Body Form® Education
Pilates Teacher Training in New Zealand
Train in Christchurch, Oakura or Queenstown, or study Fully Online from anywhere in New Zealand.
At a glance
The Short Answer
Written by Kira-Leigh Rule, Physiotherapist and Founder of Body Form® Education. Last updated 14 November 2026.
Body Form® Education has three host studios in New Zealand: Studio Twenty Two in Christchurch, Hustle & Flow in Oakura and Hustle & Flow Queenstown. Christchurch has intakes in February 2027 and June 2027. Oakura and Queenstown dates are to be announced, with a waitlist for each. In person, Mat or Reformer is NZ$2,650 and the Mat + Reformer Double Certification is NZ$4,500, with no GST. The training is audited and verified by Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand.
| At a glance | Details |
|---|---|
| Where | Christchurch (Studio Twenty Two, Pegasus), Oakura (Hustle & Flow) and Queenstown (Hustle & Flow, Frankton) |
| Next intakes | Christchurch: February 2027 and June 2027. Oakura and Queenstown: dates to be announced, join the waitlist |
| In-person price | NZ$2,650 for Mat or Reformer, NZ$4,500 for Mat + Reformer. No GST |
| How it works | Hybrid: 17 online modules with 8 months of access, plus 14 practical hours per discipline with a Master Trainer |
| Anywhere in New Zealand | Fully Online teacher training, self-paced with no compulsory live classes |
| Recognition | Audited and verified by Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand. Eligible to apply for professional instructor registration |
| Waitlist | First to hear when dates are confirmed and first access to offers |
Where you can train
Three Host Studios, One Country
Each studio hosts a local Master Trainer and runs the practical days for the Hybrid pathway. Pick the one closest to you, or train Fully Online and travel nowhere.
Intake dates set
Christchurch
Studio Twenty Two, 8 Tahuna Street, Pegasus, North Canterbury 7612.
Master Trainer: Lisa Tassone (Lay).
February 2027: Mat 20 to 21 Feb, Reformer 27 to 28 Feb.
June 2027: Mat 12 to 13 Jun, Reformer 19 to 20 Jun.
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Oakura
Hustle & Flow Oakura, 1155 South Road, Oakura 4314, New Zealand.
Master Trainer: Lauren Luque.
Next intake: dates to be announced.
Oakura waitlist
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Queenstown
Hustle & Flow Queenstown, Queenstown Marina, Sheds 14-16 Sugar Lane, Frankton 9300.
Master Trainer: Cherene Foley.
Next intake: dates to be announced.
Queenstown waitlistLiving in Auckland, Wellington or Nelson? Join the waitlist for Auckland, Wellington and Nelson to hear first when a host studio and dates are confirmed. Exact start and finish times for each intake are confirmed closer to the dates.
When
New Zealand Intake Dates
Practical days are split by discipline. Mat days and Reformer days are listed separately for each intake.
| Studio | Intake | Mat days | Reformer days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | February 2027 | 20 to 21 Feb 2027 | 27 to 28 Feb 2027 |
| Christchurch | June 2027 | 12 to 13 Jun 2027 | 19 to 20 Jun 2027 |
| Oakura | Dates to be announced | Join the waitlist | Join the waitlist |
| Queenstown | Dates to be announced | Join the waitlist | Join the waitlist |
You do not need to wait for your practical days to begin. Your online learning opens as soon as you enrol, and your 8 months of access starts on your enrolment date. See every Body Form® Education intake on Locations and Dates.
Cost
New Zealand Prices in NZ$
New Zealand in-person prices are in New Zealand dollars and carry no GST. Paying in full costs less than either payment plan, because the plans include a financing charge. You cannot part-pay and finance the rest, and plans cannot be paused. You choose pay in full, 12 weekly or 6 monthly payments at checkout.
| Certification | Pay in full | 12 weekly payments | 6 monthly payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | NZ$2,650 | About NZ$254 a week, NZ$3,048 total | About NZ$552.17 a month, NZ$3,313 total |
| Reformer | NZ$2,650 | About NZ$254 a week, NZ$3,048 total | About NZ$552.17 a month, NZ$3,313 total |
| Mat + Reformer Double Certification | NZ$4,500 | About NZ$431.25 a week, NZ$5,175 total | About NZ$937.50 a month, NZ$5,625 total |
Oakura and Queenstown prices are indicative until dates are announced. Your exact price and plan options are confirmed then.
What Is Not Included
Printing manuals, travel and accommodation, studio or equipment hire, First Aid, insurance, late or extension fees and private make-up training are not included. See Pricing for the full list of what every price includes.
If You Train Fully Online Instead
Fully Online is priced in Australian dollars. AUD prices include GST for Australian buyers. There is no GST outside Australia. Pay in full, Mat or Reformer is AUD $2,350 and the Double Certification is AUD $3,950, which saves AUD $750 on the two single certifications. Read the exact prices and payment plans on Pricing.
Online plus in person
How Hybrid Training Works
The theory is online and the practical skills are taught in the room. You arrive having studied at your own pace, so practical days are spent moving, teaching a partner and getting feedback from your Master Trainer.
- 1
Enrol and start online
Choose your intake, add your details, then pick pay in full, 12 weekly or 6 monthly payments. Your 17 online modules open straight away.
- 2
Study at your own pace
You have 8 months of access, and many students finish between 4 and 6 months. Spread over the full 8 months, a single certification is about 7 hours a week.
- 3
Attend your practical days
14 practical hours per discipline with your Master Trainer, usually across 2 to 3 intensive days. 100% attendance is required.
- 4
Build your apprenticeship hours
70 per discipline, 30 of them practice teaching. You organise these yourself with friends, family, volunteers or a local studio.
- 5
Submit your assessments
2 written programming assessments and 2 practical teaching assessments per discipline, then the online Final Theory Examination.
After your final practical day, Assessment 1 is due 3 weeks later and Assessment 2 is due 6 weeks later, and both must be passed within 12 weeks. Your Master Trainer marks each assessment within about two weeks of submission, and you have three attempts at each. The full picture of how the hours add up is on course hours, and the practical days are explained on Practical Training.
Another way to train
Training Fully Online From Anywhere in New Zealand
You do not have to wait for a New Zealand intake. Fully Online teacher training is open to anyone in New Zealand, it is self-paced, and you can begin today.
What You Get
- The same 17 modules, assessments and qualification as Hybrid
- Recorded practical training from real intakes, with an exercise demonstration library and recorded classes
- No compulsory live classes, so you never arrange your week around a class time
- No travel to a training location
How You Are Assessed
- You film yourself teaching a complete 45 to 50 minute class with participants
- The recording is continuous and unedited, and you submit it online with your written lesson plan
- A Master Trainer marks it within about two weeks of submission, using assessment criteria and marking rubrics
- Everything is completed within your 8 months of access
Read Fully Online teacher training for the detail, or compare the two pathways side by side on Hybrid vs Fully Online.
Real students, real practical days
Teach the individual,not simply the exercise.
Pilates Aotearoa
Recognition in New Zealand
Pilates Aotearoa verification means your qualification has been reviewed against its professional education standards, supporting recognition of your training within New Zealand's Pilates industry.
What It Means for You
- Graduating from a Pilates Aotearoa verified certification makes you eligible to apply for professional instructor registration in New Zealand
- It provides 20 CPD points, meaning you won't need to earn additional CPD points during your first two years of registration
- The same recognition applies whether you train Hybrid in New Zealand or Fully Online
Worth Knowing
- Registration is a separate application and is never guaranteed
- Employment, insurance, visa and registration requirements vary by country and employer, so check the requirements where you plan to teach
- The Barre qualification has no formal external recognition
Read how each body reviews our training on Recognition and accreditation, or see teaching internationally if you plan to teach outside New Zealand.
Getting ready
Waitlist and What to Bring
The Waitlist
Join the waitlist for Oakura, Queenstown or Auckland, Wellington and Nelson and you are first to hear when dates are confirmed. You also get first access to offers.
Each location page has its own waitlist button.
Before You Enrol
If you want to know whether the course suits you first, start with the four free guides or read the frequently asked questions.
What to Bring to Practical Days
- Comfortable Pilates or activewear
- Grip socks
- A water bottle
- Lunch and snacks, because training days are full with breaks through the day
- Your student manual: download it from the learning portal beforehand and bring it on a laptop or tablet, or print it
- An optional notebook and pen
We recommend working through the modules up to Programming & Cueing before practical days (it is needed to unlock the ability to submit your video assessments), but it is not compulsory before the practical days.
Questions
Where can I do Pilates teacher training in New Zealand?
Body Form® Education trains in person at three New Zealand host studios: Studio Twenty Two in Pegasus, near Christchurch, Hustle & Flow Oakura, and Hustle & Flow Queenstown in Frankton. If you live elsewhere in New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington and Nelson, you can join the waitlist for a North Island intake or train Fully Online from home.
When is the next Pilates teacher training intake in New Zealand?
Christchurch has two intakes at Studio Twenty Two. February 2027: Mat 20 to 21 Feb, Reformer 27 to 28 Feb. June 2027: Mat 12 to 13 Jun, Reformer 19 to 20 Jun. Oakura and Queenstown dates are to be announced, so join the waitlist for each.
How much does Pilates teacher training cost in New Zealand?
In person in New Zealand, Mat is NZ$2,650, Reformer is NZ$2,650 and the Mat + Reformer Double Certification is NZ$4,500, when you pay in full. You can also pay in 12 weekly or 6 monthly payments, which cost more in total because they include a financing charge. Fully Online is priced in Australian dollars on the Pricing page.
Is there GST on New Zealand prices?
No. The New Zealand in-person prices carry no GST. Fully Online is priced in Australian dollars. AUD prices include GST for Australian buyers. There is no GST outside Australia. New Zealand buyers pay no GST.
Is Body Form® Education recognised in New Zealand?
Our teacher training is audited and verified by Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand. Graduating from a Pilates Aotearoa verified certification makes you eligible to apply for professional instructor registration in New Zealand, and it provides 20 CPD points, so you do not need to earn additional CPD points during your first two years of registration. Registration is a separate application and is never guaranteed. Employment, insurance, visa and registration requirements vary, so check the requirements where you plan to teach. The Accreditation page has the full accreditation wording and how to verify it.
Should I choose Hybrid or Fully Online?
Both lead to the same Body Form® Education certificate. Hybrid adds 14 practical hours per discipline with a Master Trainer in the room, usually across 2 to 3 intensive days. Fully Online is self-paced with no compulsory live classes, and you can start straight away from anywhere in New Zealand. Read Hybrid vs Fully Online for the full comparison.
What happens if I join a waitlist?
You are first to hear when dates and details are confirmed, and you get first access to offers. You can join the waitlist for Oakura, Queenstown, or Auckland, Wellington and Nelson from each location page.
Can I start the online theory before my practical days?
Yes. Your 8 months of access starts on your enrolment date, so your online modules open straight away, before your practical days. Practical days are held on the intake dates for your studio. We recommend working through the modules up to Programming & Cueing before practical days (it is needed to unlock the ability to submit your video assessments), but it is not compulsory before the practical days.
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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
