BECOME A CONFIDENT HIIT PILATES INSTRUCTOR
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this foundations-level training blends Pilates-based movement principles with high-intensity interval training to help you design and teach effective HIIT Pilates classes using bodyweight exercises and intentional programming

OUR TRAINING - AT A GLANCE

The HIIT Pilates Teacher Training is delivered over four in-person sessions, totaling 30 hours at Namaste North.

  • Total Hours: 30
    29 hours class based instruction
    1 hour practical - class & feedback session

  • Location: Namaste North

  • Dates: July 10, 11, 12, & 18

Each session blends:

  • Education and discussion

  • Movement and embodied learning

  • LAB-based practice

  • Teaching application and feedback

You’ll experience HIIT Pilates as both a student and a teacher, allowing you to integrate what you’re learning in real time.

WHO THIS TRAINING IS FOR

This training is designed for:

  • Fitness, Pilates, and yoga instructors

  • High school educators and coaches

  • Fitness enthusiasts interested in teaching or deepening their practice

No prior teaching experience is required — just a willingness to learn, move, and practice.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

By the end of the training, you’ll be able to:

  • Teach HIIT Pilates with confidence, clarity, and intention

  • Apply Pilates principles within Tabata and circuit formats

  • Modify and intensify movement for different bodies

  • Build classes that flow, progress, and feel good to teach

  • Coach safely, clearly, and inclusively

The focus is on movement quality, thoughtful teaching, and long-term instructor development.

HOW THE TRAINING WORKS

The course includes:

  • Education in anatomy and HIIT Pilates principles

  • LAB-based learning with hands-on feedback

  • Practical in-class teaching experience

  • Written and movement-based assessment

You’ll move, learn, teach, and refine your skills throughout the training.

 

Requirements for certification:

  • attend all in-person course sessions

  • complete required readings
    (purchased separately)

  • pass the two (2) required assessments:

    • 1 written test

    • 1 in-person live lab class

COURSE LEADERS

 

DEBBIE CABRAL

Debbie Cabral is a high energy Pilates and movement educator with extensive experience in group fitness and instructor development. She has taught yoga and Pilates for over 10 years, with a strong focus on inclusive teaching, clear cueing, and building confidence in new instructors.

Debbie completed Inferno Hot Pilates training in 2017 and is ISSA certified in Pilates (2025), reflecting her ongoing commitment as a lifelong student dedicated to refining her craft and staying current with movement science. Her background includes Bikram Yoga (2009) and Yin Yoga (2015), giving her a unique ability to balance intensity, precision, and recovery within her classes.

As Instructor Team Lead at Namaste North, Debbie mentors teachers and supports class quality and consistency across the schedule. She is deeply passionate about mindset, believing the strongest muscle we train is the mind, and is dedicated to helping instructors confidently deliver safe, effective, and motivating movement experiences.

Connect with Debbie @yogadebb on Instagram

“Debbie is a beautiful balance of all things great. I love her positivity, push, humour and energy. Thanks Debbie.’”
— Shelli Kirkey
 
 

KRISTA WESTERNENG

Krista completed Inferno Hot Pilates Teacher Training in 2021 and has served as General Manager of Namaste North since 2019. In this role, she oversees instructors, programming, operations, and customer relations, and is the architect behind the HIIT Pilates Teacher Training - Foundations course, serving as its lead curriculum developer and coordinator.

Krista brings a people-first approach to leading the training. She builds clear frameworks, sets high standards, and supports instructor learning through structured education, practical application, and ongoing mentorship. Her leadership ensures the course is not only well-designed, but also grounded in real-world teaching demands and studio realities.

With a lifelong passion for health and wellness, Krista integrates smart programming, sustainable intensity, and mindset development throughout the course. As an instructor and educator, she challenges teachers to recognize what’s possible, leaving them confident, capable, and prepared to lead high-energy HIIT Pilates classes with purpose, clarity, and pride.

Connect with Krista @kristawesterneng on Instagram

“Krista will make you work and feel muscles you didn’t know you had. She motivates, challenges and supports her class at every step of the way. 10/10”
— Ryan MacDonald
 
 

ZAK PALLA

Zak completed his Inferno Hot Pilates teacher training under Gabriella Walters in 2018 and has been teaching continuously ever since. His work is deeply rooted in Pilates principles—breath, control, precision, and intentional movement—while remaining accessible, challenging, and grounded in real bodies.

Committed to lifelong learning, Zak has pursued extensive ongoing education across Pilates, movement quality, strength, and mobility, and is currently studying with the NSCA toward his Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) designation. His teaching emphasizes awareness as much as effort, helping students and trainees build not only physical strength, but confidence, resilience, and presence in their practice.

Influenced by his own endurance and athletic training, Zak brings a strong mindset focus into every class and training: show up, stay curious, and do the work with purpose—on the mat and beyond.

Connect with Zak @coachzak_foodandfitness on Instagram

“Zak is extreme: energy, technical, motivating which is why I keep coming back for more. His Pilates class works for me like no other. Thanks Zak!”
— Joanne Waddell

CERTIFICATION & RECOGNITION

There is no single governing body for Pilates or HIIT instruction in Canada. Instructor certifications are provided through education organizations and recognized by studios, employers, and insurance providers based on program quality and scope.

This training is certified through Namaste North and includes:

  • A structured curriculum

  • Anatomy education

  • Practical teaching hours

  • LAB classes and assessment

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have questions? You’re not alone. Here are some of the most common things people ask before joining our teacher training. If you’re wondering about something we haven’t covered, reach out — we’re happy to chat.

  • No. This is foundation-level training. Many participants are new to teaching or exploring whether instruction is right for them.

  • There is no single governing body for Pilates or HIIT instruction in Canada. Certifications are issued by education providers and recognized by studios, employers, and insurance providers based on program quality.

    This training is certified through Namaste North and meets industry expectations through education, practical teaching hours, assessment, and required reading.

  • Don’t worry about that - your first class will be with us, at Namaste North!
    We will provide you detailed feedback so you know what you have right, and what you should work on.

    Once your first class is done - the rest get easier - so relax, we gotchu!
    No more jitters!

  • Graduates are qualified to teach HIIT Pilates classes at schools, studios, gyms, and fitness facilities that recognize Namaste North training. Acceptance depends on individual employer and insurance requirements.

  • This is a HIIT Pilates Foundations Teacher Training. It focuses on applying Pilates principles within a HIIT format. It is not a comprehensive classical Pilates certification.

  • Our core workbook is provided as part of the Training fees.

    Extracurricular readings are not provide and will need to be purchased separately.

  • You’ll learn how to build and structure classes, not memorize routines. The focus is on movement patterns, timing, alignment, and teaching skill.

  • This training emphasizes body-aware teaching. Modifications and intensifications are a core part of the curriculum.

  • You will participate in HIIT Pilates classes, but the focus is education and learning. Participants are encouraged to modify as needed.

  • Support and feedback are provided throughout the course. If additional work is needed, options will be discussed individually.

  • At this time, re-certification is not required. Optional continuing education and mentorship opportunities are available.

  • Refunds requested before June 10th will be honoured and refunded after a $250 administration fee.

    No refunds will be possible after June 10th.

  • Before you sign up, please reach out to us at hello@namastenorth.com so we can chat about possible options.

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