What can you expect from this training?

During dedicated classroom modules and supervised teaching sessions, Jason and Paul will guide participants through classical Pilates Reformer repertoire as it was written by Joseph Pilates himself, sticking close to the roots of the original methodology. Covering the basics of anatomy and biomechanics will help participants to understand the physiology behind each exercise. Trainees will be taught valuable verbal and tactile skills to enhance their teaching, as well as practical 'day to day' problem solving when working with difficult clients. 

Each weekend during the training will begin with a four-hour classroom session on Saturday and a Supervised Teaching session on Sunday, providing candidates with valuable hands on experience from day one. Jason and Paul firmly believe that continued practical experience teaching clients in a controlled and safe 'real world' environment is the key to turning out competent, high quality teachers! Weekend sessions are further enhanced by homework assignments, taking a deeper dive into each module and ensuring memorization of the classical Reformer repertoire as Joseph Pilates intended. After completing the course, all participants will be examined in a live studio setting by a third-party industry professional, providing invaluable feedback and credibility to the certification. Course participants will finish with the confidence and necessary skills to start teaching classical and modified Pilates Reformer classes immediately upon completion.

Why choose to train with us?

• Experienced and Passionate Faculty
  Master Pilates instructors Jason and Paul offer a wealth of knowledge and unparalleled experience in the rapidly expanding Pilates industry. As the first Head of Teacher Training for Body Control Pilates, Paul McLinden (PDTD, Royal Academy of Dance) helped to create and develop mainstream Pilates as we know it today. As Paul's protégé, Jason Thomas, is honoured to have trained with some of the world's biggest names in Pilates, teaching Masterclass workshops for fellow instructors on five continents and co-founding Hove's first Pilates studio, Ocean Wave Pilates in 2002. Jason and Paul's private client base includes professional athletes, world famous ballet dancers, as well as Grammy, Emmy, and Academy Award winning entertainers. 

• Real class observations

  You'll have opportunities to observe our Pilates Reformer classes led by our experienced teaching team, to see training elements put into practice in a working real-life studio environment.

• Community Connection

  Join a diverse and supportive community that extends beyond the training. Forge connections with fellow trainees, experienced instructors, and graduates, creating a network that enhances your growth as both a practitioner and a teacher.

• Practical Approach

  We have a very hands on approach to learning. During the course will run supervised teaching sessions so you’ll have the opportunity to teach real classes within the supportive studio environment. You will also have the opportunity to shadow our expert teachers while they teach their regular classes so you can get a handle on the practical aspects of teaching public classes.

• Ongoing Support and Career Opportunities

  Your journey doesn't end with the training. Benefit from ongoing support, resources, and opportunities to continue your growth as a certified Reformer Pilates instructor within our community. You will have the chance to join our assistant teacher programme and also our list of substitute teachers.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities

  Brand new, top of the line Align Pilates Reformers are engineered at the highest specifications to provide you with the best possible tools for your training.

• Certification from two of the industry’s most recognised professionals

  This training is proudly curated and delivered by Jason Thomas and Paul McLinden.

You can expect the following outcomes from completing this training

• Relevant, accessible and inclusive teaching practices aimed at preparing participants for working directly with clients from day one.

• A supportive learning environment with clear expectations and thoughtful feedback from course mentors.

• A thorough understanding of the origins of the Pilates method and how it's evolved in modern times.

• Confidence in teaching and correcting clients when working with the Beginners and Intermediate Level Classical Pilates Reformer repertoire.

• The ability to modify traditional exercises to suit individual clients needs and limitations.

• Full knowledge of the Pilates Reformer's safety settings and the specific set up for each individual exercise within the Classical Repertoire.

• Perfecting the skills necessary to construct and deliver top quality individual or group classes with poise and self-assurance.

Key areas of study:

This comprehensive training aims to detail the most important aspects of teaching Reformer Pilates. More than an overview, we’ll thoughtfully explore following topics and more to build a broad and deep foundation from which to elevate your teaching career:

• The origins of Classical Pilates and it's modifications in recent years.

• Memorisation of Classical Pilates Reformer repertoire at a Beginners and Intermediate level, building a foundation from which to instruct.

• Common Injuries and necessary Modifications to traditional exercises.

• Reformer Safety Settings and knowledge of the apparatus mechanics.

• Class Sequencing and Delivery.

• Tactile and Verbal cueing techniques.

• Direct Supervised Teaching sessions in a 'live' studio setting, providing participants with actual 'hands on' experience delivering repertoire and working directly with clients.

• Weekly Homework Assignments to review comprehension of the material.

Who is this training for?

• Reformer Teacher Training is available for any insured Pilates teacher currently holding Matwork Certification, or any Fitness Professional with a Level 2/Level 3 qualification in Fitness Instruction.

• A basic knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology will be expected of all participants, but is not mandatory. Spaces are available for Pilates enthusiasts who do not wish to use this Certification to teach Pilates professionally, but only to enrich their own personal knowledge of the apparatus.

• Pilates enthusiasts wanting a thorough immersion into the Reformer.