Pilates Instructor Training
Most Pilates courses
teach you exercises.
This one teaches you how to teach.
Cohort 1 · Starts Autumn 2026
balance studios
Why this course
Graduate knowing how to hold a room not just run a class, balance studios teaches you how to teach people not just exercises.
Know the body.
Small cohort, real studio
Four weekends at balance studios. Tutor-led and fully hands-on, with the repertoire learned on the reformer.
Read the room.
Theory meets practice
Online learning supports every weekend. Manuals, video library, MCQ exams and your hour-log tracker live in your account.
Teach with confidence.
Pathway that fits you
Mat-only, reformer-only, or full comprehensive. Pick the depth and modality that fits where you're going.
Is this you?
Built for aspiring
Pilates instructors
You want to become a qualified Pilates instructor
You're a regular Pilates client who's been told you should teach
You're a yoga or fitness pro looking to add Pilates with real depth
You learn best with a mix of hands-on, theory and self-practice
You want a small cohort with real tutor time, not a 200-person Zoom course
What you'll learn
By the time you finish, you'll be able to
- ✓Cue clients with clarity, calm and confidence
- ✓Read a body across the room and adapt the session in real time
- ✓Build safe, progressive class plans for mixed-ability rooms
- ✓Use the reformer with intention. Not just the workout, the why
- ✓Modify for pregnancy, injury and special populations
- ✓Run a sustainable teaching practice that suits your life
The four weekends
A clear path through the course
Weekend 1
Foundations & functional anatomy
The Pilates method, its core principles, and the functional anatomy behind every cue you'll give.
Weekend 2
Mat & Assessment preparation
The balance approach to mat teaching. Class structure, cueing, exercise library, modifications.
Weekend 3
Reformer Foundations
Springs, setup, safety. Reformer exercise library. Programming reformer classes for real clients.
Weekend 4
Advanced reformer, S&C & professional practice
Advanced reformer repertoire and strength & conditioning. Special populations and inclusive classes. Professional practice and business basics. Practical assessments + sign-off.
Meet the tutors
Real teachers, real studio time
Course director · balance studios founder
Kelly
balance studios owner and comprehensively trained teacher, Kelly brings years of experience across mat, reformer and the full equipment.
Tutors coming soon
The studio
Where you’ll train
balance studios
What you get
Everything in one package
📕
Two printed booklets
Teaching manuals, yours to keep, scribble on, and refer back to for years.
💻
Full LMS access
Every weekend's content online: videos, written guides, downloadable workbooks, MCQ exams and your hour-log tracker.
🎥
Exercise video library
Filmed in the balance studio - mat & reformer exercises.
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Three open studio days
Drop-in days to teach under supervision, troubleshoot exercises and sign off your practical hours.
Three pathways
Pick the route that fits where you’re going
Pathway A
Full comprehensive
Mat + reformer + special populations. The complete instructor pathway.
Format
Four weekends · open studio days · practical assessment
Best for
Aspiring full-time instructors who want both modalities and the broadest career options.
Enquire about pricing
Apply →Pathway B
Mat only
Mat module + foundations. Shortest pathway to teaching mat classes.
Format
Weekends 1 & 2 · mat practical assessment
Best for
Yoga / fitness instructors adding Pilates mat to their offering, or anyone testing the water.
Enquire about pricing
Apply →Pathway C
Reformer only
Reformer module + foundations. Requires an existing mat qualification.
Format
Weekends 1 & 3 · reformer practical assessment
Best for
Existing mat instructors specialising into reformer. Needs a mat qualification.
Enquire about pricing
Apply →The timeline
Save the dates
- Enquire1Applications open
- 10/10/20262Weekend 1 - Mat
- 07/11/20263Weekend 2 - Mat
- 05/12/20264Weekend 3 - Reformer
- 23/01/20275Weekend 4 - Reformer
- 10/01/20276Open studio day 1
- 07/02/20277Open studio day 2
- 28/02/20278Open studio day 3 / sign-off
Check against your diary before you apply.
Why balance
Built on real studio experience
You're learning at a working studio with thousands of clients across Kildare and Wicklow, taught by people who run classes every week. This certification is designed to create great instructors, not just qualified ones. Learn how to understand movement, connect with people, and teach with confidence.
Every section of the course has been shaped by what actually works on the studio floor - not just textbooks.
6
Studios
1000+
Clients trained
8+
Years experience
FAQs
The questions everyone asks
Do I need experience?+
You don't need any teaching experience, but you do need a regular Pilates practice. Pathway C (reformer only) requires an existing mat qualification.
What insurance can I get when I finish?+
On successful completion you can apply for instructor insurance with the usual UK / Ireland providers.
Can I pay in instalments?+
Yes - payment plans are available on application. Get in touch and we'll work something out.
What happens if I miss a weekend?+
The four weekends are designed to build on each other and we don't run catch-up sessions. If you miss one, you'll roll into the next cohort to make it up.
Is there support between weekends?+
Yes. LMS access throughout, Q&A on every section, log feedback after each weekend, three open studio days under supervision.
Apply or join the waitlist
A short form. We'll get back to you within a week.
Your Pilates career starts here
Join the next cohort of balance-trained instructors. Expert guidance, structured learning, real results.