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The system of Mat exercises
See how the Mat work is built, so you can teach it as a connected system instead of a list of moves.
Teacher Training · Weekend Intensive
Mixed Level Mat Teacher Training
Learn to teach one Mat class to many different bodies — without losing a single one of them.
Most Mat classes aren't full of matching students. A client of ten years stands next to someone who joined last month, and you're expected to challenge one without losing the other. This weekend training in Port St. Lucie, Florida is built around that exact problem: teaching a mixed-level Mat class with control, clarity, and confidence.
Nov 6–8, 2026
Dates
16 in-studio
Hours
Port St. Lucie, FL
Location
Limited
Group size
The approach
Teaching the room, not just the routine
A Mat sequence looks simple on paper. Teaching it well, to a room where every body is at a different stage, is a different skill entirely. This training is grounded in the same idea that shapes every program at Lucie Lemon Pilates: you teach the person in front of you, not just the exercise on the list.
That means knowing when to hand someone a prop and when to take one away. Knowing which client needs a full progression and which one needs to be pulled back. And doing all of it while keeping the class moving as one cohesive session — not two separate ones happening in the same room.
Curriculum
What you'll learn this weekend
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Props, used intentionally
Know which prop supports a specific goal for a specific client, rather than reaching for one out of habit.
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Progress and regress exercises
Adjust the same exercise up or down in real time, so one sequence can serve very different bodies.
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Safe beginners, challenged regulars
Run a single class that meets both ends of the room without watering it down or overwhelming anyone.
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Anatomy as a teaching decision
Apply what you know about the body to decide what a client needs next — not just what comes next on the sheet.
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Layered cueing
Give cues that speak to different levels of understanding at once, so newer and experienced clients each hear what they need.
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Flow with individual attention
Correct and support one client without stalling the momentum of the group.
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Teach the person, not the exercise
Make decisions based on the client in front of you, not a fixed script.
Schedule
November 6 to 8, 2026
An in-person, in-studio weekend training at our Port St. Lucie studio.
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Friday
November 6, 2026
3:00 – 7:00 PM
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Saturday
November 7, 2026
12:00 – 6:00 PM
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Sunday
November 8, 2026
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Is this for you?
Who this Mat training is designed for
This weekend is built for Pilates instructors and teachers in training who already teach or practice Mat work, and want to get better at running a class where clients aren't all at the same level. It's a fit if:
- You're teaching Mat classes now and find mixed-level groups harder to manage than privates or level-specific sessions.
- You're working through your Comprehensive Teacher Training and want focused practice on Mat-specific teaching skills.
- You're a certified instructor looking to sharpen how you cue, progress, and regress exercises for a group with a range of experience.
Not sure whether this weekend or the full Classical Comprehensive Teacher Training is the right starting point? A short conversation with Master Teacher Deb Lemon is the fastest way to find out.
Your teacher
Taught by Master Teacher Deb Lemon
The weekend is led in person by Deb Lemon, Master Teacher at Lucie Lemon Pilates and lead instructor of our Classical Comprehensive Teacher Training program.
Because the training happens live in our studio, you work directly with her throughout — not watching a recording or moving through a workbook alone.
Meet Deb and the studio →Deb Lemon
Founder & Director of Education · Master Teacher
You teach the person in front of you, not just the exercise on the list.
- Comprehensive Classical Pilates Teacher
- Peak Pilates Master Teacher graduate
- NCPT certified · approved continuing education provider
- Creator of The Master Teacher Series
- 20+ years training and mentoring Pilates teachers
- Seven studios opened across three states
— Master Teacher · Port St. Lucie —
Where it fits
A standalone weekend, not a program
This Mixed Level Mat training is focused and self-contained. It's separate from our 500-hour Classical Comprehensive Teacher Training, which covers Mat and all apparatus across three certification levels. If you're weighing a shorter, skill-specific training against the full Comprehensive path, that page walks through the levels, hours, and format in detail.
What you'll walk away with
Practiced, not just discussed
By Sunday evening you'll have built and adjusted a Mat class in real time. You'll leave with a clearer system for progressing and regressing exercises on the spot, sharper cueing that reaches more than one level at once, and more confidence running a room where not everyone is working at the same intensity.
Common questions
Questions about the Mixed Level Mat training
Do I need to be a certified instructor to attend?
This training is designed for those already teaching, or actively training to teach, Mat work. If you're unsure whether your experience is the right fit, reach out and we'll talk it through before you register.
Is this part of the Comprehensive program?
No. It's a standalone weekend focused specifically on teaching mixed-level Mat classes — separate from the 500-hour Comprehensive program, though a good complement to it.
Where is the training held?
In person at our Port St. Lucie, Florida studio. All three days take place live in the studio.
What does it cost, and are payment plans available?
Contact us directly for current tuition and registration details for this weekend.
What should I bring?
Details on what to bring are shared once you register.
How do I reserve my spot?
Reach out by phone, email, or the form on this page and we'll confirm availability and next steps.
Let's begin
Reserve your spot
Space is limited to keep the group small enough for hands-on feedback all weekend. Send your details and Master Teacher Deb Lemon will confirm availability, tuition, and next steps.
Call or text
(215) 859-8180
Email Deb directly
bodiesbypilates@me.com
Studio
145 NW Central Parkway, Suite 104
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986