dynamic REFORMER TEACHER TRAINING
Teach dynamic Reformer Pilates with modern, real-world training that prepares you to lead powerful, in-demand classes—confidently and professionally.
Reformer Pilates is booming
AND STUDIOS NEED TEACHERS
Reformer Pilates is one of the most requested and rewarding classes to teach. But you don’t want a course that’s outdated, takes years (too long), or days (too short) to complete.
This course is just right.
We’ve built a training that’s boutique studio-relevant, confidence-building, and grounded in the practical skills you’ll actually need to thrive—whether you're teaching part-time or going all-in.
Become a Confident Reformer Pilates Instructor
this could be YOU
create your own path
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studio success
Want to launch your own studio and teach your way, your style? This course will get you started
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travel & teach
Take your skills with you with a job that’s in demand all over the globe, and can be done anywhere.
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CAREER CHANGE
Leave the 9-5 behind and create a lifestyle you love. Side hustle, or full time switch. The choice is yours.
everything YOU need to TEACH REFORMER
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Not just a quickie course (and not an expensive and lengthy fully comprehensive program either). You get a grounding in true Pilates, then we put a dynamic, contemporary twist on it. This is the training you’ve been waiting for.
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Expert support, mentorship & guidance through your program and after your graduate. You’ll transition to teaching like a duck to water.
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Practical experience with real people, actually putting what you learn into practice so you can hit the ground running the minute you graduate. No guess work or feeling like you’re not ready.
ready for your dream job?
WE’LL MAKE IT HAPPEN
Here's HOW it works:
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PILATES FOUNDATIONS
We review what makes Pilates ‘Pilates’ and ensure your knowledge is top-notch. From underlying principles to the why behind everything you teach, you’ll get it all.
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in person training
Your live training weekends cover dynamic repertoire and its fundamentals. Learn how to break down, cue, modify, progress and build stand-out sequences that clients love in a safe, effective way, for beginner & intermediate levels.
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watch, practice, learn
Get access to our library of recorded group lessons to observe classes at your own pace, around your life. Take classes at any studio you like to complete participation hours and use our network and host studios to get experience teaching as you learn.
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complete your course
Submit your class plans, logs and final assessment via video. Start teaching right away when you pass. We help you with insurance, auditions, or business planning so that you can step into your new role as quickly as possible.
EXPERIENCE from our students
rachel
SCALLAN
“I had the best experience training with Move Union! The whole team were absolutely amazing—so knowledgeable, supportive, and passionate. Ajia has a real gift for teaching; she explains everything with such clarity and enthusiasm.”
Hebe
LITTLEWOOD
“Training with Move Union was so insightful, the team have so much experience and create an atmosphere where you feel supported whilst you’re training but also after you graduate. I couldn’t recommend them enough!”
kitty
DREWETT
“This program taught me a great foundation, as well as built on existing knowledge to a deep level of understanding. I really loved the course and will highly recommend it to everyone I know who is interested in becoming a Pilates instructor.”
this is for you if
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You’re a Mat Pilates instructor, fitness, or movement professional looking to expand into dynamic reformer Pilates.
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You’re don’t yet have any Pilates or fitness qualifications or certifications but you’ve fallen in love with Reformer and have been practicing consistently. (We have a path for you too).
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You’re opening or running a studio and you want to build a reformer instructor team that’s on the same page. See our studio owners page.
this isn’t for you if
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You’re looking for a reformer program designed to work specifically with injuries and rehabilitation. We cover common client issues and modifications, but we aren’t a dedicated rehab-focused program.
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You’re looking to teach without doing the practice hours. We never send our students out without hours of hands-on experience.
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You’re not interested in learning the system of Pilates alongside what it takes to create stand-out Reformer Pilates classes.
ready to stand at the front?
sneak
PEEK
flexible pricing that works for you
Pay In Full
one-time payment
£1799
You will receive:
Instant access to the online portal
Printed manual to keep
In person training days
Mentorship & support
*EARLYBIRD PRICING*
Sign up 2 months before the course start date to get this pricing, after which the cost is £1999
Payment plan
6 monthly payments of
£325
You will receive:
Instant access to the online portal
Printed manual to keep
In person training days
Mentorship & support
*EARLYBIRD PRICING*
Sign up 2 months before the course start date to get this pricing, after which the cost is £375
pay in full today and get our BONUS WORKSHOPS for free
Sign up with our Pay In Full option today and get our BONUS workshops for free! This bundle is valued at £119 and includes:
Working with hip & knee injuries
Pilates for sciatica
Pilates for common spinal conditions
a look into THE PROGRAM
01. Pilates Principles and Fundamentals
We’ve put everything you need to know about the Pilates system and fundamentals into a pre-course training so that you you can teach Reformer, even if you don’t have a Mat Pilates certification. If you have a prior mat certification this module is optional.
02. Anatomy FUNDAMENTALS
Anatomy and physiology so you can truly understand what’s happening in the body, the WHY behind the exercises, and how to create safe, effective classes.
This is taught via an online study prior to your training, so you can take it at your own pace.
03. IN PERSON TRAINING
BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED REPERTOIRE
Each of the core movements will be taught, that align with what we know as a ‘traditional’ Pilates class. You’ll have a solid foundation recognised by any studio that you wish to teach in. Then, we’ll give you an innovative repertoire for a dynamic, modern and creative approach. You’ll learn options for all levels from beginners to more advanced so that you can cater to all levels. (You don’t have to be at an advanced level yourself yet, we will teach you these exercises in the program.)
04. teaching skills
Learn how to sequence classes and manage groups effectively, including how to monitor and modify moves and series as you go so that everyone feels like they’re a star in your class. You’ll learn the art of cueing, and hands on adjustments so that you can lead a class with confidence, even if you’ve never done this before.
05. pre & postnatal considertions
Learn the essentials of working with pre and postnatal clients in this starter module, designed to allow you to work safely with mixed-class, while being prepared for common issues.
06. business skills
We’ll share our networking tips, and how to get started as an instructor so you can teach as soon as possible after your course. We’ll give you insights into how to succeed at auditions or with studio interviews, and where to gain experience when you’re starting out.
frequently asked questions
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Prior Fitness certification or Mat Pilates certification
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Other relevant experience (dance, physio, PT, yoga instructor etc) will be considered. Please email us with queries.
This course includes a Pilates Foundations program that covers the essential Pilates principles and mat foundations for those without a prior Pilates certification -
After your live training dates you have up to 6 months to complete your practice and observation hours, and submit your assessment video. Extensions are available on request for an additional fee
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Our training is dynamic reformer course that blends classical and innovative exercises, created for today’s boutique studios.
The Move Union style is aimed at group reformer class instructors (but can equally be used for private clients). Unlike some other courses, it's not physio or rehab focused, and we base our training around creative, contemporary programming that also gives you the classical foundations from which it's derived. Think of it as the best of both worlds.
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For our courses running in 2025, advanced reformer is included in your live training weekends. From 2026, advanced reformer will be an optional add-on to your program. We’ve done this to give you more time to practice teaching what you’ve learnt at beginner and intermediate levels before applying it to advanced classes. Please check the course description or contact us for info on info@moveunion.co if you have questions.
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Like other large Pilates training providers, we do not follow the UK-specific levels of training. Our program goes deeper than the level 3 framework and adheres the the PMA guidelines as a gold standard for international Pilates teacher training. You can be insured to teach with a Move Union certification and we have providers we recommend.
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Currently you don't need to do Mat Pilates certification prior to taking this program.
We include a Pilates Foundations coure which covers the need-to-knows if you aren't mat qualified.
Lots of our students do choose to certify in both as it makes them a well -rounded instructor and the programs complement each other.
If you choose to take Mat Pilates, you can do it either before or after your Reformer course.
Those who have taken Mat Pilates will find some of the Reformer course more familiar as they repeat concepts, and may increase your opportunities as an instructor.
(Note that starting in 2026 non-mat certified instructors will have to undertake additional modules prior to completing the Reformer program. Please check individual courses for details) -
You’ll need to complete 20 hours of class participation, 20 hours of class observations (online) and 10 practice teaching hours. You will take your class observations online via our portal, and then complete your own practice hours by taking classes at any studio. Our host studios often offer bundles to help with this. Practice teaching hours are supported by our host studios who can help arrange student teaching opportunities.
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We offer a 6 month payment plan. Certifications are issued when all payments are complete if using the 6 month option. Early payment is possible. See our enrolment page and select the plan that works best for you.
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When you’re ready you’ll submit your class plan and a video of you teaching to at least 3 students. If you need to refilm it, you can! Full guidance is given on meeting the test-out criteria.
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You’ll most likely need a First Aid certificate and your own insurance.
have any other questions?
contact us and we’ll be happy to answer.
meet your Pilates mentor AJIA LEE FORSTER
FOUNDER & PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF MOVE UNION
Ajia Lee Forster has been a prominent figure in the fitness industry for nearly 20 years. Raised in a fitness-oriented family and trained as a dancer, she was drawn to the dynamic practices of Pilates.
As a comprehensively trained Pilates Instructor, Yoga Teacher, and Fitness Instructor, Ajia has worked with a range of individuals throughout many modalities striving for peak performance.
Ajia is a highly respected Pilates Master Trainer and Teacher Trainer, known for her work with elite athletes, celebrities, and high-level business professionals. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to Pilates education and has written and delivered numerous training programs.
Inducted to teach the Equinox Pilates Teacher Training in London, she also has a strong background delivering teacher training programs in Canada and the UK.
As Director of Pilates Education at Move Union, she has developed and delivered world-class teacher training programs, both in-person and online.Her career is defined by a deep commitment to mentoring and shaping the next generation of Pilates instructors.
unsure about how this works?
Just speak to us, we’re here to help you make the right decision for you. No pressure, no sales-push, just straight-forward advice.