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Reformer Pilates Instructor Training.
Three progressive Balanced Body® modules covering the full Reformer repertoire — from foundational footwork to elite athletic programming.
TUITION
$650 each + materials
DURATION
3 x 16 hours
PREREQUISITE
Movement Principles (M.01)
FORMAT
In-studio or Live Online
WHAT IT IS
The most in-demand Pilates credential in the industry.
Balanced Body® Reformer Instructor Training takes you from your first spring change to confidently teaching advanced programming on the most versatile piece of Pilates apparatus ever created. Three intensive modules (Reformer 1, 2, and 3) — each 16 hours — give you the full repertoire, the cueing craft, and the programming intelligence to teach anywhere in the world.
All Reformer modules are led by Maria Leone, a Balanced Body® Master Instructor with three decades on the equipment.
UPCOMING COHORTS
Reformer 1 • August 7-9, 2026
In-studio (Beverly Hills) & Live Online
Reformer 1 • October 2-4, 2026
In-studio (Beverly Hills) & Live Online
Reformer 2 • November 13-15, 2026
In-studio (Beverly Hills) & Live Online
Reformer 3 • December 11-13, 2026
In-studio (Beverly Hills)
THREE LEVELS
A progression built for mastery.
Each level is a 16-hour hands-on apparatus intensive. Take them progressively — the work builds.
MODULE 01
Reformer 1 - Foundational
Foundational repertoire, spring theory, and the architecture of a beginner Reformer session.
Hours • 16 hours
Prerequisite • Movement Principles (M.01) • 20 Reformer classes • 1 year experience teaching movement
MODULE 02
Reformer 2 - Intermediate
Intermediate work — including kneeling, standing, and side-lying exercises with deeper programming.
Hours • 16 hours
Prerequisite • Reformer 1
MODULE 03
Reformer 3 - Advanced
Advanced repertoire, complex transitions, and elite-level programming for athletic clients.
Hours • 16 hours
Prerequisite • Reformer 2
Beyond classroom hours, Balanced Body® certification also requires observation, practice-teaching, and personal-session hours before the final written and practical exam. Most students complete the full Reformer track in 4–9 months.
CURRICULUM
What you'll learn.
Six core competencies that prepare you to teach with confidence and build a successful career as a Reformer instructor.
01
Complete Reformer Repertoire
Master beginner through advanced Reformer exercises, including progressions, modifications, and exercise purpose across the full repertoire.
02
Programming & Class Design
Learn to create safe, effective, and balanced private and group sessions using the Balanced Body Movement Principles and Programming System.
03
Movement Analysis
Develop the ability to observe posture, assess movement patterns, and identify opportunities to improve alignment, strength, and efficiency.
04
Cueing & Teaching Skills
Build the verbal, visual, and tactile cueing skills needed to communicate clearly, coach confidently, and create meaningful client results.
05
Special Populations & Modifications
Gain practical guidelines for working with older adults, prenatal and postnatal clients, and individuals with common orthopedic conditions.
06
Equipment Safety & Professional Practice
Understand Reformer setup, equipment safety, maintenance, and best practices for creating a safe and professional teaching environment.
WHO IT’S FOR
Built for career-track teachers.
Career Pilates Instructors
Reformer is the highest-demand Pilates credential in studios today.
Movement-Curious Pros
Build the most marketable Pilates skill set in a single comprehensive track.
THE PATHWAY
Where Reformer fits in your Balanced Body® certification.
Reformer is the most in-demand certification track. Pair it with Mat and Apparatus for a comprehensive credential — or specialize and start teaching faster.
M. 01
MOVEMENT PRINCIPLES
Required foundation - start here.
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M. 02
MAT PILATES
3 progressive levels • 16 hrs each.
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M. 03
REFORMER PILATES
3 progressive levels • 16 hrs each.
YOU ARE HERE
M. 04
TRAPEZE TABLE & APPARATUS
Specialty apparatus deep dive.
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FAQ
Common questions.
Considering Reformer Certification?
Learn about prerequisites, practice hours, anatomy requirements, teaching opportunities, and the steps to complete Balanced Body® Reformer Certification.
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Yes. Movement Principles (M.01) is the required prerequisite for every Balanced Body® certification track, including Reformer.
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No — Mat (M.02) and Reformer (M.03) are independent tracks. Many teachers go straight into Reformer after Movement Principles, while others train across multiple modalities.
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Yes. Every Reformer module is a hands-on apparatus intensive — you'll spend the majority of your hours on the equipment, both as student and teacher.
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To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Reformer Instructor, students must complete Movement Principles, Reformer 1, Reformer 2, and Reformer 3, along with all required coursework, assessments, practice hours, observation hours, student teaching hours, and final testing.
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Students must complete 30 personal Reformer practice sessions, 30 observation hours, and 90 student teaching hours before certification.
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Yes. Anatomy coursework must be completed prior to taking the final certification examination.
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The Reformer Certification program requires 214 total hours, not including anatomy coursework.