BASI Pilates Teacher Training Retreat at Zen Rocks
This October, BASI Pilates teacher training comes to Zen Rocks Sanctuary in Mani, Greece, in a retreat format for the first time. The October program offers three ways to train: Mat Teacher Training, Equipment Modules for BASI Mat graduates, or the full Comprehensive Teacher Training Program. The Mat training takes place from October 11–16, while the Comprehensive training runs from October 11–27, combining Mat and equipment education in one extended training period.
Rather than attending the course and returning to your usual routine each day, the retreat allows students to stay within the Zen Rocks environment throughout the training, with dedicated time for classes, practice, rest, and life at the sanctuary.
Choose your BASI Pilates training path
Mat Teacher Training
The BASI Mat Program is a foundation in Pilates principles, Mat repertoire, and teaching methodology.
Alongside the exercises, students study areas such as anatomy, movement analysis, posture assessment, cueing, and exercise adaptation. The curriculum covers the Mat repertoire from fundamental through advanced levels.
Mat is also an important foundation for students who later want to continue into Comprehensive training.
October 11–16, 2026
Best for: Students beginning their Pilates teacher education who want to focus on Mat.
Equipment Modules (for BASI Mat graduates)
For BASI Mat graduates ready to continue their education, the Equipment Modules introduce the wider Pilates apparatus.
The BASI Comprehensive curriculum includes the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Ped-a-Pul, and auxiliary apparatus.
Each apparatus offers different ways to work with resistance, assistance, stability, strength, mobility, and control. Studying them expands a teacher's understanding of how the Pilates method can be applied to different bodies and movement goals.
Part of the October 11–27 Comprehensive retreat
Best for: BASI Mat graduates continuing into equipment training.
Comprehensive Teacher Training
The Comprehensive Program brings Mat and equipment education together.
Students study the full apparatus repertoire alongside the theoretical and practical elements of teacher education, including anatomy, movement analysis, exercise adaptation, cueing, and program design.
It is the most extensive of the three pathways and is designed for students who want a broad education across the Pilates system.
October 11–27, 2026
Best for: Students who want to complete the full Mat and equipment pathway as one course of study.
What makes the BASI approach different?
BASI Pilates was founded by Rael Isacowitz in 1989 and has developed an international teacher education system over more than three decades.
Its curriculum combines Pilates repertoire with the study of movement, anatomy, teaching methodology, and program design. Students are introduced to BASI's 10 Movement Principles and Block System, which provide frameworks for understanding movement and structuring Pilates programs.
The emphasis is on developing teachers who can observe, think, and adapt, rather than simply reproduce an exercise sequence.
That distinction becomes particularly important as students begin working with people who have different bodies, movement patterns, goals, and levels of experience.
Why a Pilates teacher training retreat?
An intensive teacher training requires time to absorb a lot of information.
At Zen Rocks, students can stay within the retreat environment throughout the program, so the training does not have to fit around a daily commute or other commitments.
There is time between sessions to practice what you have learned, review material, or simply take a break before returning to the next class.
The setting also creates a more social side to the training. Students share meals, practice together, and spend time with others who are going through the same course.
This is what makes the Zen Rocks format different: the training is not simply held at a retreat venue. The retreat becomes the environment in which you experience the training.
Zen Rocks Sanctuary, Mani
Zen Rocks is located in Mani, in the southern Peloponnese of Greece, surrounded by olive trees and the Mediterranean landscape.
The sanctuary brings accommodation, movement, food, nature, and shared spaces together in one setting. Students can move directly between training and the rest of their day without leaving the retreat environment. There is space to practice, walk, rest, or spend time with the other students between sessions.
The location is part of the experience, but the focus remains the training itself.
Who is the retreat for?
The three pathways make the retreat suitable for different stages of Pilates education.
If you are starting your teacher training: The Mat Program gives you a foundation in Pilates Mat work and teaching.
If you are a BASI Mat graduate: The Equipment Modules allow you to continue into the apparatus.
If you want to study the complete system: The Comprehensive Program combines Mat and equipment training from October 11–27.
If you are unsure which route is appropriate for your background, the BASI or Zen Rocks team can advise you before you register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Pilates teacher already?
No. The Mat and Comprehensive pathways are designed for people undertaking Pilates teacher education. If you have previous Pilates training, your background may affect which pathway is most appropriate.
Can I join the Equipment Modules without being a BASI Mat graduate?
The Equipment Modules within this retreat are intended for BASI Mat graduates. If you hold another Mat certification, contact the BASI or Zen Rocks team to discuss your eligibility.
What is included in the BASI Comprehensive curriculum?
The Comprehensive curriculum covers Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Ped-a-Pul, and auxiliary apparatus, alongside the theoretical and teaching components of the program.
Is the training suitable for complete beginners to Pilates?
BASI recommends some familiarity with Pilates and a basic understanding of human anatomy for its teacher training programs. If you are new to Pilates altogether, contact the BASI or Zen Rocks team before registering to discuss the best starting point.
What language is the training taught in?
The BASI Pilates Teacher Training at Zen Rocks is taught in English.
How do I book?
Contact us to book your spot.
BASI Pilates Teacher Training Retreat
October 11–27, 2026 · Zen Rocks Sanctuary · Mani, Greece
20/8/2026
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This October, BASI Pilates teacher training comes to Zen Rocks Sanctuary in Mani, Greece, in a retreat format for the first time. The October program offers three ways to train: Mat Teacher Training, Equipment Modules for BASI Mat graduates, or the full Comprehensive Teacher Training Program. The Mat training takes place from October 11–16, while the Comprehensive training runs from October 11–27, combining Mat and equipment education in one extended training period.
Rather than attending the course and returning to your usual routine each day, the retreat allows students to stay within the Zen Rocks environment throughout the training, with dedicated time for classes, practice, rest, and life at the sanctuary.
Choose your BASI Pilates training path
Mat Teacher Training
The BASI Mat Program is a foundation in Pilates principles, Mat repertoire, and teaching methodology.
Alongside the exercises, students study areas such as anatomy, movement analysis, posture assessment, cueing, and exercise adaptation. The curriculum covers the Mat repertoire from fundamental through advanced levels.
Mat is also an important foundation for students who later want to continue into Comprehensive training.
October 11–16, 2026
Best for: Students beginning their Pilates teacher education who want to focus on Mat.
Equipment Modules (for BASI Mat graduates)
For BASI Mat graduates ready to continue their education, the Equipment Modules introduce the wider Pilates apparatus.
The BASI Comprehensive curriculum includes the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Ped-a-Pul, and auxiliary apparatus.
Each apparatus offers different ways to work with resistance, assistance, stability, strength, mobility, and control. Studying them expands a teacher's understanding of how the Pilates method can be applied to different bodies and movement goals.
Part of the October 11–27 Comprehensive retreat
Best for: BASI Mat graduates continuing into equipment training.
Comprehensive Teacher Training
The Comprehensive Program brings Mat and equipment education together.
Students study the full apparatus repertoire alongside the theoretical and practical elements of teacher education, including anatomy, movement analysis, exercise adaptation, cueing, and program design.
It is the most extensive of the three pathways and is designed for students who want a broad education across the Pilates system.
October 11–27, 2026
Best for: Students who want to complete the full Mat and equipment pathway as one course of study.
What makes the BASI approach different?
BASI Pilates was founded by Rael Isacowitz in 1989 and has developed an international teacher education system over more than three decades.
Its curriculum combines Pilates repertoire with the study of movement, anatomy, teaching methodology, and program design. Students are introduced to BASI's 10 Movement Principles and Block System, which provide frameworks for understanding movement and structuring Pilates programs.
The emphasis is on developing teachers who can observe, think, and adapt, rather than simply reproduce an exercise sequence.
That distinction becomes particularly important as students begin working with people who have different bodies, movement patterns, goals, and levels of experience.
Why a Pilates teacher training retreat?
An intensive teacher training requires time to absorb a lot of information.
At Zen Rocks, students can stay within the retreat environment throughout the program, so the training does not have to fit around a daily commute or other commitments.
There is time between sessions to practice what you have learned, review material, or simply take a break before returning to the next class.
The setting also creates a more social side to the training. Students share meals, practice together, and spend time with others who are going through the same course.
This is what makes the Zen Rocks format different: the training is not simply held at a retreat venue. The retreat becomes the environment in which you experience the training.
Zen Rocks Sanctuary, Mani
Zen Rocks is located in Mani, in the southern Peloponnese of Greece, surrounded by olive trees and the Mediterranean landscape.
The sanctuary brings accommodation, movement, food, nature, and shared spaces together in one setting. Students can move directly between training and the rest of their day without leaving the retreat environment. There is space to practice, walk, rest, or spend time with the other students between sessions.
The location is part of the experience, but the focus remains the training itself.
Who is the retreat for?
The three pathways make the retreat suitable for different stages of Pilates education.
If you are starting your teacher training: The Mat Program gives you a foundation in Pilates Mat work and teaching.
If you are a BASI Mat graduate: The Equipment Modules allow you to continue into the apparatus.
If you want to study the complete system: The Comprehensive Program combines Mat and equipment training from October 11–27.
If you are unsure which route is appropriate for your background, the BASI or Zen Rocks team can advise you before you register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Pilates teacher already?
No. The Mat and Comprehensive pathways are designed for people undertaking Pilates teacher education. If you have previous Pilates training, your background may affect which pathway is most appropriate.
Can I join the Equipment Modules without being a BASI Mat graduate?
The Equipment Modules within this retreat are intended for BASI Mat graduates. If you hold another Mat certification, contact the BASI or Zen Rocks team to discuss your eligibility.
What is included in the BASI Comprehensive curriculum?
The Comprehensive curriculum covers Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Ped-a-Pul, and auxiliary apparatus, alongside the theoretical and teaching components of the program.
Is the training suitable for complete beginners to Pilates?
BASI recommends some familiarity with Pilates and a basic understanding of human anatomy for its teacher training programs. If you are new to Pilates altogether, contact the BASI or Zen Rocks team before registering to discuss the best starting point.
What language is the training taught in?
The BASI Pilates Teacher Training at Zen Rocks is taught in English.
How do I book?
Contact us to book your spot.
BASI Pilates Teacher Training Retreat
October 11–27, 2026 · Zen Rocks Sanctuary · Mani, Greece
BASI Pilates Teacher Training Retreat at Zen Rocks
This October, BASI Pilates teacher training comes to Zen Rocks Sanctuary in Mani, Greece, in a retreat format for the first time. The October program offers three ways to train: Mat Teacher Training, Equipment Modules for BASI Mat graduates, or the full Comprehensive Teacher Training Program. The Mat training takes place from October 11–16, while the Comprehensive training runs from October 11–27, combining Mat and equipment education in one extended training period.
Rather than attending the course and returning to your usual routine each day, the retreat allows students to stay within the Zen Rocks environment throughout the training, with dedicated time for classes, practice, rest, and life at the sanctuary.
Choose your BASI Pilates training path
Mat Teacher Training
The BASI Mat Program is a foundation in Pilates principles, Mat repertoire, and teaching methodology.
Alongside the exercises, students study areas such as anatomy, movement analysis, posture assessment, cueing, and exercise adaptation. The curriculum covers the Mat repertoire from fundamental through advanced levels.
Mat is also an important foundation for students who later want to continue into Comprehensive training.
October 11–16, 2026
Best for: Students beginning their Pilates teacher education who want to focus on Mat.
Equipment Modules (for BASI Mat graduates)
For BASI Mat graduates ready to continue their education, the Equipment Modules introduce the wider Pilates apparatus.
The BASI Comprehensive curriculum includes the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Ped-a-Pul, and auxiliary apparatus.
Each apparatus offers different ways to work with resistance, assistance, stability, strength, mobility, and control. Studying them expands a teacher's understanding of how the Pilates method can be applied to different bodies and movement goals.
Part of the October 11–27 Comprehensive retreat
Best for: BASI Mat graduates continuing into equipment training.
Comprehensive Teacher Training
The Comprehensive Program brings Mat and equipment education together.
Students study the full apparatus repertoire alongside the theoretical and practical elements of teacher education, including anatomy, movement analysis, exercise adaptation, cueing, and program design.
It is the most extensive of the three pathways and is designed for students who want a broad education across the Pilates system.
October 11–27, 2026
Best for: Students who want to complete the full Mat and equipment pathway as one course of study.
What makes the BASI approach different?
BASI Pilates was founded by Rael Isacowitz in 1989 and has developed an international teacher education system over more than three decades.
Its curriculum combines Pilates repertoire with the study of movement, anatomy, teaching methodology, and program design. Students are introduced to BASI's 10 Movement Principles and Block System, which provide frameworks for understanding movement and structuring Pilates programs.
The emphasis is on developing teachers who can observe, think, and adapt, rather than simply reproduce an exercise sequence.
That distinction becomes particularly important as students begin working with people who have different bodies, movement patterns, goals, and levels of experience.
Why a Pilates teacher training retreat?
An intensive teacher training requires time to absorb a lot of information.
At Zen Rocks, students can stay within the retreat environment throughout the program, so the training does not have to fit around a daily commute or other commitments.
There is time between sessions to practice what you have learned, review material, or simply take a break before returning to the next class.
The setting also creates a more social side to the training. Students share meals, practice together, and spend time with others who are going through the same course.
This is what makes the Zen Rocks format different: the training is not simply held at a retreat venue. The retreat becomes the environment in which you experience the training.
Zen Rocks Sanctuary, Mani
Zen Rocks is located in Mani, in the southern Peloponnese of Greece, surrounded by olive trees and the Mediterranean landscape.
The sanctuary brings accommodation, movement, food, nature, and shared spaces together in one setting. Students can move directly between training and the rest of their day without leaving the retreat environment. There is space to practice, walk, rest, or spend time with the other students between sessions.
The location is part of the experience, but the focus remains the training itself.
Who is the retreat for?
The three pathways make the retreat suitable for different stages of Pilates education.
If you are starting your teacher training: The Mat Program gives you a foundation in Pilates Mat work and teaching.
If you are a BASI Mat graduate: The Equipment Modules allow you to continue into the apparatus.
If you want to study the complete system: The Comprehensive Program combines Mat and equipment training from October 11–27.
If you are unsure which route is appropriate for your background, the BASI or Zen Rocks team can advise you before you register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Pilates teacher already?
No. The Mat and Comprehensive pathways are designed for people undertaking Pilates teacher education. If you have previous Pilates training, your background may affect which pathway is most appropriate.
Can I join the Equipment Modules without being a BASI Mat graduate?
The Equipment Modules within this retreat are intended for BASI Mat graduates. If you hold another Mat certification, contact the BASI or Zen Rocks team to discuss your eligibility.
What is included in the BASI Comprehensive curriculum?
The Comprehensive curriculum covers Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Ped-a-Pul, and auxiliary apparatus, alongside the theoretical and teaching components of the program.
Is the training suitable for complete beginners to Pilates?
BASI recommends some familiarity with Pilates and a basic understanding of human anatomy for its teacher training programs. If you are new to Pilates altogether, contact the BASI or Zen Rocks team before registering to discuss the best starting point.
What language is the training taught in?
The BASI Pilates Teacher Training at Zen Rocks is taught in English.
How do I book?
Contact us to book your spot.
BASI Pilates Teacher Training Retreat
October 11–27, 2026 · Zen Rocks Sanctuary · Mani, Greece
August 5, 2023