HEATWAVE presents:
Pilates Teacher Trainings
Mat PTT
Feb-March-April May-June
2026 Staggered Entry
( and you can bridge after if so chosen and continue to Reformer which continues in June, 2026)
Hummingbird and the Horse
Program Overview
The Pilates Teacher Training at Hummingbird and the Horse is a comprehensive professional program designed for movement practitioners who wish to teach Pilates with clarity, confidence, and integrity. This training blends classical foundations with thoughtful contemporary application, emphasizing intelligent sequencing, teaching methodology, and embodied understanding.
Instruction is led by Master Trainer: Shona Maggio, founder of Hummingbird and the Horse, with over 20 years of experience teaching Pilates and movement internationally.
This program is PMA-recognized and prepares trainees for professional teaching environments, further certification pathways, and meaningful careers in Pilates instruction.
Welcome to Your Staggered Entry Training
Welcome to your Staggered Entry Training. Please note that your training includes online lectures, in-person Repertoire, and one intensive weekend in June.
The schedule is as follows:
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FEBRUARY:
one online intro lecture and one in person training
All online lectures take place on Thursday evenings from 8:00–9:30 p.m. Attendance is encouraged. Lectures will be recorded.
In-person training sessions take place on Saturdays from 2:00–7:00 p.m.
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Thursday Feb 26th online lecture
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Saturday Feb 27th, in person training
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MARCH:
on-line lectures only
All online lectures take place on Thursday evenings from 8:00–9:30 p.m. Attendance is encouraged. Lectures will be recorded.
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Thursdays March 12-19-26
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APRIL
In person Trainings Saturdays 2-7pm
In-Person Repertoire Training (April)
April in-person training sessions take place on Saturdays from 2:00–7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 11
• Saturday, April 18
• Saturday, April 25
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MAY:
In-Person Repertoire Training (May)
May training continues on Saturdays from 2:00–7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, May 2
• Saturday, May 9
• Saturday, May 16
• Saturday, May 23
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JUNE:
Final Weekend Intensive (June)
Your training concludes with a two-day weekend intensive:
• Saturday, June 6 – 2:00–7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, June 7 – 2:00–5:00 p.m.
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Recommended Studio Practice
Students are strongly encouraged to attend in-person classes at Heatwave with Shona as part of their ongoing practice and integration:
• Mondays at 9:00 a.m.
• Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
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If you wish to continue after Mat to Reformer …
Dates for the June Reformer PTT: are as follows
Fri-Sun June 12-13-14
June 19-20-21
June 26-27-28
Tuition & Payment Options
MAT: $2500
REFORMER: $ 4000.00
BOTH/ Full Comprehensive: $5999.00
Payment Options:
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$ 500.00 non-refundable deposit to secure your space
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Payment plans available upon request
Tuition covers all instruction, training materials, and assessment components outlined below.
What’s Included
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Instruction led by Shona Maggio, Founder of Hummingbird and the Horse
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Comprehensive training in:
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Repertoire Level 1+2
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Repertoire with Props
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Open Level Teaching
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Teaching Methodology & Cueing
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Training manual and supplementary handouts
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Guided practice teaching opportunities
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Individual and group feedback
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Apprenticeship / observation hours
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EXAMS: oral, written, teaching
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Assignements
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Certificate of Completion
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PMA-recognized training hours
Attendance & Participation Requirements
This is a professional-level training and requires consistent participation.
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Students must attend at least 80% of training hours in person
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Up to 20% of coursework may be completed asynchronously in cases of illness or family emergency
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Asynchronous completion requires prior approval from the instructor
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Full participation in lectures, studio sessions, and practice teaching is required
Failure to meet attendance requirements may result in delayed or withheld certification.
Student Responsibilities
Participants are expected to:
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Meet all attendance and participation requirements
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Engage fully in lectures, studio practice, and discussions
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Complete assigned coursework, practice teaching, and apprenticeship hours
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Maintain professionalism, respect, and care for the studio, equipment, instructors, and fellow trainees
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Uphold ethical teaching standards and respectful communication
Certification
Upon successful completion of all required hours, coursework, and assessments, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Hummingbird and the Horse. This program provides PMA-recognized hours and supports graduates in pursuing further certification or professional teaching opportunities.
About the Instructor
Shona Maggio is the founder of Hummingbird and the Horse and a movement educator with over two decades of experience. Her teaching honors the classical roots of Pilates while integrating contemporary understanding, creative expression, and adaptability for diverse bodies and populations. Shona has taught internationally and is known for her depth, clarity, and grounded, human approach to teaching movement.
