Mat and Reformer Certification
The Mat & Reformer Certification is taught using several different learning modalities, improving your retention of information and makes you more confident as a teacher.
The Mat and Reformer Certification
The Body Organics Education Mat & Reformer Certification is designed to teach you all of the repertoire you need for teaching Mat and Reformer group classes as well as guiding clients with common pathologies and conditions in a safe and effective way to help them towards better movement. You will also be given an introduction to the repertoire of the Pilates Barrel and Arc. After completion you will be able to work in reformer studios, teach group mat classes and teach in more clinical settings on the Reformer and Mat. This certification forms the foundation of the comprehensive training, and will allow you to understand the repertoire and programming which is then taken a step further with a deeper understanding of pathology, modifications and apparatus in the Comprehensive Certification course.
Our Certification courses focus on teaching you concepts of movements which allows you to understand the repertoire in context and can understand the reasons why and how you teach movement. Once you understand the concept your knowledge and development of the repertoire becomes limitless.
Online and Face to Face Learning
The Body Organics Education Mat & Reformer Certification is taught using several different learning modalities, improving your retention of information and makes you more confident as a teacher. All of the learning material for the anatomy, teaching methodology and repertoire is first introduced through online video lessons and then reinforced and expanded on in the face to face workshops. We allow you to layer your knowledge and understanding of concepts, giving you quality resources and support to review and progress your understanding over time. Self mastery and supervised teaching then consolidates the learning. You will also have specialised webinars with different teachers from around the country giving you in depth knowledge in a variety of subjects.
No Prior Learning Required
Most Pilates certifications require you to pay an additional fee for anatomy and physiology courses before starting the course. At Body Organics Education, this is included in your certification. The anatomy is first taught through our online learning courses and then reinforced and integrated into the repertoire and programming during the face to face modules. It is taught in blocks giving you ample time to digest the material before moving on and building on your acquired knowledge.
For more detailed information please download our Course Prospectus or give us a call to discuss your unique situation on 07 3274 0470.
Course Content
The Body Organics Education Mat & Reformer Certification is taught online and in person with the content divided into three blocks of learning. We have worked to create layers of understanding and knowledge so that you can refer back to your online material throughout your course and use your face to face training to practice what you’ve learnt and really focus on your skills as a teacher. This will allow you insights into movement, repertoire and pathology without being overwhelmed by too much information in one go. You will first receive access to each block’s online course material to go through before the face to face workshops and tutorials which will build on the knowledge acquired through the online learning.
To read more about the content of the online modules in each block follow the links below:
In this block you will go through the foundations of movement anatomy as well as teaching basics. There is a strong focus on the principles of human movement and how this relates to the Pilates repertoire. Specifically, you will here learn the repertoire for the matwork and learn to recognise those principles in the exercises you are being taught.
History and concepts of Pilates Method (provided as reading material)
The Things that Mat-ter (The Mat and Movement Online Course)
In block two you will explore the spine and torso in more detail and how it connects and functions with the upper and lower limbs through their attachment points of the shoulder and pelvis. Most of the repertoire of the Reformer is taught in this block as well.
Block three will introduce the more complex patterned Reformer exercises which build on the exercises taught in block two. You will also be introduced to the repertoire of the Arcs and Barrels and learn how to use them in Mat and Reformer group class settings. In this block you will focus on putting together your knowledge of anatomy, repertoire, cueing and programming. Your teachers will assist you in finetuning your teaching skills so that you feel completely ready and confident to teach classes on your own.
- Reformer Four
- Embracing The Curve – Barrel and Arc Online Course
The three blocks in the Mat & Reformer Certification makes up the first half of the full Comprehensive Certification. If you wish to continue your education after you’ve finished the Mat and Reformer certification you can join in at block 4 of the Comprehensive Certification at any time convenient to you.
Bridging to a Body Organics Education
Certification from other courses
with you to allow you to easily bridge to one of our certification courses.
Course Dates and Enrollment
| LOCATION | PROVIDER | START DATE |
| Brisbane | The Body Refinery | 1st July, 2022 |
| Cairns | Motion Osteopathy and Pilates | TBC – Contact Studio |
| Sunshine Coast | Pure Pilates and Osteopathy | 18th June, 2022 |
| LOCATION | PROVIDER | START DATE |
| Central Coast | Renae Blackmore Pilates | TBC – Contact Studio |
| Newcastle | Lifestyle Pilates | TBC – Contact Studio |
| Sydney (Central) | Movement Collective | 11th February, 2022 |
| Sydney (West) | Semprose | TBC – Contact Studio |
| LOCATION | PROVIDER | START DATE |
| Canberra | Elysium Studio Pilates | 3rd July, 2022 |
| LOCATION | PROVIDER | START DATE |
| Bendigo | Back2Life Studios | 25th June, 2022 |
Price
All payments for the certification are managed by your chosen course partner. The cost for the full Mat & Reformer Certification is $5000. More information regarding payment options can be found in the Course Prospectus or by contacting your course partner.
