100-HOUR MAT PILATES TEACHER TRAINING IN CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
July 13 - 23, 2027
Mala Dhara Eco Resort, Chiang Mai
Strength, Alignment & Technique in an Immersive Retreat Experience
Join Willow Gardens Yoga for a 100-hour Mat Pilates Teacher Training at Mala Dhara in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Designed for aspiring Pilates instructors, yoga and fitness teachers, and dedicated students, this immersive training combines Classical Mat Pilates with practical instruction in anatomy, alignment, sequencing, and teaching skills.
Whether you’re beginning your teaching journey or deepening your personal practice, you’ll develop a stronger understanding of movement and build confidence in adapting exercises for different bodies and abilities.
Our training home is Mala Dhara Eco Resort & Organic Farm, located in Doi Saket, in the peaceful countryside outside Chiang Mai. Surrounded by rice fields and mountain views, you’ll have space to focus on your studies, connect with fellow students, and enjoy the slower pace of northern Thailand.
Includes accommodations at Mala Dhara and three nourishing meals daily.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN OUR MAT PILATES TRAINING
Explore the foundations of Classical Mat Pilates while developing the movement knowledge and practical teaching skills to lead thoughtful, well-structured classes.
Pilates Foundations
Pilates principles: Explore breath, control, precision, concentration, flow, and centering.
Anatomy and alignment: Understand functional movement, posture mechanics, and joint considerations.
Classical and progressive Pilates: Learn about the method’s foundations and how contemporary adaptations expand your teaching options.
Level 1 exercises: Study technique, purpose, alignment, and execution.
Modifications: Explore ways to adapt exercises for beginners, older adults, and students with limited mobility.
Teaching Skills and Advanced Movement
Sequencing essentials: Learn to structure balanced, effective Mat Pilates classes.
Levels 2–3 exercises: Develop your technique and explore appropriate progressions.
Contraindications and special considerations: Discuss exercise considerations for pregnancy, injuries, and other individual needs, including the limits of an instructor’s scope.
Variations and props: Use props to support, add challenge, and add variety to your classes.
Advanced cueing: Refine your language, pacing, and teaching presence.
WHO IS THIS PILATES TEACHER TRAINING FOR?
This program welcomes:
Aspiring Pilates teachers beginning their training journey.
Yoga and fitness instructors looking to expand their movement knowledge and teaching skills.
Dedicated Pilates students seeking a deeper understanding of their practice.
Anyone passionate about strength, mobility, and mindful movement.
No prior teaching experience is required. Bring a willingness to learn, practice, and explore with attention and curiosity.
A TYPICAL TRAINING DAY AT MALA DHARA
Your days balance movement practice, focused instruction, nourishing meals, and time to rest and study.
Time & Activity
7:00 - 8:00 am
Practice
8:30 am - 9:15 am
Breakfast
9:30 am - Noon
Instruction
12:30 pm
Free Time to Rest, Relax, Study
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Instruction
3:00 - 6:00 pm
Instruction or Free Time to Rest and Study
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Instruction or Free Time to Rest and Study
Select mornings and afternoons may include excursions. Sunday is reserved for free time, with optional group excursions available.
The daily schedule may vary to accommodate training activities and excursions.
CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Graduates will receive a 100-Hour Pilates Training Certificate from Willow Gardens Yoga. Hours count toward Continuing Education (CE) requirements for Yoga Alliance-registered teachers and other movement professionals.
TUITION, ACCOMMODATIONS, PAYMENT OPTIONS
100-Hour Mat Pilates Intensive: $1,997
Your tuition includes:
- The 100-hour Mat Pilates training program.
- Lodging at Mala Dhara during your training stay.
- Three meals per day during your stay.
Payment Options
A $500 non-refundable deposit, included in the total tuition, reserves your place. A four-month payment plan is available, with the balance due in full before training begins.
Not included: Airfare and the Elephant Sanctuary excursion.
MALA DHARA: YOUR HOME FOR PILATES TRAINING IN CHIANG MAI
Eco-Luxury Retreat Center in Chiang Mai
Located in Doi Saket, outside Chiang Mai city, Mala Dhara Eco Resort & Organic Farm offers a peaceful setting for immersive study and retreat living.
The property’s natural architecture, rice-field surroundings, and mountain views create a welcoming place to settle into your training. Between sessions, enjoy the saltwater pool, find a quiet spot to review your notes, or share a meal with your fellow students.
With yoga shalas, distinctive earthen accommodations, and plant-based dining, Mala Dhara brings movement, nourishment, and rest together in one setting.
Explore Mala Dhara Eco Resort & Organic Farm.
Mala Dhara’s team is known for warm hospitality and thoughtful care, ensuring your stay is both nourishing and memorable. With its organic farm, beautifully designed spaces, and deep connection to Thai culture, Mala Dhara is one of Southeast Asia's most inspiring training environments.
EXPERIENCE NORTHERN THAILAND DURING YOUR TRAINING
Practice, Culture & Transformation in Chiang Mai
Studying Pilates in Thailand lets you step outside your everyday routine and give your learning your full attention.
Your time at Mala Dhara combines structured training with opportunities to rest, connect, and experience the Chiang Mai region. Free time and optional excursions let you explore beyond the classroom, while the retreat setting gives you space to reflect and recharge.
Come ready for purposeful practice, shared meals, new friendships, and a deeper connection to the way you move and teach.
BEGIN YOUR PILATES TEACHING JOURNEY IN THAILAND
Build your movement knowledge, strengthen your practice, and develop your teaching skills in a supportive learning community.
Join Willow Gardens Yoga at Mala Dhara in Chiang Mai, Thailand, July 13–23, 2027, for our 100-Hour Mat Pilates Teacher Training.