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Next intake · Bali · 20 OctPhysiotherapy-Led Pilates Teacher Training
Pilates teacher training · worldwide
Physiotherapy-Led Pilates Teacher Training
In Person or Fully Online
Become a confident instructor with Mat, Reformer, Studio Equipment, Barre or our Full Comprehensive Clinical Pilates Certifications. Understand movement first, then teach exercises.
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, with no prerequisite (A$5,950).
- Fully Online starts at A$2,350 and in-person Mat or Reformer in Australia starts at A$2,950.
- 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 A$115.
- More than 580 graduates and 228+ five-star Google reviews.
Real students, real practical days
Real Intakes, Real Cities
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
580+graduates
228+five-star Google reviews
17online modules
8months of access
250+hours per course
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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.
Where We Run Intakes
- Sydney
- Canberra (ACT)
- Perth
- Darwin (Northern Territory)
- Cairns (Queensland)
- Bali
- Singapore
- Quezon City (Philippines)
- Oakura (New Zealand)
- Queenstown (New Zealand)
- Christchurch (New Zealand)
- Connecticut (Cheshire, USA)
- Los Angeles / Orange County (USA)
- Canada (Kelowna, BC)
- Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Salzburg (Austria)
- Gothenburg (Sweden)
- Bratislava (Slovakia)
Where Our Graduates Teach
- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin and Cairns
- Auckland, Wellington, Oakura, Christchurch and Queenstown
- Bali, the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka
- Cape Town and Johannesburg
- Jordan and Egypt
- Slovakia, Austria, Sweden, the Netherlands, Greece, London and Ireland
- New York, Florida, Los Angeles, Michigan, San Francisco and Montana
- Canada and South America
Courses
Choose Your Certification
Mat
Group classes, private teaching and strong foundations.
Online A$2,350 · In person from A$2,950
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Reformer
Boutique Reformer studios. No Mat prerequisite.
Online A$2,350 · In person from A$2,950
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Mat + Reformer
The widest foundation and the most employment flexibility.
Online A$3,950 · In person from A$4,950
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Studio Equipment + Clinical
Trapeze Table, Wunda Chair, Barrel and Spine Corrector.
Online from A$950 · Full pathway A$5,950
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Barre
Contemporary, physiotherapy-led Barre teacher training.
Online A$1,950
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CPD for Instructors
Six online certifications: injuries, pre and postnatal, anatomy, strength and more.
From A$115
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Full Comprehensive Clinical Pilates
Mat, Reformer and every studio apparatus in one Fully Online enrolment. No prerequisite.
Online A$5,950
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Mat + Barre
Add Barre to your Mat qualification and save.
Online A$3,650
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Reformer + Barre
Add Barre to your Reformer qualification and save.
Online A$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.
Real intakes, real students
Inside a Live Intake
Our locations
Train with a Master Trainer Near You
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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.
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.
Inside a live intake
Real Students. Real Practical Days.
Cut from recent Body Form intakes across Australia, New Zealand, Bali and physical locations across the globe.
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
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Why Body Form
Taught by Physiotherapists, 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. 228+ 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
- Choose your certification and pathway.
- Enrol with pay in full, 12 weekly or 6 monthly payments. Your 8 months starts on the enrolment date.
- Learn the 17 online modules, Live Exercise videos and Exercise Libraries.
- Practise in person with your Master Trainer, or through the online practical content, and complete your apprentice hours.
- Be assessed with written class plans and filmed classes, plus one Final Theory Examination.
- Graduate and start teaching.
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.
Read The Full StatementRecognition and accreditation
Reviews
What Graduates 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…”
“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…”
“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…”
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
Written Reviews
More Words From Graduates
★★★★★“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.”
★★★★★“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!”
★★★★★“I can honestly say that this was one of the best instructor trainings I have ever attended. Having worked in the fitness industry for 10 years, I have experienced quite a few different trainings, and this one truly stood out. I…”
★★★★★“I genuinely couldn't be happier with my experience at Bodyform Pilates Training. After completing the in-person weekends for the Comprehensive Mat & Reformer Teacher Training in Gothenburg, Sweden, I felt like I had to share how…”
★★★★★“I recently completed the Reformer Pilates training with Body Form Education at Lyckoreceptet in Gothenburg, Sweden, and I’m still taking in what an incredible experience it was. My goal is to become an instructor, and this…”
★★★★★“I recently completed the Injury Modification Certification with Body Form Education online. I’m already certified in mat and reformer Pilates, personal training and sports nutrition, and I was looking for a course that would…”
★★★★★“I recently completed two days of Reformer Training in Queenstown, New Zealand, and the whole experience was incredibly hands-on and in-depth.”
★★★★★“With no prior anatomy education or study, I was nervous about taking the leap into Pilates instructor training, but I couldn't recommend Bodyform Education and Kira-Leigh more! I've just completed four practical training days in…”
★★★★★“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!!!”
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
66+Studios taught
580+Graduates
Teachers
Meet Your Master Trainers
Kira-Leigh Rule
Founder and Master Trainer, Sydney
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 has ITTAP accreditation. 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, discounts apply to eligible pay-in-full purchases only and codes cannot be combined. You cannot pay part upfront and finance the rest.
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