BECOME THE TEACHER PEOPLE
Seek AND Trust
An Athletic Mat Pilates Teacher Training + Certification designed to give you the skills to program effective, creative practice-based and mixed-modality workouts, guide with confidence, and help your clients get results.
Program starts November 2nd | Application deadline October 25th
You stepped into the wellness space because you care...
And you’re here because you know you’re capable of more.
Of teaching with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Of becoming the kind of coach who understands the why behind what she teaches, trusts her expertise, and feels fully equipped to lead.
about how people feel, how they move, and the impact this work can have on their well-being.
But knowing how to teach exercises and knowing how to program for results are two different skills.
You may have learned anatomy, alignment, form, and an entire repertoire of exercises—but still find yourself wondering…
How do I structure an effective workout?
How do I choose the right exercises and sequence them intelligently?
How do I combine Pilates, strength, and cardio safely?
How do I know when and how to progress my clients?
How do I create workouts that feel fresh and creative without losing the intention behind them?
You need a programming framework that helps you turn what you already know into effective, creative workouts with purpose.
That’s the gap our VB Method Athletic Mat Pilates Teacher Training was designed to fill.
The problem isn’t simply that you need to know more.
You need a programming framework that helps you turn what you already know into effective, creative workouts with purpose.
That’s the gap our VB Method Athletic Mat Pilates Teacher Training was designed to fill.
The problem isn’t simply that you need to know more.
INSIDE THE TRAINING
12-Week Curriculum · Weekly Live Training + Q&A · Personalized Feedback
16 Weeks of Mentorship + Community · 1 Year of Training Access
Program practice-based + mixed-modality workouts with a clear framework
Plan effective classes and programs without second-guessing what to include, how to structure them, or what should come next.
Combine Pilates, strength, and cardio intelligently
Learn how to bring Pilates-inspired movement, weights, strength, and cardio together in a way that feels cohesive and purposeful—expanding what you can offer beyond traditional formats.
Progress and adapt your workouts with purpose
Use progressions, regressions, load, props, rounds, and reps strategically—and know what to change over time to keep clients progressing.
Refine your eye as a teacher
See what others miss. Understand what you’re looking for, recognize when something needs to change, and adjust or guide clients based on their level, needs, and goals.
Cue so your clients can feel the difference
Understand the “why” behind movement so your cues land, your classes flow with purpose, and your clients can better connect to the intended work.
Build confidence and independence as a teacher
Trust your programming decisions, strengthen your expertise, and develop the skills to build your own clientele and create more opportunities for yourself that lead to more freedom.
Create classes clients want to come back to
Build workouts that are challenging, dynamic, and creative without becoming random—using structure to support your creativity while keeping every choice purposeful and effective.
YOU'LL DEVELOP THE ABILITY TO:
Teach classes people crave and build a following that stays.
HEY, I’m Vilmaliz
Certified Pilates Instructor, NASM-CPT, Yoga Teacher, and Somatic Coach with over 12 years of experience in the fitness world.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with elite brands like Equinox, hundreds of clients, and building my own fitness app and community of thousands of members.
Before creating my own method, I found myself frustrated because I wasn’t always able to help my clients achieve the results they were looking for. I knew how to teach movement, but I hadn’t yet learned how to program towards specific outcomes.
That realization changed the way I approached fitness. I began studying how to bring Pilates, strength, weights, and cardio together more intentionally—while still preserving the creativity, precision, and connection to movement that I loved.
Over time, that process became the foundation of VB METHOD and completely changed the way I program and teach today.
This unique approach to Pilates has not only transformed my own body but has also helped thousands of women I’ve trained over the years become stronger and achieve the results they were looking for.
If you're a fitness professional looking to level up your skills, VBM® Athletic Mat Pilates teacher training might be just what you need.
If so, join me and discover how my Athletic Mat Pilates Teacher Training can elevate your teaching skills and help you grow into the teacher you know you’re capable of becoming.
This program isn’t just about learning more exercises or adding another certification to your resume.
It’s about becoming the kind of teacher who understands the decisions behind your programming, knows how to build classes with intention, and creates experiences that keep clients coming back.
Through VB Method’s Athletic Mat Pilates training, you’ll learn how to blend the precision of Pilates with intelligent strength training and purposeful programming—so you’re not just teaching movement, you’re guiding transformation.
This is where your teaching evolves.
Where you refine your eye, strengthen your voice, and develop the kind of skillset that allows you to lead with clarity, confidence, and trust in what you deliver.
Because when you’re equipped in this way, your teaching doesn’t just improve — it expands what’s possible for you, your clients, and the way you show up in this work.
Imagine becoming the teacher people seek out—the one whose classes fill up, whose clients return again and again, not just for the workout, but for the experience you create.
Where every movement has intention, every cue lands, and your clients can feel the difference in your teaching.
Because you’re not here to just teach workouts—YOU’RE HERE TO LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE.
I was so excited to hear that V was going to offer a Teacher Training Program. I absolutely love her method because it has really helped me connect my mind and body, and actually gives me a sense of having an effective workout no matter if it's a 45-minute session or a 10-minute session.
I saw this as an opportunity to dive deeper and evolve my own fitness routine as well as a chance to share this method with my clients.
As a Health and Wellness coach, safety is one of my number one priorities and building up my clients' core strength has such a huge impact. I am thankful that I got to learn the ins and outs of V's fantastic cueing so that no matter who I am training, I can adjust accordingly to make sure they understand and get the most out of their exercises.
My client's have commented how such a little adjustment can make a huge difference - and it's true!
I am so blessed and grateful I am now able to have the VB Method as part of my clients' program.
-KARI MYSKER
"I absolutely love her method"
The VB Method teacher training was beyond what I even hoped for! Vilmaliz’s knowledge & passion for her craft is one of a kind and she is able to guide you through her process well. I loved all the live training calls too, it was lovely to connect with her and other like-minded professionals.
I left the program with unique and helpful techniques that have really changed how I build a class and train my clients. I would recommend this training to anyone who wants to improve their teaching method and create extremely effective & dynamic workouts for their clients!
–Marin Myers
"beyond what I even hoped for!"
Vilmaliz is such a gift. Not only as a teacher but as a person. Going through her teacher training and learning the VB Method completely transformed the way I teach. She gave me the knowledge and confidence to cue effectively, adapt my teaching across different platforms and styles, and create sessions that fit not only my busy lifestyle but also the needs of my clients.
Her method is so powerful, and it helped me build a strong, loyal clientele who are excited about both reformer and mat classes. What I love most is the way she teaches from the heart, supporting you, challenging you, and truly wanting to see you succeed.
Because of her guidance, new opportunities opened up for me, and I feel inspired to keep growing. I’m so grateful for everything she’s taught me, both as an instructor and as a human being.
–NATALIA GEMMA
"TRANSFORMED
THE WAY I TEACH"
I fell in love with VB Method not only for the results but for the quality and cueing of training from Vilmaliz. VB Method is the perfect mix of pilates, weights, and cardio. I was finally able to engage my deep core muscles and to say that she is a core expert is an understatement.
Her training program is next level if you want to ensure your clients find proper form and engage the right muscles with dynamic and functional movements. There is detailed layering in the exercises, so the workouts are accessible for beginners all the way to advanced level athletes. The workouts are effective and I'm in the best shape of my life because of them.
It was an absolute honor being a part of Vilmaliz's program and I recommend it to any fitness professional looking to enhance their teaching and practice! I’m looking forward to being a part of her future programs.
–hannah horton
"HER TRAINING
PROGRAM IS NEXT LEVEL"
When V launched the teacher training, I was incredibly quick to sign up. I had already been practicing with VB method for a year or so before and it has truly changed my life both physically and mentally. V’s teaching is both unique and authentic and her method genuinely delivers the results it promises. As someone who was on the more advanced side of training already and extremely curious when it comes to all forms of movement, finding a platform which has managed to balance strength, flexibility, control, stability, endurance, speed and power into a succinct method was a tall ask, and VB method certainly delivers.
Delving into the thought process behind the method made it clear she has made this her life’s work, and I was very happy to be a part of it and learn all she has to offer. Our training should be hitting all these areas for health and longevity, and that’s hard to do with limited time but VB method makes this possible. If you’re looking to offer a holistic and balanced training routine out to others, this is the right training for you.
–roanne toosy
"truly changed my life"
The VB Method Teacher Training truly helped me evolve as an instructor. I had already received my Pilates certification and learned the fundamentals, but programming and cueing were two areas I wanted to continue to grow in. This training completely changed the way I think about both. Vilmaliz has so many years of experience and such a unique perspective on movement and teaching. Learning the way she thinks opened my eyes to so many new ways to program, cue, and be creative in my classes.
But what really makes this training so special is Vilmaliz herself. You can feel the genuine care she has for each person she teaches and how much she wants to help them grow individually. She shares so much of her knowledge and experience, is honest with you, pushes you outside of what you already know, and does it all with so much love and care. I walked away from this training with more knowledge, more confidence in my own ability and creativity, and a completely new perspective on the kind of instructor I want to continue becoming. I’m deeply grateful I had the opportunity to learn from her.
–Kristiana Morell
"helped me evolve as an instructor."
I recently completed the VB Method Athletic Pilates Instructor program, and I cannot express enough how transformative this experience has been for my professional journey. The course is meticulously designed, offering a comprehensive curriculum that seamlessly blends theory and practical application.
From the outset, the program emphasized the foundational principles of VB Method, ensuring that you not only understand the mechanics of movement but also the underlying philosophy that makes this method unique.
–Tine Aggerholm
"The course is meticulously designed"
I was so excited to hear that V was going to offer a Teacher Training Program. I absolutely love her method because it has really helped me connect my mind and body, and actually gives me a sense of having an effective workout no matter if it's a 45-minute session or a 10-minute session.
I saw this as an opportunity to dive deeper and evolve my own fitness routine as well as a chance to share this method with my clients.
As a Health and Wellness coach, safety is one of my number one priorities and building up my clients' core strength has such a huge impact. I am thankful that I got to learn the ins and outs of V's fantastic cueing so that no matter who I am training, I can adjust accordingly to make sure they understand and get the most out of their exercises.
My client's have commented how such a little adjustment can make a huge difference - and it's true!
I am so blessed and grateful I am now able to have the VB Method as part of my clients' program.
"I absolutely love her method"
–KARI MYSKER
The VB Method teacher training was beyond what I even hoped for! Vilmaliz’s knowledge & passion for her craft is one of a kind and she is able to guide you through her process well. I loved all the live training calls too, it was lovely to connect with her and other like-minded professionals.
I left the program with unique and helpful techniques that have really changed how I build a class and train my clients. I would recommend this training to anyone who wants to improve their teaching method and create extremely effective & dynamic workouts for their clients!
–Marin Myers
Vilmaliz is such a gift. Not only as a teacher but as a person. Going through her teacher training and learning the VB Method completely transformed the way I teach. She gave me the knowledge and confidence to cue effectively, adapt my teaching across different platforms and styles, and create sessions that fit not only my busy lifestyle but also the needs of my clients.
Her method is so powerful, and it helped me build a strong, loyal clientele who are excited about both reformer and mat classes. What I love most is the way she teaches from the heart, supporting you, challenging you, and truly wanting to see you succeed.
Because of her guidance, new opportunities opened up for me, and I feel inspired to keep growing. I’m so grateful for everything she’s taught me, both as an instructor and as a human being.
–Natalia Gemma
"beyond what I even hoped for!"
"TRANSFORMED
THE WAY I TEACH"
I fell in love with VB Method not only for the results but for the quality and cueing of training from Vilmaliz. VB Method is the perfect mix of pilates, weights, and cardio. I was finally able to engage my deep core muscles and to say that she is a core expert is an understatement.
Her training program is next level if you want to ensure your clients find proper form and engage the right muscles with dynamic and functional movements. There is detailed layering in the exercises, so the workouts are accessible for beginners all the way to advanced level athletes. The workouts are effective and I'm in the best shape of my life because of them.
It was an absolute honor being a part of Vilmaliz's program and I recommend it to any fitness professional looking to enhance their teaching and practice! I’m looking forward to being a part of her future programs.
"HER TRAINING
PROGRAM IS NEXT LEVEL"
–hannah horton
When V launched the teacher training, I was incredibly quick to sign up. I had already been practicing with VB method for a year or so before and it has truly changed my life both physically and mentally. V’s teaching is both unique and authentic and her method genuinely delivers the results it promises. As someone who was on the more advanced side of training already and extremely curious when it comes to all forms of movement, finding a platform which has managed to balance strength, flexibility, control, stability, endurance, speed and power into a succinct method was a tall ask, and VB method certainly delivers.
Delving into the thought process behind the method made it clear she has made this her life’s work, and I was very happy to be a part of it and learn all she has to offer. Our training should be hitting all these areas for health and longevity, and that’s hard to do with limited time but VB method makes this possible. If you’re looking to offer a holistic and balanced training routine out to others, this is the right training for you.
–roanne toosy
The VB Method Teacher Training truly helped me evolve as an instructor. I had already received my Pilates certification and learned the fundamentals, but programming and cueing were two areas I wanted to continue to grow in. This training completely changed the way I think about both. Vilmaliz has so many years of experience and such a unique perspective on movement and teaching. Learning the way she thinks opened my eyes to so many new ways to program, cue, and be creative in my classes.
But what really makes this training so special is Vilmaliz herself. You can feel the genuine care she has for each person she teaches and how much she wants to help them grow individually. She shares so much of her knowledge and experience, is honest with you, pushes you outside of what you already know, and does it all with so much love and care. I walked away from this training with more knowledge, more confidence in my own ability and creativity, and a completely new perspective on the kind of instructor I want to continue becoming. I’m deeply grateful I had the opportunity to learn from her.
–kristiana morell
"truly changed my life"
"helped me evolved as an instructor"
I recently completed the VB Method Athletic Pilates Instructor program, and I cannot express enough how transformative this experience has been for my professional journey. The course is meticulously designed, offering a comprehensive curriculum that seamlessly blends theory and practical application.
From the outset, the program emphasized the foundational principles of VB Method, ensuring that you not only understand the mechanics of movement but also the underlying philosophy that makes this method unique.
–Tine Aggerholm
"The course is meticulously designed"
I was so excited to hear that V was going to offer a Teacher Training Program. I absolutely love her method because it has really helped me connect my mind and body, and actually gives me a sense of having an effective workout no matter if it's a 45-minute session or a 10-minute session.
I saw this as an opportunity to dive deeper and evolve my own fitness routine as well as a chance to share this method with my clients.
As a Health and Wellness coach, safety is one of my number one priorities and building up my clients' core strength has such a huge impact. I am thankful that I got to learn the ins and outs of V's fantastic cueing so that no matter who I am training, I can adjust accordingly to make sure they understand and get the most out of their exercises.
My client's have commented how such a little adjustment can make a huge difference - and it's true!
I am so blessed and grateful I am now able to have the VB Method as part of my clients' program.
"I absolutely love her method"
–KARI MYSKER
The VB Method Teacher Training truly helped me evolve as an instructor. I had already received my Pilates certification and learned the fundamentals, but programming and cueing were two areas I wanted to continue to grow in. This training completely changed the way I think about both. Vilmaliz has so many years of experience and such a unique perspective on movement and teaching. Learning the way she thinks opened my eyes to so many new ways to program, cue, and be creative in my classes.
But what really makes this training so special is Vilmaliz herself. You can feel the genuine care she has for each person she teaches and how much she wants to help them grow individually. She shares so much of her knowledge and experience, is honest with you, pushes you outside of what you already know, and does it all with so much love and care. I walked away from this training with more knowledge, more confidence in my own ability and creativity, and a completely new perspective on the kind of instructor I want to continue becoming. I’m deeply grateful I had the opportunity to learn from her.
–kristiana morell
"helped me evolved as an instructor"
12 In-Depth Training Modules (PDFs + Video Lessons)
A comprehensive 12-week curriculum covering movement, programming, teaching, creativity, client experience, and professional development—so you can deepen your understanding of the method, refine your technique, and confidently apply what you learn in your teaching.
Live Weekly Zoom Calls + Q&A (Replays Available)
Live sessions to explore concepts more deeply, participate in teaching labs, ask questions, and receive real-time guidance—so you can integrate what you're learning with clarity and confidence.
Practical Application + Personalized Feedback
Assignments, workshops, programming exercises, teaching practice, and reflections that allow you to put what you're learning into practice—while receiving personalized feedback to refine your skills and elevate the way you teach.
16 Weeks of Mentorship + Support with Vilmaliz
Receive ongoing guidance and personalized support directly from V throughout the training—so you have someone in your corner to answer questions, help you work through challenges, and provide you with the insight you need to continue evolving as an instructor.
16-Week Private Community
A dedicated space to connect with your cohort, ask questions, share your experience, and receive support—so you can learn and grow alongside other movement professionals throughout the training.
VB METHOD® Instructor Toolkit
Programming + planning tools, teaching + cueing resources, client assessment + progress tools, and professional-readiness resources—so you have practical tools you can continue using in your teaching long after the certification.
3-Month VB Method Subscription
Full access to the VB METHOD app so you can experience the method as a student, deepen your own practice, and better understand how the principles you're learning translate into the workouts themselves.
WANT A SNEAK PEEK AT THE ATHLETIC MAT PILATES CURRICULUM?
TRAINING INCLUDES
1-Year Access to All Training Materials
Access to training materials and session recordings for a full year, giving you plenty of time to revisit concepts, refresh your knowledge, and continue integrating what you've learned into your teaching.
Bonus Training: Behind the Programming — Build a Class With Me
Go behind the scenes of my personal programming and creative process as I take a workout from a blank page to a finished class—so you can see how I choose exercises, build sequences and transitions, make adjustments, bring creativity into the process, and decide what stays, what goes, and why.
This Training is for you if:
You’re a fitness professional ready to elevate the way you teach
You care deeply about delivering high-quality, effective classes
You want to teach with more confidence, clarity, and intention
You’re ready to create classes that clients trust—and come back for
You want to understand the body on a deeper level and apply it to your programming
You’re looking to refine your skills and expand what you’re capable of as a coach
You desire more freedom in the way you teach, work, and grow your career
You’re a VB Method member ready to deepen your practice and step into teaching
You know you’re meant to lead—and you’re ready to fully step into it
This Training is not for you if:
You’re looking for a traditional or classical Pilates certification.
VB METHOD® Athletic Mat Pilates is a contemporary, athletic approach that draws from Pilates principles while integrating strength, weights, cardio, and functional movement.
You’re simply looking for another library of exercises to add to your repertoire.
You’ll learn new movements and variations, but the deeper purpose of this training is to help you understand how to program, adapt, create, and make thoughtful teaching decisions for yourself.
You’re looking for a completely passive, self-paced certification experience.
This training is designed around application. You’ll be encouraged to engage with the lessons, assignments, teaching labs, live training, and feedback throughout the program.
You’re not interested in examining or evolving the way you currently teach.
Whether you’re newer or highly experienced, this training asks you to stay curious, experiment, refine your skills, and remain open to new ways of thinking about movement and programming.
Take Your Fitness and Teaching Skills to a Whole New Level
The Investment
Your investment includes the complete 12-week training + certification experience, weekly live training, personalized feedback, 16 weeks of mentorship and community support, and 1 year of access to your training materials.
$2997
This training is only offered once a year. If you feel called to this work, now is the time to step in.
Staying where you are might feel comfortable but it won’t take you where you know you’re meant to go. Without the right tools and guidance, that next level of your teaching can remain untapped.
Payment plans available.
Applications are reviewed individually, and each cohort is intentionally kept small to ensure every student receives the guidance and support this training is designed to provide.
Program Begins November 2nd
Applications Close October 25th
FAQs
You don’t need years of teaching experience, but if you plan to use this training professionally, we do require previous education that covers the fundamentals of human anatomy. A prior certification in Pilates, yoga, barre, personal training, or another movement methodology is recommended.
You don’t need to come in feeling like an expert—that’s what this training is here to help you develop. You’ll build the skills, understanding, and confidence to become a more capable and intentional teacher.
VB METHOD members who want to take the training to deepen their own practice and understanding of the body do not need prior training if they do not intend to teach professionally.
No. This training is designed for movement professionals with an existing training and anatomy foundation, whether your background is in Pilates, strength training, personal training, yoga, barre, or another movement modality.
If you come from a strength or fitness background, you’ll learn how to incorporate Pilates-based principles, deep core work, and more intentional sequencing into the way you already train clients. If you come from a practice-based background like Pilates, yoga, or barre, you’ll learn how to integrate weights, strength principles, and cardio into your programming effectively.
The goal isn’t to replace what you already know. It’s to expand what you’re able to do with it.
Each week, you’ll complete the assigned lessons before joining our live training call, where we’ll take what you’ve learned and put it into practice.
These sessions will include teaching labs, real-world examples, direct feedback, common mistakes, Q&A, and hands-on application to help you deepen your understanding and refine your skills as a teacher.
You’ll have direct access to Vilmaliz’s guidance and mentorship throughout the process, as well as the opportunity to learn alongside other instructors in the training.
If you’re unable to attend a live session, a recording will be available.
Recordings will be available if you need to miss a session. However, we strongly encourage you to attend live whenever possible, as the calls are an important part of the training experience.
This is where we’ll put what you’re learning into practice through teaching labs, real-world examples, feedback, Q&A, and direct mentorship. While the recordings will allow you to stay caught up, attending live gives you the opportunity to participate, receive guidance, and refine your skills in real time
The core training takes place over 12 weeks, with weekly lessons, live group calls, and practical assignments designed to help you progressively learn, practice, and apply what you're learning.
You can expect to dedicate approximately 3-4 hours per week to watching lessons or attending live sessions, studying, and completing assignments. The exact time may vary depending on your experience and learning pace.
You'll also have access to the private community and my mentorship for a total of 16 weeks, giving you additional time to integrate what you've learned, ask questions, and complete your certification requirements.
VB METHOD Athletic Mat Pilates is not a traditional Pilates certification. It is a contemporary, athletic mat-based approach that draws from Pilates principles while integrating strength training, weights, cardio, and functional movement.
Completing this training does not qualify you to teach traditional or classical Pilates. If that is your goal, you will still need to complete a traditional Pilates certification.
Upon successfully completing the VB METHOD certification requirements, however, you will be qualified to teach the contemporary Athletic Mat Pilates format covered within this training.
Upon successfully completing all training requirements and passing the final practical examination, you’ll become a VB METHOD® Athletic Mat Pilates Certified Instructor. You’ll have up to 16 weeks to complete your certification requirements.
You may list VBM® Athletic Mat Pilates Certified Instructor among your professional credentials.
This does not make you a VB METHOD® Instructor, which refers specifically to instructors who teach or work directly with VB METHOD®.
This is a first-of-its-kind teacher training focused on intelligent programming for practice-based and mixed-modality workouts.
Rather than focusing on a single discipline or teaching you a repertoire of exercises to follow, this training teaches you how to bring Pilates-inspired movement, strength, weights, cardio, and power together to create effective, creative workouts and programs designed around specific outcomes.
You'll learn new movement techniques, programming frameworks, how to structure and progress workouts, adapt exercises for different clients, refine your cueing and teaching eye, and develop your own approach to programming.
And this is a hands-on learning experience. Through live teaching labs, practical assignments, direct feedback, and mentorship, you'll have opportunities to apply what you're learning and refine your skills throughout the training.
The goal is for you to leave with more than another certification. You'll have the knowledge, practical skills, and creative freedom to design your own workouts and programs and guide your clients with confidence.
If something comes up and you’re unable to continue with the live training, you’ll still have access to the lessons, training materials, and session recordings for one year from the start of the program, giving you time to revisit the material and continue learning at your own pace.
Certification requirements will still need to be completed within the designated certification period.
Yes. Payment plans are available if you prefer to split your investment into multiple installments. Your first payment will secure your place in the training, with the remaining installments due according to your selected payment plan.
Ready to step into your role as a fitness leader?
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