Barre Teacher Training
Physio-Led • Science-Backed • Designed For Real-world Teaching
Barre is one of the most efficient, low-impact, full-body training methods designed to bring Ballet class to a workout for building strength, endurance, alignment, and movement control.
This online, self-paced certification is taught entirely by Physiotherapists and senior movement educators, giving you the anatomical depth, programming skills, and clinical reasoning required to teach safe, high-quality Barre classes in any studio environment.
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Whether you are a movement instructor looking to expand your skill set, a studio owner wanting to elevate your team, or a health professional seeking clinically grounded training, this certification provides the exact framework needed to become a confident Barre instructor.
What You’ll Learn
A Physio-Led, Barre Education That Goes Beyond Choreography
1. Foundations: Anatomy, Biomechanics & Movement Literacy
You will build a deep, practical understanding of how the body moves — and why.
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Functional anatomy explained in instructor-friendly language
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Biomechanics of the spine, pelvis, hips, shoulders, and core
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How body position, load, and leverage change muscle recruitment
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Translating anatomy and biomechanics directly into Barre exercise selection
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Understanding movement patterns, not just exercises
This foundation allows instructors to teach with confidence rather than memorisation.
2. Barre Repertoire Taught With Purpose
You will learn the full original repertoire, but with additional modern, functional application exercises.
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Foundational to advanced Barre exercises
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Clear intent for each exercise: what it trains and why
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Strength, mobility, stability, and control outcomes
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Functional progressions beyond classical choreography
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When, why, and how to layer complexity
Classical work is respected and taught but it represents only part of the training, not the entire system.
3. Functional Strength & Intelligent Programming
This is where Body Form Education fills a major gap in the industry.
You will learn how to program using:
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Push, pull, hinge, squat, bridge, rotation & anti-rotation patterns
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Strength adaptations and load progression principles
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Endurance vs strength vs control-based programming
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Logical sequencing that builds class flow without fatigue chaos
Graduates learn how to design a class, not just follow one.
5. Pre- and Postnatal Pilates Led by a Women’s Health Physio
This is a non negotiable, unlike other companies that charge it as an 'add on' it is included and designed to build confidence and remove fear-based teaching.
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Pregnancy and postpartum anatomy and physiology
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What is safe, what is outdated myth, and what actually matters
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How to modify Barre exercises across all trimesters
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Postnatal return-to-exercise principles
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Keeping women strong, mobile, and confident through every stage
Instructors leave knowing how to support pregnant and postnatal clients safely without over-restricting or under-loading.
4. Injury-Informed Teaching & Clinical Modifications
All modification content is written and taught by physiotherapists.
You will learn how to safely and confidently adapt Barre work for clients with:
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Knee pain and patellofemoral issues
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Hip impingement, labral pathology, and glute tendinopathy
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Low back pain, disc presentations, and spinal sensitivity
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Shoulder instability and rotator cuff conditions
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Ankle instability and lower-limb overuse injuries
Critically, you’ll learn how to modify without breaking class flow a key skill missing from most instructor training programs.
6. Programming, Class Structure & Professional Teaching Skills
You will learn how to design and deliver classes that are structured, effective, and confidently led not improvised or choreography-driven.
This module focuses on how to think, plan, and hold space as an instructor, addressing a major gap in much of the current training market.
You will learn how to:
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Design purposeful group Barre classes
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Program for semi-private and mixed-level environments
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Create strength-based, mobility-based, and balanced class formats
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Structure 30-, 45-, and 60-minute classes with clear warm-up, main set, and finish
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Cue clearly, manage a room professionally, and use music and pacing intentionally
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Adapt programming in real time based on the clients in front of you
Graduates leave confident not only in what they teach, but in how they teach ready to lead safe, engaging, and professional classes from day one.
What’s Included
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Full Barre video library (technique, variations, progressions)
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Comprehensive downloadable manuals
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Physio-written anatomy, biomechanics, and injury modules
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Pre- and postnatal education led by a Women’s Health Physiotherapist
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Programming templates used in real studios
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Instructor checklists and sequencing guides
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Practical assessments with detailed feedback
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Certificate of completion and formal qualification in each specific discipline
What’s Different
Most instructor training programs produce graduates who:
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Can memorise choreography
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Cannot program with purpose
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Lack confidence modifying for injury or pregnancy
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Require extensive in-house retraining before teaching independently
Body Form Education was created to fill that gap. We respect the original repertoire and teach it thoroughly but our graduates also learn how to:
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Teach real clients, not just ideal bodies
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Think like instructors, not choreographers
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Adapt confidently in group fitness, rehab-informed, and semi-private settings
Our Proven Learning Model
Online Theory
Flexible, Self-Paced, Effective
Practical Training
Online Self Paced
Apprentice Hours
Real Teaching Mileage
Assessments
Proof You’re Job-Ready
16 sequenced modules in our Kajabi learning portal
2–3 hours of video per module, broken into short, digestible lessons
Interactive quizzes, case studies, and reflection prompts
Topics include (Physio Led):
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History of Pilates
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Functional anatomy & biomechanics
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Special populations & injury modification
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Pre & postnatal programming
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Cueing mastery (verbal, tactile, visual)
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Class sequencing & flow
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Professional client management
Learn anytime pause, rewind, and review as much as you need.
100% hands-on learning of exercises
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Apparatus safety & correct setup
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Real-time class planning & delivery
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Cueing refinement and flow
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Scope-of-practice guidance
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Injury & Pre/Post Natal Modifcation for every exercise
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How to layer, build up for fatigue and class plan success
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10 hrs observation
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30 hrs self-practice
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30 hrs practice teaching
Submission 1:
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45–50 min written class plan
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Teach to min. 2 participants
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Final Submission:
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45–50 min written class plan
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Teach to min. 4 participants
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Include pregnancy & injury modifications
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Final Exam Online
Barre Online Certifications
Physio-Led. Evidence-Informed. 100% Self-Paced Online.
Why We’re Different
Physio-Led Education
Every module is written and delivered by qualified Physiotherapists and industry experts.
You’ll learn the why behind each exercise not just how to perform it.
Clinical Reasoning Made Simple
Understand movement mechanics, contraindications, and how to adapt Barre for clients presenting with:
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Hip, knee, and ankle conditions
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Shoulder and spinal pathologies
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Hypermobile clients
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Pre- and postnatal populations
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Beginners through to advanced movers
We teach you how to safely regress, progress, and modify every major Barre series.
Self-Paced, Fully Online
Study at your pace with access for 8 months to your training portal. So schedule your learning and qualification around your life
Teach With Confidence
Every exercise is broken down with:
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Purpose and muscle focus
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Optimal alignment and set-up
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Breath patterning
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Common compensations
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Physiotherapy-informed cueing
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Progression and regression pathways
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Injury modification considerations
Studio-Ready Programming
Learn how to build clear, effective Barre sequences for:
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Strength-focused classes
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Endurance and pulse sets
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Mobility-centred flows
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Beginner, intermediate, and advanced groups
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Studio circuits or multi-apparatus programming
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Pre/postnatal-friendly formats
The Science Behind Our Success
Spacing effect — spaced learning improves memory
Active recall — quizzes and case studies deepen understanding
Multi-modal delivery — supports all learning styles
Cognitive load theory — short lessons prevent overwhelm
Neurodiversity inclusion — pacing flexibility for ADHD, dyslexia, autism
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Why Our Graduates Succeed Fast
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90% graduates are teaching within 4 weeks of certification.
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Many earn back their training investment within their first 3 clients.
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Teach in boutique studios, fitness chains, corporate wellness programs, or your own business locally or internationally.
"I started the course as a complete beginner and now teach Reformer and Mat classes full-time in London. The physio-led approach gave me the confidence to work with every type of client." — Sophie, UK Graduate
Carolyn. R
"The training is completely physiotherapist-led, and the depth of anatomy, biomechanics, injury education and pre/post-natal modifications is on a level I’ve never experienced in previous training.
The anatomy and injury content was broken down in a way that was clear, practical, and easy to apply immediately to real clients. It didn’t just cover what muscles do, it explained why compensations happen, how to recognise dysfunctional movement patterns, and exactly how to adapt exercises safely for every type of client. The pre- and post-natal section alone was worth doing the course for evidence-based, clinically accurate, and entirely relevant to group and studio teaching.
The face-to-face days were incredibly valuable. The verbal explanations were easy to understand and translate straight into my teaching, especially around programming, lesson planning, spring selection, and cueing strategies. I left feeling more confident in how to structure classes with intention, offer layered regressions/progressions, and choose exercises based on the body in front of me not just following a generic class plan."
Emily. E
"I wasn’t expecting to walk away feeling like I’d finally found a course that matches the way we actually teach in real studios.
Most courses I’ve done in the past were great at showing “perfect” exercise but half of what we learnt never made it into my classes. They looked good in training, but didn’t translate to real clients who have injuries/weaknesses/imbalances or who simply don’t move like textbook bodies.Thiswas the first time I felt like the education lined up with what we do every day on the floor. The focus was functional movement, not choreography. The anatomy and injury work made sense immediately, and for the first time I fully understood how to modify without changing the purpose of the exercise. The pre & post-natal section alone was better than anything I’ve done before straightforward, evidence-based & actually usable in group classes.
The biggest surprise was that I still had so much to learn after so many previous courses. I walked out with better ways to program, layer, cue and adapt on the spot. Everything was practical. Everything could be applied the very next day. Out of all the training I’ve done, this has been the most transferable across different studios, different countries and different types of clients. If you’ve already studied Pilates and want something that actually improves your teaching (not just your certificate stack), Body Form is the one I’d recommend..'
Natasha. L
'I’ve been teaching Pilates for a few years and decided to do some refresher training with Body Form Education. I honestly didn’t expect to walk away with so many practical tools I could use straight away. The course is run by a Physiotherapist and the way Kira-Leigh explained anatomy, injuries and pre/post-natal work finally made things click. It wasn’t about memorising muscles or cuesit showed the why behind what we teach and how to fix movement patterns we see every day in the studio.
What I loved most was how useful it was for real teaching. The next day I was in the studio changing the way I layered exercises, offered progressions, and cued clients out of compensations. It helped me understand exactly what I’m looking at when someone moves and how to modify without watering down the exercise. The pregnancy section alone gave me so much confidence to help clients safely without feeling like I was guessing.
The face-to-face days were packed with simple explanations, practical examples, and easy programming strategies that actually work in busy group classes. I walked away feeling like a better instructor, not because I learnt more exercises, but because I finally understand how to choose the right ones for different bodies.'
Georgia. S
"As a practising Physio I chose to complete further Pilates education with Body Form Education because I wanted evidence-based training that aligned with current clinical practice. This course exceeded my expectations in every way. The curriculum is written and delivered by a Physio and it shows every anatomical explanation is clinically accurate, function-focused, and directly linked to real movement patterns we see in practice.
The anatomy modules go far beyond the usual “origin/insertion + exercise” approach. They explore stabilisers vs movers, load tolerance, fascial connections, motor control, and how each muscle behaves in dysfunctional movement. The injury content was extremely thorough and perfectly aligned with physiotherapy reasoning, especially when it came to modifying exercises for disc injuries, tendinopathies, shoulder pathology, and pre/post-natal considerations.
What stood out most was how easy it was to immediately implement into clinical Pilates and group programming. The explanations of class layering, exercise progressions, and cueing strategies were structured logically, and the focus on correcting compensatory patterns has already improved the way I prescribe exercises in the clinic. The face-to-face days were hands-on, practical, and full of real-world application not just theory!!!
For Physios/healthprofessionals who want Pilates training that respects clinical reasoning, injury management, and correct exercise prescription, this is the gold standard. Body Form Education bridges the gap between Pilates instruction and physiotherapy in a way that elevates both fields. I highly recommend it to anyonewanting to enhance their skill set with true clinical Pilates expertise"
Jordy. L
"I’m completing my Exercise Physiology degree and enrolled with Body Form Education to add more pilates to my skill set, specifically from a strength and performance perspective. I wasn’t interested in a generic Pilates qualification I wanted something grounded in science, load principles, and real-world application. This course delivered exactly that!
The training is Physio-led, which made a huge difference. Instead of memorising choreography or just learning a few “Pilates exercises” we went deep into biomechanics, stabiliser vs mover roles, injury-specific modifications + how to apply progressive overload using Pilates equipment. The programming and layering sections stood out to me the most. The explanations around tendon loading, spinal mechanics under resistance, pelvic and shoulder stability, and pre/post-natal considerations were extremely clear and relevant for anyone coming from a sports or rehab background. I walked away with a much clearer understanding of how Pilates can be used not only for injury management but also as a long-term strength training option for different populations.
Love I can use everything I learned compared to my other training now confidently with athletes, rehab clients, and general population strength clients absolutely worth it"
Grace. S
"I recently had the privilege of completing my Studio Equipment Pilates Teacher Training at Body Form with Kira-Leigh, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. It was the most comprehensive and valuable training I’ve undertaken, building on my physiotherapy background and equipping me to apply clinical equipment principles for both rehabilitation and functional movement training. Kira-Leigh is highly passionate, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic, it was inspiring to learn from her. The small group setting, alongwith her support, insight, and teaching style made me feel confident to teach Studio Equipment Pilates. I highly recommend Body Form for anyone looking to upskill or further develop their pilates teaching in a hands on, empowering environment!'
Your Next Step
Spaces are limited for each intake to keep trainer-to-student ratios low.
If you want a career where you can confidently walk into any studio, teach any client, and work anywhere in the world, this is your next move.
Next Pathways:
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Expand to Studio Equipment Teacher Training for the complete Pilates apparatus repertoire
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Fast-track to Full Comprehensive Certification and open every career door in Pilates
🔗 View Upcoming Intakes & Enrol Today
Already Certified?
If you’ve already completed your Mat, Reformer, or Studio Equipment training, your learning doesn’t stop here.
Check out our Physio-Led, On-Demand Continuing Education Courses. All designed to help Pilates instructors master anatomy, injury management, pregnancy & postpartum training, and spinal health.
✔ 100% online
✔ Self-paced
✔ Globally accessible
We Bring Pilates Teacher Training to You Anywhere in the World
Opening a new Pilates studio?
Want to train a team of instructors at once?
Or struggling to find quality, physio-led Pilates education near you?
We’ve got you covered.
Body Form Education offers a fully customisable, on-site training service for Mat*, Reformer*, and Full Studio Equipment certifications delivered in person, at your location, anywhere in Australia or worldwide.
This service is perfect for:
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Studio owners wanting to upskill or certify a group of instructors at the same time
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Fitness facilities looking to expand their class offerings with Pilates
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Locations without access to high-quality, accredited Pilates training
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Teams who want hands-on, personalised education from a physiotherapist-led training provider
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Resorts, health clubs, or rehabilitation centres seeking in-house instructor training
**Please note Mat & Reformer teacher training provided by Body Form is only available in locations outside of Australia, New Zealand and Bali. Studio Equipment Training and other services offered by Body Form are available in these locations.​
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Why Choose Our On-Site Training?
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We Come to You – No travel costs or logistics for your team
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World-Class Physio-Led Education – Learn from industry leader Kira-Leigh Rule, Physiotherapist & Clinical Pilates Educator
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Customised to Your Needs – Choose Mat*, Reformer*, or Full Studio Equipment training (or a combination)
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Internationally Recognised Certification – Train anywhere in the world and receive a qualification accepted across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, UK, South Africa, and USA
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Fast-Track Intakes Available – Ideal for opening timelines or urgent staffing needs
How It Works
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Enquire – Email contact@bodyform.com.au with your location, team size, and preferred training type.
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Custom Plan – We’ll design a tailored training schedule that works for your space, timeline, and goals.
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We Travel to You – We bring all course materials, manuals, and assessment tools.
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You Graduate With Confidence – Your team will be fully certified and ready to teach from day one.
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Popular for:
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New studio launches
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Regional & remote locations without local training options
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Health clubs adding Pilates to their timetable
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Physio clinics & rehab centres expanding services
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Hotels & resorts offering in-house Pilates programs
Ready to Train Your Team?
Contact us now to secure your preferred intake date: contact@bodyform.com.au
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**Please note Mat & Reformer teacher training provided by Body Form is only available in locations outside of Australia, New Zealand and Bali. Studio Equipment Training and other services offered by Body Form are available in these locations.
How long does it take to become certified?
Enrol today and gain unlimited online access to complete the certification for 8 months. We suggest working through, writing notes, asking questions, and completing all your training prior to loosing access.
What is the course structure?
Our program combines self-paced online theory (16 modules) with hands-on practical training (in person or via Zoom). You’ll also complete apprentice hours and submit final assessments to graduate fully prepared.
What is covered in the online modules?
You’ll study anatomy, biomechanics, cueing, injury modifications, prenatal/postnatal, programming, and professional practice everything you need to feel confident in the studio.
Why hybrid learning?
We blend online and in-person (or Zoom) training so you get the best of both worlds flexible, digestible theory plus live, hands-on teaching with direct feedback.
What makes this training different?
Unlike many providers, we’re physiotherapist-led and internationally recognised. We focus on the “why,” not just the “what,” preparing you for all clients — from athletes to rehab.
Is online training really as effective as in-person?
Yes. Zoom students receive the same level of coaching, interaction, and feedback as those who attend face-to-face.
What are apprentice teaching hours?
These are structured hours of self-practice, observation, and practice teaching designed to build your confidence and real teaching experience before graduating.
What assessments are required?
You’ll submit written plans and practical teaching videos. Assessments are marked by studio owners and educators, with detailed feedback and up to three attempts included.
Can I teach overseas after graduating?
Yes our qualifications are globally recognised. Many graduates go on to teach while travelling or relocating abroad.
What happens if I fail an assessment?
You’ll receive clear feedback and can resubmit up to three times at no cost. If more support is needed, you can book a 1:1 intensive session with an educator.
Do I get course access after I graduate?
Enrol today and gain unlimited online access to complete the certification for 8 months. We suggest working through, writing notes, asking questions, and completing all your training prior to loosing access.
How much personal feedback will I get?
Plenty. Our small ratio training in practical training, plus direct feedback during assessments and ongoing access to educators via email and portal messaging.
What tech do I need for Zoom practicals?
A stable internet connection, webcam, and a setup that clearly shows you and your apparatus. If your internet drops, you can rejoin immediately.
What is the refund policy?
All enrolments are final and non-refundable due to limited spots. Transfers may be possible only before course access begins, in genuine emergencies.
Are there any hidden fees?
No hidden costs. Optional extras include printed manuals, intensive coaching, or makeup sessions if you miss a practical day.
Can I switch between online and in-person?
Yes if there’s space in your preferred intake, you can change formats mid-course.