Our instructor training, timetable, and registration
Read about our Pilates instructor training courses, our fees, and how to register.
What you need to do to qualify
These courses contain a number of learning modules. You can study each module in a series that will lead you to a Mat, Reformer, Group Reformer, Equipment, or Comprehensive Hearts and Bones Pilates Instructor qualification. You can also study modules separately to add to an existing qualification.
To qualify as an instructor, you'll need to:
To qualify as an instructor, you'll need to:
- attend all classes
- practise course content in a Pilates class or on your own
- complete a certain number of hours observing and teaching Pilates classes
- pass written and practical examinations.
Before you start our training
Before you register for our face-to-face training modules or courses, you need to have completed:
- first aid training and hold a general certificate from a well-recognised New Zealand training provider (e.g. Red Cross or St John)
- Essentially Pilates Movement Principles module that is taught through our Always Pilates studio on the Powhow website
- Introduction to Anatomy module (or equivalent).
2018 Pilates Instructor training timetable
Visit the Course content description page to find out more about the below courses.
Course |
Date |
Venue |
Fee |
Register and pay by |
Essentially Pilates Movement Principles |
Anytime |
Online |
US$250 |
- |
Reformer Instructor intensive (do Reformer 1–3 over 5 days) |
1–5 January 2018 |
Pilates Nelson 114 Hardy St Nelson |
$2800* |
15 December 2017 |
Mat Instructor intensive (do Mat 1 and 2 over 4 days) |
19–22 January |
Step Out Dance Company 4 Bay Rd Kilbirnie Wellington |
$1800* |
5 January 2018 |
Mat 1 |
23–25 February |
Dunedin |
$1000 |
16 February |
Introduction to Myofascial Release |
23 March |
Thrive Pilates 29 Manners St Wellington |
$200 |
15 March |
Group Reformer 1 |
23–25 March |
Thrive Pilates 29 Manners St Wellington |
New instructors: $1550* Pre-trained instructors: $300 or $450** |
15 March |
Mat 2 |
6–8 April |
Dunedin |
$1000 |
30 March |
Group Reformer 2 |
5–6 May |
Thrive Pilates 29 Manners St Wellington |
$400 |
27 April |
Reformer 1 |
18–20 May |
Dunedin |
$1000 |
11 May |
Reformer 2 |
15–17 June |
Dunedin |
$1000 |
8 June |
Reformer 3 |
27–29 July |
Dunedin |
$1000 |
20 July |
Cadillac |
11–12 August |
Dunedin |
$675 |
3 August |
Wunda Chair |
15–16 September |
Dunedin |
$675 |
7 September |
Barrels |
27–28 October |
Dunedin |
$675 |
19 October |
* Add US$250 for Essentially Pilates Movement Principles if not already completed.
** Add Introduction to myofascial release and receive a $50 discount.
** Add Introduction to myofascial release and receive a $50 discount.
What's included, cancellations, and our training policies
Course fees include tuition and manuals only. The cost of attending Pilates classes for self-practice, or any costs associated with completing observation and student teaching hours, are not included. All fees are due by the module registration date.
See Terms and conditions for our cancellation policy.
Hearts and Bones' instructor training policies has important information about:
See Terms and conditions for our cancellation policy.
Hearts and Bones' instructor training policies has important information about:
- what to wear
- body contact
- physical demands of our programmes
- conduct, and
- our training policies.
What's included, cancellations, and our training policies
Hours for 4- or 5-day intensive courses are 10am to 5pm each day.
3-day courses over a weekend have the following hours:
Hours for the Group Reformer training are:
3-day courses over a weekend have the following hours:
- Friday — 9am to 3pm
- Saturday and Sunday — 10am to 4pm.
Hours for the Group Reformer training are:
- Friday — 6pm to 8:30pm
- Saturday and Sunday — 10am to 4:30pm.
Venue for Dunedin courses
Our Dunedin courses are held at:
Hearts and Bones Pilates Studio
80 Barr St
Kenmure
Dunedin.
Contact us has a Google Map showing our location.
Hearts and Bones Pilates Studio
80 Barr St
Kenmure
Dunedin.
Contact us has a Google Map showing our location.
Register now
To register for training, email tania@heartsandbones.co.nz and give the following information:
Once we receive your email, we'll send you our bank account number for you to pay your fees.
Do register early as places are limited and we do not accept late registrations.
- the name of the training you wish to attend
- your full name
- your postal address
- phone number
- mobile number.
Once we receive your email, we'll send you our bank account number for you to pay your fees.
Do register early as places are limited and we do not accept late registrations.
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Tania's Pilates teacher training is a treasure to anyone seeking greater understanding of the human body and how to make it function better."
