Become a Pilates Teacher in 2026

Matwork & Reformer Teacher Training

From Doing Pilates to Teaching It

You've been practising Pilates for a while now. Maybe you've caught yourself thinking about what you'd say if you were the one teaching.

This training takes you there.

Over 10 months and 250 hours, you'll learn the classical method from Pre-Pilates through to Advanced on both mat and reformer. More importantly, you'll understand why the exercises work the way they do, so you can teach real people in real settings with confidence.

We're not interested in creating cookie-cutter teachers who all sound the same. The best teaching comes from knowing yourself and teaching from that place. We'll help you find your own voice within the classical framework.

2025 Graduates

  • 100% completion rate

  • 95% now teaching professionally

  • 20 new teachers trained across 4 cohorts

  • 6 countries with Slō Method trained teachers

Small cohorts (5-10 people) mean you get real attention, feedback, and support.

On completion, you'll be able to:

  1. Teach Classical Matwork from Pre-Pilates to Advanced

  2. Teach Classical Reformer from Pre-Pilates to Advanced

  3. Understand Pilates history, philosophy, and the logic behind classical sequencing

  4. Adapt exercises for normal human variation (because we're all different)

  5. Work safely within health and safety guidelines for Reformer teaching

  6. Apply anatomy and breathing mechanics with real clients

  7. Communicate and cue in ways that actually land

  8. Teach complete beginners with clarity and confidence

  9. Manage client relationships professionally

  10. Programme for all levels

  11. Work with injuries, pregnancy, post-natal, and other considerations

  12. Understand your scope of practice as a Pilates teacher

What You’ll Learn

How It Works

6 Weekends in Perth Saturday and Sunday face-to-face training at Go Slo Studio, Fremantle. 75+ hours of hands-on learning in small groups.

250 Practicum Hours Between weekends, you'll complete observation, self-practice, and teaching hours. This is where the real learning happens.

  • Observation & Study: 90 hours

  • Self-Practice: 80 hours

  • Co-teaching & Teaching: 80 hours

Hours can be completed at an approved studio of your choice.

Ongoing Support Monthly online classes and mentor check-ins throughout the program. You're not on your own.

Programme Duration: May 2026 to March 2027 (10 months)

Read more about how to finish your Practicum Hours HERE

2026 Dates

Weekend 1: 16 & 17 May

Weekend 2: 13 & 14 June

Weekend 3: 11 & 12 July

Weekend 4: 8 & 9 August

Weekend 5: 12 & 13 September

Weekend 6: 10 & 11 October

Final assessments due: March 2027

Assessment

We don't believe a written exam measures the teacher you'll become. We also don't expect you to demonstrate perfect form in your own body.

Here's how certification works:

  1. Complete your 6 weekends of training

  2. Work through your 250 practicum hours at a studio of your choice (we'll provide a Studio Mentor Approval form if needed)

  3. Send monthly video updates for feedback from Slō Method educators

  4. When you're ready, submit your final teaching video for assessment (or be assessed in person at Go Slo Studio)

  5. Receive your Certificate of Attainment for Classical Matwork & Reformer Pilates Teacher Training

Your certification is internationally recognised, so you can teach anywhere.

Investment

Full Price: $5,500 AUD

Early Bird (ends 15 February 2026): $4,950 AUD (save $550)

Payment plans available.

What’s Included

Complete Classical Matwork & Reformer certification

  • 75+ hours of face-to-face training

  • Comprehensive study manuals

  • Access to Slō Method online classes

  • Ongoing mentorship throughout the programme

  • Monthly Zoom check-ins

  • Lifetime access to re-attend any lecture weekends

Apply for May 2026

Pre-requisites:

  • Completed at least 20 Pilates classes (any style, any studio)

  • Generally healthy and able to participate in the physical training

  • Ready to learn

That's it. You don't need prior teaching experience or a fitness background.

How to apply

  1. Email us at hello@slomethodpilatesteachertraining.com or WhatsApp +61 483 907 726

  2. We'll send you the application form

  3. Schedule a discovery call

  4. If we're a good fit, secure your spot with your deposit

Cohort limited to 10 students.