WELLE EDUCATION
Teacher training for thoughtful, confident Pilates instructors.
PILATES EDUCATION AT WELLE
Begin your teaching journey with strong foundations, supportive guidance and real studio experience.
Hosted at Welle Studio in partnership with Pilates Education Australia, these teacher training pathways combine self-paced online learning with face-to-face studio practice. You’ll build strong foundations, practical teaching skills and the confidence to guide clients with care.
Designed for future instructors who want to learn with clarity, support and real studio experience.
Reformer
Teacher Training
Combine Mat + Reformer training for only $5,700 (Valued at $6,900)
Single modules are also available.
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Mat
Teacher Training
Mat Teacher Training is a strong foundation for anyone beginning their Pilates teaching journey. This course introduces the principles, repertoire and practical teaching skills at the heart of the Pilates method.
Through online learning and studio-based training, you’ll explore movement fundamentals, cueing, programming, progressions and adaptations for different bodies and needs.
You’ll build confidence, deepen your understanding of movement, and begin developing your own voice as a thoughtful Pilates instructor.
Begins 27 JUNE
MODULE ONE ~
FUNDAMENTALS
The Fundamentals module lays the groundwork for your Pilates teaching journey. You’ll build a strong understanding of anatomy, Pilates principles, breath, biomechanics and foundational repertoire, giving you the base you need before moving into more specific Mat training.
ONLINE LESSONS
- Key anatomy, including the skeletal system, muscles and joints
- Foundational biomechanics and breathing
- Pilates history, philosophy and principles
- Cueing skills and teaching foundations
- Programming basics and class sequencing
FACE-TO-FACE LESSONS
- Fundamental Movement Repertoire (8 hours)
- Practical teaching, cueing and observation
- Applying Pilates principles in a studio setting
Begins 12 JULY
MODULE TWO ~
MAT ESSENTIALS
Mat Essentials introduces the core Mat repertoire and the skills needed to teach safe, considered and effective classes. You’ll begin connecting movement knowledge with practical teaching tools, learning how to guide clients with clarity, confidence and care.
ONLINE LESSONS
- Essential Mat repertoire
- Muscular slings and movement relationships
- Exercise setup, purpose and key teaching points
- Class structure and programming foundations
- Safety considerations and adaptations
FACE-TO-FACE LESSONS
- Mat Essentials repertoire practice
- Cueing, coaching and hands-on teaching skills
- Building confidence through guided practice
Begins 2 AUGUST
MODULE THREE ~
MAT PROGRESSIONS
Mat Progressions helps you expand your teaching toolkit and understand how to adapt, layer and progress exercises for different bodies. This module focuses on thoughtful programming, creative cueing and building classes with purpose, flow and confidence.
ONLINE LESSONS
- Programming progressions and class planning
- Cueing beyond the basics
- Small apparatus progressions
- Adapting exercises for different client needs
- Special populations, including osteoporosis and low back pain
FACE-TO-FACE LESSONS
- Mat Progressions repertoire
- Small apparatus applications
- Practical programming and teaching development
Begins 16 AUGUST
MODULE FOUR ~
MAT CHALLENGES
Mat Challenges brings the work together with more advanced repertoire, deeper movement understanding and applied teaching practice. You’ll refine your confidence, develop your teaching presence and learn how to support clients through more challenging movement pathways.
ONLINE LESSONS
- Advanced Mat repertoire
- Fascia and integrated movement concepts
- Teaching complex exercises safely
- Progressions, regressions and modifications
- Refining your teaching voice and class delivery
FACE-TO-FACE LESSONS
- Mat Challenges repertoire
- Applied teaching practice and feedback
- Preparing for assessment and confident class delivery
26 AUGUST
STUDENT SUPPORT ZOOM CALL
DATE TBC
FINAL EXAM
Reformer
Teacher Training
Reformer Teacher Training builds on your Pilates foundations and introduces the repertoire, programming and practical teaching skills needed to guide clients on the Reformer.
Through online learning and studio-based training, you’ll explore Reformer exercises, spring settings, cueing, progressions, modifications and class planning for different bodies and experience levels.
You’ll develop confidence using the equipment, deepen your understanding of movement, and learn how to teach safe, thoughtful and engaging Reformer classes.
Begins 27 JUNE
MODULE ONE ~
FUNDAMENTALS
The Fundamentals module lays the groundwork for your Pilates teaching journey. You’ll build a strong understanding of anatomy, Pilates principles, breath, biomechanics and foundational repertoire, giving you the base you need before moving into more specific Reformer training.
ONLINE LESSONS
- Key anatomy, including the skeletal system, muscles and joints
- Foundational biomechanics and breathing
- Pilates history, philosophy and principles
- Cueing skills and teaching foundations
- Programming basics and class sequencing
FACE-TO-FACE LESSONS
- Fundamental Movement Repertoire (8 hours)
- Practical teaching, cueing and observation
- Applying Pilates principles in a studio setting
Begins 18 JULY
MODULE TWO ~
REFORMER ESSENTIALS
Reformer Essentials introduces the foundations of teaching on the Reformer, including equipment setup, spring settings, safety, cueing and essential repertoire. You’ll begin building confidence with the apparatus while learning how to guide clients with clarity and control.
ONLINE LESSONS
- Reformer setup, safety and spring settings
- Essential Reformer repertoire
- Exercise purpose, setup and key teaching points
- Cueing and client positioning
- Programming basics for Reformer classes
FACE-TO-FACE LESSONS
- Essential Reformer repertoire practice
- Equipment setup and safe transitions
- Practical cueing, observation and teaching skills
Begins 8 AUGUST
MODULE THREE ~
REFORMER PROGRESSIONS
Reformer Progressions expands your teaching toolkit with layered exercises, thoughtful modifications and more varied programming. You’ll learn how to adapt the work for different bodies, goals and experience levels while keeping classes purposeful and safe.
ONLINE LESSONS
- Reformer progressions and variations
- Class planning and sequencing
- Modifications for different client needs
- Cueing beyond the basics
- Building confidence with mixed-level classes
FACE-TO-FACE LESSONS
- Reformer Progressions repertoire
- Small apparatus application
- Practical programming and teaching development
Begins 5 SEPTEMBER
MODULE FOUR ~
REFORMER CHALLENGES
Reformer Challenges brings together more advanced repertoire, refined teaching skills and confident class delivery. This module helps you deepen your understanding of the equipment and develop safe, engaging pathways for clients ready for more challenge, variety and flow.
ONLINE LESSONS
- Advanced Reformer repertoire
- Progressions, regressions and modifications
- Teaching complex movement safely
- Refining cueing and class delivery
- Preparing for assessment and ongoing teaching practice
FACE-TO-FACE LESSONS
- Advanced Reformer repertoire practice
- Applied teaching, observation and feedback
- Assessment preparation and confident class delivery
9 SEPTEMBER
STUDENT SUPPORT ZOOM CALL
DATE TBC
FINAL EXAM
Meet your
educator
Your training will be guided by Julia, founder of Welle Studio and an experienced Pilates teacher with a thoughtful, supportive approach to movement education.
Through a blend of online learning, studio practice and mentoring, Julia helps future instructors build confidence, understand the “why” behind the work and develop their own teaching voice.
If you’d like to learn more about teacher training at Welle, Julia would be happy to chat through the course options, answer any questions and help you decide which pathway feels right for you.
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