Mat & Reformer Pilates Teacher Training

LEARN PILATES.
LEARN TO TEACH.
BUILD YOUR PATHWAY FORWARD.

Intake 2

Week 1: 4 SEP to 6 SEP 2026
Week 2: 12 SEP and 13 SEP 2026
Week 3: 19 SEP and 20 SEP 2026

All face-to-face training sessions are held at Little Mandarin.

Detailed daily training times and location information will be provided to enrolled participants before the programme begins.

APPLY FOR INTAKE 2

Why FORM?

Many Pilates courses teach you how to perform exercises.

FORM is designed to help you understand how to teach them.

The programme is delivered within an established Melbourne yoga and Pilates studio, giving you the opportunity to learn in the environment where your future teaching will take place.

You will develop more than a repertoire of exercises. You will learn how to structure a class, observe movement, offer appropriate modifications, communicate with different students and gradually develop your own teaching presence.

Built Inside a Working Pilates Studio

Learn within the day-to-day environment of Little Mandarin, with studios currently located in Melbourne CBD, Camberwell and Blackburn.

Led by a Physiotherapist

Your training is led by Nursah, whose approach brings together physiotherapy knowledge, movement education and practical group-teaching experience.

Practical Teaching Development

You will practise cueing, class planning, movement observation and teaching throughout the course rather than waiting until the end to begin.

Support Beyond Graduation

Depending on your selected pathway, support may include studio access, guided community teaching, mentoring and consideration for future opportunities within Little Mandarin.

What You Will Learn

Pilates Foundations

Explore the principles that support effective Pilates practice and teaching, including alignment, breath, control, concentration, precision and movement quality.

Mat Pilates Repertoire

Develop your understanding of foundational and progressive Mat Pilates exercises, including their purpose, setup, execution and teaching considerations.

Reformer Pilates Repertoire

Learn to safely set up and teach exercises using the Pilates reformer, with attention to spring selection, equipment safety, transitions and class flow.

Anatomy and Movement

Develop a practical understanding of anatomy, movement mechanics and common movement patterns relevant to Pilates instruction.

Movement Observation

Learn how to observe the person in front of you rather than simply delivering a memorised sequence.

You will begin to recognise when a student may need a different setup, regression, progression or teaching approach.

Cueing and Communication

Explore verbal, visual and demonstrative cueing, and learn how to communicate with clarity without overwhelming students with too much information.

Modifications and Progressions

Learn how to adapt exercises for different levels of experience, ability and confidence within a group environment.

Class Planning

Develop balanced and purposeful Mat and Reformer class plans, with consideration for sequencing, timing, transitions, progression and the needs of the group.

Group-Class Teaching

Build the skills required to lead a room, maintain awareness of multiple students and create a professional, welcoming class experience.

Professional Practice

Explore instructor responsibilities, scope of practice, client communication, professional conduct and the practical expectations of working within a studio.

"Our teacher, Nursah, is constantly supportive and encouraging, and the group bonding with the girls is chef kiss💗 now I miss the in-person classes even more🤭"

Angel Aliman
"I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. Our instructor, Nursah, is a physiotherapist, and she brings her deep knowledge of anatomy into every session."

Tina Qi
"I loved studying my Pilates teacher training course with Form Academy by Little Mandarin. The course is really focused on alignment and includes very solid foundation in regard to anatomy, mobility and movement. "

Mara Boscaro
"Loved the FORM Pilates Teacher Training! Nursah, our educator, who really knows her stuff and makes us feel supported from start to finish."

Charleen
"The course instructor Nursah was so lovely, knowledgeable, and also encouraging, so I felt supported throughout the whole program despite the large volume of content that we had to go through."

Eve
"FORM Pilates Teacher Training has been an incredibly positive learning experience. Having attended Reformer classes at Little Mandarin previously, Nurshah was always one of my favourite instructors"

Wei Chi Chin

Two Training Pathways

Choose the level of support that best reflects where you would like your training to take you.

An $899 deposit secures your place.

Payment plans are available for the remaining programme fee.

Secure My Place

Pathway A · Professional Foundation

$5,899

Pathway A is designed for students seeking comprehensive Mat and Reformer Pilates teacher training with continued opportunities to practise and develop after the face-to-face course.

Pathway A Includes

Complete FORM Mat & Reformer Pilates Teacher Training
Face-to-face practical education
Training resources and course materials
Practical teaching and observation throughout the programme
Assessment and feedback
Studio access for practice teaching
Guidance in preparing for a Pilates Community Class
Continued mentoring and graduate support
Five weeks of complimentary Little Mandarin group classes
Eligibility to progress into the FORM Graduate Pathway

Pathway B · Extended Career Pathway

$6,899

Pathway B includes the complete teacher-training programme together with a higher level of post-training guidance for students who want additional support as they move towards professional teaching.

Pathway B Includes

Everything included in Pathway A
Extended individual mentoring after the training
Additional class-planning and teaching support
Further guidance preparing for real studio teaching
Priority consideration for community teaching opportunities
Career-development guidance
A more supported pathway towards junior instructor opportunities
Excellent graduates may be considered for future opportunities with the Little Mandarin teaching team.
Completion of Pathway B does not guarantee employment. Teaching opportunities are considered according to teaching ability, professionalism, reliability, availability and alignment with the Little Mandarin teaching approach.

Supporting the Right People to Begin

FORM Academy offers a limited number of scholarships for suitable applicants joining the September 2026 intake.
Scholarships are intended to support applicants who demonstrate genuine commitment, strong potential and a clear desire to contribute to the Pilates and movement community.
Scholarship amounts may vary depending on the applicant and the available places within the intake.
A scholarship may cover a portion of the programme tuition. It does not ordinarily cover the full programme fee.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Applications May Consider

Your motivation for becoming a Pilates instructor
Your financial circumstances
Your professional or movement background
Your commitment to completing the programme
Your willingness to practise and develop between training weekends
How you hope to use the qualification after graduation
The perspective or experience you may bring to the FORM community
Scholarship places are limited and are assessed individually.
Submitting a scholarship application does not guarantee an award.

How to Apply for a Scholarship

Complete the teacher-training application and indicate that you would like to be considered for a scholarship.

Please include a brief statement explaining:

Why you would like to join the programme
Why financial assistance would make a meaningful difference
What you hope to contribute as a future instructor
The FORM team may contact shortlisted applicants for a conversation before making a decision.

Apply for a Scholarship