Body Form® Education

Body Form® Education and Polestar Pilates: Teacher Training Compared

Courses, hours, assessment, recognition, locations, Fully Online options and prices, from each provider's own website.

Locations and dates Fully Online teacher training

Course load250+ hours

DeliveryHybrid or Fully Online

Online theory17 modules

Access8 months

Fully Online Mat or ReformerAUD $2,350

Overview

Two Providers, Side by Side

Polestar Pilates Australia is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 91620) that publishes the Complete Pilates Matwork, The Ultimate Reformer and Pilates Studio Rehab series and a nationally recognised Diploma (11292NAT). Polestar also publishes teacher training through licensees in other regions.
Body Form® Education is Physiotherapy-led Pilates teacher training: Mat, Reformer, Mat + Reformer, Studio Equipment + Clinical Pilates, Full Comprehensive (450+ hours) and Barre, Hybrid in 18 cities or Fully Online from anywhere.
Details for Polestar Pilates are as published on their own websites and last checked 14 Nov 2026.

Side by side

What Each Provider Publishes

Polestar Pilates Australia details are quoted from polestarpilates.edu.au and checked 14 Nov 2026. Polestar publishes courses, hours and prices separately in each region, so the United States, New Zealand and other published figures follow in the sections below. Each provider counts hours in its own way, so every figure describes that provider’s own course.

What each publishes	Polestar Pilates Australia	Body Form® Education
Who they are	Polestar Pilates Australia, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 91620). Part of Polestar, "Founded by a PhD in Physical Therapy in 1992".Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/about/	Body Form® Education, Physiotherapy-led Pilates teacher training, designed and directed by a Physiotherapist and founded by Kira-Leigh Rule. Graduates on six continents, 580+ graduates, 11+ countries, 18 cities.
Courses and disciplines	Complete Pilates Matwork; The Ultimate Reformer Series; Pilates Studio Rehab Series (Mat, Reformer and the full studio apparatus); Polestar Pilates Diploma (11292NAT); Anatomy and Physiology online course; Transition Course; continuing education.Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/	Mat; Reformer; Mat + Reformer Double; Studio Equipment + Clinical Pilates; Full Comprehensive Clinical Pilates Teacher Training (Mat + Reformer + Studio Equipment); Barre; Mat + Barre, Reformer + Barre and Mat + Reformer + Barre bundles.
Style of Pilates, as published	The "Polestar Pilates Method". Curriculum "shaped by concepts from biomechanics, motor learning, communication skills, current research"; Studio & Rehab covers how to assess a client and "restore functional movement".Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/about/	The Body Form® Method: "Understand movement first, then teach exercises." The complete original repertoire plus functional and dynamic movement patterns and props, with adaptation for injury, pregnancy and postnatal clients.
Hours as published by each provider	Complete Matwork: "Duration: 335 hours". The Ultimate Reformer Series: "Duration: 260 hours". Pilates Studio Rehab Series: "Duration: 700 hours". Diploma: "Matwork Units: 295h", "Comprehensive (Studio/Rehab): 500h", "Academic Units: 358h".Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/complete-pilates-matwork/Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/ultimate-reformer-course/Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/pilates-studio-rehab-series/Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/polestar-pilates-diploma/	250+ hours per discipline (Mat, Reformer, Studio Equipment + Clinical Pilates, Barre); 365+ hours for Mat + Reformer; 450+ hours for the Full Comprehensive. Per discipline: 136+ shared online theory hours, 14 practical hours, 30+ Exercise Library hours and 70 apprentice hours.
Delivery	Face-to-face weekend tutorials at host studios plus the Online Resource Centre. Studio Rehab: "one weekend per month over 6 months, and an online component". Intensive formats are listed in some cities.Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/pilates-studio-rehab-series/	Hybrid (online theory plus 2 to 3 practical days per discipline with a local Master Trainer) or Fully Online. The same curriculum, assessment standards and qualification either way.
Where in-person training runs	2027 Round 1 Matwork venues listed: Sydney (Brookvale), Melbourne (Newport), Perth (North Perth), Adelaide (North Adelaide), Gold Coast (Robina) and a Sydney intensive. Other regions are published by Polestar's licensees (see In Person Around the World below).Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/complete-pilates-matwork/	In-person intakes in 18 cities across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, North America and Africa, with more cities open for the waitlist (see In Person Around the World below).
Fully online option	An online course format is listed for Complete Matwork (Tuesday and Thursday evenings plus 2 practicums).Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/complete-pilates-matwork/	Fully Online Mat, Reformer, Mat + Reformer, Studio Equipment + Clinical Pilates, Barre and the Full Comprehensive (with onsite training at selected locations). 17 Physiotherapy-led modules, 8 months of access, same qualification as Hybrid.
Assessment, as published	All repertoire signed off in the logbook by an Educator or Mentor, then a final exam within 12 months (Matwork and Reformer): a two-hour multiple choice exam and class design case study, and a one hour practical exam. Studio Rehab: final exam within 18 months, with a 2 hour practical exam.Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/complete-pilates-matwork/Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/pilates-studio-rehab-series/	Per discipline: 2 written programming assessments, 2 practical teaching assessments and one online Final Theory Examination (about 1.5 hours), plus 70 apprentice hours (10 observation, 30 self-practice, 30 practice teaching). Three attempts at each assessment, marked by a Master Trainer within about two weeks.
Recognition, as published	The Diploma (11292NAT) is described as "a nationally recognised course under the Australian Qualification Framework", delivered through RTO No. 91620. The Diploma page also states recognition by the PAA, AUSactive and ESSA. "Graduates receive a Statement of Attainment for partial completion of this Diploma."Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/pilates-studio-rehab-series/Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/polestar-pilates-diploma/	ITTAP accredited through the Pilates Method Alliance, mapped with AUSactive in Australia, and audited and verified by Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand.
Prerequisites	HSC, secondary education or tertiary equivalent; "a minimum of 25 hours of personal Pilates practice" is recommended; completion of Polestar's online Anatomy course or HLTAAP001 equivalent. Reformer also asks for a Matwork qualification. Studio Rehab: "No Matwork or Reformer needed first."Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/complete-pilates-matwork/Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/ultimate-reformer-course/	None for Mat, Reformer, Mat + Reformer, Barre or the Full Comprehensive. Studio Equipment + Clinical Pilates asks for a Mat or Reformer qualification.
Support	Practicums "in a supported environment with an Educator"; time at each face to face weekend for repertoire check off by an Educator or Mentor; Online Resource Centre; continuing education for graduates.Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/pilates-studio-rehab-series/	Practical days with a local Master Trainer (Hybrid); detailed educator feedback on every practical submission and assessment, including remote guidance for Fully Online students; an intake WhatsApp group (Hybrid).
Access period and timeframe	Studio Rehab: "It takes about 7 months to complete this series". Final exam within 12 months (Matwork, Reformer) or 18 months (Studio Rehab). Diploma qualification period: 24 to 36 months.Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/pilates-studio-rehab-series/Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/polestar-pilates-diploma/	8 months of access from enrolment. Online learning is self-paced. Hybrid students pass both assessments within 12 weeks of their final practical day; Fully Online students pass everything within 8 months.
Price, as published	Australian dollars, "include GST when applicable", as published 14 Nov 2026. Complete Matwork: $3,340 early bird (up to 8 weeks prior) or $3,700 standard. Ultimate Reformer: $3,090 early bird or $3,460 standard (the summary box on the same page shows "from $3,250"). Studio Rehab: $5,950 early bird or $6,630 standard. Diploma page ranges: Matwork $3,300 to $3,870; Studio/Rehab $5,950 to $6,980; upgrade to the Diploma $1,050 to $1,750. Anatomy course: "Cost is $349 (AUD)".Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/complete-pilates-matwork/Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/ultimate-reformer-course/Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/pilates-studio-rehab-series/Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/polestar-pilates-diploma/	AUD prices include GST for Australian buyers and carry no GST outside Australia, as published 14 Nov 2026. Fully Online: Mat AUD $2,350; Reformer AUD $2,350; Mat + Reformer AUD $3,950 (Save AUD $750); Studio Equipment Course AUD $2,950; Full Comprehensive AUD $5,950; Barre AUD $1,950. In person (Hybrid) prices are set by location: in Australia Mat AUD $2,950; Reformer AUD $2,950; Mat + Reformer AUD $4,950. Other countries are priced in local currency.
Payment plans	Plans by deposit plus monthly payments. Matwork: $3,530 early bird (deposit $705, then $565 x 5 months) or $3,870 standard (deposit $720, then $630 x 5 months). Reformer: $3,280 early bird (deposit $755, then $505 x 5 months) or $3,620 standard (deposit $770, then $570 x 5 months). Studio Rehab: $6,280 early bird (deposit $1,000, then $660 x 8 months) or $6,980 standard (deposit $1,020, then $745 x 8 months).Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/complete-pilates-matwork/Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/ultimate-reformer-course/Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/pilates-studio-rehab-series/	Pay in full, in 12 weekly payments or in 6 monthly payments (for example Fully Online Mat: AUD $225.21 a week or AUD $489.58 a month). Payment plans add a financing charge. Unless required by law, fees are non-refundable and enrolments cannot be transferred.

580+graduates

11+countries

18cities with intakes

75+studios with in-house professional development

242+five-star Google reviews

Body Form® Education

Training with Body Form® in Detail

Body Form® Education is the Physiotherapy-led Pilates teacher training company founded by Kira-Leigh Rule, a Physiotherapist and women's health specialist. Physiotherapy-led means designed and directed by a Physiotherapist. It is built on The Body Form® Method: understand movement first, then teach exercises. Training runs Hybrid (online theory plus practical days with a local Master Trainer) or Fully Online, with the same curriculum, assessment standards and qualification either way.

Course	Hours	Fully Online	In person (Hybrid)	Prerequisite
Mat	250+	AUD $2,350	from AUD $2,950	None
Reformer	250+	AUD $2,350	from AUD $2,950	None
Mat + Reformer Double	365+	AUD $3,950	from AUD $4,950	None
Studio Equipment + Clinical Pilates	250+	AUD $2,950 (single apparatus courses from AUD $950)	Selected locations	Mat or Reformer qualification
Full Comprehensive Clinical Pilates	450+	AUD $5,950	Fully Online with onsite training at selected locations	None
Barre	250+	AUD $1,950	Selected locations	None

Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST for Australian buyers, with no GST outside Australia. Pricing page: every course, every city and every way to pay.

Curriculum

What You Will Learn

Mat Repertoire with Purpose

Functional core and spinal foundations
Planking and weight-bearing strength
Upper-body push and pull
Lower-body strength
Side-lying, kneeling and prone work
The complete original repertoire from the Hundred to Control Balance
Beyond it into functional, dynamic movement

Reformer Repertoire with Purpose

Footwork and supine foundations
Planking and integrated strength
Box and trunk programming
Upper-body push and pull in straps
Dumbbell integration and jumpboard work
The complete original repertoire from Up Stretch to Arabesque
Beyond it into functional, dynamic movement

Studio Equipment and Barre

Trapeze Table (Cadillac), Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector
Studio Equipment + Clinical Pilates with clinical reasoning on every apparatus
Barre: strength-based and injury-aware classes for mixed groups
Pre and postnatal Barre included, not an add-on

Teach Any Client

Every exercise comes with:

Setup and cueing
Common compensations
Regressions, progressions and layering
Injury and pregnancy modifications
Where it sits in a class

Injuries, Pregnancy and Special Populations

Designed and directed by a Physiotherapist. You learn to:

Modify any exercise for common injuries and musculoskeletal conditions
Adapt safely for pregnancy and postnatal recovery
Teach mixed-ability classes with confidence
Recognise when to refer on, and to whom
Work within your scope of practice

You are assessed on it too: one filmed class includes a simulated third-trimester pregnancy and a shoulder or back injury.

Body Form® education supports safe teaching and adaptation. It does not qualify graduates to diagnose, treat or provide clinical care.

Curriculum: 17 modules The Body Form® Method

The checklist

To Graduate, You Will Complete

17
Online modules
Work through the Physiotherapy-led theory at your own pace.
2
Written programming assessments
Design complete class plans with sequencing, progressions and modifications.
2
Practical teaching assessments
Teach two classes and show your cueing, observation and adaptation.
70
Apprentice hours
10 observation, 30 self-practice and 30 practice teaching, per discipline.
1
Final theory examination
Online, with detailed educator feedback and three attempts at each assessment.

Hybrid assessments are due 3 and 6 weeks after your final practical day, and a Master Trainer marks them within about two weeks. Full details: assessments and apprentice hours.

Recognition

Accredited and Recognised

Body Form® Education teacher training is ITTAP accredited through the Pilates Method Alliance, mapped with AUSactive in Australia, and audited and verified by Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand. This applies whether you complete Mat, Reformer or the full comprehensive pathway. Employment, insurance, visa and professional registration requirements vary by country and employer, so check the requirements where you plan to teach. CPD certifications are continuing education for qualified instructors.

Recognition and accreditation

Read the full statement

Locations

In Person Around the World

Countries Where Both Publish In-Person Training

Polestar's international site lists 19 licensee territories plus the United States site (checked 14 Nov 2026). Where Polestar Pilates and Body Form® Education both publish in-person teacher training in a country, the published locations are:

Country	Polestar Pilates, as published	Body Form® Education
Australia	2027 venues listed by course: Sydney (Brookvale, and an intensive at Bronte), Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle / Maitland, Hobart and Sunshine Coast.Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/pilates-studio-rehab-series/	Sydney, Canberra (ACT), Perth, Darwin (Northern Territory) and Cairns (Queensland)
New Zealand	Auckland and Christchurch (Mat course venues: Auckland CBD and Christchurch CBD).Source: polestarpilates.co.nz/mat-pilates-teacher-training/	Christchurch, Oakura and Queenstown, with a waitlist for Auckland, Wellington and Nelson
United States	Host cities listed for 2027 starts include Alameda CA, Philadelphia PA, Miami FL, Woodbridge VA, Atlanta GA, San Diego CA, Cleveland OH, Denver CO, Beverly Hills CA, New York NY, Upper Marlboro MD and Hadley MA (Comprehensive); Reformer host cities include Jacksonville FL, Chicago IL, Long Island NY, Huntsville AL, Salt Lake City UT and Kansas City KS.Source: polestarpilates.com/comprehensive-pilates-instructor-trainingSource: polestarpilates.com/reformer/	Connecticut (Cheshire) and Los Angeles / Orange County, with a waitlist for Santa Barbara
Indonesia	Host or training centres listed in Bandung, Jakarta and Bali (Denpasar).Source: polestarpilatesasia.com host training centres	Bali, with a waitlist for Jakarta
Singapore	Host or training centres listed at Focus Movement and Pinyuan Yoga & Pilates.Source: polestarpilatesasia.com host training centres	Singapore
Philippines	Host or training centre listed in Manila (MNL Pilates).Source: polestarpilatesasia.com host training centres	Quezon City
South Africa	Polestar Pilates South Africa, Parktown North, Johannesburg.Source: polestarpilates.co.za/academy/	Johannesburg, with a waitlist for Cape Town
Austria	Partner studio listed in Wien (City Pilates & Yoga).Source: polestarpilates.de/partnerstudios/	Salzburg, with a waitlist for Vienna

All Body Form® Intake Cities

Body Form® Education runs Hybrid teacher training in 18 cities, with every intake date, venue and price on its location page. Graduates are on six continents.

Body Form® city	Next intake	Mat (pay in full)
Sydney	Mat 28 to 29 Jan 2027 · Reformer 30 to 31 Jan 2027	AUD $2,950	Dates and price
Canberra (ACT)	Mat 13 to 14 Mar 2027 · Reformer 20 to 21 Mar 2027	AUD $2,950	Dates and price
Perth	Dates to be announced	AUD $2,950	Join the waitlist
Darwin (Northern Territory)	Mat 5 to 6 Mar 2027 · Reformer 12 to 13 Mar 2027	AUD $2,950	Dates and price
Cairns (Queensland)	Reformer 5 to 7 Feb 2027 · Mat 26 to 28 Feb 2027	AUD $2,950	Dates and price
Bali	Mat 25 to 26 Feb 2027 · Reformer 27 to 28 Feb 2027	AUD $2,950	Dates and price
Singapore	Mat 6 to 7 Mar 2027 · Reformer 20 to 21 Mar 2027	SGD S$2,100	Dates and price
Quezon City (Philippines)	Mat 27 to 28 Feb 2027 · Reformer 6 to 7 Mar 2027	PHP ₱75,000	Dates and price
Christchurch (New Zealand)	Mat 20 to 21 Feb 2027 · Reformer 27 to 28 Feb 2027	NZD NZ$2,650	Dates and price
Oakura (New Zealand)	Dates to be announced	NZD NZ$2,650	Join the waitlist
Queenstown (New Zealand)	Dates to be announced	NZD NZ$2,650	Join the waitlist
Connecticut (Cheshire, USA)	Mat 23 to 24 Jan 2027 · Reformer 30 to 31 Jan 2027	USD US$1,100	Dates and price
Los Angeles / Orange County (USA)	Mat 20 to 21 Mar 2027	USD US$1,100	Dates and price
Canada (Kelowna, BC)	Reformer 6 to 7 Mar 2027	CAD CA$2,350	Dates and price
Johannesburg (South Africa)	Mat 6 to 7 Mar 2027 · Reformer 12 to 13 Mar 2027	ZAR R20,000	Dates and price
Salzburg (Austria)	Barre 27 Jan 2027 · Mat 28 to 29 Jan 2027 · Reformer 30 to 31 Jan 2027	EUR €1,750	Dates and price
Gothenburg (Sweden)	Mat 28 to 29 Jan 2027 · Reformer 30 to 31 Jan 2027	EUR €1,550	Dates and price
Bratislava (Slovakia)	Mat 23 to 24 Jan 2027	EUR €1,950	Dates and price

Hybrid prices are set by location, in local currency, as published on the Body Form® pricing page. Each location page lists every course, venue and trainer, and more dates are added through the year.

Join the Waitlist in Your City

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Polestar Pilates Prices by Region

Polestar region	Price as published 14 Nov 2026 (not converted)
Australia (AUD)	Complete Matwork $3,340 early bird, $3,700 standard; Ultimate Reformer $3,090 early bird, $3,460 standard; Studio Rehab $5,950 early bird, $6,630 standard. "All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST when applicable."Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/pilates-studio-rehab-series/
United States	Comprehensive tuition "$8,200"; Reformer "$4,600"; Mat "$3,600". The pages show a dollar sign with no currency code.Source: polestarpilates.com/comprehensive-pilates-instructor-trainingSource: polestarpilates.com/reformer/Source: polestarpilates.com/mat-pilates-teacher-training/
New Zealand	Mat Series (Auckland or Christchurch) "$3,990", or $3,790 early bird with full payment by 24 Dec 2026; Auckland Reformer & Mat Bundle $7,800, or $7,400 early bird. The exam fee of $425 including GST is not included in course fees. The page shows a dollar sign with no currency code.Source: polestarpilates.co.nz/mat-pilates-teacher-training/
South Africa (ZAR, excluding VAT)	Comprehensive R 56 000; Transition (Bridging) R 39 600; Reformer Course R 33 000; Mat Course R 16 500; Anatomy online workshop R 2 200. Payment terms are available for the in-person courses.Source: polestarpilates.co.za/academy/

Polestar Pilates Licensee Territories

As listed on the Polestar international locations page: Asia (China including Hong Kong and Macau, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand); Australia; Baltic States (Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia); Benelux (Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands); Bolivia; Brazil; Europe (Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland); Greece; Gulf Cooperation Council (Armenia, Georgia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates); Hungary; Italy; New Zealand; Poland; Russia (Azerbaijan, Belarus, Russia); Spain (Portugal, Spain); South Africa; Turkey; Ukraine; United Kingdom (Ireland, Scotland, United Kingdom).Source: polestarpilates.com/locations/

Online and virtual

Fully Online Teacher Training

Polestar Pilates, as Published

Australia. An online course format is listed for Complete Matwork: "Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6.30-8.30pm AEST", with two 4-hour Saturday practicums included.Source: polestarpilates.edu.au/courses/complete-pilates-matwork/
United States. Comprehensive, Reformer and Mat are published as hybrid (online and in person). Comprehensive: "one-year access to Polestar's virtual studio", online lectures and live virtual sessions plus in-person weekends.Source: polestarpilates.com/comprehensive-pilates-instructor-training
New Zealand. The Mat course can be attended "ONLINE via Zoom, as well as in-person"; Polestar Principles is attended in person, and MAT-1, MAT-2 and both practicums are offered in person or by Zoom. Comprehensive: live attendance for core modules plus virtual mentoring by Zoom.Source: polestarpilates.co.nz/mat-pilates-teacher-training/
South Africa. Mat Course: "In person or virtual" (6 x 2-hour lessons) plus the online learning system, about 4 months. Comprehensive, Transition and Reformer: in person plus the online learning system.Source: polestarpilates.co.za/academy/
Asia. Qualification courses (Comprehensive, Reformer, Mat) are listed as hybrid; an introductory Gateway course starts with "a 3-hour Online course" followed by a two-day in-person workshop.Source: polestarpilatesasia.com

Body Form® Fully Online

Courses. Mat, Reformer, Mat + Reformer, Studio Equipment + Clinical Pilates, Barre and the Full Comprehensive (450+ hours, Fully Online with onsite training at selected locations).
From anywhere. Study from anywhere in the world and graduate with the same Body Form® Education qualification as the Hybrid pathway.
Learning. 17 Physiotherapy-led self-paced modules, Live Exercise videos, Exercise Libraries and downloadable manuals, with 8 months of access from enrolment.
Practical learning. Guided practical learning, recorded teaching and movement tasks and video submissions reviewed by educators against the same competencies as Hybrid, with marking by a Master Trainer within about two weeks. You arrange the equipment for your chosen certification.

Body Form® Fully Online Prices

Fully Online course	Pay upfront	12 weekly payments	6 monthly payments
Mat Certification	AUD $2,350	AUD $225.21 a week	AUD $489.58 a month
Reformer Certification	AUD $2,350	AUD $225.21 a week	AUD $489.58 a month
Mat + Reformer Double Certification (Save AUD $750)	AUD $3,950	AUD $378.54 a week	AUD $822.92 a month
Studio Equipment Course	AUD $2,950	AUD $282.71 a week	AUD $614.58 a month
Full Comprehensive Clinical Pilates Teacher Training	AUD $5,950	AUD $570.21 a week	AUD $1,239.58 a month
Barre Teacher Training	AUD $1,950	AUD $186.88 a week	AUD $406.25 a month

Australian dollars, GST included (can be purchased in any currency; the exchange is charged at the exchange rate on the day of purchase). Payment plans cost more than paying in full because they include a financing charge.

Fully Online teacher training Hybrid vs Fully Online

Before you enrol

Choosing a Pilates Teacher Training Course

Questions a student can ask any Pilates teacher training provider, with Body Form® Education's answers.

Are there in-person practical days, and where?

Hybrid includes 2 to 3 practical days per discipline with a local Master Trainer, in 18 cities. Fully Online uses guided practical learning with required video submissions, and you arrange the equipment for your chosen certification.

What support do I receive?

Detailed educator feedback on every practical submission and assessment. Hybrid students have coaching on practical days and an intake WhatsApp group; Fully Online students have remote guidance, lesson comments and assessment feedback.

How long do I have?

8 months of access from enrolment, self-paced. Hybrid assessments are due 3 and 6 weeks after your final practical day. Fully Online has no individual deadlines.

Can my existing qualification count?

Qualified Pilates instructors with an official qualification and completed final examinations in the same discipline can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, with discounts of up to 40% (in person) or 25% (Fully Online). It is discipline-specific and must be approved before enrolment.

Recognition of Prior Learning Assessments and apprentice hours Course hours explained

FAQ

Questions About Polestar Pilates and Body Form®

Where does Polestar Pilates run teacher training?

Polestar Pilates publishes in-person teacher training at host studios in several regions (checked 14 Nov 2026). In Australia, 2027 venues listed on polestarpilates.edu.au include Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle / Maitland, Hobart and Sunshine Coast, depending on the course. The United States site lists host cities including Alameda, Philadelphia, Miami, Atlanta, San Diego, Cleveland, Denver, New York and Chicago. New Zealand lists Auckland and Christchurch and South Africa lists Johannesburg. Polestar's international site lists 19 licensee territories plus the United States site, so check polestarpilates.com for the licensee that covers your country.

Does Polestar Pilates offer teacher training fully online?

Polestar Pilates Australia lists an online course format for Complete Matwork (Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6.30 to 8.30pm AEST, with two practicums included). Polestar New Zealand lists its Mat course as attended online via Zoom as well as in person, with Polestar Principles attended in person, and Polestar South Africa lists its Mat Course as in person or virtual. The United States site publishes its Comprehensive, Reformer and Mat courses as hybrid.

What qualification does Polestar Pilates Australia publish?

Polestar Pilates Australia is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 91620). It publishes the Diploma of Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Instruction Method (11292NAT), described as a nationally recognised course under the Australian Qualification Framework. Its Matwork, Reformer and Studio Rehab series are published as separate courses, and graduates of the series receive a Statement of Attainment for partial completion of the Diploma (checked 14 Nov 2026).

What does Body Form® Education teacher training cost?

Fully Online prices are Mat AUD $2,350, Reformer AUD $2,350, Mat + Reformer AUD $3,950 (Save AUD $750), Studio Equipment Course AUD $2,950, Full Comprehensive Clinical Pilates Teacher Training AUD $5,950 and Barre AUD $1,950. In person (Hybrid) prices are set by location: in Australia Mat and Reformer are AUD $2,950 each and Mat + Reformer is AUD $4,950, and other countries are priced in local currency on the pricing page. AUD prices include GST for Australian buyers, and no GST applies outside Australia. You can pay in full, in 12 weekly payments or in 6 monthly payments; payment plans add a financing charge. Unless required by law, fees are non-refundable and enrolments cannot be transferred. Prices as published on the Body Form pricing page, 14 Nov 2026.

Where does Body Form® Education run teacher training?

In-person (Hybrid) teacher training runs in 18 cities across Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Singapore, the Philippines, the United States, Canada, South Africa, Austria, Sweden and Slovakia. Perth, Oakura and Queenstown have dates to be announced and you can join the waitlist. Fully Online training is available from anywhere in the world, and more cities are open for the waitlist.

Is Body Form® Education teacher training accredited?

Yes. Body Form® Education teacher training is accredited through ITTAP and the Pilates Method Alliance, and the accreditation page sets out the AUSactive mapping in Australia and the Pilates Aotearoa verification in New Zealand. Employment, insurance, visa and professional registration requirements vary by country and employer, so check them where you plan to teach.

Sources

Sources and Date

Polestar Pilates information is from the provider's own websites, checked 14 Nov 2026. Body Form® information is from the Body Form® Education pages on this site.

Body Form® Education is not affiliated with or endorsed by Polestar Pilates. Names are used to identify the provider. Information is from their own websites, last checked 14 Nov 2026, and may change: check their website for current details at polestarpilates.edu.au and polestarpilates.com.