Mat & Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Bundle

Start your Pilates teaching journey with Rebel Education.

This foundational course is designed for Pilates lovers who have already experienced Pilates through private or group sessions. It equips you with the essential teaching skills, practical experience, and supervised teaching practice to confidently launch your career as a skilled Pilates instructor.

Who Is This Course For?

• Pilates lovers who've taken at least 20 Pilates classes (Mat and/or Reformer), in-studio or online
• People physically able to participate in three full days of in-person Pilates training
• Anyone ready to deepen their understanding and gain practical skills to teach with confidence and creativity

Why Choose Rebel Education?

• Real-World Ready - Learn directly from studio owners and instructors who work with real clients every week
• Flexible Learning - Complete Pilates-specific theory at your own pace through our interactive, gamified app
• Hands-On Support - Three full days of practical workshops to develop your teaching skills and confidence
• Studio-First Focus - Master cueing, learn class programming, and deliver engaging classes that keep clients coming back
• Dual Accreditation - REPs NZ + Pilates Aotearoa accredited, earning 40 CPD points, recognised nationally and internationally

How Your Training Works

This is a 150-hour course in total, made up of:

• Online Theory - Self-paced interactive learning on Pilates foundations, anatomy and physiology, health and safety, exercise breakdowns, teaching skills, and more
• In-Person Workshops - Three full days (24 hours) of practical teaching covering 150+ exercises with progressions and regressions, hands-on support, cueing, and presentation
• Practice Hours - 20 hours of class observation plus 20 hours of supervised teaching practice, all submitted and assessed
• Final Assessment - Submit a full-class video or attend an in-person assessment to demonstrate your readiness to teach

Note: Observation and supervised teaching practice hours can be completed at Rebel Pilates, HABITAT, or any Mat or Reformer studio with a qualified instructor. We have a network of studios and instructors across New Zealand and can help connect you with a placement if you need support securing one.

What's Included in Your Certification

Matwork Certification:

• Pilates history and core principles, anatomy and physiology
• The 34 Classical Pilates repertoire
• 35+ contemporary Pilates variations
• Teaching skills, props, and class formatting
• Introduction to special populations, and more

Reformer Certification:

• Anatomy and physiology refresher
• Teaching and cueing 80+ Reformer exercises
• Equipment setup and spring mechanics
• Programming basics, teaching skills, and props
• Introduction to special populations, and more

Plus:

• Mentorship - personalised support throughout your training
• Rebel Community - connect with passionate instructors across New Zealand
• Engaging Learning Tools - interactive quizzes, gamified modules, and bite-sized lessons
• Ready-to-Use Class Plans - access to a Masterclass library to jumpstart your teaching
• Bonus - 3 months free access to the Rebel Pilates Class Programming app

This course is your launchpad. Get ready to start your Pilates teaching journey with confidence. With ongoing education, you'll continue evolving into a skilled, professional Pilates instructor.