Mat pilates academy
March 25, 2026
Welcome to the 2026 The Brick Pilates Academy Mat Training. As our foundation, we of course use Return to Life Through Contrology byJoseph Pilates, but we divide the training into three levels. This allows you to make your classes more accessible, without compromising the integrity of the original method.
During the training weekend, you will go through all three levels, with the ultimate goal of understanding, correctly performing, and teaching the 34 original Pilates exercises. By the end, you will be able to deliver responsible, well-structured, and professional mat Pilates classes, for private and group settings.
Book your class
Friday 16/10/2026 — 12:00-18:00
Level 1
- Short introduction to Pilates: philosophy and history.
- Mat Pilates training together
- Level 1: foundational exercises and correct execution.
- Use of props such as the Magic Circle and arm weights.
Saturday 17/10/2026 — 10:00-18:00
Level 1
- Short introduction to Pilates: philosophy and history.
- Mat Pilates training together
- Level 1: foundational exercises and correct execution.
- Use of props such as the Magic Circle and arm weights.
Sunday 18/10/2026 — 10:00-18:00
Level 1
- Short introduction to Pilates: philosophy and history.
- Mat Pilates training together
- Level 1: foundational exercises and correct execution.
- Use of props such as the Magic Circle and arm weights.
Follow-up sessions & exam
Follow-up Sessions
Three follow-up sessions on Saturdays: 31/10/26, 21/11/26 and 12/12/26, each from 14:30–18:30
2 hours of independent practice and Q&A
2 hours during which students teach a 20-minute trial mat class
Practical exam: teaching a 30-minute mat class
Three follow-up sessions on Saturdays: 31/10/26, 21/11/26 and 12/12/26, each from 14:30–18:30
2 hours of independent practice and Q&A
2 hours during which students teach a 20-minute trial mat class
Exam
Practical exam: teaching a 30-minute mat class
Costs & participation
Costs & Participation
Price: €1595 (including manual)
Location: The Brick – Satori, Museumstraat 11a, 2000 Antwerp
Language: English and Dutch
Participants: Maximum 20 people
Price: €1595 (including manual)
Location: The Brick – Satori, Museumstraat 11a, 2000 Antwerp
Language: English and Dutch
Participants: Maximum 20 people
Instructor: Michiel Gysel
Michiel is a classically trained Pilates instructor with years of experience on all original Pilates apparatus. He is co-founder of The Brick Reformer Academy and a mentor for Pilates coaches. He has attended workshops with Michael Fritzke, Ton Voogt, and Thomas Myers, and completed the *Principles of Guidance Program* with Miguel Silva (Uno Pilates).
Who is this training for?
FAQ
Do I need prior Pilates experience to join?
No, but a basic understanding of Pilates will help you pick up the exercises more quickly.
No, but a basic understanding of Pilates will help you pick up the exercises more quickly.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Is this course suitable for physiotherapists or trainers?
Can I start teaching immediately after completing this course?