Reformer | Cadillac
A Comprehensive Training on Pilates Machines
Pilates Reformer in Apr 2025 (19 days – 4 modules)
Pilates Cadillac in Nov 2025
A. REFORMER
During this comprehensive 95 hours Pilates reformer course you will learn to teach beginner, intermediate and advanced level exercises in both group and private settings. We will explore different pathologies and how to address them safely in class. During the course we will focus intensely on teaching skills and expanding teaching vocabulary and we will learn how to spot and correct misalignments and problematic executions. While focusing on anatomy and posture we will learn to touch in order to teach. Through practice, games and problem solving, our course helps to unfold the teacher within you and will set you up for the successful future of teaching!
1. Prerequisites:
Graduation Mat I (at least)
Attendance at least 15 classes Reformer (minumun 5 class private reformer classes)
2. Beginner/Intermediate Refomer course
| Contact hours Observation hours Personal practice Assistant teaching Total hours for Reformer |
95 hours (in class) 45 hours 35 hours 35 hours 210 hours |
Our program includes:
- The Pilates principles and how to bring them to life throughout a class
- Teaching fundamentals exercises
- Beginners, intermediate and advanced level exercises on the reformer
- Emphasis on how to progress the students in a safe, appropriate way
- Ways to structure a class knowing how to adapt to different levels
- Learn how to use the apparatus safely
- Silent practice drill to enhance self-practice and better understanding of the exercises
- Daily classes with the course’s teacher
- Learn the modifications and variations for each exercise and when to use them
- Cueing, touch techniques and teaching tips to support the students
- Learn about Osteoporosis and back issues and how to address them in class
- Learn about common spinal issues and how to address them in class
- Learn how to assess posture, strength and flexibility in students
- Improve multitasking skills in teaching and moving
- Tips on teaching the first classes, group classes and other class settings
B. CADILLAC
During this 55 hours Cadillac course, we will explore the beginner, intermediate and advanced exercises, their modifications and adaptations for today’s population. We will look deeper into pathologies, improve teaching skills and take the Pilates experience to a higher level!
1.Prerequisites
- Completion of Reformer course (either with Body & Flow or elsewhere)
- Approval by course’s teacher
- Pilates apparatus teaching experience
- Recommended – completion of a Pilates Mat program (either with Body & Flow or elsewhere)
2. Breakdown of hours
| Contact hours Observation hours Personal practice Assistant teaching Total hours for Cadillac |
55 hours (in class) 20 hours 10 hours 10 hours 95 hours |
Our program includes:
- Teaching beginner, intermediate and advanced level exercises on the Cadillac
- Deepen your understanding about the anatomy of the foot
- Learn exercises to enhance connection to the feet
- Learn about the fascia’ and its’ importance for the moving body
- Learn the modifications and variations for each exercise and when to use them
- Silent practice drill to enhance self-practice and better understanding of the exercises
- Daily classes with the course’s teacher
- Refine your teaching skills such as cueing and touch techniques
- Learn about the business side of being a Pilates teacher/studio owner
3. Other requirement
- Successful completion of all course assignments
- Successful completion of theory and practical tests
Pilates Reformer in 2025 (19 days – 4 modules)
- Module 1: 2 days | 10 – 11 Apr | 12.00 – 17.00 on Zoom
- Module 2: 7 days | 19 – 25 Apr | 11.00 – 17.00 at Studio
- Module 3: 3 days | 14 – 16 May | 12.00 – 17.00 on Zoom
- Module 4: 7 days | 24 – 30 May | 11.00 – 17.00 at Studio
Master Trainer: Dinh Thi Hong Ha
Pilates Cadillac in 2025: 18-22 Nov 2025 | 11.00 – 17.00 at Studio
Master Trainer: Or-Yah Avni
The certificate is recognised by Pilates Method Alliance . When you finished the comprehensive training must be 600 hours in English in length and cover mat and apparatuses you can get the eligibility Requirements to apply to be the International Pilates Teachers. Your degree is valid worldwide and indefinitely. Find out more at https://www.bodyandflow.com/ and https://pilatesmethodalliance.org/
When you have attended and graduated Pilates training courses, you can always enroll again in the following years completely FREE not only in Hanoi but all countries associated with The Body and Flow (Thailand, France, USA, Italy, Laos, …)
MANUAL:
Course materials and content will be available to you through our secure, private Teacher-Training website, that you get access to upon making payment to join the course.
You will get a personal online account where you can access manage your learning material.
TUITION:
Reformer: $2200 paid before 20 Feb 2025. After that $2350
Cadillac: $1050 paid before 10 Sep 2025. After that $1150
1. What if I miss any sessions or learning hours
– Students are required not to be absent for more than 16 hours in class. Or else, they will have to retake the course and the tests.
2. Does the course assign homework?
– Yes. And students have to finish homework as a part of graduation requirements.
3. How many students does each course usually have?
– The average number is about 10-15 students per course. It’s a cozy class and you will be closer to your teacher.
4. What if I fail a test?
– You can retake the test for free.
5. What is your support for improve our teaching skill after graduated?
– We provide community classes for fresh Pilates Teachers to teach here at both Zenith Au Co & Kim Ma Studio.
- Our certifications are recognised by Pilates Method Alliance (ITTAP). When you finished the comprehensive training must be minimally 600 hours in length and cover mat and apparatuses you can get the eligibility Requirements to apply to be the International Pilates Teachers Your degree is valid worldwide and indefinitely.
- Find out the steps to be an International Pilates Teachers at the link: https://pilatesmethodalliance.org
- The full Pilates Programs is :
Dinh Thi Hong Ha
Pilates Reformer Trainer
Having Major Degree in teaching, Hà is always passionate about training works. She has been practising and teaching yoga and pilates for almost a decade. Through her experience, she strongly believes that pilates can improve people health, posture, balance and at most their life quality. Her teaching focus is on safe and functional movements with detailed, systematic and professional style. After assisting Ory in her pioneering Pilates journey in Vietnam with various training courses, Hà has completed Transmittal Pilates Mat Training course in 2021. Her goal is to educate and expand to wider community in Vietnam about Pilates method by training new generations of teachers with the same mindset.
Or-Yah Anvi (Ory)
Course intructor Or-Yah (Ory) Avni is owner & founder of Body & Flow International Education Programs. She has professionally taught movement and bodywork as a Pilates (and yoga) instructor in the US, Europe and Asia for over 15 years, and has been a major influence to growing the entire Pilates industry throughout Asia. As a teacher of teachers, Ory has…
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