Pilates Reformer Teacher Training
SoulSpace Certification & YMCA Diploma
Why Pilates Reformer?
Reformer Pilates offers a dynamic and highly adaptable approach to movement, using spring resistance to support, challenge, and refine the way the body moves.
The Reformer apparatus creates opportunities to build strength, improve mobility, develop body awareness, and explore movement patterns with a level of precision that is difficult to achieve through Matwork Pilates alone.
Whether working with beginners, experienced movers, or those returning from injury, the versatility of the Reformer makes it one of the most widely used and sought-after tools within contemporary Pilates practice and studio teaching.
Pilates Reformer Programme Snapshot
Programme: SoulSpace Pilates Reformer Certification (200-hrs)
Qualifications: SoulSpace Level 3 Certificate in Pilates Foundations, SoulSpace Level 4 Certificate in Pilates Reformer Instruction, and YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Pilates Reformer Instruction
Accrediting Body: YMCA
Programme Length: 6-12 months
Format: Integrated online study, printed manuals, in-person training weekends (max 2 people per Reformer machine), self-practice, and practical teaching development
Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP): following a successful assessment, you are invited to participate in a further 6 months supported student teaching period. GTP includes Ebb&Flow studio access, in-person mentorship sessions and professional-onboarding while you complete practice hours, leading to your SoulSpace Pilates Reformer Level 4 certificate and YMCA Level 3 diploma.
Training Location: Ebb&Flow Barn, Petersfield
Teacher Trainers: Owen Hutchinson & Pippa Travers
Investment: £3,575
Deposit: £750 required to confirm your place (non-refundable)
Payment Options: Flexible payment plans available
Next start date: date
View full list of workshop dates: coming soon
Ebb&Flow Membership: 6-months included, up to £549 value
Refreshments: a variety of wholesome snacks, herbal teas, and bean-to-cup coffee available on in-person training days
Student Experience: includes all the wider benefits and support outlined in the SoulSpace Student Experience
Programme Timeline
Pilates Foundations
(2 months)
Multiple workshops
Intensive Reformer Training
(2 weeks, 5-hour days)
Monday - Friday
Self Practice
(2-3 months)
GRADUATION
SoulSpace Level 4 Pilates Reformer Certification
YMCA Level 3 Pilates Reformer Diploma
Graduate Teacher Programme
(6 months)
mentorship, practice, observation, student teaching
Assessment
SoulSpace Level 3 Pilates Reformer Certification
A Mentorship-led Approach
This SoulSpace Certified programme is YMCA-accredited and developed by Owen Hutchinson and Pippa Travers, combining practical teaching experience with a mentorship-led approach to Pilates Matwork education.
Designed to develop a deeper understanding of movement, anatomy, biomechanics, and Pilates, the programme blends in-person training weekends with online, self-practice, independent study and guided teaching development within a grounded and supportive learning environment.
Rather than focusing solely on choreography and sequencing, students are supported in building technical understanding, teaching clarity, and confidence in applying Pilates principles within a professional studio setting.
Owen leads the in-person training weekends, drawing on more than 20 years of teaching and studio ownership experience across Australia and the UK. Pippa guides the online learning modules and tutorials, with a focus on anatomy, movement understanding, and practical application.
Who is this training for?
This training is suited to those wishing to develop a deeper understanding of movement, biomechanics, and Pilates practice within a structured and supportive learning environment.
You may be:
a Pilates enthusiast ready to deepen your practice or progress toward teaching
a Mat Pilates teacher looking to expand your qualifications and teaching scope
a yoga, fitness, or movement professional seeking to broaden your movement knowledge and studio teaching opportunities
someone considering a transition into health and wellbeing
a practitioner who values mentorship, depth, and long-term development over fast-track qualifications
a teacher wanting to understand movement, programming, and individual adaptation rather than simply memorise exercises
This programme is suited to committed students who are willing to apply themselves fully, complete the required practice hours, and engage meaningfully with both the practical and theoretical aspects of the training.
What You’ll Study & Practise
Pilates Foundations
Pilates in context within health, fitness, and the wider wellness industry
The history of Pilates and the foundations of Contrology
Modern Pilates and contemporary movement science
Anatomy
Anatomy, physiology, and the nervous system in movement and learning
Posture assessment and movement patterns
Injury modification and working with special populations
Assessment & Adaptation
Posture assessment, alignment, and movement patterns
Injury modification and working with different bodies and special populations
Adapting exercises while maintaining the integrity of the work
Teaching Skills & Programming
SoulSpace’s 5-Step Cueing Method
Verbal cueing, tactile awareness, and communication techniques
Planning and sequencing for private and group Reformer sessions
Rhythm, pacing, transitions, and class design
Expanded Understanding of Movement
Explore other complementary concepts within the wider movement landscape of Pilates
Origins of Pilates Reformer
The origins and evolution of Reformer Pilates within contemporary movement practice
The Pilates principles and their application on the Reformer
Technique & Practice
Reformer setup, spring changes, equipment handling, and safety protocols
Resistance profiles, spring theory, and mechanical understanding of the apparatus
70+ Reformer exercises, including progressions, regressions, and variations
The six foundational starting postures and their role in intelligent programming
Assessment & Adaptation
Posture assessment, alignment, and movement patterns
Injury modification and working with different bodies and special populations
Adapting exercises while maintaining the integrity of the work
“This training is designed to develop thoughtful, skilled, and intuitive Reformer Pilates teachers. Beyond learning exercises and sequencing, students are supported in understanding bio-mechanical movement, refining their own practice and developing the confidence to teach with clarity and precision.
We explore how to work with different bodies, postures, and movement patterns, using a range of teaching and tactile cueing techniques to help clients move more effectively and experience Pilates more deeply.”
— Owen Hutchinson
What Experience Do I Need For This Course?
Why Choose This Reformer Pilates Course?
Training Guarantee
If you do not pass your programme assessment, you may reenrol in the next available Pilates Reformer training programme at no further cost.
Meet the Teachers
This Pilates Matwork training programme is led by Owen Hutchinson and Pippa Travers.
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