Thank you so much for your interest in becoming a Pilates instructor with Body Form Education.
We are incredibly excited to support you on this journey.
Whether you are looking for a complete career change, wanting to add to your existing fitness qualifications, or simply passionate about movement and helping others, our physiotherapy-led teacher training is designed to give you the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills to become a highly competent and employable Pilates instructor.
Below you will find everything you need to make an informed decision, including:
- Your exclusive discount code
• Payment plan options
• Course structure
• Common questions and answers
• A free course information session
• Why our training is different
Upcoming Connecticut Training Dates 2027
Cheshire, Connecticut (USA) - PT & Pilates Studio
Intake 1:
Mat - January 23-24
Reformer - January 30-31
Intake 2:
Mat - Sept 10-11
Reformer - Sept 17-18
Your Exclusive Discount Code
USD $500off Double Certification
Code: PT500
USD $200 off Single Certification
Code: PT200
Enter your code at checkout when selecting the pay-up-front option.
Please note: Discount codes are valid for a limited time and may expire once the intake fills.
Flexible Payment Options
We offer multiple payment options to make training as accessible as possible.
You can choose from:
- Pay Up Front
• Weekly Payment Plans (12 instalments)
• Monthly Payment Plans (6 instalments)
This allows you to enrol today, access the course immediately, and spread the investment over time.
Your Body Form Education™ Information Guides
Below you will find our four guides (press CLICK HERE to download) to help you understand Body Form Education™, what makes our training different and exactly what your certification involves.
Guide 1: Welcome to Body Form Education™ (Download Guide 1 CLICK HERE)
Learn about our Physiotherapy-led foundation, Kira-Leigh’s background and why Body Form Education™ was created.
Guide 2: The Body Form Method™ and Curriculum Guide (Download Guide 2 CLICK HERE)
Explore our teaching philosophy, complete curriculum, exercise education and how we prepare students to teach real people rather than memorise choreography.
Guide 3: Certification Breakdown and Requirements (Download Guide 3 CLICK HERE)
Compare Mat, Reformer and Double Certification pathways, including Hybrid and Fully Online learning, course hours, practical training, Apprentice Hours, assessments and graduation requirements.
Guide 4: Prospective Student FAQ (Download Guide 4 CLICK HERE)
Find clear answers about eligibility, equipment access, course timelines, assessments, accreditation, recognition, payment options and employment.
We recommend reading the guides in order. You can also use Command F on Mac or Control F on Windows to quickly search for a specific topic.
Watch Our Free Course Information Session
If you would like a complete behind-the-scenes look at the course, we highly recommend watching our free recorded information session with our founder, Kira-Leigh Rule, Physiotherapist and Founder of Body Form Education.
In this session Kira walks you through:
- The online learning portal
• Manuals and resources
• Course curriculum
• Practical training structure
• Assessment requirements
• Why our physiotherapy-led approach is different
Watch here:
https://bodyformeducation.mykajabi.com/free-course-info-1
Why Body Form Education Is Different
Body Form Education is not a choreography-based Pilates course.
Our training is physiotherapy-led and designed to teach you how to think like an instructor.
Rather than simply memorising exercise sequences, you will learn how to understand the body, assess movement, and confidently adapt exercises for real clients.
Our curriculum includes:
- Applied anatomy and biomechanics
• Injury modifications
• Pre and postnatal programming
• Strength training principles
• Programming and class planning
• Clinical reasoning
• Cueing and communication
• Progressions and regressions
• Scope of practice and referral pathways
Our goal is to help you confidently teach:
- Beginners
• Injured clients
• Pregnancy and postpartum clients
• Older adults
• Clients with chronic pain
• Clients with varying movement abilities
Course curriculum - https://www.bodyform.com.au/globalpilatesteachertraining/pilates-teacher-training-curriculum
International Recognition and Accreditation
Our qualifications are internationally recognised and accredited through leading Pilates industry organisations, including:
Gold Standard International Pilates Accreditation
- International Teachers of Therapeutic Pilates (ITTAP)
• Pilates Method Alliance (PMA)
Additional Recognition
- AusActive
• Pilates Aotearoa
This means graduates are able to use their qualification to apply for insurance and teaching opportunities in many countries worldwide.
Suitable for Complete Beginners
Yes.
Our Mat and Reformer Teacher Training courses are entry-level qualifications.
You do not need any prior Pilates teaching experience to enrol.
Many students join us from backgrounds such as:
- Physiotherapy
• Exercise Physiology
• Personal Training
• Yoga
• Group Fitness
• Nursing
• Corporate Careers
• Stay-at-Home Parenting
The course is designed to take you from beginner through to qualified instructor.
Immediate Access Upon Enrolment
From the moment you enrol, you receive instant access to:
- Comprehensive online theory modules
• Downloadable manuals and workbooks
• Quizzes
• Final exam
• Assessment instructions
• Apprentice hour guidance
You can begin your training immediately.
The earlier you enrol, the more time you have to work through the theory before your practical training days.
Flexible Study Around Work and Family
Many students complete the program while balancing:
- Full-time employment
• Parenting
• Running businesses
• Other study commitments
You have 8 months to complete all course requirements.
Practical Training Days
Your in-person practical days focus on real-world teaching application.
During these sessions you will learn how to:
- Teach exercises safely and effectively
• Cue clients clearly
• Modify for injuries
• Adapt for pregnancy and postpartum
• Progress and regress exercises
• Build class flow
• Program sessions confidently
This is where the theory truly comes to life.
250-Hour Physio-Led Comprehensive Certification
The qualification includes:
- Online lectures
• Manuals and reading
• Module quizzes
• Final exam
• Practical training days
• Self-practice hours
• Observation hours
• Practice teaching hours
• Written assessments
• Practical teaching videos
This comprehensive structure ensures you graduate with genuine practical experience.
Apprentice Hour Requirements
Each discipline includes:
- 30 Hours Self-Practice
• 10 Hours Observation
• 30 Hours Practice Teaching
These hours are designed to build confidence and prepare you for real teaching.
Assessment Requirements
All assessments are submitted virtually and do not require you to return onsite.
Assessment includes:
- Written class plans x2
• Practical teaching videos x2
• Online quizzes
• Final theory exam
• Apprentice hour logs
Students receive detailed feedback and opportunities to resubmit if required.
Mat, Reformer, or Double Certification?
If this is your first Pilates qualification, we strongly recommend the Double Certification (Mat + Reformer).
This pathway offers:
- Greater employability
• More teaching opportunities
• Stronger foundational knowledge
• Increased confidence
• Better value overall
Many studios prefer instructors qualified in both disciplines.
Job-Ready Upon Graduation
Upon successful completion, you will graduate with:
- A recognised certification
• Real-world teaching experience
• Programming skills
• Modification knowledge
• Confidence working with a wide range of clients
Once you obtain insurance and meet local requirements, you can begin teaching professionally.
Common Questions
Do I need my own reformer?
No. Most students complete the course using local studios or hired equipment.
Can I complete the course while working full-time?
Absolutely. Many students do.
Can I teach internationally?
Yes. Our qualifications are designed to support graduates globally.
Can I get insurance?
Yes, subject to your chosen insurer's requirements.
Will I receive manuals?
Yes. Comprehensive downloadable manuals are included.
How much support do I receive?
Students receive ongoing support via email, manuals, structured modules, practical days, and assessment feedback.
How Soon Should You Enrol?
We recommend enrolling as early as possible to maximise your preparation time and avoid the intake selling out.
Most of our practical trainings sell out within weeks of launching.
By enrolling now, you can immediately begin:
- Online theory
• Self-practice hours
• Observation hours
This helps you arrive at your practical training feeling confident and prepared.
Ready to Secure Your Spot?
Double Certification (Mat + Reformer)
JANUARY Intake Payment Link: https://bodyformeducation.mykajabi.com/offers/dC7uJk3C
SEPTEMBER Intake Payment Link: https://bodyformeducation.mykajabi.com/offers/QHbL3nCP/checkout
Pay Up Front – US$3,300
12 Weekly Payments
≈ US$316 per week
6 Monthly Payments
≈ US$688 per month
Mat Certification
JANUARY Intake Payment Link: https://bodyformeducation.mykajabi.com/offers/LeJPVTnM
SEPTEMBER Intake Payment Link: https://bodyformeducation.mykajabi.com/offers/VJdiLHnh
Pay Up Front – US$1,100
12 Weekly Payments
≈ US$105 per week
6 Monthly Payments
≈ US$229 per month
Reformer Certification
JANUARY Intake Payment Link: https://bodyformeducation.mykajabi.com/offers/Doyrcdr4
SEPTEMBER Intake Payment Link: https://bodyformeducation.mykajabi.com/offers/2jk5Vpo8/checkout
Pay Up Front – US$2,700
12 Weekly Payments
≈ US$259 per week
6 Monthly Payments
≈ US$563 per month
Please note that places are limited and practical intakes often sell out.
If you want to have a proper look through everything before enrolling, these will give you a really good overview:
Behind-the-scenes course sneak peek:
https://bodyformeducation.mykajabi.com/free-course-info-1
Full curriculum:
https://www.bodyform.com.au/globalpilatesteachertraining/pilates-teacher-training-curriculum
FAQs:
https://www.bodyform.com.au/globalpilatesteachertraining/frequentlyaskedquestions
If you have any questions after reviewing the information and watching the free information session, simply reply to this email.
Our team would be delighted to help you choose the best pathway.
We would absolutely love to support you in becoming a confident, highly skilled Pilates instructor.
Email: contact@bodyform.com.au
Warm regards,
Kira-Leigh Rule
Physiotherapist | Founder | Global Educator
Body Form Education
A 250+ Hour Hybrid Pilates Teacher Training
Built for Real Learning Not Just Two Days in a Room
Body Form Education delivers a 250+ hour hybrid Pilates teacher training certification combining extensive physiotherapy-led online education with in-person practical immersion training.
Many prospective students initially notice that our in-person practical component takes place over two intensive training days.
However, those practical days are not the entire training.
They are the final practical immersion after completing 250+ hours of structured theory education.
Our program is designed this way intentionally to create deeper learning, better retention, and stronger instructors.
Why Our Teacher Training Is Structured Differently
Most traditional Pilates teacher trainings follow a classroom model where students sit through long lecture days while theory is delivered live.
While this format has been common in the industry for years, it presents several challenges for modern learning.
When theory is delivered in long live lectures:
• You cannot pause the explanation
• You cannot rewind complex topics
• You cannot revisit the content later
• You may not feel comfortable asking questions in front of a room of strangers
• Your ability to absorb information decreases significantly after several hours
Once the lecture finishes, the information is gone.
At Body Form Education, we chose to design our training differently.
A Hybrid Education Model Designed for Real Learning
Body Form Education uses a hybrid training model that combines extensive online theory education with hands-on practical immersion training.
Our certification includes:
• 250+ hours of physiotherapy-led online theory
• Extensive anatomy, biomechanics and programming education
• Guided exercise libraries and demonstrations
• Structured programming frameworks
• Injury modification and clinical reasoning modules
• In-person practical immersion days focused entirely on movement application
This allows students to learn complex information in a format that supports true understanding rather than rushed lectures.
Students can:
• Pause explanations
• Rewatch demonstrations
• Take notes
• Revisit modules while practicing
• Learn at a pace that supports real comprehension
Why Our Theory Is Delivered Online
Our curriculum includes complex topics such as:
• Applied anatomy and biomechanics
• Injury modification and rehabilitation principles
• Pre and postnatal exercise considerations
• Programming and progression frameworks
• Functional strength and load management
These topics require time to absorb and revisit.
Delivering theory online allows students to:
• Stop and replay explanations
• Watch demonstrations multiple times
• Return to modules while practicing
• Study without pressure to keep up with a classroom pace
This dramatically improves knowledge retention and instructor confidence.
Why Our In-Person Training Is 100% Practical
In many traditional trainings, students spend large portions of their in-person time sitting through lectures.
We intentionally designed our practical intensives differently.
Our in-person days are focused entirely on movement application and coaching practice.
During the practical immersion you will:
• Practice exercises across Mat and Reformer
• Refine teaching technique
• Develop cueing and correction skills
• Apply programming frameworks
• Work through real teaching scenarios
Instead of spending valuable in-person time listening to theory.
Because movement education should be learned through movement.
What Prospective Students Often Misunderstand
When people first see our training structure, they sometimes focus only on the number of practical training days.
However, the full scope of the certification includes:
• 250+ hours of physiotherapy-led theory education
• Extensive exercise libraries
• Programming and class design frameworks
• Injury modification education
• Pre and postnatal training modules
• Online educator support
• Practical immersion training
The in-person days are the final practical application, not the entire training.
The Result
Graduates of Body Form Education don’t just memorise exercises.
They understand:
• Why an exercise is chosen
• How to progress or regress movements
• How to modify safely for injuries
• How to design intelligent programs
Because they have had the time and structure to truly learn.
Most courses compress theory into classroom lectures.
We structure education so instructors actually understand it.
