Reformer Teacher Training
Everything you love about contemporary Pilates carefully interwoven with the comprehensive classical knowledge you need to excel in your teaching journey. This is rigorous, authentic and approachable training to make you a world class teacher.
The Repertoire
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At Alignment Academy we believe it is essential to have a strong knowledge and experience with the original repertoire to be a well rounded and intelligent teachers. You will learn to perform, teach and adapt the classical repertoire and how to seamlessly sequence them into your classes.
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You will also cover in depth, the many more contemporary and functional Reformer exercises that are commonplace in modern Pilates. Learn how to skilfully variate, adapt, teach and apply Pilates principles.
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While they may not be taught every day, learning advanced repertoire sets you and your clients up for success. Feel confident in how to teach and modify more advanced exercises and known when your client is ready to approach these.
Cueing and Programming
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Cueing is essential to effective teaching. You will learn how to cue each and every exercise from set up, progressions and variations, to anatomy and transitions between exercises.
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Whether teaching to groups or individuals, you will learn how to sequence exercises to create intelligent classes for every level. You will have an opportunity to workshop and asses these skills during the course.
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Learn how to expertly include props in exercises and classes that allow for personalisation for your client’s needs. You will learn how to harness your own creativity in how to employ props and other equipment to enhance your teaching.
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With each and every exercise, you will learn contraindications and adaptations for the repertoire.
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Alike injury, it is likely that you will be teaching pre and post natal bodies on the apparatus. We will highlight any unsuitable exercise, workshop modifications, identify safety protocols and how to use the apparatus to the fullest extent for the pre or post natal client.
Theory and Assessment
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Prior to the course beginning, you will receive access to your Anatomy workbook, a self paced learning module that whether you are stepping back into teacher training or approaching for the first time, will set you up for success.
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Each session will begin with practice teaching. Expect to team up to revise prior knowledge and teaching the repertoire in motion.
We believe that confidence and correction in teaching the work is essential to the efficacy of your training, so we are here to guide you! -
To further encourage you learning, short quizzes and assignments will be set between sessions to highlight key concepts and prepare you for final examination.
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Self Practice: 50hours
Practice Teaching: 45 hours
Observation: 30 hours
Participants will receive exclusive access to Vicalates facilities - more details will be given during the course.
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Once post course hours have been completed, you are ready to exam.
Examination includes:
written examination (anatomy, principles, repertoire, modifications etc)
1 class plan
teaching set exercises + 3 unseen from the syllabus
What you’ll learn
With over 100 classical and contemporary exercises, this comprehensive course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to expertly teach on the Reformer.
how to teach and perform over 100+ exercises
how to create variations
pre and post natal guidelines
both original and contemporary repertoire
beginner to advanced progressions
history of the Pilates repertoire
modifications for injury and pregnancy
use of props and other equipment
how to class program for groups and individuals
relevant anatomy and safety principles
cueing techniques and guidelines
Course Dates and Details
June 2026
48 hours of face to face training, over 3 consecutive weekends. Available for virtual, in person or hybrid enrolment.
$3300
Payment Plan: 3300 AUD/pay $550 monthly
Course Dates
June 2026
Saturday 7/6 and Sunday 8/6
Saturday 14/6 and Sunday 15/6
Saturday 21/6 and Sunday 22/6
post course hours are completed at your own pace
FAQs
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If you wish attend certain days/weekends in studio and others virtually - this is entirely possible!
Simply enrol for VIRTUAL access and let us know via momence or email which sessions you would like to attend in person.
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You will need access to a Reformer and the ability to tune in live on Zoom. The sessions will also be recorded giving you 72 hours of playback. All syllabus and anatomy resources will be distributed to you electronically.
We like you to feel as ‘in the room’ as possible, so you will be paired for group activities with other participants that are attending in studio. Ask questions, receive feedback and be part of the group!
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There are no specific entry requirements although we do recommend that you have Pilates experience prior.
Your anatomy and principles module will be distributed prior to the course beginning which is self paced learning.
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If you option for the payment plan, you will be charged $550 upfront and the same amount monthly (5 months) until the entire balance is paid.
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Upon enrolment, you will be given a post course log where you will register your hours.
You have exclusive access to fulfilling your observation hours with us in person and virtually - you will access to Vicalates classes with all instructors.
Practice teaching and participation hours can be completed however is best suited for your situation, but we do encourage you to do some with us!
