Frequently Asked Questions

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.

This is a 100-hour academy, with 40 hours delivered face to face across six in-person training days. The remaining hours are made up of online pre-course learning, self-practice and observation, practice teaching, and final assessment, so there is a significant independent learning element alongside the in-person weekends.

Location varies by intake. Please visit our upcoming intakes page for details of the next available course and where it is being delivered.

All training days involve movement, so wear comfortable clothing you can move freely in. Grip socks are required in line with studio policy, so please make sure you have a pair. There will also be some classroom-based time across the weekends, so we recommend bringing an extra layer to keep comfortable during those sessions.

Because this is a practical, in-person training, we strongly recommend attending all six training days to get the most from the course. If you do miss part of the training, any catch-up support would be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The course fee covers everything included in the programme. The only additional cost that may apply is a reassessment fee of £150 if you need to retake the final practical assessment. There are no other hidden costs.

We do not currently offer an in-house payment plan. Klarna is available at checkout for those who would prefer to spread the cost.

On successful completion you will receive a House of COHR Reformer Pilates Instructor certificate, industry recognised as continuing professional development.

Yes. The academy is industry recognised as continuing professional development.