COHR Academy
COHR Academy
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Upcoming Academies
Our upcoming academies are designed for qualified movement professionals who want to build confident, capable Reformer teaching skills in a practical studio environment. Below you will find current course dates, locations, pricing, and key information about the training.
Each academy is taught in person by Diana across all six studio days, giving students direct access to consistent teaching, guidance, and support throughout. The training is designed to help instructors deepen their understanding, strengthen their teaching, and build confidence in a real studio environment.
Don’t see a location near you? Request a future academy in your area and register your interest for upcoming training.
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COHR Academy / AORA
House Of COHR Reformer Pilates Instructor CertificationBristolA contemporary Reformer Pilates instructor certification for qualified movement professionals, industry recognised as continuing professional development. Delivered across two extended practical weekends by Diana Coffey, the course develops instructors who...£1,399.00£1,699.00 Early Bird Discount -£300.00 -
COHR Academy / Brighton
House Of COHR Reformer Pilates Instructor CertificationBrightonA contemporary Reformer Pilates instructor certification for qualified movement professionals, industry recognised as continuing professional development. Delivered across two extended practical weekends by Diana Coffey, the course develops instructors who...£1,699.00 -
COHR Academy / Newcastle
House Of COHR Reformer Pilates Instructor CertificationNewcastleA contemporary Reformer Pilates instructor certification for qualified movement professionals, industry recognised as continuing professional development. Delivered across two extended practical weekends by Diana Coffey, the course develops instructors who...£1,699.00 -
COHR Academy / Leeds
House Of COHR Reformer Pilates Instructor CertificationLeedsA contemporary Reformer Pilates instructor certification for qualified movement professionals, industry recognised as continuing professional development. Delivered across two extended practical weekends by Diana Coffey, the course develops instructors who...£1,699.00
Academy Overview
A higher standard of Reformer education.
- 100-hour Reformer teacher training
- Delivered across six in-person studio days
- Led in person by Diana
- Includes pre-learning, practical training, self-practice, teaching development, and final assessment
- Students begin teaching from day one
- Final practical assessment completed within 6 months of course completion
This is a course built around real teaching development from the start. Students begin teaching early, receive ongoing feedback throughout, and build their confidence through practice rather than passive participation.
Academy Structure
Practical. Progressive. Built around real teaching development.
- 15 hours online pre-course learning
- 40 hours face-to-face practical training across six studio days
- 25 hours self-practice, observation, and class review
- 15 hours practice teaching and teaching development
- 5 hours assessment preparation
Submit your final practical assessment up to 6 months after course completion, either in person or by submitting a filmed class.
How The Training Works
Guided from day one to assessment. What to expect across the six days.
The course is delivered across three practical weekends, with each block building on the last. The structure is designed to help students move beyond learning exercises and into developing the judgement, confidence, and teaching presence needed in a real studio setting.
Studio time is practical, applied, and built around teaching development. Across the six days, students spend time on the Reformer, work through key movement concepts, practise teaching, and receive ongoing feedback as their confidence and skill develop.
Rather than relying on lecture-heavy delivery, the training is designed around doing, observing, reflecting, and refining. Students begin teaching early in the process and continue developing throughout, with each weekend building on what came before.
By the end of the six days, students will have built not only a stronger understanding of the method, but greater confidence in how to teach it clearly, adapt it well, and deliver it with presence.
What's Included
- Digital COHR Pre-Learning Manual, covering all foundational theory before you set foot in the studio
- Digital COHR Exercise Repertoire Manual
- Six days of in-person studio training led by Diana
- Written feedback after each practical weekend to support your development between sessions
- Pre-course anatomy refresher and required reading resources
- 30-question multiple choice knowledge quiz
- Final practical assessment
- House of COHR Reformer Pilates Instructor certificate on successful completion
- Industry recognised as continuing professional development
What You Will Learn
Our curriculum is built around developing instructors who can think, observe, and adapt, not just demonstrate.
You will cover:
- Pilates principles and their contemporary application
- Applied anatomy and movement analysis
- Neutral spine, alignment, and load management
- Breath as a movement tool
- Posture, movement strategy, and observation skills
- Reformer equipment setup and spring selection
- Reformer repertoire, including progressions and regressions
- Programming, sequencing, and class flow
- Cueing and communication skills
- Teaching in mixed-level group environments
- Adapting for different bodies and abilities
- Client communication and professional standards
- Safety, screening, and scope of practice
- Studio delivery and client experience
- Pre and postnatal awareness
What You Will Walk Away With
Leave as the kind of instructor who knows how to lead a room.
Specifically, you will be able to:
- Deliver safe, structured, and progressive Reformer Pilates classes with confidence and clarity
- Observe movement accurately and use what you see to make informed teaching decisions in real time
- Select and sequence exercises with clear training intent
- Manage load thoughtfully by adjusting spring tension, range, tempo, and complexity to suit the individual and the session goal
- Modify and progress exercises with a clear rationale, not a formula
- Cue with precision, giving clients what they need without overwhelming them
- Lead a room with presence, keeping a class feeling organised, purposeful, and well taught even when adapting in the moment
- Communicate professionally with clients, including around more sensitive topics such as injury history, pain, and postnatal recovery
- Work within your scope of practice with confidence, knowing when to modify, when to refer, and why both matter
- Continue developing as a reflective practitioner with a stronger framework for thinking and teaching well
Who Is This Academy For?
Built for instructors who want to teach, not just qualify.
This academy is designed for qualified movement professionals who want to deepen their teaching and build genuine confidence in a modern Reformer studio setting.
It is suited to those with a background in Mat Pilates, group fitness, personal training, yoga, or related movement disciplines who are ready to take their teaching seriously and develop beyond simply learning exercises.
This training is not built as a quick add-on or a passive route to qualification. It is for instructors who want to understand what they are teaching, respond well to the bodies in front of them, and create classes that feel clear, connected, and well taught.
If you are looking for a course that will genuinely sharpen your eye, strengthen your teaching, and help you grow into a more capable instructor, this is what it was built for.
Recognition & Certification
Industry-recognised continuing professional development.
On successful completion, students will receive a Reformer Pilates Instructor certificate.
Designed for qualified movement professionals, the training combines practical teaching development with strong movement education in a contemporary studio setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking.
Yes. This academy is designed for already qualified movement professionals who want to add Reformer Pilates to their repertoire.
It is best suited to those with a Level 3 qualification in Personal Training or Mat Pilates. Applicants from yoga or other movement backgrounds may also be eligible, depending on the depth of their anatomy education and overall training.
Prior Reformer class experience is strongly advised. As part of the academy, you will also be required to complete a set number of Reformer participation hours alongside your training, helping you build your own movement foundation as you develop your teaching skills.
If you are unsure whether your qualifications are suitable, please get in touch before booking and we will be happy to discuss it with you.
This training is designed for movement professionals who want to take their teaching further, not simply add another qualification to their CV.
It suits those who are ready to engage properly with the process: the pre-learning, the practical weekends, the self-practice, and the teaching development that happens between sessions.
You do not need to be the most experienced person in the room. You do need to be open to feedback, willing to practise, and interested in understanding what makes teaching work.
If you are looking for a quick add-on with minimal commitment, this is unlikely to be the right fit. If you are looking for training that will strengthen the quality of your teaching and help you grow into a more capable instructor, it is.
Yes. On successful completion of the academy, you will receive your Reformer Pilates Instructor certificate and will be ready to start teaching. If you are unsure whether your existing qualifications are suitable for insurance purposes, we recommend getting in touch before booking so we can discuss your background.
There are two stages of assessment: a multiple choice quiz completed after the pre-learning and before Weekend 1, and a final practical assessment where you teach a full class. You have up to 6 months to complete the practical assessment by submitting a filmed class.
What the industry says about working with Diana
She has a clear understanding of what makes teaching work in a real studio setting, and a natural way of developing instructors that feels both supportive and highly effective.
With her support, I went on to open my own studio. During that time, Diana was Head Academy Coordinator in the UK, and she trained my entire team of instructors.
She not only expanded my knowledge as an instructor but also helped me discover strengths I didn’t realise I had.
Her knowledge and passion shine through in an accessible, motivating teaching style that brings out the best in her students.
She was patient, attentive, and always tuned in to what I needed, whether that meant adjusting my cueing or encouraging me to push a little further and being creative.
From day one, Diana guided me with patience, clarity, and genuine encouragement, building my confidence every step of the way.
What sets her apart is the depth she brings to her training and classes. Every cue and correction is intentional and thought out.
D played a huge role in shaping me into the strong and confident Pilates instructor I am today. Her mentorship has taken me from England to Dubai, opening doors I never expected.
As a teacher of future instructors, she goes beyond just technique; she builds confidence, precision, and presence. Her fireball personality keeps you engaged while her attention to detail sharpens your skills.