Glebe Pilates Instructor Training

REFORMER BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE

Become a pilates instructor to help people move, feel and live better.

Sept. 20th - Nov. 9th, Most Saturdays 1-7PM and Sundays 3-7PM, Pilates on Beechwood, 140 Beechwood Avenue.

Available by application for teachers who meet the mat and anatomy training prerequisites. Applicants must also have substantial personal experience with Reformer Pilates practice.

Our 2025 fall training is led by Ally Tomotsugu, who is former athlete and experienced in leading trainings and workshops. She has extensively training in kinesiology and biomechanics.

As a retired athlete, Ally has always loved staying in motion. With a background in kinesiology Ally's teachings convey a deep understanding of biomechanics coupled with an embodied knowledge of a lifetime of practice. She is known for her detail and description, bringing your attention to the subtle ways in which we can engage and release our tissues. With extensive training in yoga, martial arts and pilates, Ally's trainings blend the art and science of movement for a truly unique educational experience.

Course Description

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    Consists Of:

    80 hours in person instruction

    15 hours observation with reflection

    20 hours practice teaching with reflection

    40 hours self-practice during/after course completion

    Special Populations Case Study and Report

    Written Exam

    In person or recorded 30 minute class demo

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    Master Your Personal Practice and Proprioception

    Develop a deep understanding of each Reformer Pilates exercise by exploring them in your own body. Pay close attention to how each movement feels and identify essential muscle activation and alignment. 

    Master the art of breaking down movements and layering progressions to create effective sequences tailored for groups and private clients.

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    Learn to Build Sequences with Effective Cueing

    Enhance your cueing skills with clear, concise language and imagery, and adapt your approach to support both tactile and visual learners.

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    Deep Dive into the Why of the Repertoire

    Delve into the foundational principles of Pilates while exploring diverse perspectives, from contemporary approaches to modern philosophies. With a strong emphasis on anatomical understanding, Reformer exercises are analyzed and practiced through the lens of functional anatomy.

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    Special Populations

    Review common injuries and conditions and pre and postnatal modifications from a rehabilitative lens while understanding the instructor’s scope of work.

    Learn to conduct postural analysis and to identify alignment and postural issues.

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    Props

    Learn how props are used to intensify or facilitate a movement. You’ll become familiar with the circle, soft ball and band. Learn to teach jump board (power) classes using the jump board attachment.

Investment

$4850 plus tax

Early Bird before July 1st $4500.

Secure your spot with a $500 non-refundable deposit. Instalment plans available.

Includes all books and materials.

Includes 2x reformer classes a week plus unlimited standby classes for four months.

Course Schedule

All in-class sessions take place on Saturdays 1-7PM and Sundays 3-7PM. This is a general breakdown of the weekly sessions and is subject to change. Weekend 5 offers the opportunity for in-studio practice teaching and observing. There will be no in-person instruction as we will have the studio open for trainees 1-6PM Saturday, and 3-7PM Sunday.

Week 1 & 2 - Sept. 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th

  • Scope of a pilates instructor

  • Pilates principles

  • Refining your personal practice

  • Tuning in to your body awareness

Week 3 - Oct. 4th & 5th

  • Review Beginner Repertoire

  • Learn to breakdown and build up beginner exercises

Week 6 - October 18th. 25th & Oct. 26th

  • Introduction to Intermediate repertoire

  • Learn to breakdown and build up intermediate exercises

  • Practice cueing and teaching Intermediate class plans

Week 5 - October 18th & 19th

  • Consolidation Week - no class

  • Studio open for observation and practice hours

Week 4 - Oct. 11th & 12th

  • Practice cueing and teaching Beginner repertoire

  • Build beginner class plans

Week 7 - Nov. 1st & 2nd

  • Common injuries and conditions and modifications/variations for each one

  • Pre and post natal modifications

  • Learn to conduct a postural analysis

  • Case study

Week 8 - Nov. 8th & 9th

  • Working with props as a means to facilitate and intensify

  • Intro to circle, band and ball

✺ FAQs ✺

  • This course is designed for those who are have already completed their Mat Pilates training as well as anatomy training/education. We will also give preference to those who already have experience teaching.

    MUST have significant experience on the reformer. (Min. 50 hours)

    We will be doing our own mat training in the fall but feel you will be better served to do the mat prior to the reformer training. If you want on the waitlist for the mat course, please email info@glebepilates.ca.

  • 100 per cent of the in person portion must be attended to pass. Private makeup classes can be organized at a cost of $120 an hour for .5 x the hours missed. For example if you miss a 6 hour day of training, you are required to attend three hours of private sessions with Ally at a cost of $120/an hour. No exceptions for illness or injury will be made.

  • The exam, case study report, all observation and practice logs, and the final class demo must be complete within a year of the course start date.

  • The special populations case study is designed to ensure you are able to create a plan and adapt your teaching to a client with a particular injury/condition or focus. It involves a research element, a written paper, and a five session plan that progresses and builds on each lesson.

  • Pilates is unregulated in Canada and therefore anyone can put on a training. This is why doing your due diligence is so important to ensure you are spending your money wisely to finish feeling confident and ready to teach. Is the instructor extensively trained in kinesiology and biomechanics? Do they allow for practice hours in their studio? How many in class hours are required?

    Are you planning to move and teach internationally (not on a retreat)? If so, reach out to info@glebepilates.ca for more info.

  • We will open up studio times on May 31st and June 1st as well as a few other blocks of time after the course finishes to allow for practice teaching. These hours can be done elsewhere.

    Personal practice hours can be done at any studio or at home if you have a reformer. Your investment comes with a monthly membership of 8x classes a month that can be booked in advance. You are welcome to join as many standby classes as possible. You are welcome to start your four months membership when is convenient for you starting after May 3rd.

    Observation - where you will observe and reflect on other teacher’s classes, can be done at our studios or elsewhere.

  • To ensure accountability and getting the most out of your observation hours, you will be required to participate in reflection or “learning stories” where you’ll be given guidelines on how to comment and reflect on the classes you have observed or taught.