Maité Academy
(House of Excellence)
Advanced Pilates Education for Thoughtful, Confident Teachers
Maité Academy is a professional education platform dedicated to advanced Pilates teacher training, continuing education, and specialty certifications.
Our programs are designed for teachers who already have a solid foundation and are ready to deepen their understanding, refine their teaching skills, and work with greater clarity and confidence.
Our Philosophy
At Maité Academy, we believe excellent teaching is built on:
Anatomy in action – understanding how the body moves and adapts
Purposeful programming – making informed choices for real bodies
Teaching intelligence – responding, not memorizing
Our approach is practical, layered, and immediately applicable.
Anatomy In Use – Deep Dive
Anatomy In Use – Deep Dive
This module assumes prior anatomy knowledge and takes it further into application.
You will learn how to:
Observe and interpret movement patterns
Apply anatomy to cueing and exercise selection
Work with load, compensation, and adaptation
Pre/Postnatal Mat
Pre/Postnatal Mat Certification
Prerequisite: Pilates Mat certification + anatomy knowledge
This module prepares teachers to confidently support pregnant and postpartum clients in Mat-based Pilates.
Focus areas include:
Safe and effective Mat programming during pregnancy
Adapting exercises across trimesters
Postnatal recovery, strength, and breath
Intelligent regression and progression
Ideal for teachers working in group or private Mat settings.
Pre/Postnatal Reformer
Pre/Postnatal Reformer Certification
Prerequisite: Pilates Reformer certification + anatomy knowledge
This equipment-based training explores how to safely and effectively use the Reformer during pregnancy and postpartum.
You will learn:
Reformer modifications for each stage of pregnancy
Managing load, springs, and support
Individualizing sessions for pre- and postnatal clients
Building confidence with sensitive populations
This module is ideal for studio-based and private teachers.
Advanced Reformer
Advanced Reformer Training
Prerequisite: Pilates Reformer certification + strong anatomy foundation
This advanced module is for teachers who want to elevate their Reformer teaching at a professional level.
Key areas include:
Advanced Reformer programming and Contemporary Reformer
This training covers:
Advanced Reformer programming, flow and intelligent sequencing
Teaching progression and regression with purpose
Movement analysis, cueing and hands-on adjustments
Using Reformer settings and props to create variety and challenge
Structuring classes for clarity, energy and progression
Teaching mixed-level groups with confidence
Developing a stronger coaching eye and body awareness
Building teaching presence, communication and authentic voice
Managing real-life teaching situations effectively
Self-care strategies for sustainable teaching
Focus is placed on intelligent programming rather than choreography, creating meaningful movement experiences that are clear, purposeful and sustainable for both teacher and client.
Small group size of 12 people allows for in-depth feedback and hands-on learning.
Advanced Mat
Advanced Mat Training
Prerequisite: Pilates Mat certification + strong anatomy foundation
Designed for experienced mat teachers ready to deepen their understanding of movement, refine their teaching approach and build greater confidence in the way they hold space, sequence and lead a class.
This training covers:
Advanced Mat programming, flow and intelligent sequencing
Teaching progression and regression with purpose
Movement analysis, cueing and hands-on adjustments
Using props to create variety and challenge
Structuring classes for clarity, energy and progression
Teaching mixed-level groups with confidence
Developing a stronger coaching eye and body awareness
Building teaching presence, communication and authentic voice
Managing real-life teaching situations effectively
Self-care strategies for sustainable teaching
Focus is placed on intelligent programming rather than choreography, creating meaningful movement experiences that are clear, purposeful and sustainable for both teacher and client.
Pilates Post Injury
Prerequisite: Certified Pilates Teacher + completion of Anatomy in Use with Maité Academy
Designed for Pilates teachers who want to confidently support clients returning from injury through intelligent movement, thoughtful adaptations and evidence-informed programming. This workshop builds on the anatomical principles introduced in Anatomy in Use, translating them into practical teaching strategies for real-life client scenarios.
This training covers:
Understanding the healing process and return-to-movement principles
Adapting Pilates exercises for common injuries and movement limitations in group classes
Recognising contraindications and when to modify or refer out
Progressions and regressions based on individual needs and recovery stages
Movement assessment and observation skills
Intelligent cueing for safety, confidence and long-term success
Programming post-injury sessions with purpose and progression
Building client trust while encouraging resilience and independence
Working with mixed-ability classes where injuries are present
Case studies and practical application of post-injury scenarios
Focus is placed on understanding the why behind every modification rather than following fixed protocols, allowing teachers to make confident, informed decisions that support each client's unique recovery journey.
ADVANCED EDUCATION FOR PARTNER STUDIOS
Our In-House Education Program is also designed for Pilates studios that want to invest in the continued education and professional development of their teaching team.
Rather than sending instructors to external trainings, we bring our education directly to your studio—or welcome your team to train in our academy space.
This creates a consistent teaching language, strengthens your team, and provides a premium educational experience tailored to your instructors.
Write us an email for more information studio@maite-reformation.com
Join Maité Academy
If you already hold a Pilates certification and are ready to deepen your anatomical understanding and teaching skills, Maité Academy offers the next step in your professional journey.
Who Maité Academy Is For
Maité Academy is for:
Certified Pilates teachers
Movement professionals with formal training
Instructors seeking depth, precision, and confidence
Teachers who value anatomy and intelligent programming
Our trainings are not introductory—they are designed for those ready to build on an existing foundation.
Learning Experience
We offer:
Small group learning
Hands-on, practical application
Thoughtful discussion and feedback
A respectful, professional learning environment
Our focus is on understanding, not memorization.
Learn from our best trainers from Maité
Teachers
Emma P.
Jana R.
Elli H.
Aimé B.
Prerequisite Disclaimer
All trainings offered by Maité Academy are advanced-level professional education.
Participation requires:
A recognized Pilates certification in Mat and/or Reformer
A solid foundational knowledge of anatomy
These programs are not suitable for beginners or individuals without prior professional training.
By registering, participants confirm that they meet the stated prerequisites. Maité Academy reserves the right to refuse participation or remove attendees who do not meet the requirements, without refund.
Pricing & Sign Up
Discover everything you need to know about pricing and class details, by downloading our PDF.
Ready to take your practice further?
If you wish to join the Maité Academy, simply book your spot via Eversports -> Maité 1070 -> Education -> pick your Modul
if you have any questions send us an email and our team will be happy to guide you.
studio@maite-reformation.com
Teachers
Meet the teachers who will guide you into the next level of advanced teaching practice. We have carefully selected our strongest and most competent educators to support your growth and deepen your understanding of movement. From physiotherapists and medical doctors to our most experienced and in-demand teachers, each brings a unique depth of knowledge, expertise, and real-world experience to help you refine your skills and elevate your teaching.
Emma P.
Emma is a true movement nerd and the head teacher of Maité Academy. Whether it’s Pilates, strength training, padel, tennis, dance, yoga, or any other form of movement, she is not only interested in doing it, but in understanding how and why it works.
With a background in physical therapy, Emma brings deep anatomical and biomechanical knowledge into everything she teaches. She has a particular specialization in gynecology and obstetrics, both as a therapist and as an instructor, which allows her to approach movement with a refined sensitivity to the female body across all life stages.
Emma is known for her precision and clear, cueing. She has an eye for detail and will adjust your position by a millimeter if that’s what it takes for you to truly feel and understand the movement. Her teaching empowers people not only to execute exercises correctly, but to recognize, analyze, and adapt movement patterns with confidence.
Classically trained in Pilates for over four years, Emma has a deep respect for the original principles and foundations of the method. At the same time, she brings a modern, creative approach that allows classes to flow and evolve without ever losing the grounding essence of Pilates.
Aimé
Aimé has had a lifelong connection to movement and sport, which has been an essential part of her life for as long as she can remember. She began practicing yoga at the age of 14 and discovered Pilates several years later, eventually completing her classical Pilates certification in Mat and Reformer three years ago. Since then, she has continued to deepen her practice through additional hot mat certifications and advanced master classes with leading figures in the industry. Known for her contemporary, dynamic classes, Aimé’s teaching is defined by fluidity, intensity, and a powerful presence. Her intuitive cueing and distinctive energy create an immersive experience that consistently draws dedicated students, with her classes often fully booked weeks in advance. Learn from Aimé as part of your Advanced Reformer Certificate and refine your teaching through her expert guidance and inspiring approach.
Jana
Jana has been working as a yoga and Pilates teacher for many years and has extensive experience in teaching and guiding diverse groups. In parallel, she studied medicine at the Medical University of Vienna, which has given her a deep and structured understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and body awareness. This combination of medical knowledge and long-standing teaching practice forms the foundation of her expertise and informs her mindful, precise, and embodied approach to movement and education.
Elli H.
Movement and sport have always been central to Elli’s life. For her, fitness is more than training—it’s a lifestyle that connects a strong, healthy body with a resilient, empowered mindset. Through consistent practice, she has gained confidence, self-assurance, and inner strength.
Certified in Fitness & Personal Training for six years, as well as being Pilates certified, Elli has built extensive experience as a self-employed trainer. She has a keen intuition for understanding where clients are in their journey and how to guide them safely and effectively to the next level.
Her teaching style blends dynamic progressions, layered intensity, and the unmistakable Pilates burn. Elli creates challenging yet mindful classes that help clients feel strong, present, and deeply connected to their bodies. With precision and care, she knows how to meet clients where they are and push them just enough to unlock their full potential.
Experience Elli’s passion for movement in the Advanced Mat Certificate and elevate your teaching with her expertise—designed to inspire confidence, strength, and lasting impact.
