MatWork
Pilates
MatWork
Pilates
Develop a solid foundation for Pilates Teacher Training with the APPI Pilates approach for rehabilitation.
About the Workshop
- Globally recognized certification from the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI)
- Pathway to becoming a Certified Matwork Pilates Instructor
Matwork Pilates Level 1: Learn beginner-level exercises for lumbopelvic stability, postural education, and movement patterning using the APPI method. Includes a research review on spinal stabilization and pelvic stability with practical teaching components.
Matwork Pilates Level 2: Focus on group teaching, assessment, screening, and class planning. Incorporate standing Pilates exercises to enhance functional movement and progress from Level 1.
Matwork Pilates Level 3: Advance to intermediate and advanced Pilates movements, improving strength, flexibility, and mobility. Build on exercises from Levels 1 and 2 with a higher level of complexity.
Ante-Post Natal Pilates – This two-day APPI workshop addresses physiological changes, common musculoskeletal issues, and effective exercise modifications for the ante and postnatal periods.
AGENDA
Level 1
Day 1
| 9:00am | Lecture: Welcome and Introduction to APPI Pilates Education |
| 9:30am | Practical session: APPI Pilates matwork class |
| 10:30am | Morning tea |
| 10:45am | Lecture and Practical – Understanding APPI Pilates |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm | APPI Pilates exercises |
| 3:45pm | Afternoon Tea |
| 3:45pm | APPI Pilates Exercises |
| 4:30pm | Practical Workshop- Instructing |
| 5:00pm | Discussion and end of day 1 |
Day 2
| Time | Activity and Learning Objective |
|---|---|
| 9:00am | Practical session: APPI Pilates matwork class |
| 10:00am | Morning Tea |
| 10:15am | Continuation of APPI Pilates exercises |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm | Workshop – Muscle slings |
| 2:00pm | Continuation of APPI Pilates Matwork exercises |
| 3:45pm | Workshop: Case Studies |
| 4:15pm | Discussion |
| 5:00pm | Close |
Level 2
Day 1
| Time | Activity and Learning Objective |
|---|---|
| 9:00am | Pilates class |
| 10:00am | Morning tea |
| 10:15am | Lecture: Class Planning, Outcome measures |
| 11:00am | Lecture: Pilates Class set up and structure, teaching |
| 11:40am | Warm-ups & cool downs, scapulo-thoracic series |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:15pm | Warm-ups & cool downs cont. upper and lower body series |
| 3:00pm | Afternoon tea |
| 3:15pm | Warm-ups & cool downs cont. mobility series and rolling series |
| 4:15pm | Review Matwork Level 1 exercises |
| 5:00pm | Finish |
Day 2
| Time | Activity and Learning Objective |
|---|---|
| 9:00am | Class |
| 10:00am | Lecture: Marketing |
| 10:30am | Morning tea |
| 10:45am | Introduction to Small Equipment Workshop |
| 11:25am | Class planning workshop |
| 12:15pm | Group Pilates Practice session |
| 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:45pm | Workshop: Stretching in Pilates Classes |
| 2:45pm | Workshop: Class Sequencing |
| 3:45pm | Afternoon Tea |
| 4:00pm | Pilates Class Teaching |
| 5:00pm | Finish |
Level 3
Day 1
| Time | Activity and Learning Objective |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am | APPI PILATES CLASS |
| 10:00 am | Exercise revision mw1 and 2 |
| 11:00 am | Morning tea |
| 11:15 am | Intermediate pilates exercises |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1:15 pm | Intermediate pilates exercises |
| 2:45 pm | Small equipment workshop |
| 3:15 pm | Tea |
| 3:30 pm | Intermediate pilates exercises |
| 4:00 pm | Art of cueing |
| 4:30 pm | Close |
Day 2
| Time | Activity and Learning Objective |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am | Appi Pilates class |
| 10:00 am | Morning tea |
| 10:15 am | Intermediate and advanced exercises |
| 12:00 pm | Class sequencing |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1:15 pm | Intermediate and advanced exercises |
| 3:15 pm | Afternoon tea |
| 3:30 pm | Classical pilates exercises |
| 4:00 pm | The Ab challenge |
| 4:10 pm | Review of class planning |
| 4:30 pm | Certification review and discussion |
| 5:00 pm | Finish |
Ante-Post Natal Pilates
Day 1
| Time | Activity and Learning Objective |
|---|---|
| 8:45 am | Registration |
| 9:00 am | Practical session ANP class |
| 10:00 am | Lecture: The antenatal period |
| 11:00 am | Morning Tea |
| 11:15 am | Lecture: Rehabilitation Pilates during Pregnancy |
| 11:45 pm | Practical session: Rehabilitation Pilates Exercises |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:45 pm | Continuation of Rehabilitation Pilates exercises for pregnancy |
| 3:45 pm | Case Studies for the antenatal population |
| 5:00 pm | Close |
Day 2
| Time | Activity and Learning Objective |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am | Practical session: ANP CLASS |
| 10:00 am | Lecture: Pelvic dysfunction overview and Pilates applications |
| 10:30 am | Morning tea |
| 10:45 am | Lecture: The post natal period |
| 11:30 pm | Small equipment workshop |
| 12:10 pm | Postnatal Rehabilitation Pilates exercises |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1:15 pm | Continuation of Postnatal Rehabilitation Pilates exercise |
| 3:00 pm | Case Studies |
| 4:00 pm | Finish |
INSTRUCTOR: SUJATA KHIRE
Senior Physiotherapist | Founder & Director of TeachME HealthEvents and Academy of Advanced Physio Skills
Sujata Khire is a senior physiotherapist and the founder of TeachME health events which offers CPD accredited workshops for health and fitness professionals in the Middle East. She is also the founder of The Academy of Advanced PhysioSkills in India, dedicated to facilitating advanced physiotherapy skills, research support and education.
With over a decade of experience as an educator and international teaching, Sujata is a Certified Kinesiotaping instructor from the Kinesiotaping Association International (KTAI), USA and a Senior International Dry Needling Instructor, delivering both basic and advanced workshops to health professionals since 2014. In 2018, she expanded her expertise as a Mat Pilates instructor and presenter for the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI), Australia.
Sujata has served as a clinical tutor at the University of Sharjah, UAE and conducts training sessions and webinars for university students in Middle East and India.
Her partnerships with leading educational organisations, including KTAI USA, APPI Australia, the International Aquatic Therapy Faculty (IATF) in Switzerland, and The 2nd Visit in Australia, reflect her commitment to providing top-quality education.
Holding a Master’s degree inphysiotherapy, Sujata is a frequent presenter at local and international conferences. As a registered Yoga Instructor (RYT 200), she actively participates in corporate fitness programs and community outreach to promote healthier lifestyles, integrating yoga and Pilates into her practice.
Sujata’s mission is to empower health and fitness professionals through advanced education and continuous professional development.
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Upcoming Workshops
May 2-3 ,2026 (MW1)
May 16-17, 2026 (MW2)
NOV 2026 TBA (MW3)
(Certification)
Dubai
I learnt a lot about neutral spine. I enjoyed learning different cues to help with teaching. Fantastic, well-informed, friendly instructor made the whole experience fun!
I liked the breakdown and progression of exercises . Understanding of the slings , practical aspect helped me in my clinical thinking and i am excited to incorporate it into my patient treatment.
Learnt about class structure, small equipment, and progression of exercises in the Mat Work Level 2 workshop. Particularly liked the progression and variation of exercises. Loved that we did a complete 1-hour Pilates class each day to start the day!
The manual, instructions , precourse material and the time was all appropriate. I am looking forward to attend more and definitely recommend the course to others.
Very informative and helpful in preparing us for taking Pilates classes. Particularly liked the practical application of exercises and preparing and delivering a class.
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