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Next intake · Connecticut · 23 Jan 2027Become a Pilates Instructor
Physiotherapy-led Pilates teacher training
Become a Pilates Instructor
Who Can Teach Any Body
Physiotherapy-led Mat, Reformer, Studio Equipment and Barre teacher training. Online or in person.
580+graduates
242+five-star Google reviews
45video testimonials
250+hours of online learning
ITTAPaccredited (Pilates Method Alliance), AUSactive mapped, Pilates Aotearoa verified
What a graduate can do
The Real-Body Ready
Instructor
Body Form trains you to teach any body with confidence. By graduation you will be able to observe, identify, select, cue, adapt and refer.
Body Form education supports safe teaching and adaptation. It does not qualify graduates to diagnose, treat or provide clinical care.
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Observe
Observe how a client moves.
- 02
Identify
Identify common compensations.
- 03
Select
Select the right regression, progression or alternative.
- 04
Cue
Cue for position, load, range and intent.
- 05
Adapt
Adapt for injury, pregnancy, postnatal recovery and mixed ability.
- 06
Refer
Know when to refer or seek clinical input.
What changes for you
Many Courses Teach You to Perform Pilates.Body Form Teaches You to Teach People.
Before Body Form
You can:
- Follow a class plan
- Demonstrate exercises
- Teach a general sequence
After Body Form
You can:
- Observe how someone moves
- Identify what needs changing
- Choose the right modification
- Cue effectively
- Adapt the class for the person in front of you
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.
Welcome
Physiotherapy-led education that teaches you to understand movement first, then teach exercises.
- Body Form® Education runs Physiotherapy-led Pilates teacher training, delivered Hybrid (online theory plus practical days with a local Master Trainer in 18 cities) or Fully Online.
- Choose Mat, Reformer, Mat + Reformer, Studio Equipment + Clinical Pilates or Barre, each 250+ hours (365+ for the Double), with 8 months of access from enrolment.
- Or take the Full Comprehensive Clinical Pilates Teacher Training: all of Mat, Reformer and Studio Equipment in one Fully Online enrolment (450+ hours), with no prerequisite (AUD $5,950).
- Fully Online starts at AUD $2,350 and in-person Mat or Reformer in Australia starts at AUD $2,950. See all prices.
- Qualified instructors can add Continuing Professional Development (CPD): six online certifications covering injury modification, pre and postnatal, third trimester, spinal anatomy, strength, and applied anatomy and biomechanics, from AUD $115.
- More than 580 graduates and 242+ five-star Google reviews.
Real students, real practical days
Practice Teaching.Get Corrected.Leave Ready.
Body Form practical days are hands-on. You will practise observation, cueing, class management, setup, spring selection, programming and modification with feedback from an experienced educator.
- Ready for any roomStudents leave confident to manage any room of clients
- Physio-ledTaught by experienced educators
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Our global community
Graduates On Six Continents.Intakes In 18 Cities.
Body Form graduates are teaching in studios, health practices and their own businesses all over the world. Tap a large pin to see the next intake in that city, or a small dot to see where graduates are teaching.
Courses
Choose Your Certification
Mat
The full repertoire, from classical to fitness and functional training, on the Mat.
Online AUD $2,350 · In person from AUD $2,950
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Reformer
The full repertoire, from classical to fitness and functional training, on the Reformer. No Mat prerequisite.
Online AUD $2,350 · In person from AUD $2,950
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Mat + Reformer
The widest foundation and the most employment flexibility.
Online AUD $3,950 · In person from AUD $4,950
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Studio Equipment + Clinical
Trapeze Table, Wunda Chair, Barrel and Spine Corrector.
Online AUD $2,950 · Full pathway AUD $5,950
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Barre
Contemporary, Physiotherapy-led Barre teacher training.
Online AUD $1,950
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CPD for Instructors
Six online certifications: injuries, pre and postnatal, anatomy, strength and more.
From AUD $115
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Full Comprehensive Clinical Pilates
Mat, Reformer and every studio apparatus in one Fully Online enrolment. No prerequisite.
Online AUD $5,950
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Mat + Barre
Add Barre to your Mat qualification and save.
Online AUD $3,650
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Reformer + Barre
Add Barre to your Reformer qualification and save.
Online AUD $3,650
Explore →How you learn
Two Ways to Train One Standard
Both pathways cover the same curriculum and the same assessments, and earn the same qualification.
Hybrid
Online theory plus 2 to 3 intensive practical days per discipline with a local Master Trainer. Assessments are due 3 and 6 weeks after your final practical day.
Fully Online
Self-paced, with the filmed Live Exercise content and Exercise Libraries. No individual assessment deadlines, only the 8-month access period.
Our locations
Train with a Master Trainer Near You
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Who it is for
Built for People Who Want
To Truly Understand Movement
New to Pilates
A structured pathway for beginners: anatomy, movement principles, programming and teaching, step by step.
Existing Instructors
Go deeper on movement analysis, exercise modification, programming and clinical reasoning.
Physiotherapists and Allied Health
Bring Clinical Pilates into rehabilitation, movement assessment and exercise prescription. Chiropractors, osteopaths and exercise physiologists too.
Personal Trainers and Strength Coaches
Add Mat and Reformer to your coaching with a deeper grasp of movement quality, biomechanics and programming.
Studio and Clinic Owners
One consistent education framework and teaching standard across your whole instructor team.
Dates
Upcoming In-Person Intakes
Filter by region or month:
23Jan
Connecticut (Cheshire, USA)
Mat 23 to 24 Jan 2027 · Reformer 30 to 31 Jan 2027
Physical Therapy & Pilates
23Jan
Bratislava (Slovakia)
Mat 23 to 24 Jan 2027
Re:forma
27Jan
Salzburg (Austria)
Barre 27 Jan 2027 · Mat 28 to 29 Jan 2027 · Reformer 30 to 31 Jan 2027
Bondi Studios Pilates
28Jan
Sydney
Mat 28 to 29 Jan 2027 · Reformer 30 to 31 Jan 2027
Body Form® Pilates Education and Physiotherapy/Pilates Studio (Mat) and The Physio Pilates Studio (Reformer)
28Jan
Gothenburg (Sweden)
Mat 28 to 29 Jan 2027 · Reformer 30 to 31 Jan 2027
Lyckoreceptet
5Feb
Cairns (Queensland)
Mat 26 to 28 Feb 2027 · Reformer 5 to 7 Feb 2027
Tropic State Pilates
20Feb
Christchurch (New Zealand)
Mat 20 to 21 Feb 2027 · Reformer 27 to 28 Feb 2027
Studio Twenty Two
25Feb
Bali
Mat 25 to 26 Feb 2027 · Reformer 27 to 28 Feb 2027
Shape House Pilates
27Feb
Quezon City (Philippines)
Mat 27 to 28 Feb 2027 · Reformer 6 to 7 Mar 2027
Reforma Studio Pilates QC
5Mar
Darwin (Northern Territory)
Mat 5 to 6 Mar 2027 · Reformer 12 to 13 Mar 2027
Sky Barre Movement Studio, Palmerston
6Mar
Singapore
Mat 6 to 7 Mar 2027 · Reformer 20 to 21 Mar 2027
Aligne Studio (Bedok)
6Mar
Canada (Kelowna, BC)
Reformer 6 to 7 Mar 2027
Sunny Space Studio
6Mar
Johannesburg (South Africa)
Mat 6 to 7 Mar 2027 · Reformer 12 to 13 Mar 2027
Coco Pilates
13Mar
Canberra (ACT)
Mat 13 to 14 Mar 2027 · Reformer 20 to 21 Mar 2027
Dance Sculpt
20Mar
Los Angeles / Orange County (USA)
Mat 20 to 21 Mar 2027
Fever Pilates
29Apr
Bali
Mat 29 to 30 Apr 2027 · Reformer 1 to 2 May 2027
Shape House Pilates
8May
Canada (Kelowna, BC)
Reformer 8 to 9 May 2027
Sunny Space Studio
12Jun
Christchurch (New Zealand)
Mat 12 to 13 Jun 2027 · Reformer 19 to 20 Jun 2027
Studio Twenty Two
17Jul
Darwin (Northern Territory)
Mat 17 to 18 Jul 2027 · Reformer 24 to 25 Jul 2027
Sky Barre Movement Studio, Palmerston
10Sep
Connecticut (Cheshire, USA)
Mat 10 to 11 Sep 2027 · Reformer 17 to 18 Sep 2027
Physical Therapy & Pilates
11Sep
Canberra (ACT)
Mat 11 to 12 Sep 2027 · Reformer 18 to 19 Sep 2027
Dance Sculpt
2Oct
Canada (Kelowna, BC)
Mat 2 to 3 Oct 2027 · Reformer 16 to 17 Oct 2027
Sunny Space Studio
Why Body Form®
Physiotherapy-led.Built for Real Classes
- Physiotherapy-led. Founder Kira-Leigh Rule is a Physiotherapist and women's health specialist. Anatomy and clinical reasoning are applied to every exercise.
- Real-class assessment. You write and teach complete 45 to 50 minute classes, including a simulated pregnancy and injury client.
- Transparent. Prices, dates, hours, deadlines and recognition are published on every page.
Our graduates
580+ Instructors Trained.242+ Five-Star Reviews.
From complete beginners to Physiotherapists, graduates teach in studios across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, North America and Africa.
Read Their ReviewsHow it works
From Enrolment to Your First Class
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Choose
Your certification and pathway.
- 2
Enrol
With pay in full, 12 weekly or 6 monthly payments. Your 8 months starts on the enrolment date.
- 3
Learn
The 17 online modules, Live Exercise videos and Exercise Libraries.
- 4
Practise
In person with your Master Trainer, or through the online practical content, and complete your apprentice hours.
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Be assessed
With written programming assessments and practical teaching assessments, plus one Final Theory Examination.
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Graduate
And start teaching.
Recognition
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.
Read The Full StatementRecognition and accreditation
Reviews
What Graduates Say
“Kira and the whole team are amazing! I’m so glad I decided to complete my Mat and Reformer certifications through Body Form Education. The quality of the resources is incredible, and the flexibility to study online has worked perfectly for me. I completed the Tasmanian intake, and the in person Mat training days were engaging, informative, and exceptionally well organised. I would absolutely recommend Body Form Education to anyone looking to become a Pilates instructor.”
“I absolutely loved studying with Body Form Education. I’m a Physiotherapist based in Darwin, Australia, and I wanted training that felt practical, evidence-based and relevant to teaching in a studio setting. I really enjoyed the Physio-led approach and came away feeling so much more confident with class planning, layering exercises, modifying for different levels and injuries and keeping a class flowing safely. I’d highly recommend Body Form Education to other instructors. It’s practical, supportive, easy to apply and genuinely made me feel excited to teach more.”
“I have completed the Body Form Reformer Course. I was skeptical about doing an online course as I'm located in South Africa, but it has been such a beautiful experience. Fantastic support, and the coursework is laid out so professionally whilst offering amazing ways to self-study. Would recommend to everyone. 10/10.”
★★★★★“I studied to become a Pilates Mat and Reformer instructor in Sweden, both online and in person. I’ve learned so much throughout this course and feel more than ready and confident to start teaching my own classes. I’m so grateful for everything I’ve learned and for all the support along the way. It’s been such a great experience, and I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn more about Pilates and become a Pilates instructor.”
★★★★★“So thankful for bodyform for this education, I signed up for both the Mat and Reformer certification and couldn’t be happier! Not just learning how to teach but also about how our body works with all anatomy modules! Had my in-person days in Gothenburg, Sweden and it was really such fun four days with our amazing teacher Emily at Lyckoreceptet! Thanks for this new chapter in my life!”
★★★★★“I recently completed two days of Reformer Training in Queenstown, New Zealand, and the whole experience was incredibly hands-on and in-depth.”
★★★★★“I couldn't recommend Body Form Pilates Education highly enough, Kira-Leigh is incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and encouraging throughout the course!”
★★★★★“If you’re a Pilates Instructor and have ever flirted with the idea of upskilling or undergoing a course for a certification you already have, rehashing what you “already know”, DO IT. And do it RIGHT!!!”
Our host studiosDance SculptFortem Wellbeing HubElement PilatesSky Barre Movement StudioTropic State PilatesShape House PilatesAligne StudioReforma StudioHustle & FlowStudio Twenty TwoPhysical Therapy & PilatesFever PilatesSunny Space StudioCoco PilatesBondi Studios PilatesLyckoreceptetRe:formaThe Core Effect
Meet the founder
It Started with An Injury
At 15, a spinal fracture ended Kira-Leigh Rule's career as an elite gymnast. Her recovery began in a Clinical Pilates studio, and it changed everything.
She went on to study Physiotherapy, open her first studio at 22 and mentor hundreds of instructors, and kept seeing the same gap: instructors who knew exercises but had never been taught movement. Body Form® Education is her answer.
PhysioWomen's health specialist
75+Studios taught
580+Graduates
Teachers
Meet Your Master Trainers
Toh Yi Man
Master Trainer, Singapore
Natasha Vujic
Master Trainer, Canberra (ACT)
Sara Dixey
Master Trainer, Bali
Lisa Tassone (Lay)
Master Trainer, Christchurch
Cassie Clarke
Master Trainer, Kelowna (Canada)
Sarah Willows
Master Trainer, Salzburg
FAQ
Common Questions
What is the difference between Hybrid and Fully Online?
Both complete the same curriculum and competency requirements and receive the same qualification. Hybrid adds scheduled face-to-face practical days with a local Master Trainer. Fully Online students learn practical content through the Live Exercise videos and Exercise Libraries.
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.
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.
What accreditation does Body Form® Education hold?
Body Form® Education teacher training is ITTAP accredited through the Pilates Method Alliance. ITTAP assesses teacher-training programs against standards for curriculum, hours, practical experience, assessment and trainer requirements. See the Recognition page for the full statement and links.
Are there payment plans?
Yes: pay in full, 12 weekly payments or 6 monthly payments. Plans cost more than paying in full. You cannot pay part upfront and finance the rest.
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