Beginners and Career Changers
A structured pathway from movement foundations to teaching professionally. No previous teaching qualification is needed.
Body Form Education
Mat Pilates Teacher Training
A 250+ hour, physiotherapy-led qualification. Study Hybrid or Fully Online with 17 modules and 8 months of access.
Course load250+ hours
DeliveryHybrid or Fully Online
Online theory17 modules
Access8 months
Fully Online fromA$2,350
Overview
- Mat Pilates Teacher Training with Body Form Education is a 250+-hour qualification delivered Hybrid (online theory plus practical training with a local Master Trainer) or Fully Online.
- Fully Online costs A$2,350 (Australian dollars), or in person from A$2,950 in Australia, New Zealand, Bali and physical locations across the globe.
- You have 8 months of access from enrolment and graduate with the Certificate in Mat Pilates Teacher Training Qualification.
- No previous teaching qualification is required.
- ITTAP-accredited program, mapped with AUSactive and recognised through Pilates Aotearoa.
- The same recognition applies across Mat, Reformer and Studio Equipment.
Real students, real practical days
Inside a Mat Intake
Mat days are hands-on: teaching practice, cueing, observation and live feedback with your Master Trainer, on the floor with your cohort.
- A recent Body Form intakeRecorded at a recent intake
- Physio-ledTaught by experienced educators
Who it is for
Is This Course Right for You?
Existing Pilates Instructors
Deeper anatomy, biomechanics, programming and exercise adaptation.
Health Professionals
Physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, chiropractors and osteopaths bringing Pilates into clinical practice.
Personal Trainers and Strength Coaches
Mat teaching skills backed by biomechanics and class programming.
Studio and Clinic Owners
One consistent education framework for training your instructors.
Curriculum
What You Will Learn
Mat Repertoire with Purpose
Functional core and spinal foundations, planking and weight-bearing strength, upper-body push and pull, lower-body strength, side-lying, kneeling and prone work, plus the complete original repertoire from the Hundred to Control Balance, then beyond it into functional, dynamic movement.
Teach Any Client
Every exercise comes with setup, cueing, common compensations, regressions, progressions and layering, injury and pregnancy modifications and where it sits in a class.
Programming and Class Design
Build purposeful, progressive 45 to 50 minute classes and learn how fatigue, props and music change a class.
Cueing and Communication
Verbal, visual and tactile cueing, motor learning and how to change the cue or the exercise.
Injuries, Pregnancy and Special Populations
Physiotherapy-led modification, referral pathways and scope of practice.
Teaching Career Skills
CVs, interviews, social media, client retention and studio professionalism.
Beyond the Original Repertoire
We teach the complete original repertoire, then go beyond it. As a physiotherapy-led school we put a massive focus on the functional and dynamic movement patterns (squat, lunge, push, pull and hinge) and on how to teach with props like dumbbells and beyond, so students are well versed in every style of Pilates seen across the ever-evolving Pilates world today. That means they are set up for success in whichever style they choose, can get their clients the best outcomes and have the widest range of employability.
The 17-module theory curriculum is identical across Mat, Reformer, Studio Equipment and Barre. See all 17 modules and The Body Form Method.
Hybrid or online
Choose Your Pathway
| Hybrid | Fully Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Online theory | 17 modules, self-paced | 17 modules, self-paced |
| Total access to online modules | 8 months | 8 months |
| Practical training | 14 practical hours in person at a host studio, usually 2 to 3 intensive days per discipline | Filmed Live Exercise content, Exercise Libraries and guided practical learning, plus required video submissions |
| Educator interaction | In-person coaching and feedback, an intake WhatsApp group | Remote guidance, Kajabi lesson comments and detailed assessment feedback |
| Assessment deadlines | Assessment 1 at 3 weeks and Assessment 2 at 6 weeks after your final practical day; both passed within 12 weeks | No individual deadlines; everything passed within 8 months |
| Same qualification? | Yes. Both pathways use the same curriculum and assessment standards. | |
Your result
By Graduation, You Will Be Able to
- 01Teach Mat Pilates from foundational through to advanced levels.
- 02Apply anatomy and biomechanics to exercise selection, cueing and programming.
- 03Observe movement and recognise common compensations.
- 04Structure progressive classes for different goals and abilities.
- 05Modify exercises for common musculoskeletal conditions, pregnancy and postpartum clients.
- 06Use verbal, visual and tactile cueing within your professional scope.
- 07Adapt your plan in real time to the people in front of you.
- 08Begin teaching in studios, fitness facilities and multidisciplinary health practices.
The detail
Your Certification at a Glance
Completion period8 months from enrolment
Learning pathwaysHybrid or Fully Online
Online learning17 physiotherapy-led, self-paced modules
Practical training2 to 3 practical days at a host studio (Hybrid) or the online practical pathway
AssessmentsWritten programming, practical teaching and online theory examination
Apprentice hours10 observation, 30 self-practice, 30 practice teaching
SupportEducator guidance and detailed assessment feedback
QualificationMat Pilates Teacher Training Certification
Step by step
Your Journey
- Enrol and begin. Get instant access to your 17 online modules. Study at your own pace and revisit lessons as often as you need.
- Practical training. Hybrid students attend practical days with a local Master Trainer (you do not need to finish the online modules first). Fully Online students complete guided practical learning remotely.
- Assessments. Written class plans and filmed classes that show you can teach a real class.
- Apprentice hours. Observe, practise and practise-teach to build real teaching mileage before you graduate.
- Graduate. Receive your Body Form Education qualification and start teaching.
The Body Form way
Learn to think like an instructor,not to follow choreography.
Your enrolment
What Is Included
Online Learning Portal
Immediate access to your portal with 8 months of course access.
Physiotherapy-Led Learning
17 modules covering anatomy, biomechanics, programming, practical teaching and professional practice.
Downloadable Course Manuals
Comprehensive digital manuals you keep, plus mind maps and summaries.
Educator Feedback
Detailed written feedback on every practical submission and assessment.
Exercise Demonstrations
Live Exercise videos filmed from Kira-Leigh's Sydney practical days, plus visual Exercise Libraries.
Apprentice Hours Framework
Structured observation, self-mastery and practice teaching, logged in your portal.
Competency-Based Assessments
Written class plans, filmed classes and an online Final Theory Examination.
Your Qualification
A Body Form Education certificate in your chosen discipline once every requirement is passed.
Social proof
Inside a Live Intake
Real students, real practical days. This 20 second reel is cut from recent Body Form intakes.
The checklist
To Graduate, You Will Complete
17Online modules
Work through the physiotherapy-led theory at your own pace.
1Written programming assessment
Design a complete class plan with sequencing, progressions and modifications.
1Practical teaching assessment
Teach a class and show your cueing, observation and adaptation.
70Apprentice hours
10 observation, 30 self-practice and 30 practice teaching, per discipline.
1Final theory examination
Online, with detailed educator feedback and three attempts at each assessment.
How you graduate
Assessment
Two written 45 to 50 minute class plans and two filmed classes. Assessment 1 needs at least 2 clients. Assessment 2 needs at least 4 clients, including a simulated third-trimester pregnancy and a simulated shoulder or back injury.
Every discipline also needs 70 apprentice hours (10 observation, 30 self-mastery, 30 practice teaching) and the online Final Theory Examination. You get three attempts at each assessment. Full details for every course.
Course investment
Fully Online, Your Way to Pay
Pay in fullA$2,350
One payment. The only option that qualifies for the pay-in-full discount.
Secure my spot →12 weeklyA$225.21/weekSpread the cost across 12 weeks.
Choose this plan →6 monthlyA$489.58/monthSpread the cost across 6 months.
Choose this plan →Every Price Includes
- All online learning for 8 months from enrolment
- 17 physiotherapy-led modules and the Live Exercise videos
- Mat and Reformer exercise libraries you keep using
- Practical training (Hybrid) or guided online practical learning
- Assessments with detailed educator feedback
- Your Body Form Education certification when every requirement is passed
Plans cost more than paying in full because they include a financing charge. In-person (Hybrid) prices by city are in the table below.
Pricing
Pricing and How to Enrol
Fully Online (Australian Dollars)
| Fully Online course | Pay upfront | 12 weekly payments | 6 monthly payments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mat Certification | A$2,350 | A$225.21 a week | A$489.58 a month | Enrol |
| Mat + Reformer Double Certification | A$3,950 | A$378.54 a week | A$822.92 a month | Enrol |
| Mat + Barre Certification | A$3,650 | A$349.79 a week | A$760.42 a month | Enrol |
| Mat + Reformer + Barre Qualification | A$5,250 | A$503.13 a week | A$1,093.75 a month | Enrol |
Prices are in Australian dollars. Choose pay upfront, 12 weekly or 6 monthly payments at checkout.
Pay Upfront
One payment. This is the only option that qualifies for the pay-in-full discount.
12 Weekly Payments
Spread the cost across 12 weeks. For example Fully Online Mat is 12 payments of A$225.21 a week.
6 Monthly Payments
Spread the cost across 6 months. For example Fully Online Mat is 6 payments of A$489.58 a month.
Payment plans cost more than paying in full because they include a financing charge. You cannot part-pay and finance the rest, plans cannot be paused, and discount codes cannot be combined. You choose pay upfront, 12 weekly or 6 monthly payments at checkout.
In Person (Hybrid): Every Location
Hybrid prices are set by location, in local currency. Click Secure my spot beside your city.
| Location | Currency | Mat (pay in full) | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | AUD | A$2,950 | Next intake: 28 Jan 2027 | Secure my spot |
| Canberra (ACT) | AUD | A$2,950 | Next intake: 13 Mar 2027 | Secure my spot |
| Perth | AUD | A$2,950 | Next intake: 29 Oct 2026 | Secure my spot |
| Darwin (Northern Territory) | AUD | A$2,950 | Next intake: 5 Mar 2027 | Secure my spot |
| Cairns (Queensland) | AUD | A$2,950 | Next intake: 5 Feb 2027 | Secure my spot |
| Bali | AUD | A$2,950 | Next intake: 20 Oct 2026 | Secure my spot |
| Singapore | SGD | S$2,100 | Next intake: 14 Nov 2026 | Secure my spot |
| Oakura (New Zealand) | NZD | NZ$2,650 | Next intake: 23 Oct 2026 | Secure my spot |
| Queenstown (New Zealand) | NZD | NZ$2,650 | Next intake: 23 Oct 2026 | Secure my spot |
| Christchurch (New Zealand) | NZD | NZ$2,650 | Next intake: 31 Oct 2026 | Secure my spot |
| Connecticut (Cheshire, USA) | USD | US$1,100 | Next intake: 23 Jan 2027 | Secure my spot |
| Los Angeles / Orange County (USA) | USD | US$1,100 | Next intake: 7 Nov 2026 | Secure my spot |
| Canada (Kelowna, BC) | CAD | CA$ 2,350 | Next intake: 6 Mar 2027 | Secure my spot |
| Johannesburg (South Africa) | ZAR | R20,000 | Next intake: 6 Mar 2027 | Secure my spot |
| Salzburg (Austria) | EUR | €1,750 | Next intake: 28 Jan 2027 | Secure my spot |
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | EUR | €1,550 | Next intake: 28 Jan 2027 | Secure my spot |
| Bratislava (Slovakia) | EUR | €1,950 | Next intake: 23 Jan 2027 | Secure my spot |
| Netherlands ('s-Hertogenbosch) | EUR | €1,900 | No intake yet (indicative price) | Register interest |
| Geneva (Switzerland) | CHF | CHF 2,200 | No intake yet (indicative price) | Register interest |
| Vienna (Austria) | EUR | €1,750 | No intake yet (indicative price) | Register interest |
| Amman (Jordan) | JOD | JOD 649 | No intake yet (indicative price) | Register interest |
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | IDR | IDR 9,500,000 | No intake yet (indicative price) | Register interest |
| Tasmania | AUD | A$2,950 | No intake yet (indicative price) | Register interest |
- Click Secure my spot. It opens your location's Body Form page.
- Add your details. You land on a thank-you page showing your pay-in-full discount and payment plan options, and the same details are emailed to you automatically.
- Choose how to pay. Pick pay in full, 12 weekly or 6 monthly payments. Your online learning opens straight away and your 8 months starts on your enrolment date.
Dates
Upcoming In-Person Intakes
2026
October
20Oct
Bali
Mat 20–22 Oct 2026 · Reformer 23–25 Oct 2026
Shape House Pilates
23Oct
Oakura (New Zealand)
Mat 23–24 Oct 2026 · Reformer 25–26 Oct 2026
Hustle & Flow Oakura
23Oct
Queenstown (New Zealand)
Mat 23–24 Oct 2026 · Reformer 25–26 Oct 2026
Hustle & Flow Queenstown
29Oct
Perth
Mat 29–30 Oct 2026 · Reformer 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Mat: Fortem Wellbeing Hub. Reformer: Element Pilates
31Oct
Christchurch (New Zealand)
Mat 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · Reformer 7–8 Nov 2026
Studio Twenty Two
November
7Nov
Los Angeles / Orange County (USA)
Mat 7–8 Nov 2026
Fever Pilates
14Nov
Singapore
Mat 14–15 Nov 2026 · Reformer 28–29 Nov 2026
Aligne Studio (Bedok)
2027
January
16Jan
Quezon City (Philippines)
Mat 16–17 Jan 2027 · Reformer 23–24 Jan 2027
Reforma Studio Pilates QC
23Jan
Connecticut (Cheshire, USA)
Mat 23–24 Jan 2027 · Reformer 30–31 Jan 2027
Physical Therapy & Pilates
23Jan
Bratislava (Slovakia)
Mat 23–24 Jan 2027
Re:forma
28Jan
Sydney
Mat 28–29 Jan 2027 · Reformer 30–31 Jan 2027
Body Form Pilates Education and Physiotherapy/Pilates Studio (Mat) and The Physio Pilates Studio (Re
28Jan
Salzburg (Austria)
Mat 28–29 Jan 2027 · Reformer 30–31 Jan 2027
Bondi Studios Pilates
28Jan
Gothenburg (Sweden)
Mat 28–29 Jan 2027 · Reformer 30–31 Jan 2027
Lyckoreceptet
February
5Feb
Cairns (Queensland)
Mat 26–28 Feb 2027 · Reformer 5–7 Feb 2027
Tropic State Pilates
20Feb
Christchurch (New Zealand)
Mat 20–21 Feb 2027 · Reformer 27–28 Feb 2027
Studio Twenty Two
25Feb
Bali
Mat 25–26 Feb 2027 · Reformer 27–28 Feb 2027
Shape House Pilates
March
5Mar
Darwin (Northern Territory)
Mat 5–6 Mar 2027 · Reformer 12–13 Mar 2027
Sky Barre Movement Studio, Palmerston
6Mar
Singapore
Mat 6–7 Mar 2027 · Reformer 20–21 Mar 2027
Aligne Studio (Bedok)
6Mar
Johannesburg (South Africa)
Mat 6–7 Mar 2027 · Reformer 12–13 Mar 2027
Coco Pilates
13Mar
Canberra (ACT)
Mat 13–14 Mar 2027 · Reformer 20–21 Mar 2027
Dance Sculpt
20Mar
Los Angeles / Orange County (USA)
Mat 20–21 Mar 2027
Fever Pilates
April
June
July
September
10Sep
Connecticut (Cheshire, USA)
Mat 10–11 Sep 2027 · Reformer 17–18 Sep 2027
Physical Therapy & Pilates
11Sep
Canberra (ACT)
Mat 11–12 Sep 2027 · Reformer 18–19 Sep 2027
Dance Sculpt
October
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Accredited
Recognition
ITTAP-accredited program, mapped with AUSactive and recognised through Pilates Aotearoa. The same recognition applies across Mat, Reformer and Studio Equipment.
Reviews
What Students Say
“I have just completed Mat and Reformer Body Form training in the Netherlands. It was absolutely the best training I have ever done in my Pilates career. I have already experienced classical and comprehensive trainings. I was amazed with the choice of our Mentor and her excellent performance, knowledge, beautiful tips on curing and growing confidence and teaching. The anatomy and biomechanics theory content is…”
“I recently completed my Mat & Reformer Teacher Training with Body Form Education at The Core Effect in the Netherlands, and I’m so happy I decided to do it! I had already been teaching Reformer Pilates for a while, but I felt there were still some gaps in my knowledge and really wanted to take the next step in developing myself as an instructor.”
“I completed the pre and postnatal Pilates CPD course online and am based in the UK. I am a mat and reformer Pilates instructors and had previously purchased a comprehensive package which included the pre and postnatal training but after following Body Form Pilates Education on instagram and seeing how good their courses looked I decided to invest again as I really wasn't enjoying the course I had previously…”
FAQ
Questions About This Course
Can a complete beginner enrol in Pilates teacher training?
Yes. No previous Pilates, anatomy, fitness or health-professional qualification is required for entry-level Mat or Reformer teacher training. You should expect professional study, physical practice, practice teaching and assessment.
Do I need to be fit or flexible?
No. Teaching is not a performance test. Your body size, strength, flexibility and injury history do not determine whether you can become an effective instructor. You are assessed on planning, communicating, observing, managing and adapting a class, not on performing every advanced exercise.
Can I complete Reformer without Mat first?
Yes. Reformer is a standalone entry-level qualification and Mat is not a prerequisite.
How many hours is the course?
The published course load is 250+ hours for a single certification and 365+ hours for Mat + Reformer. The calculated total is 251.5+ and 365.5+ hours. It includes 136+ shared online hours across 17 modules, 14 practical hours per discipline, 30+ hours of Exercise Library learning per discipline, 70 apprentice hours per discipline and the Final Theory Examination of about 1.5 hours.
Is it 250 hours of online lectures?
No. It includes the online modules, practical education, Exercise Libraries, observation, self-mastery, practice teaching, programming and teaching assessments, and the Final Theory Examination.
How long do I have to finish: 8 months or 12 weeks?
Both numbers are correct and they measure different things. You have 8 months of portal access from your enrolment date and must finish everything within it. For Hybrid students only, you also have 12 weeks per discipline after your final practical day to pass both assessments: Assessment 1 is due 3 weeks after, Assessment 2 is due 6 weeks after. Fully Online students have no individual assessment deadlines, only the 8 months.
What does tuition include?
Online learning and quizzes, practical education, digital manuals, Exercise Libraries, standard assessment marking and feedback, the Final Theory Examination and certification after successful completion. Printing manuals, travel, studio hire, First Aid and insurance are separate.
Are there payment plans?
Yes: pay in full, 12 weekly payments or 6 monthly payments. Plans cost more than paying in full, discounts apply to eligible pay-in-full purchases only and codes cannot be combined. You cannot pay part upfront and finance the rest.
Ready to Start?
Grab the free guides or watch the free course sneak peek with Kira-Leigh.
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
