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Online Pilates Teacher Training

Physio-Led • Science-Backed • Globally Recognised

Flexible, Self-Paced Pilates Certifications — Taught by Physiotherapists

Body Form Education’s Online Pilates Teacher Training programs are designed for instructors who want to advance their technical, anatomical, and clinical understanding of Pilates without attending in person.

 

Our online Pilates instructor certifications focus on studio equipment, clinical Pilates application, and barre, giving you the skills to teach safely, confidently, and intelligently across rehabilitation, boutique, and fitness environments worldwide.

 

Each course is:

  • 100% Physiotherapy-led

  • Clinically informed, not choreography-driven

  • Fully self-paced with structured progression

  • Designed for real clients, real injuries, and real studios

 

What You'll Learn | How The Course Works | Payment Plan Options | The Body Form Difference

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Choose Your Online Pilates Certification

Select a single discipline or bundle multiple certifications to expand your scope and employability.

  • Purchase today and receive immediate access to your online Pilates teacher training.​

Choose the online Pilates certification that aligns with your goals, or complete the full bundle to elevate your entire skillset.

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Already Qualified? Upgrade Your Teaching — Without Paying For a Certification

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Looking for deeper anatomy, biomechanics, injury modification, and physio-led clinical reasoning?

Body Form Education offers an Advanced Upskilling Pathway for already-qualified instructors:

  • Full access to the complete teacher training curriculum

  • Up to 40% off the course price

  • Access to the Physio-led theory and practical education

  • Advanced Certificate of Completion – in the Discipline: eg. Trapeze Table, Full Studio, Barre​

Studio Equipment & Clinical Pilates

Online Certifications

Physio-Led. Evidence-Informed. Internationally Recognised. 100% Self-Paced Online.

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Trapeze Table / Cadillac Certification
Foundational + Advanced Repertoire | Clinical Variations
| Safety & Contraindications

The Cadillac is one of the most versatile pieces of Pilates apparatus. This online certification teaches you how to use it safely, progressively, and clinically across rehabilitation, group fitness, and athletic conditioning.

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You’ll learn how to:

  • Teach core Cadillac repertoire with physiotherapy-based cueing

  • Adjust spring loads for strength, mobility, and rehab goals

  • Apply regressions for pain, injury, and movement limitations

  • Program Cadillac exercises for 1:1 sessions, groups, and athletes

$745 + GST

$316 x 3 Payments  + GST

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Wunda Chair Certification
Strength-Based Programming | Dynamic Stability | Glute & Core Integration

The Wunda Chair demands precision, control, and intelligent loading. This certification builds your confidence teaching strength-focused, functional, and clinically sound sessions.

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You’ll learn how to:

  • Apply safe spring-based loading for upper and lower body

  • Build progressive, strength-driven flows

  • Train balance, coordination, and neuromuscular control

  • Scale exercises from beginners to advanced movers

  • Identify and correct common compensations

$645 + GST

$299 x 3 Payments  + GST

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Barrels Certification(Spine Corrector + Ladder Barrel)
Spinal Mobility | Functional Extension | Posture & Core Integration

This certification covers two of the most powerful tools for spinal mobility, postural alignment, and back-care safe movement: the Spine Corrector and Ladder Barrel.

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You’ll learn:

  • Safe extension, flexion, lateral flexion, and rotation progressions

  • Repertoire for mobility, stability, and strength

  • How to load the spine safely and effectively

  • Clinical modifications for back pain, stiffness, and postural dysfunction

  • Programming strategies for group fitness and private sessions

$495 + GST

$242 x 3 Payments  + GST

All prices are exclusive of GST, which will be added at checkout.

Enrol today and gain unlimited online access to complete the certification for 8 months. We suggest working, writing notes, asking questions, and completing all your training before losing access.

Want the Full Studio Equipment Skillset? 
The Complete Studio Equipment & Clinical Pilates

Qualification Bundle (Online, Self-Paced)
Trapeze Table + Wunda Chair + Barrels

Gain comprehensive proficiency across all major studio equipment and save significantly by enrolling in the full bundle.

Ideal for instructors who want to:

  • Offer full studio-equipment programming

  • Increase employability in clinical and boutique studios

  • Teach rehab-informed and performance-based sessions

  • Fast-track confidence in 1:1, semi-private, and small-group formats

$1,795 + GST

$750 x 3 Payments  + GST

All prices are exclusive of GST, which will be added at checkout.

Enrol today and gain unlimited online access to complete the certification for 8 months. We suggest working, writing notes, asking questions, and completing all your training before losing access.

Barre Online Certifications

Physio-Led. Evidence-Informed. 100% Self-Paced Online.

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Barre is a low-impact, high-return training method for building strength, endurance, alignment, and movement control.

 

This online Barre certification is taught entirely by Physiotherapists and senior movement educators, giving you the clinical reasoning most barre trainings lack.

Best for:

  • Pilates, yoga, and fitness instructors

  • Studio owners upskilling teams

  • Health professionals seeking movement-based education

$695 + GST

$295 x 3 Payments  + GST

All prices are exclusive of GST, which will be added at checkout.

Enrol today and gain unlimited online access to complete the certification for 8 months. We suggest working, writing notes, asking questions, and completing all your training before losing access.

Why Choose Body Form Education?

We don’t teach trends.
We teach movement that works in the real world.

  • Physiotherapist-led education

  • Clinical reasoning made accessible

  • Safe progression and regression strategies

  • Injury-aware, pregnancy-safe programming

  • International recognition and employability

You graduate with functional, science-backed teaching skills trusted by studios, clinics, and employers globally.

What You’ll Graduate With:

certifications

Respectively and relevant to the online course purchased:

  • Certificate of Attainment in Studio Equipment Training

  • Certificate of Attainment in Barre Qualification

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With these credentials, you can work in:

  • Full-service studios

  • Physiotherapy and rehab clinics

  • High-end gyms & wellness facilities

  • Corporate wellness programs

  • Your own boutique studio

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Studio Equipment Teacher Training is recognised under AUSACTIVE across Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, and Asia.

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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):

  • History of Pilates

  • Functional anatomy & biomechanics 

  • Special populations & injury modification

  • Pre & postnatal programming

  • Cueing mastery (verbal, tactile, visual)

  • Class sequencing & flow

  • Professional client management
     

Learn anywhere, anytime pause, rewind, and review as much as you need.

100% hands-on learning of exercises
 

You’ll learn:

  • Apparatus safety & correct setup
     

  • Real-time class planning & delivery
     

  • Cueing refinement and flow
     

  • Scope-of-practice guidance

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  • Injury & Pre/Post Natal Modification for every exercise

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  • How to layer, build up for fatigue and class plan success

STUDIO EQUIPMENT TRAINING:

USA/Canada (via ITTAP):

  • 75 hrs self-practice

  • 50 hrs student teaching

  • 20 hrs assisted teaching

  • 50 hrs private sessions with QTT

  • 15 hrs observed teaching by QTT
     

All Other Regions (per discipline):

  • 10 hrs observation

  • 30 hrs self-practice

  • 30 hrs practice teaching

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BARRE TEACHER TRAINING:

  • 10 hrs observation

  • 30 hrs self-practice

  • 30 hrs practice teaching

STUDIO EQUIPMENT TRAINING:

Submission 1: Semi-private rehab session (shoulder bursitis + pregnancy)

  • Min. 3 apparatus per client

  • Due 3 weeks after final practical day
     

Submission 2: Group fitness circuit

  • All 4 apparatus in one class

  • Due 6 weeks after final practical day

Final Exam Online

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BARRE TEACHER TRAINING:

Submission 1:

  • 45–50 min written class plan

  • Teach to min. 2 participants

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Final Submission:

  • 45–50 min written class plan

  • Teach to min. 4 participants

  • Include pregnancy & injury modifications
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Final Exam Online

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The Science Behind Our Success

  • No 10-hour lecture days

  • Better knowledge retention (short, focused lessons)

  • Supports all learning styles

  • Neurodiversity-friendly

  • All theory accessible for the duration of the course

  • Practical days focused purely on application

  • You arrive prepared and leave capable.

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Why These Certification Will Change Your Career

  • Work with a wider range of clients, including high-paying private rehab clients

  • Offer premium services that increase your income potential

  • Stand out in the industry as a fully equipped instructor

  • Gain the skills to adapt for any body, condition, or goal

FAQ

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. 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.

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.

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 have 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. Direct feedback during assessments and ongoing access to educators via email and portal messaging.

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 or continually fail assessments

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Meet The Body Form
Education Founder

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Kira-Leigh Rule

Founder | Physiotherapist | Studio Owner | Womens Health Specialist

 

Kira-Leigh Rule is the Founder and Lead Educator of Body Form Education, a globally recognised, Physiotherapy-led Pilates teacher training provider delivering advanced education across Mat**, Reformer**, Studio Equipment, and Barre disciplines.

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A qualified Physiotherapist and Women’s Health Specialist, Kira-Leigh is known for bridging the gap between clinical knowledge and real-world Pilates teaching. Her work sets a higher benchmark for instructor education grounded in anatomy, biomechanics, and applied clinical reasoning, while remaining practical and immediately usable in Mat and Reformer or any Pilates classes.

 

Kira-Leigh’s journey into movement education began as an elite national-level gymnast, where she spent 12 years competing before a significant spinal injury altered the course of her career. Told she may never return to sport, she was introduced to Clinical Pilates as part of her rehabilitation. Through structured, progressive movement, she not only recovered but returned stronger an experience that fundamentally shaped her understanding of injury, rehabilitation, and intelligent exercise prescription.

 

She went on to complete a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, alongside certifications in Mat and Reformer Pilates (Cert IV), a Diploma of Clinical Pilates & Rehabilitation, and Barre. Prior to founding her own studios, Kira-Leigh taught across more than 22 Pilates studios, ranging from large-scale fitness reformer environments to highly clinical, equipment-based settings. This exposure highlighted a consistent gap in the industry: instructors were being asked to manage injuries, prenatal and postnatal clients, and complex bodies without the education to do so confidently.

 

At just 22 years old, Kira-Leigh opened her first studio, Body Form Physiotherapy & Clinical Pilates, in Avalon on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, later expanding to a second location in Cromer. Working clinically while running studios reinforced one clear truth: great cueing is not enough. Instructors need clinical thinking, not guesswork.

That insight led to the creation of Body Form Education.

 

What began as in-studio professional development has grown into a global education platform. To date, 65+ studios worldwide have hosted Body Form Education’s in-person trainings, with 500+ instructors completing online and live certifications. Each program is physio-led, evidence-based, and designed specifically for the realities of teaching Mat and Reformer Pilates not abstract theory or generic CPD.

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In 2026, Body Form Education’s international pathway now delivers Mat**, Reformer**, Studio Equipment, and Barre education internationally, with programs crafted through a clinical lens and aligned with modern functional movement principles.

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Kira-Leigh’s mission is simple:
to equip instructors with the knowledge, confidence, and clinical reasoning required to teach safely, progressively, and with authority so clients feel supported, and instructors feel empowered.

Body Form Education represents a new standard in Pilates teacher training: intelligent, intentional, and industry-ready.

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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 worldwide.

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:

  • Expand to Studio Equipment Teacher Training for the complete Pilates apparatus repertoire
     

  • 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

View CPD Courses →

 

On-Site & Custom Studio Training

We Bring Teacher Training to You

 

Opening a studio? Upskilling a team? Located regionally or internationally?

 

Body Form Education delivers fully customised, on-site teacher training for:

 

Ideal for:

  • Studio launches

  • Regional or remote locations

  • Physio clinics and rehab centres

  • Health clubs and resorts

 

Why Studios Choose Us

  • We travel to you**

  • Physio-led education by Kira-Leigh Rule, Physiotherapist & Global Educator

  • Custom training plans

  • Internationally recognised certification

  • Fast-track intakes available

**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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How It Works

  1. Enquire – Email contact@bodyform.com.au

  2. Custom Plan – We design your training pathway

  3. We Deliver – The online self-paced theory content with full materials and assessments and then the complementary face-to-face practical

  4. Graduate Confidently – Your team is ready to teach

 

Already Qualified?

Advance your career with our online Pilates CPD courses, including:

  • Anatomy and biomechanics

  • Injury modification

  • Pregnancy and postpartum Pilates

  • Advanced programming

 

Ready to Enrol or Host Training?

contact@bodyform.com.au
International intakes available**
Limited spaces per intake to maintain quality

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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.

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Advanced Pilates Upskilling Pathway

Physio-Led Professional Development for Already-Qualified Instructors

 

Already qualified as a Pilates instructor but seeking deeper anatomy knowledge, stronger clinical reasoning, and greater confidence working with injuries or special populations?

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Body Form Education offers an Advanced Upskilling Pathway designed specifically for already-qualified Pilates instructors who want to elevate their teaching through Physiotherapy-led, evidence-based professional development.

This pathway allows you to upskill without paying full price to repeat a full certification while still accessing the complete Body Form Method, our full theory curriculum, and face-to-face education.

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Who This Advanced Upskilling Pathway Is For

This option is ideal for instructors who already hold a recognised qualification in the relevant discipline (e.g. Mat**, Reformer**, Studio Equipment, Barre) and feel their original training:

  • Did not adequately cover anatomy or biomechanics

  • Lacked real-world injury modification strategies

  • Did not sufficiently address pre- or postnatal clients

  • Focused heavily on classical repertoire without functional or fitness-based application

If you have ever felt underprepared, over-cautious, or unsure how to adapt in real classes this pathway is for you.

 

What This Pilates Upskilling Pathway Includes

Participants in the Advanced Upskilling Pathway receive a comprehensive professional development experience, without needing to pay full price.

This Physio Led course includes:

  • Full access to Body Form Education’s online theory curriculum

  • Attendance at the face-to-face training days (where applicable)**

  • In-depth, physiotherapist-led education covering:

    • Functional anatomy and biomechanics

    • Injury modification and clinical reasoning

    • Pre- and postnatal considerations

    • Classical repertoire plus functional, fitness-based application

    • Real-world teaching strategies for group, semi-private, and clinical settings

This is not observation-only education it is active learning, designed to immediately improve how you teach.

 

Certification Awarded

Participants who complete this pathway will receive:

Advanced Certificate of Completion – in the chosen discipline e.g. Mat** / Reformer** / Studio Equipment / Barre]
Issued by Body Form Education

This certificate formally recognises your advanced professional development and commitment to physiotherapy-led teaching standards.

 

Flexible Upskilling Options & Exclusive Pricing

This advanced pathway is offered at significantly reduced pricing for already-qualified instructors:

  • 40% off in-person training (at any location offering intakes)**

  • 25% off online, self-paced training**

This allows experienced instructors to access high-level education without duplicating certification costs.

 

Eligibility & How to Apply

To be eligible for the Advanced Upskilling Pathway, instructors must:

  • Hold an existing qualification in the relevant discipline (Mat**, Reformer**, Studio Equipment, Barre, etc.)

To apply, please email contact@bodyform.com.au with:

  • A PDF copy of your existing qualification

  • Which discipline (eg. Trapeze Table)

  • Learning delivery option** - eg. in person (which location eg Los Angeles April 2026 intake) or online

Our team will confirm eligibility and provide next steps, including the discount code.

 

Why Instructors Choose Body Form for Pilates Upskilling

Unlike many Pilates CPD or upskilling courses, Body Form Education delivers:

  • Physiotherapist-led instruction

  • Evidence-based, clinically informed education

  • Practical, real-world teaching frameworks

  • Confidence working with injuries, pregnancy, and mixed-ability classes

  • Globally respected professional development

This pathway is for instructors who want more than choreography and who care about career longevity, confidence, and professional credibility.

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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 worldwide.

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