Do I need to complete Mat Pilates before enrolling in Reformer Pilates?

Reformer Pilates Teacher Training requires completion of a Mat Pilates or another approved fitness instructor certification. This may be completed through our studio or through an in person program elsewhere. Must have thorough understanding of fitness anatomy.

Do you accept online only Mat Pilates certifications?

Online only certifications are not accepted as a prerequisite for the Reformer Pilates Teacher Training. In person education is required to ensure appropriate foundational teaching experience.

Is the Reformer Pilates Teacher Training fully in person?

The Reformer Pilates Teacher Training includes a 10 hour self paced online component focused on apparatus theory and safety standards. The remaining hours are completed in studio through hands on instruction and supervised teaching.

How many students are accepted into each cohort?

Enrollment is limited to 20 students per cohort for mat pilates & 7 for Reformer Pilates to ensure individualized feedback and high quality instruction.

What does the pre registration discount include?

Pre registration is currently open. The first 5 enrolled students receive 10 percent off comprehensive pilates tuition. Once those spaces are filled, standard tuition applies.

Will I be ready to teach after graduation?

Graduates who successfully complete all coursework, supervised teaching hours, and assessments leave prepared to teach professional Mat and or Reformer Pilates classes in studio settings.

Is there an assessment process?

Yes. All training pathways include structured assessment standards throughout your training to ensure graduates meet professional teaching criteria.

What happens if I miss an in studio training session?

Because this is a certification program with supervised instruction and assessment standards, in studio hours are required. If a session is missed, it must be made up during a scheduled make up day when available. If a make up session is not available, the participant will need to return during the next training cycle to complete the specific class or module that was missed.

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Q: Is the Mat Pilates Teacher Training fully in person?

The Mat Pilates Teacher Training includes a 50 hour self paced online component focused on theory, anatomy, and teaching principles. The remaining hours are completed in studio through observation, supervised practice, and assessment.

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REFORMER PILATES TEACHER TRAINING

Life Studios Reformer Pilates Teacher Training is now open for enrolment!

All applicants must have a fitness instructor background and proof of training.

For those seeking full certification, a comprehensive option combining both Mat and Reformer will be available in the Fall 2026.

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Mat Pilates

Teacher Training

150 Hour Foundational Program

This training establishes the foundation for Pilates teaching. It focuses on classical and contemporary mat repertoire, teaching methodology, cueing, sequencing, and movement fundamentals.

Mat Pilates is the required first step for all instructors and is suitable for those new to Pilates as well as experienced fitness professionals.

Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training

200 Hour Mat + Reformer Comprehensive Program

The comprehensive training is a complete certification pathway combining both Mat and Reformer Pilates. This option is designed for those who want a streamlined, immersive experience and full preparation to teach both formats. See Mat Pilates & Reformer Pilates Description for more details.

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Reformer Pilates Teacher Training

Prerequisite Required - 50 Hours

This training builds on Mat Pilates and focuses on teaching Reformer classes with clarity, safety, and confidence. Participants learn equipment setup, spring selection, progressions, programming, and intelligent modifications.

**This training is available to those who have completed Mat Pilates through our studio or an approved in person fitness instructor program elsewhere.

See Below For Training Curriculum

Mat Pilates Teacher Training

150 hour certification

65 hrs In-Studio Practical - 50 hrs online platform - 25 hrs Personal practice - 10 Hours Observation

The Mat Pilates Teacher Training is a 150 hour certification designed to develop confident, highly skilled instructors through a balance of classical Pilates foundations and modern movement science.

The training covers mat repertoire, functional anatomy and biomechanics, effective cueing, hands on teaching skills, class design and progression, and intelligent modifications for injuries and special populations. Emphasis is placed on coaching with clarity, presence, and professionalism.

Fifty hours of the program are delivered through a self paced online component focused on theory, anatomy, and teaching principles. The remaining hours are completed in studio and center on observation, practice teaching, and supervised instruction, ensuring graduates are prepared to teach safe, effective, and engaging mat classes in real world studio environments.

Reformer Pilates Teacher Training

50 hour certification

30 hrs In-Studio Practical - 10 hrs online platform - 7 hrs Personal Practice - 3hrs observation

The Reformer Pilates Teacher Training is a 50 hour certification designed to refine teaching skills on the apparatus while developing greater precision, safety, and programming intelligence.

The training covers Reformer repertoire, spring selection and equipment setup, movement mechanics, effective cueing, client screening, and intelligent progressions and regressions for a wide range of bodies and abilities.

Ten hours of the program are delivered through a self paced online component focused on apparatus theory, safety standards, and teaching methodology. The remaining hours take place in studio and emphasize hands on instruction, practice teaching, and supervised application, preparing instructors to confidently lead professional Reformer classes and private sessions.

Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training

200 hour certification

95 hrs In-Studio Practical - 60 hrs online platform - 32 hrs Personal Practice - 13hrs observation

The Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training is a complete 200 Hour certification pathway combining both Mat and Reformer Pilates into one cohesive program. This option is designed for those seeking full preparation to teach across formats with a unified teaching framework.

Participants complete the full Mat Pilates Teacher Training followed by the Reformer Pilates Teacher Training, with an emphasis on integrating movement principles, cueing strategies, and programming concepts across both modalities.

The comprehensive pathway includes all required coursework, observation, practice teaching, and assessments for both Mat and Reformer Pilates. Graduates leave with the skills, confidence, and professional readiness to teach group classes and private sessions in real world studio environments.

Teaching Philosophy and Standards

This Pilates teacher training is grounded in professional standards, thoughtful instruction, and real world teaching experience. The focus is not on memorizing choreography, but on developing instructors who understand how to observe, adapt, and teach with clarity.

Training emphasizes quality over speed, depth over volume, and practical skill over performance. Participants are coached not only on what to teach, but how to teach, including cueing choices, class structure, pacing, and presence in the room.

Small cohort sizes allow for individualized feedback, guided practice, and meaningful mentorship throughout the training. Teaching skills are developed through observation, repetition, supervised practice, and clear assessment standards.

This program is designed for those who take teaching seriously and want to enter studio environments prepared, confident, and professional.

ENROLMENT & TUITION

Enrollment is offered through three training pathways. Each option is limited in capacity to ensure individualized feedback and a high standard of instruction.

Pre registration is currently closed

The first 5 enrolled students receive 10% off tuition for comprehensive course

*Training is limited to 20 students per cohort for Mat Pilates and 7 per cohort for Reformer Pilates

Mat Pilates

Teacher Training

150 Hour Foundational Program

Tuition: $3,500

This option is open enrollment and serves as the required foundation for Pilates instructors.

Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training

200 Hour Mat + Reformer Comprehensive Program

Tuition: $4,950

This complete pathway includes both Mat and Reformer Pilates training and is designed for those seeking full certification through a streamlined experience.

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Reformer Pilates Teacher Training

Prerequisite Required - 50 Hours

Tuition: $1,995

Early Bird rate before July 1: $1,895

This option is available to instructors who have completed Mat Pilates through our studio or an approved in person fitness instructor program elsewhere.

Frequently asked questions

Pilates Teacher Training

FULL PROGRAM ENROLMENT WILL OPEN SOON

Cohorts are limited to 20 students for Mat Pialtes & 7 students for Reformer Pilates to ensure individualized instruction and meaningful mentorship.

If you are ready to begin your certification pathway, enrollment is opening soon

First 5 Registrations for the comprehensive program get 10% off the tuition fee

Life Studios is welcoming, spacious and has all the props you need for your practice. With a number of beginner and intermediate daytime, evening and weekend classes available (and virtual option too) there's enough variety for me to stay consistent and motivated. The teachers are helpful, thoughtful and friendly. I've been happily enjoying the benefits of Life Studios for 6+ months and have felt a positive difference both physically and mentally.

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