her life at a very young age, and it was an integral part of her off-ice training. Over the years, Justine has completed trainings through Body Arts Science International (BASI), YogaWorks, and Embodied Flow. She has also studied Somatics, Body Mind Centering (BMC), Deep Bodywork Massage, Resistance Flexibility Strength Training (RFST), Chinese Medicine, and Prenatal/Postpartum Corrective Exercise (PPCES).
The birth of Sapphire Pilates was inspired by Justine’s dream to create an inclusive space to teach, to practice, to cultivate community. The studio opened in February of 2023.
