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Comprehensive Pilates Reformer Instructor Course

Become a Studio-Ready Pilates Instructor. Train inside active Pilates studios, develop real teaching experience, learn from experienced educators, and graduate with the confidence to teach professionally. 140 Hours | Small Cohorts | Hands-On Learning

WHY THIS COURSE?

More Than a Pilates Certification

At Newtone, you won’t simply learn the Pilates repertoire.

You’ll develop the technical knowledge, communication skills, teaching confidence, and practical experience required to become a successful Pilates instructor.

Through observation, supervised teaching, mentorship, and real studio exposure, you’ll graduate ready to step into professional practice.

WHAT MAKES NEWTONE DIFFERENT?

 

  1. Real Studio Experience…Learn inside three active Pilates studios, observing and participating in real teaching environments.

  2. Studio-Ready Education…Develop the confidence to teach clients safely and professionally—not just perform exercises.

  3. Communication & Coaching Skills…Master verbal, visual, and tactile cueing while learning how to motivate, educate, and connect with clients.

  4. Client Psychology…Understand how different people learn, move, and respond to instruction.

  5. Studio Operations…Gain insight into how successful Pilates studios operate, from client care to professional standards.

  6. Career Development…Graduate with practical support in CV writing, interview preparation, teaching auditions, and professional development.

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?

 

Courses blend extensive theory and practice to equip You with the skills to become an outstanding Instructor of dynamic, unique and effective Pilates classes. We pride ourselves on our comprehensive curriculum, flexible learning options and experienced Trainers, ensuring that You receive top-notch training in a nurturing and interactive environment.

 

Build a strong foundation by understanding the principles that define the Pilates method. You'll explore breathing, centering, precision, control, concentration and flow, while learning how these principles influence every movement and every client interaction.
You'll develop:
  • Understanding of the Pilates philosophy
  • Body awareness
  • Movement quality
  • Professional teaching mindset
Gain a practical understanding of how the human body moves. Rather than memorising anatomy, you'll learn how muscles, joints and movement patterns relate directly to Pilates exercises, allowing you to teach
You'll learn to:
  • Analyse posture and movement
  • Recognise common movement compensations
  • Understand joint mechanics
  • Adapt exercises for different bodies
Master the complete Reformer repertoire from beginner to advanced level. Every exercise is explored in depth, including purpose, setup, execution, breathing, common mistakes, progressions, regressions and modifications.
You'll learn to:
  • Beginner exercises
  • Intermediate repertoire
  • Progressions & regressions
  • Safe modifications
Knowing the exercises is only the beginning. Learn how to transform technical knowledge into engaging, safe and effective classes for clients of different abilities and goals.
You'll develop:
  • Class planning
  • Exercise sequencing
  • Class flow
  • Private session design
Great instructors inspire confidence through clear communication. This module develops the verbal, visual and practical coaching skills required to create exceptional learning experiences and meaningful client relationships.
You'll master:
  • Verbal cueing
  • Visual cueing
  • Tactile cueing
  • Voice projection
  • Professional presence
  • Motivational coaching
Every client arrives with different goals, fears and motivations. Learn how to build trust, communicate effectively and create a welcoming environment that encourages long-term success.
You ll explore:
  • Building client confidence
  • Managing beginners
  • Working with different personalities
  • Difficult conversations
  • Professional boundaries
  • Client retention through exceptional service
Understand what it takes to work successfully in a modern Pilates studio. Gain practical knowledge of studio standards, professionalism and day-to-day operations that many certification programmes never cover.
Topics include:
  • Studio etiquette
  • Equipment care & maintenance
  • Health & safety
  • Team communication
  • Membership knowledge
  • Professional responsibilities
One of the fastest ways to become a better instructor is by observing experienced professionals. Learn how to analyse movement, identify teaching strategies and recognise how experienced instructors adapt classes to different clients.
You'll observe:
  • Private sessions
  • Group classes
  • Client assessments
  • Teaching techniques
  • Cueing strategies
  • Class management
Confidence comes through experience. Throughout the programme, you'll progressively teach real sessions under the guidance of experienced educators, receiving detailed feedback to refine your teaching style and professional confidence.
You'll practice:
  • One-to-one teaching
  • Group instruction
  • Exercise corrections
  • Class progression
  • Client communication
  • Professional feedback integration
Prepare for your transition into the Pilates industry with practical guidance designed to help you stand out as a professional instructor.
You'll receive support with:
  • CV development
  • Interview preparation
  • Professional branding
  • Career planning
  • Continuing professional development
By the end of the programme, you won't simply know the Pilates repertoire—you'll have developed the competencies expected of a professional instructor.
You will graduate with the ability to:
  • Teach safe and effective Reformer Pilates sessions.
  • Analyse movement and adapt exercises for individual needs.
  • Communicate with clarity, confidence and professionalism.
  • Create engaging group and private sessions.
  • Build strong relationships with clients through exceptional coaching.
  • Operate confidently within a professional Pilates studio.
  • Continue your professional development with confidence and purpose.

 

 

Reformer curriculum. More Than Learning the Exercises

 

For every exercise, students explore:

Purpose · Setup · Execution · Breathing · Muscular Focus · Alignment · Spring Selection · Cueing · Common Errors · Corrections · Modifications · Progressions · Regressions · Contraindications · Teaching Application

 

Reformer Curriculum Selected Repertoire Covered

Footwork & Lower Body Foundations

Footwork Series, Second Position Footwork, Single Leg Footwork, Running, Lower & Lift

Supine Core & Strap Work

Hundred, Coordination, Frog, Leg Circles, Short Spine Massage

Hip & Pelvic Control

Hip Lift, Hip Rolls, Adductor & Abductor Series

Seated Arm & Upper Body Work

Midback Series, Front Rowing, Back Rowing, Side Arm Series

Long Box Series

Pulling Straps, Plow, Airplane, Triceps, Swan

Short Box Series

Round Back, Straight Back, Twist, Tree

Kneeling & Full-Body Integration

Knee Stretch Series, Elephant and Kneeling Arm Work

Flexibility & Mobility

Mermaid, Single Thigh Stretch, Hip and Hamstring Stretches

Standing & Balance Work

Scooter, Standing Series, Side Splits

Intermediate Integration

Stomach Massage Series, Long Stretch Series, Teaser Prep

Advanced Repertoire

Tendon Stretch, Snake / Twist and Advanced Balance & Coordination

Programming & Transitions

Exercise Sequencing, Spring Selection, Transitions, Progressions & Class Design

 

Beyond the repertoir students learn how to:

 

  • Select the right exercise for the client in front of them

  • Recognise compensations and movement patterns

  • Modify exercises without losing their purpose

  • Progress and regress intelligently

  • Choose appropriate spring resistance

  • Sequence exercises into coherent sessions

  • Design beginner, intermediate and mixed-level classes

  • Teach private and group sessions differently

  • Cue clearly and efficiently

  • Observe several clients simultaneously

  • Correct movement while maintaining class flow

 

LEARN ACROSS THREE STUDIOS (ROTATION)

 

Students gain experience across Newtone’s active studio network, allowing them to observe different teaching environments and client populations. From mastering technical foundations in Voula, to developing private teaching skills in Kifisia and experiencing the energy of group instruction in Exarcheia, students graduate with a broader understanding of the profession and the confidence to adapt to different teaching environments.

 

Voula

Theory - Practical workshops - Communication - Teaching practice - Theory - Practical workshops - Communication - Teaching practice

Kifisia

Private instruction - Assessment - Premium client experience

Athens Exarcheia

Group teaching - Mixed-level programming - Class management

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Oli and the team at Addicted to Pilates are such an incredible group of women - their knowledge, experience, skillset and PASSION are so evident through each and every class. I attend and leave each class with a smile on my face and feeling proud of myself, especially after the teachers have made me feel so accomplished ~ Olia

I just completed my Reformer Pilates instructor course through Addicted to Pilates and am so very grateful I had the chance to do so! The course is so well thought and planned in a way that helps you to develop your skills through means of discussion, observation and in person practice. Oli is so supportive and makes it her mission to ensure everyone understands the content and feels confident in what they've learnt. ~ David B

 

FAQs

 

The Comprehensive Pilates Reformer Instructor Programme is designed to be completed over 10 weeks.

Scheduled Academy training takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from 13:00 to 19:00, making the programme accessible to students who work or have other commitments during the week.

The 140-hour programme includes practical and theoretical education, studio observation, supervised teaching practice and final assessments. Observation and teaching-practice hours are completed across Newtone's three active studios alongside the weekend training schedule.

Students should therefore expect to complete the full programme—including all practical requirements and assessments—within 2.5 months.
Weeks 1–8: Weekend Academy training + observation/teaching practice during the week
Week 9: Completion of remaining observation/teaching requirements + preparation
Week 10: Final assessments
To receive the Newtone Comprehensive Reformer Instructor Certification, students must:
  • Complete all 140 contact hours.
  • Meet the attendance requirement (minimum 80%).
  • Complete all observation hours.
  • Complete all supervised teaching practice hours.
  • Submit the professional portfolio.
  • Pass the written examination.
  • Pass the practical exercise examination.
  • Pass the practical teaching examination.

REFORMER INSTRUCTOR COURSE - IN-PERSON

EARLY BIRD: ONE-OFF PAYMENT $2495, SAVE $350

STARTS 07- NOVEMBER

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 13:00-19:00

DURATION 10 WEEKENDS

START YOUR JOURNEY

REFORMER INSTRUCTOR COURSE - IN-PERSON

EARLY BIRD: ONE-OFF PAYMENT $2495, SAVE $350

STARTS 07- NOVEMBER

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 13:00-19:00

DURATION 10 WEEKENDS

UNTIL 28 SEPTEMBER OR UNTIL SPOTS FILL

START YOUR JOURNEY
START YOUR JOURNEY