Reformer Pilates was once the realm of rehab-focused clinical sessions (necessary but a touch boring – don’t tell!). Now in-demand everywhere from boutique studios to big name gyms, Reformer Pilates has become more dynamic, creative, and fitness-focused. Teachers need to be equipped to teach and manage different levels and needs within a group class. Barre Body is Australia’s industry leader when it comes to boutique fitness, and we know what it takes to deliver exceptional group classes. That’s why our Reformer course teaches you not just the repertoire, but how to teach it. We’ll show you how to confidently design flowing, fun Reformer classes that transition seamlessly (keeping those spring changes to a minimum) while offering a great workout no matter who’s in your class.
Our Course Covers
- Anatomy and physiology
- Alignment principles
- Pilates principles
- Industry leading Reformer repertoire
- Dynamic and effective teaching skills
- Cueing guidelines
- Language and inclusivity
- Hands-on adjustments
- Pre and post natal modifications
- Common injuries and competency modifications
- Pilates conditioning
- Pilates terminology
- Reformer equipment training
- Layering for all fitness levels
- Practice teaching
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Formatting for 45 + 60 minute classes
- Dynamic sequencing
- Creativity and flow
- Use of props
- Music guidelines
- Different class styes
- Uncovering your unique teaching style
Course Accreditation
Course Structure
Our Reformer Pilates Teacher Training course is 150 hours of fun! So you know exactly how those hours are made up, here is a breakdown (before you have one):
- 10 hours pre-training
- 47 contact hours delivered in the studio
- 40 hours of post course revision via online modules and an easy-to-use learning app
- 20 hours of reformer class observation
- 20 hours of reformer class participation
- 10 hours of practice teaching reformer classes
- Weekly guidance, feedback and mentoring via WhatsApp, email and our Facebook community
- 3 hours of assessment prep. Assessment to be submitted up to 6 months after in studio course completion
Located in beautiful Byron Bay
This training is held at our dedicated training hub in the Habitat lifestyle precinct in Byron Bay.
Suite 43, Building C3, Habitat, 1 Porter Street, Byron Bay NSW 2481
Meet your instructors
Rebecca Lockyer
Rebecca did her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training in 2011 along with her 200HR Yoga teacher training in 2013, and numerous Barre trainings including the Barre Body teacher training. Rebecca is the Training and online Manager for Barre Body Online and Bende Byron Bay. She has been involved in the training of teachers with Barre Body since 2018 and also worked on numerous Yoga teacher trainings.
TERESA VALENTINI
Teresa Valentini is a Pilates & barre instructor and Physiotherapist from the USA. With over 17 years of experience as an instructor and 10 years experience as a teacher trainer, she brings with her a wealth of knowledge. After completing a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, she relocated to San Francisco where she completed the renown 600-hour Fletcher Pilates Program, developed by Pilates elder Ron Fletcher. Teresa has worked with the Barre Body Group since 2013 in various roles.
SAM SALES
Sam is one of our head teachers at Bende in Byron Bay, and is also part of the Barre Body Teacher Training team. At the age of 19 she completed her first of many Pilates teacher trainings in Mat Pilates which she took with her around the world continuing to teach and practice to complement her dancing career.
HERE'S A WORD FROM OUR GRADUATES
ANITA HAMMON
Barre Body Training was a fantastic way for me study my Pilates Mat Teacher Training online course. The course content was amazing with lots of highly experienced Pilates teachers always on hand to answer queries/questions. Often studying online can be difficult but the video content was so helpful. I felt thoroughly supported throughout my course. I’ve already signed up for a Barre Body online short course before taking on the online Reformer Teachers course later in the year. Thank you to Barre Body for a great training experience!
SEHAR CHOWDHRY
BARRE BODY! I made no mistake in choosing Barre Body because, honestly, the course was a perfect balance of everything. The online Reformer Pilates course was great. The best thing about online is that I was able to complete it in my own time! From Marium’s talks to the not so boring anatomy to the exercises, the overall course content as a whole was fabulous:) Well structured throughout. I was so satisfied with Barre Body that I’m now currently doing Pre & Post Natal short course, and I am looking forward to the Stretch short course, which is next!
TESSA GORDON
Such an amazing training company! I have successfully been able to grow my Pilates knowledge and gain so much insight about the body, anatomy and movement. Completing my MAT and REFORMER training online has allowed me to study in my own personal time, have effective resources and have teachers available when I need that extra help! I’ve also loved joining the barre body online community, joining people of similar interests and learning through new found friends. I can’t recommend Barre Body enough!
