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 vibrant Sydney
We've partnered up with One Playground to bring our reformer Pilates training to their gorgeous reformer space in Surry Hills, Sydney.
One Playground, 4/16-22 Cooper Street, Surry Hills
Meet your instructors
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.
SARA HEILPERN
Sara is part of the Barre Body’s training team. Her role involves facilitating the face to face and online training for Pilates Mat, Barre, and Reformer Pilates. Sara completed her Pilates Mat, Barre, and Reformer Pilates training through Barre Body at the beginning of 2019 and began teaching straight away. Over the last four years, Sara has continued her knowledge of movement and teaching through short courses and experience in teaching.
SOPHIE BREDENKAMP
Caitlin is a reformer, mat pilates and barre instructor and a musical theatre triple threat. As a professional performer, she discovered her love of pilates and mindful movement through a need to condition her own body, strengthen her core and rehabilitate a serious injury. From theatre to pilates, Caitlins teaching experience spans over 12 years. Since becoming a pilates instructor in 2017, Caitlin has been teaching in studio at Bende since moving to Byron Bay in 2020 and and is now an addition to the Barre Body teacher training team.
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!
