The Body Form Method
The World’s Gold Standard in Pilates Instructor Training
Physio-Led • Science-Backed • Globally Recognised
Your Pilates Career Starts Here
With the Best Training in the Industry
When you choose a Pilates teacher training provider, you’re not just picking a course.
You’re choosing your career’s foundation the skills, the reputation, and the confidence you’ll carry for the rest of your working life.
At Body Form Education, we don’t just prepare you for a certificate.
We prepare you to walk into any Pilates studio in the world, adapt to any client, and deliver a class that earns you instant respect from owners and loyalty from clients.
And we’re not just saying that.
Studios actively seek out our graduates because they know the Body Form name means:
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Physiotherapist-led training
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Evidence-based, not trend-based education
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Small-group, hands-on learning
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Global recognition so you can teach anywhere.
Why Body Form Education Is Different and Why It Matters to Your Career
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Physiotherapist-Led, Clinically Informed Education
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Evidence-Based, Not Trend-Based
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International Recognition Teach Anywhere
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Graduates Who Are Studio-Ready From Day One
Most Pilates courses are designed by fitness instructors. Ours is built by:
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A Physiotherapist with advanced expertise in injury management & biomechanics.
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A Women’s Health Specialist ensuring you’re confident with prenatal & postnatal clients.
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A Studio Owner who knows what makes an instructor employable.
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A Head Pilates Educator with a proven track record in mentoring industry leaders.
Translation: You’re not just learning exercises you’re learning clinical-level knowledge applied to real-world teaching
Forget cookie-cutter choreography. You’ll learn to:
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Understand why every exercise works.
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Make intelligent programming decisions for different client needs.
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Work alongside physiotherapists & allied health teams seamlessly.
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Keep clients safe, challenged, and coming back for years.
This is critical thinking training, not “follow the sequence” training
Your Body Form certification is:
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AUSactive recognised (Australia + Beyond).
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ITTAP accredited (USA & Canada).
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Accepted across UK, NZ, Europe, Asia, and South Africa.
You can travel and teach without having to requalify or take bridging course
Studios don’t want to train you from scratch. They want instructors who can:
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Adapt mid-class for injury, pregnancy, or skill level.
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Teach private, semi-private, and group formats with confidence.
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Keep clients safe without sacrificing challenge.
Our graduates have more practical hours, more applied teaching practice, and more real-world client scenarios than most courses in the industry
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100% Hands-On, Small-Group Practical Training
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Genuine Mentorship Before, During, and After the Course
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Rigorous But Supportive Assessments
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More Than Pilates Exercises Career Skills for Life
Every face-to-face day is fully interactive:
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You teach from day one with educator guidance.
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You receive personalised feedback (max 1:10 ratio).
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You practise real-world client scenarios, from rehab to athletic performance.
And yes you can do this anywhere in the world. We offer both in-person training in multiple countries and live Zoom practicals that give you the exact same coaching and feedback
We don’t wave goodbye after you graduate.
We stay connected with:
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Direct educator access during training.
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Supportive alumni network for advice & opportunities.
Career coaching for getting hired and building your client base.
We set industry-level standards, and we help you meet them:
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Multiple attempts with detailed, constructive feedback.
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Assessments designed around real teaching, not just ticking boxes.
Evaluation by current studio owners who know exactly what’s needed in the field
You’ll also leave with:
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Client communication & retention strategies.
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Professional standards & ethics.
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Business & career-building tools.
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Injury prevention & risk management skills.
Because Pilates teacher training isn’t just about knowing the moves it’s about building a sustainable, respected career.
Your Pathways at Body Form Education
Mat & Reformer
Teacher Training
Learn from zero experience to job-ready instructor in 12 weeks.​
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Double Certification — teach across all mat & reformer formats for maximum hireability. From beginner to advanced programming. Full repertoire, injury-safe teaching.
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Studio Equipment
Teacher Training
Expand your skills to include all four major studio apparatus:
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Cadillac / Trapeze Table
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Wunda Chair
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Ladder Barrel
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Spine Corrector
Teach rehab, performance, pregnancy, group fitness circuits and more.
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CPD On Demand
Pilates Courses
We go further giving you practical, physiotherapy-informed knowledge so you can confidently work with:
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Injuries & special populations
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Pregnant & postpartum clients
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Clients with chronic pain or mobility restrictions
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Athletes who need performance-specific programming
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Where You Can Study
In Person Locations:
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Australia – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast
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New Zealand – Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
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International – Bali, London (UK), Johannesburg (South Africa), Los Angeles (USA)
Online (Live via Zoom):
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Fully interactive practical training.
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Requires apparatus & proper camera setup.
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Same feedback and attention as in-person
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