The Reformer was inspired from hospital beds during the First World War and is the foundation machine in the Pilates repertoire.
Pilates on the Reformer not only adds dimension to core work, but to the entire body. Through modifications and support of the Reformer proper movement patterns are created therefore resulting postural improvement. Alignment, body awareness and proper breathing patterns are at the core of PILATESwiss® work on the Reformer. Learn to train both personal training clients and small groups on the Reformer with PILATESwiss®. Help them to reach their personal best. The Reformer is one of the building blocks of the 450-hour comprehensive and internationally recognized teacher-training program. Course materials, assessments and language of instruction are completely bilingual in English or German.
Goals of the Program
- Learn to evaluate body alignment on the Reformer
- Learn the choreography and methods of the classical 5 levels Reformer program.
- Gain practical teaching skills with feedback and technical details
- Master equipment skills and safety proficiency
- Put tips and tricks of functional Reformer training to use.
Prerequisites
To attend the Pilates Reformer Workshop participants must have attended Pilates Mat Class Basic with us no more than two years prior. Further requirements for the Reformer Teacher Education are your building blocks for Pilates which you have gained to date, PIlATESwiss Mat Class Basic by PILATESwiss as well as the comprehension of the pre script “PILATESwiss® Core Visceral Anatomy”.
Duration
We recognize 8 hours self-study in order to gain the content of the pre script “PILATESwiss® Core Visceral Anatomy”.
- Part one consists of two days or 16 hours
- Part two consists of two days or 16 hours
- Part three the exam day or 8 hours or, where indicated, the Flex program for the last day
We recognize 40 hours of self-practice/supported machine practice time between the three parts.
“Flex Program” (for marked courses only)
The final day of the Pilates Reformer Exam Module 2 will take place entirely online, allowing participants to take the exam from the comfort of their own homes. Please look for workshops whose dates are explicitly marked as “Flex Program”—this indicates that the workshop is offered in a hybrid online format.
Attest
After the completion of the second part, participants receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Teacher / Mentor
Karolina Schmid and/or a teacher trainer from the PILATESwiss® teacher trainer team depending on schedules or availability will teach.
Cost
CHF 1’530.– payment in advance. This includes the pre-script “PILATESwiss® Core Visceral Anatomy” and the course manual which is handed out during the workshop.
Location
Zürich/ PILATESwiss® Studio Höngg, Ackersteinstrasse 207
Dates
13./14. & 27./28. June and 1. November 2026
or
14./15. & 28./29. Novembre 2026 french/english in Biel “Flex Programm”
or
23./24. January & 6./7. February and 30. October 2027
or
19./20. June & 26./27. June and 30. October 2027
