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
Qualifications:
- SoulSpace Level 3 Diploma in Pilates Reformer Instruction (Foundations of Pilates, Anatomy & Physiology, Classical Reformer, Contemporary Reformer, Teaching skills for groups and individuals, Health & Safety & more)
- SoulSpace Certificate 4 in Pilates Reformer Instruction (Injuries & Special Populations, Applied Intelligent Teaching Practices, Class Planning & Intelligent Cueing Mastery & more)
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Studio Reformer; Groups, One-to-One and Advanced Repertoire (complete additional assessments to achieve YMCA accreditation. You MUST have completed the equivalent of a Diploma in Matwork Instruction first.)
If you haven’t completed a Matwork qualification you may still complete this Reformer course but you will be opted out of the YMCA accreditation and will be accredited by SoulSpace only.
Programme Length: 6 months of course attendance and personal practice to achieve your initial qualification to begin teaching followed by a further 6 to 12 months of mentorship and Graduate Teacher Program while you complete Cert IV and YMCA requirements to achieve additional certificates.
Format: Integrated online study, four printed manuals, in-person training weekends (16 days total), self-practice, and practical teaching development
Mentorship & Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP): following a successful initial practical assessment, you are invited to participate in ongoing regular mentorship sessions and teach real classes at Ebb&Flow studios for real world experience.
Training Location: Ebb&Flow Barn, Petersfield
Teacher Trainers: Owen Hutchinson & Pippa Traversravers
Investment:£3,475 for full course / £1950 for RPL course
If you have completed a Level 3 Diploma in Pilates Matwork or equivelant you can be recognised for prior learning (RPL), skip the Pilates Foundations in the first 2 weekends and join the course from Day 5 onwards.
Deposit: £750 required to confirm your place (non-refundable)
Payment Options: Flexible payment plans available
Next start date: 05 September 2026
View full list of workshop dates: Here
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
Equipment: A considered selection of Pilates equipment, including: ring, ball, roller, and resistance band, yours to keep
Student Experience: includes all the wider benefits and support outlined in the SoulSpace Student Experience
Training Guarantee: If you do not pass your practical assessment, you are invited to repeat any or all of the course next intake, completely complimentary.
Programme Timeline
Pilates Foundations
(2 weekends)
Multiple workshops
Intensive Reformer Training
(2 weeks)
Monday - Friday
Self Practice
(3 months)
Inital Assessment
SoulSpace Level 3 Pilates Reformer Certification
(Qualified to begin teaching)
Mentorship & Graduate Teacher Programme
(6 months)
Mentorship, practice, observation, student teaching
Completion of Further Qualifications
SoulSpace Certificate 4 in Pilates Reformer Instruction
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Studio Reformer; Groups, One-to-One and Advanced Repertoire
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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