Do I have to Mat before Reformer?

You don't necessarily have to do Mat Pilates before Reformer. Each of our courses are designed to teach you everything you need to know to become a skilled and competent instructor in that discipline, and have all been approved as standalone courses. So if you are just wanting to become a Reformer teacher, then you can enrol in our Reformer training without a prior Mat qualification.

Reformer training is a little more advanced in terms of the anatomy and application than Mat Pilates though - there's a machine involved after all. Plus, once you start teaching, you may not be able to demonstrate exercises or flows if leading a full class. For this reason you'll need to be super sharp with your verbal cues (more so than Mat Pilates, which you'll likely always be able to demonstrate).

If you're considering becoming qualified in both, we recommend starting with Mat Pilates. For the best value, we have an online bundle option with both courses. Reach out to our Teacher training Consultants for more details!