REFORMER PILATES TEACHER TRAINING
IN LONDON
Become the kind of Reformer Pilates teacher people want to return to.
Learn how to teach with confidence, clarity and a proper understanding of the body in front of you.
Led by three highly experienced Pilates teachers, this practical course combines in-person training, teaching practice, observation and individual feedback at East of Eden Academy in Walthamstow.
Saturday 12th September–Sunday 6th December, 2026
Walthamstow, East London
£1,400 | 10 places available
Applications close Monday 31st August, 2026
Applying does not commit you to payment.Learning the repertoire is one thing. Learning how to teach it is another.
NCFE ENDORSED
ASSESSMENT INCLUDED
FOUR IN-PERSON WEEKENDS
SMALL COHORT OF 10
Train properly. Teach like yourself.
East of Eden Academy develops thoughtful, confident teachers who understand more than the exercises.
You will learn the foundation Reformer Pilates repertoire, but also how to observe movement, adapt for different bodies, communicate clearly and make good decisions while you teach.
The course gives you time to practise, ask questions, receive feedback and find a way of teaching that feels like your own.
Could this be your next step?
You might already work in Pilates, fitness, movement or rehabilitation. Or perhaps Reformer Pilates has become an important part of your own life and you have started wondering whether you could teach it.
You do not need an existing Pilates, Mat Pilates or fitness qualification to apply.
YOU DO NEED:
• At least 40 hours of group or private Reformer Pilates practice
• A genuine interest in how people move
• The time to complete the training and independent practice
• A willingness to learn, practise and receive feedback
What you’ll learn
Knowing what movement comes next is not enough. A good teacher also knows how to read the person in front of them, explain something differently when it is not landing, and decide when to progress, adapt or keep things simple.
Throughout the course, you will learn how to:
• Teach Beginner and Open Level Reformer Pilates classes
• Plan and sequence group classes and one-to-one sessions
• Perform and teach the foundation Reformer repertoire
• Cue movement clearly and effectively
• Observe alignment and movement patterns
• Progress or modify exercises for different levels
• Adapt sessions for different bodies, injuries and special populations
• Use props to support, challenge or develop an exercise
• Teach with confidence while still sounding like yourself
On successful completion, you will receive an NCFE-endorsed East of Eden Academy Foundation Reformer Pilates Teacher Training qualification.
More than a list of exercises
Why East of Eden Academy?
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You’ll train in a working Reformer Pilates and multi-movement studio, with time to watch, practise, teach and receive direct feedback, not simply move through the repertoire and leave with a certificate.
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Learn from Robin Kendall, Sally-Anne McConnell and East of Eden founder Abby McLachlan, who bring decades of experience across Pilates, dance, rehabilitation, group teaching, teacher development and studio life.
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With only 10 places, your tutors can get to know how you move, how you communicate and where you need support. You can also pre-book the East of Eden Reformer studio for teaching and self-practice between training weekends.
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Successful graduates are invited to audition for the East of Eden cover list. Joining the list may lead to future teaching opportunities and consideration for permanent classes, but work is not guaranteed.
BETWEEN TRAINING WEEKENDS
You will complete and record:
• 25 hours of teaching practice
• 30 hours split between self-practice and attending classes
• 10 hours of class observation
These hours are an essential part of the course and must be completed before registering for your final assessment.
Course Format
The course runs across four in-person weekends, with study, observation and practical teaching experience between each one.
BEFORE THE FRIST WEEKEND
Online welcome session: Thursday 10th September, 2026 at 7pm.
Anatomy and Physiology: Complete eight hours of online study before the first in-person weekend.
IN-PERSON TRAINING DATES
All sessions run from 2pm–6.30pm at East of Eden in Walthamstow.
• Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September, 2026
• Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October, 2026
• Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November, 2026
• Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December, 2026
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT & ASSESSMENT
Before your assessment, you will have a one-hour individual session with one of the course tutors.
You will then complete a 45-minute practical teaching assessment by Saturday 6th February, 2027. The assessment is included in the course fee.
WHATS INCLUDED?
Your £1,400 course fee includes:
• Eight practical studio training days
• Eight hours of online Anatomy and Physiology study
• Foundation Reformer Pilates Teacher Training manual
• Access to online course materials
• Pre-bookable studio access for teaching and self-practice
• One hour of individual tutor support
• The final practical teaching assessment
• NCFE-endorsed certification on successful completion
NEED TO SPREAD THE COST?
Payment plans and interest-free loans are available, subject to eligibility.
Get in touch and we’ll talk you through the options.
Tutors & graduates
Robin Kendall
Robin is a BASI-trained Pilates teacher with more than a decade of experience teaching Reformer, Mat and Pilates apparatus. Her teaching combines precision and control with a strong understanding of how different bodies move.
Sally-Anne McConnell
Sally-Anne has taught Pilates for more than 20 years and has a professional background in dance alongside comprehensive apparatus training with Alan Herdman. Her experience includes rehabilitation, injury prevention and pre- and postnatal Pilates.
Abby is the founder of East of Eden and an experienced Reformer and Mat Pilates teacher, plus a Level 3 Personal Trainer so has a deep understanding of the body. She brings the perspective of running a busy independent studio and understands what helps a newly qualified instructor become someone clients want to return to.
Abby McLachlan
FAQ’s.
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No. An existing qualification or teaching background may be helpful, but it is not a prerequisite. You must have completed at least 40 hours of group or private Reformer Pilates practice before applying.
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No. You do not need to be a qualified Mat Pilates teacher to apply.
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On successful completion of the course and final assessment, you will be qualified to teach Beginner and Open Level Reformer Pilates group classes and one-to-one sessions.
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The course is endorsed by NCFE. [Insert the approved NCFE description once confirmed.]
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The in-person training is spread across four weekends. You will also need time between weekends for teaching practice, self-practice, class attendance, observation and independent study.
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East of Eden, Studio 1, 14 Hatherley Mews, Walthamstow, London E17 4QP. The studio is within walking distance of Walthamstow Central and Walthamstow Queen’s Road stations.
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You should plan to attend all eight in-person training days, yes. We understand that exceptional circumstances can arise and sessions are recorded, so missed material can be viewed afterwards, but any absence should be discussed with the tutors as early as possible.
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Yes. Pre-bookable access to East of Eden’s Reformer studio is included for teaching and self-practice.
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Your application will be reviewed by all three course tutors. A tutor may contact you if they need further information before making a decision.
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The course is limited to 10 trainees and applications are reviewed to make sure the training is suitable for each person. You will not be asked to pay until you have been offered a place.
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Successful graduates will be invited to audition for the East of Eden cover list. Joining the list may lead to cover teaching and consideration for a permanent class, but work is not guaranteed.
Ready to become a Reformer Pilates teacher?
You do not need to arrive as a finished teacher. You need a strong personal practice, a willingness to learn and the time to commit properly to your training.
Course begins: Saturday 12th September, 2026
Applications close: Monday 31st August, 2026
Course fee: £1,400
Places available: 10
Download the application below and return to amber@edeneast.co.uk