PILATES CERTIFICATION

Learn Pilates.
Learn to Teach.

Born Pilates combines practical education, mentorship, and real teaching experience to help you build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a thoughtful Pilates instructor.

Mentorship
Certification Pathway
BEYOND THE CERTIFICATE

More Than a
Qualification

A Pilates certification is more than completing a course or passing an assessment. It's about understanding movement, working with real people, and learning how to teach with confidence.
01

Understand

Build your foundation in Pilates, anatomy, movement, and the principles behind effective teaching.

02

Practise

Put what you learn into practice through personal practice, observation, teaching, and feedback.

03

Teach

Develop the ability to communicate clearly, adapt to different clients, and guide a class with purpose.

BUILT AROUND PRACTICE

Learn Through
Real Practice

Good teaching develops through more than theory. Born Pilates brings education, practice, mentorship, and assessment together throughout your certification journey.

Education

Learn through practical, in person training with real equipment and movement.

Practice

Build teaching experience before stepping into independent classes.

Mentorship

Receive guidance and feedback as your teaching develops.

Assessment

Put your skills into practice and demonstrate your ability to teach real clients.

THE BORN PILATES PATHWAY

Learn. Practise. Teach.

A structured pathway that helps you build your foundation, develop your teaching skills, and grow into a confident instructor.

Learn

Build your understanding of Pilates, anatomy, movement, and the principles behind good teaching.

Practise

Develop your skills through personal practice, observation, teaching, and feedback.

Teach

Bring everything together as you learn to cue, adapt, and guide real clients.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Find the Right Path
for You

Start with the discipline you want to teach. Each pathway is built around practical learning, teaching experience, and continued development.

In Person Intensive

Reformer Certification

A 175+ hour pathway designed to take you beyond learning exercises and prepare you to teach with knowledge, confidence and care.

  • In person Reformer intensive
  • Functional anatomy & movement
  • Practical teaching experience
  • Instructor observation
  • Structured mentorship
  • 175+ hour certification
Investment $2,200 USD
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In Person Intensive

Cadillac Certification

Develop your understanding of the Cadillac through practical training, guided instruction, movement education, and structured mentorship.

  • Hands on Cadillac training
  • Functional anatomy & movement
  • Practical teaching experience
  • Structured mentorship
  • Certification pathway
Investment $2,800 USD
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In Person Intensive

Chair Certification

Develop your understanding of the Pilates Chair through hands on practice, movement education, teaching experience, and guided mentorship.

  • Hands on Chair training
  • Movement & teaching education
  • Practical teaching experience
  • Structured mentorship
  • Certification pathway
Investment $2,800 USD
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In Person Intensive

Ladder Barrel Certification

Develop your understanding of the Pilates Ladder Barrel through hands-on practice, movement education, teaching experience, and structured mentorship.

  • Hands on Ladder Barrel training
  • Movement and teaching education
  • Practical teaching experience
  • Structured mentorship
  • Certification pathway
Investment $2,800 USD
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In Person Intensive

Mat Certification

Build a strong foundation in Pilates movement through practical Mat education, functional anatomy, teaching practice, and structured mentorship.

  • Pilates Mat education
  • Functional anatomy & movement
  • Practical teaching experience
  • Structured mentorship
  • Certification pathway
Investment $2,200 USD
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FIND YOUR FIT

Where Are You in Your Teaching Journey?

Born Pilates is designed for people who want to understand how to teach Pilates well, whether you're taking your first step into teaching or continuing to develop your skills.

  • 01

    New to Teaching

    You want a clear, structured foundation and a supportive place to begin.

  • 02

    Ready to Teach

    You've practised Pilates consistently and feel ready to take the next step.

  • 03

    Developing Instructors

    You already teach and want to strengthen your cueing, movement knowledge, and teaching presence.

  • 04

    Continued Learning

    You want ongoing mentorship and opportunities to keep developing as a teacher.

UPCOMING INTAKES

Find Your Start Date

Richenda
6 Spots
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Dec 2026
Reformer Certification
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Senior Team
6 Spots
Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Jan 2027
Reformer Certification
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Senior Team
6 Spots
Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Feb 2027
Reformer Certification
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Richenda
6 Spots
Singapore
Singapore
Mar 2027
Reformer Certification
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Richenda
6 Spots
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Mar 2027
Reformer Certification
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Senior Team
6 Spots
Samarinda, Indonesia
Samarinda, Indonesia
Apr 2027
Reformer Certification
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Senior Team
6 Spots
Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia
Apr 2027
Reformer Certification
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Senior Team
6 Spots
Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia
May 2027
Reformer Certification
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Richenda
6 Spots
Amed, Indonesia
Amed, Indonesia
Jun 2027
Reformer Certification
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Richenda
6 Spots
Amed, Indonesia
Amed, Indonesia
Jun 2027
Reformer Certification
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BEYOND GRADUATION

Keep Growing
After Certification

Becoming certified is an important milestone, but it doesn't have to be the end of your learning. Stay connected through mentorship, community, continued education, and the Born Pilates studio network.

Mentorship

Stay connected with mentors who can support you as your teaching develops.

Community

Build relationships with instructors who are learning, teaching, and growing alongside you.

Studio Network

Connect with partner studios and opportunities across the region.

Continued Learning

Keep developing your practice and teaching through further education and certification pathways.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior Pilates experience?
We expect a minimum of 6 months of consistent Reformer practice. You don't need a prior certification, but you do need a body that already understands the work.
How many hours is the Born Pilates certification?
The certification pathway requires a minimum of 175 hours, combining in person training, observation, personal practice, practical teaching, mentorship, video review, and a final practical assessment.
What happens after I graduate?
You join the Born Pilates teaching family for life. Free ongoing training, priority hiring at our partner studios, and a global network of 100+ instructors across Asia.
What happens after the in person training?
You continue with observation, personal practice, practical teaching, mentorship, video submissions, and feedback before completing the final assessment.
When do I receive my certification?
You receive a Certificate of Completion of Training after the intensive. Full Born Pilates Reformer Certification is awarded once all pathway requirements are completed and the final practical assessment is passed.
How is the training delivered?
The core of the training is in person. You'll work with real equipment, real bodies, and real feedback, supported by practice, observation, mentorship, and assessment throughout the pathway.
Where are Born Pilates certifications offered?
Born Pilates runs certification cohorts across Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, and beyond. Upcoming locations and dates are listed with each program.
START YOUR PATH

Ready to Become a
Pilates Instructor?

You don't need to have your whole teaching journey figured out yet. Explore the certification paths, or talk to our team about where you could begin.