Pilates Reformer Teacher Training
This 95-hour course trains you to teach Pilates Reformer confidently and effectively – from beginner through advanced. It is open to graduates of the Body & Flow Pilates Mat I course and existing movement professionals with an equivalent foundation. The course has a strong practical focus. You will learn to read bodies, spot misalignments, and give precise corrections – using both verbal and tactile cueing. Alongside the full repertoire, the training covers pathologies, postural assessment, and how to adapt teaching for different populations and class settings.
Available in-person and in a hybrid format.
What the course covers:
- Pilates principles and how to bring them to life in a class
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced reformer exercises
- Teaching fundamentals and class structure for group and private settings
- Safe and appropriate progression for students at all levels
- Modifications and variations – and when to use them
- Postural assessment: strength, flexibility, and alignment
- Tactile cueing and hands-on teaching techniques
- Working with common spinal conditions and osteoporosis
- The classical order of exercises and how to adapt it
- Silent practice drills for deeper movement understanding
- Daily classes with the course teacher throughout the training
Course structure:
- 95 hours total
- Theory and practical final exam
- Certificate awarded upon successful completion
By the end of the course, you will have the teaching vocabulary, observational skills, and practical confidence to lead reformer classes across all levels and settings.
FAQ
Q: Is there a Pilates Reformer certification course available in person?
A: Yes. Body & Flow’s Pilates Reformer Teacher Training is available in person and in a hybrid format. It is open to graduates of the Body & Flow Pilates Mat I course and movement professionals with an equivalent foundation.
Q: How many hours is the Body & Flow Pilates Reformer course?
A: The course is 95 hours, including a written exam and a practical exam. Students also complete additional hours of observation, assisting, and independent practice teaching. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion.
Q: What level does the Pilates Reformer course cover?
A: The training covers beginner, intermediate, and advanced exercises, as well as how to teach across different settings – group classes, private sessions, and mixed-level groups.
Q: Does the course cover working with special populations or injuries?
A: Yes. The course includes working with common spinal conditions, osteoporosis, and postural imbalances – with guidance on how to adapt and when to refer out.
Q: What certificate do I receive after completing the Pilates Reformer training?
A: Graduates receive a certificate from Body & Flow upon passing the theory and practical exam.
