01Mat
Mat Pilates Teacher Training
Teach group classes, private sessions and rehab-style Mat work. The strongest foundation in the method.
- 250+ hours
- No prerequisite
- Online A$2,350
Body Form Education
Pilates Teacher Training Courses
Pick the equipment you want to teach and the environment you want to work in. Every course is physiotherapy-led, with a clear price and timeline.
Overview
- Body Form Education offers Mat, Reformer, Mat + Reformer, Studio Equipment + Clinical Pilates and Barre teacher training, plus CPD certifications for qualified instructors.
- Mat, Reformer, Studio Equipment and Barre are each 250+ hours and the Mat + Reformer Double is 365+.
- All share the same 17-module curriculum, the same assessment structure and 8 months of access.
- Fully Online Mat or Reformer is A$2,350 and Mat + Reformer is A$3,950.
Real students, real practical days
Inside a Body Form Intake
Practical days combine Mat and Reformer teaching with feedback from educators who work in the industry, in the same room as your cohort.
- A recent Body Form intakeRecorded at a recent intake
- Physio-ledTaught by experienced educators
Five certifications
Choose Your Pathway
01
02Reformer
Reformer Pilates Teacher Training
Teach in boutique Reformer studios. No Mat qualification needed first.
- 250+ hours
- No prerequisite
- Online A$2,350
03Mat + Reformer
Mat + Reformer Double Certification
The most popular pathway: both disciplines, the widest employment flexibility.
- 365+ hours
- Two certifications
- Online A$3,950
04Studio Equipment
Studio Equipment + Clinical Pilates
Trapeze Table, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector and Ladder Barrel for clinical and boutique studios.
- 250+ hours
- Mat or Reformer first
- Online from A$950
05Barre
Barre Teacher Training
Contemporary, physiotherapy-led Barre: programming, music, cueing and class design.
- 250+ hours
- No prerequisite
- Online A$1,950
Bundle and save, Fully Online
A$4,700Mat and Reformer bought separately
A$3,950Mat + Reformer Double Certification
Save A$750About 16% off, and one pathway to finish
At a glance
Compare Courses
| Course | Hours | Fully Online | In person | Best for | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 250+ | A$2,350 | from A$2,950 | Group classes, private teaching, strong foundations | None |
| Reformer | 250+ | A$2,350 | from A$2,950 | Boutique Reformer studios | None |
| Mat + Reformer | 365+ | A$3,950 | from A$4,950 | Broadest entry-level foundation | None |
| Studio Equipment + Clinical | 250+ | from A$950 (Studio Equipment Course A$2,950) | Selected locations | Trapeze Table, Wunda Chair, Barrels, Spine Corrector | Mat or Reformer qualification |
| Full Comprehensive Clinical Pilates | Mat + Reformer + Studio Equipment | A$5,950 | Fully Online only | The complete qualification in one enrolment | None |
| Barre | 250+ | A$1,950 | Selected locations | Contemporary Barre | None |
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Every Course
Mat
Group classes and strong foundations.
Online A$2,350 · In person from A$2,950
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Reformer
Boutique Reformer studios.
Online A$2,350 · In person from A$2,950
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Mat + Reformer
The widest foundation.
Online A$3,950 · In person from A$4,950
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Studio Equipment
Trapeze Table, Wunda Chair, Barrels.
Online from A$950
Explore →Full Comprehensive
Mat, Reformer and Studio Equipment in one enrolment. No prerequisite.
Online A$5,950
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Barre
Contemporary, physio-led Barre.
Online A$1,950
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CPD
Six online certifications for qualified instructors.
From A$115
Explore →Not Sure?
If you want a broad career choose the Double Certification. If you only plan to teach one apparatus, start with that discipline and add another later. Already qualified? See Recognition of Prior Learning or the CPD certifications. Not ready to commit? Watch the free course sneak peek.
Before you enrol
What to Look
for in a Pilates Teacher Training
Choosing a course is one of the biggest decisions of your career. Price, practical days and accreditation matter, but none of them tell you how well you will be prepared to teach. Ask these six questions of every provider, including us.
- 01
Will I Learn to Understand Movement, or Simply Memorise Exercises?
Learning exercises is only one part of becoming an instructor. Look for education that teaches why an exercise is chosen, when to change it and how to adapt it for the person in front of you.
- 02
Does the Course Teach Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics?
Anatomy should change the way you teach. Choose a course that explains how anatomy shapes movement quality, exercise selection, cueing and programming, not just muscle names.
- 03
Will I Learn to Work with Different Clients?
Most instructors teach far more than healthy, injury-free clients. Look for training that covers pregnancy, postnatal recovery, common musculoskeletal conditions, persistent pain and age-related change.
- 04
Does the Practical Training Build Teaching Skills?
Performing exercises well is not the same as teaching them. Practical days should build observation, cueing, communication and class management through repeated teaching practice and feedback.
- 05
Will I Learn to Program a Class?
Teaching one exercise and designing an effective class are different skills. Look for sequencing, progressions, regressions and load management.
- 06
Is the Qualification Recognised Where I Want to Teach?
If you plan to teach overseas or across different settings, check how the qualification is recognised and whether the curriculum prepares you for studio, fitness and rehabilitation work.
Compare providers
Compare Pilates Teacher Training Courses
Every provider has a different educational philosophy. Compare what each one teaches, how those skills are built and how graduates are prepared to teach.
| What to compare | Why it matters | How Body Form Education approaches it |
|---|---|---|
| Applied anatomy and biomechanics | Understanding movement improves cueing, programming and exercise selection. | Built into every certification and applied directly to movement analysis, cueing and programming. |
| Clinical reasoning | Teaching is decision-making, not memorisation. | Learn to analyse movement, recognise compensations and modify exercises for different clients. |
| Practical teaching | Teaching skill grows through practice and feedback. | Practical days focus on cueing, observation, communication and coaching. |
| Programming and class design | Great classes need purposeful sequencing and progression. | Programming frameworks, progressions, regressions and load management. |
| Different client populations | Most instructors teach people with injuries, pregnancy or limitations. | Practical exercise modification for common musculoskeletal conditions, pregnancy and postpartum clients. |
| Learning model | Complex ideas need time to absorb and revisit. | 250+ hours: self-paced online theory, practical training and apprentice hours. |
| Assessment | Teaching should be assessed through application, not recall. | Written programming assessments, practical teaching assessments and apprentice hours. |
| Career preparation | A qualification should prepare you for professional practice. | The knowledge and teaching skills for studios, rehabilitation settings and fitness environments. |
Recognition
Accredited and Recognised
Body Form Education Teacher Training has ITTAP and PMA International accreditation which means all qualifications leave graduates with Global Recognition to teach Pilates all across the world. Additionally on a National level we have taken it even further and our qualifications are also mapped with AUSactive in Australia and recognised through Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand. This means our students are receiving qualifications that are not only Physio-led education but internationally accredited that has gone through rigorous testing through 3 accreditation companies to ensure you are truly getting beyond the level of understanding you need to be a confident Pilates instructor.
Recognition and accreditation
