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Education, not filler
You’ll learn the method inside out – anatomy, cueing, sequencing, and the reasoning behind it – so you teach challenging, safe, no-filler classes with real confidence.
Teach at MEGA · Raleigh + Cary, NC
Make It Mega.
Turn your love of movement into a craft. Get certified to teach with us in one of two signature formats – classical Pilates with a Mega spin, or the worldwide Lagree Megaformer method. Education-first, community-always, built for the long game.
- Founder-led
- Alicia Belle
- Worldwide
- Lagree-accredited certification
- 1:1
- Coaching & mentorship after
Why Train Here
This Isn’t a Weekend Cert and a Wave Goodbye.
At MEGA, we lead with a proven method that challenges the body and the mind. We stress form, alignment, and the why behind every move – then we keep showing up for you long after your certification weekend. You’re joining a supportive, passionate team, not a chain.
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Community over ego
We reward consistency, growth, and team synergy – never ego. Instructors here support each other, and every class you teach helps someone feel seen, strong, and welcome.
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The long game
Great teaching doesn’t happen overnight. With ongoing coaching, practice classes, and honest feedback, we set you up to find your voice and build a career you love.
Format 01 · Pilates
Mega Mat – Pilates Training
Learn to teach Mega Mat, our signature method rooted in classical Pilates and refined through MEGA’s dynamic, musically-driven approach to movement.
Mega Mat is classical Mat Pilates with a Mega spin – musically driven, high-rep toning, spicy core work, spinal mobility and functional flexibility. The full-body class you never knew you needed. This training weekend runs September 19–20, 2026 at MEGA Raleigh, NC, and prepares you to teach it.
What Mega Mat Trains
- High-repetition toning
- Deep core engagement
- Spinal mobility
- Functional flexibility
Key Topics We’ll Cover
- Joseph Pilates: origins & evolution – the roots of the method and why it matters more than ever today.
- The Six Classical Principles – Concentration, Control, Centering, Precision, Flow & Breath.
- Core vs. abdominals – training the full core (front, sides, back, top & bottom) for real stability.
- Anatomy essentials & movement literacy – body awareness and cueing for form and safety.
- Class formatting & teaching skills – sequencing, building trust, and planning class to your music.
After Your Weekend – the Training Continues
- Weekly coaching with Alicia & Kristin
- Up to 10 practice classes to build confidence and rhythm
- Observation hours and practical hours
- Ongoing mentorship & feedback from the MEGA team
$999
$1,250
Apply for Mega Mat
Early registration $999 (ends Aug 31) · Standard tuition $1,250 with a $250 credit back once you’re on the schedule.
The Foundation of Every Great Class
The Six Classical Principles
Every Mega Mat class – and every instructor we train – is built on Joseph Pilates’ six principles.
- 1 Concentration
- 2 Control
- 3 Centering
- 4 Precision
- 5 Flow
- 6 Breath
“You are only as young as your spine is flexible.” – Joseph Pilates
Format 02 · Megaformer
Lagree Certification
Get certified in the Lagree method – a workout recognized worldwide, built to test and improve cardio, strength, endurance, core, balance and flexibility. This is the first step to teaching Megaformer at MEGA.
Founded by Sébastien Lagree over 20 years ago, Lagree is high-intensity, low-impact training that builds long, lean muscle through slow, continuous movement and fast transitions. Led by a Lagree Master Trainer, your certification runs as a 2-day prep weekend (February 19–20, 2027) followed by a 3-day certification weekend (March 19–21, 2027) at MEGA Cary, NC – a genuinely fun deep-dive into the method and our best practices.
What You’ll Build
- Cardio
- Strength
- Endurance
- Core
- Balance
- Flexibility
Topics Covered
- What Lagree is – the method, the science, and all the benefits.
- The exercises & modifications – Center Core, Obliques, Legs & Arms.
- Knowledge of the body – muscle targeting, where each move should be felt and why.
- Set-up, cueing & countdowns – how to set up the next exercise seamlessly.
- Effective sequencing – practice teaching and writing routines.
Inclusions & After the Weekend
- Full access to Lagree’s online training portal – videos, sample routines & more
- Bi-monthly practice-teach meetings with your trainer
- Up to 10 practice classes with friends, family & fellow instructors
- Observe 5+ instructors to hear different cues, music & energy
$2,500
$3,000
Apply for Lagree
Early registration $2,500 (by Dec 31) · Standard tuition $3,000. Payment plans & a work-study option ($750 deposit) available – let’s find what works for you.
The Two-Way Street
What You’ll Get – and What We Look For
You get out what you put in. We pour into our instructors; in return, we build a team of leaders who show up for our community.
What MEGA gives you
Support that doesn’t stop at the certificate.
- Ongoing coaching & honest, encouraging feedback
- Up to 10 practice classes to find your voice
- Class observation with a variety of instructors
- Complimentary continuing education when available
- Complimentary classes once you’re on the schedule
- A team that supports each other – never competes
What we look for
We’re building a team of leaders.
- Positive, authentic & team-oriented energy
- Available to teach a few classes each week & open to subbing
- Hungry to learn the body, the method & the MEGA difference
- Committed to teaching only approved exercises – no filler
- Ready to give practice the time it deserves
- In it for the long game, with grace for the process
Good Questions
Before You Apply
Not at all. For Mega Mat, you just need a love of classical Pilates – no outside accreditation required. For Lagree, our certification weekend is your credential, taught by a Lagree Master Trainer and recognized at any Megaformer studio worldwide.
It depends on you and the current schedule. After your certification weekend you’ll move into practice classes, observation, and coaching with Alicia & Kristin. Once you’re ready and a spot opens, we’ll get you on the schedule.
We look for instructors who can teach a few classes each week and are open to subbing when the team needs coverage. Beyond class time, expect ongoing practice, continuing education, and the occasional practice-teach meeting.
We’ll walk you through the specifics during the application process. Our focus is building a committed, supportive team – we’ll make sure the details are clear before you sign anything.
Yes. Early-registration pricing lowers the cost, and for Lagree we offer payment plans and a work-study option ($750 deposit). Reach out and we’ll find a plan that works for you.
Ready When You Are
Show Up – Vibe Out.
Your enthusiasm, energy and passion for movement make all the difference. If you’re ready to teach – or just have questions – we’d love to hear from you. Tell us which format is calling your name.