PILATES TEACHER TRAINING
JAKARTA 2026
Pilates Matwork Teacher Certification
The Pilates Matwork Teacher Certification is our foundation course and is the entry level course for you to launch your new career as a Pilates instructor. This course consists of online observations, student teaching hours, self practice hours as well as a practical course in the form of in studio classroom hours. After completing this course, you will be a fully certified Pilates Matwork instructor who is able to work in Pilates studios, gyms and fitness centres.
This training is hosted by Pilates Soul Studio, our official host in Jakarta.
Structure
Immersion (33 Hours)
Deepen your practice by understanding basic anatomy, and the biomechanics required to execute each Pilates Matwork piece effectively. Understand the intention of each piece and be introduced to basic teaching skills during the teaching labs. Each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the 25 hours. Maybe you will be inspired to complete your teaching certification by attending the next leg of training!
Prehab Trainer - Axial Skeleton (Spine):
Read more about the course details here.
Beginner Matwork
This portion of the course covers the Beginner series of exercises as arranged by BodyTree Academy. It introduces to the trainees the fundamentals of Matwork, necessary spinal mechanics, alignment, breath and movement intention. Beginner Matwork lays the foundation for the trainee to move on to the Intermediate and Advanced Matwork exercises.
Certification (17 Hours)
This final block is for those who have completed the Immersion programs and wish to attain their Teaching Certification. Intermediate and Advanced pieces, as well as pathologies and class programming will be covered over these dates, along with teaching labs. There will be additional self practise, self study and teaching hours that you will need to complete before sitting for your exams. After completing all the required hours, and passing your exams you will be awarded a Pilates Matwork Teacher Certification.
There are 3 components to the examinations:
Theory - this is an open book online quiz which you may take upon completion of the classroom hours
Performance Exam
Teaching Exam
Additional Hours:
30 Hours Self Practice: can be clocked in by attending repeated cycles of Induction OR 1-1 Private Pilates Sessions at Pilates BodyTree. Otherwise self practice/practice at any Pilates Studio of your choice.
15 OBSERVATION HOURS: observe prerecorded PBT teacher teach Pilates Mat group classes, and
15 PRACTICE TEACHING HOURS: practice teaching a group of minimum 4 persons either in person or via zoom. To commence after the Immersion phase.
Reformer Teacher Certification
This is a 116+hour teacher training program. Upon graduation, you will be able to teach Reformer group classes or one-on-one safely and effectively.
The BodyTree Approach is a client-centric approach, based on the belief of teaching the clients presented, as opposed to mindlessly applying a fixed sequence of exercises to any body.
During this course, you will learn the critical thinking process. This process is imperative for you to teach a class that is relevant, meaningful and effective for your clients.
You will:
understand and learn how to do each Reformer exercise well and what each exercise’s primary intention is
learn how to look and “read” your clients’ bodies
make informed judgements about what you see
learn to make modifications or progressions to an exercise as required
learn about class design and class programming
This course is required to fulfil the Comprehensive Teacher Training Track.
Clinical Certification is available for our Reformer Teacher Certification program. Refer to Program Requirements for applicable exemptions.
Structure
PREHAB TRAINER™ - Upper & Lower Limb
At the heart of our Pilates Teacher Certification courses is our Prehab Trainer™ Program. Created by Daniel Chan, Director of Education of BodyTree Academy, as a response to the missing link in Pilates Teacher Training Courses. The PREHAB TRAINER™ Program helps you help your clients achieve their physical goals regardless of your chosen movement discipline.
Prehab Trainer™ is a step-by-step critical thinking process to:
Recognise movement dysfunctions in a client; or the potential for specific movement dysfunctions.
Understand what a particular movement dysfunction or imbalance implies.
Make the best decisions on what exercises will benefit the client e.g. what and/or when to release; stretch; activate; or strengthen & condition.
Reformer Teacher Training
Prerequisites
Recommended 30 hours of regular Pilates Reformer practice or equivalent.
AND
PREHAB TRAINER™ - Upper & Lower Limb
Pilates Matwork Certification, Yoga Teacher Certification, Personal Trainer Certification will be a plus!
Additional Hours:
20 SELF PRACTICE HOURS: can be clocked booking a reformer OR 1-1 Private Pilates Sessions at Pilates BodyTree.
30 PRACTICE TEACHING HOURS: practice teaching 1-1. You can teach up to 2 clients.
6 PRIVATE SESSION HOURS: with a member of faculty
OBSERVATION HOURS: Optional, subject to availability
There are 3 components to the examinations:
-Theory - this is an open book online quiz which you may take upon completion of the classroom hours
-Performance Exam*
-Teaching Exam*
*for those undertaking the Comprehensive Teacher Training Program, you need not sit for a Reformer only Performance and Teaching, instead you will sit for a Comprehensive Teacher Exam upon completion of all your core modules.
Upon completion of all hours and meeting the minimum requirements of the theory, performance and teaching evaluations, the student will be awarded with a teaching certificate.
Spine Corrector Teacher Certification
The Spine Corrector is Pilates apparatus, sometimes referred to as the Pilates Arc or Small Barrel. It is unique as a Pilates apparatus for a few reasons:
UNPARALLELED FOR IMPROVING SPINAL MOBILITY
The curve of the Arc, the "dip" of the Crevice and the apex of the Lip make the Spine Corrector different from the rest of the Pilates apparatus (Reformer, Cadillac or Wunda Chair), which tend to have flat/boxy surfaces and shapes.
The "roundness" of the Spine Corrector facilitates the spine to move in a way that mimics its natural curve, making it unparalleled for improving spinal mobility.
MINIMAL/NO TIME WASTED FOR EQUIPMENT SET-UP
Like the Pilates Matwork, there are no set-ups required when practising on the Spine Corrector - no straps, no springs. This allows for a non-stop session with minimal or no time required for changing the equipment set up for different exercises, allowing for a more challenging and continuous workout.
Structure
Learn exercises to STRENGTHEN and STRETCH the Front line, Back line and Side lines of the body for a complete core program
Understand how to work on the Spine Corrector correctly for optimal Spinal Articulation
Understand the common mistakes when practising on the Spine Corrector and how to prevent/correct them
Prerequisites
This course is open to movement teachers, physiotherapists and experienced practitioners who have experienced moving on the Spine Corrector before.
Participants are strong encouraged to attend the Prehab Trainer™ - Axial Skeleton Course prior to this course for an effective practice and a good understanding.
Would I be able to teach after the course?
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.
For those who have completed the BTA Pilates Matwork teacher training program* or are a certified Pilates Matwork teacher from another school will receive a Teaching Certificate.
Currently Offered Programs
All Pilates Teacher Certification Trainings in Jakarta are hosted by Pilates Soul Studio.
Address: Jl. Wijaya I No.73, Petogogan, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12170, Indonesia
Contact: +62 811 8789 845
Pilates Matwork Teacher Certification
Matwork Immersion: 14 - 17 Sep 2026
Trainer: Daniel Chan
Matwork Certification: 9 - 10 Jan 2027
Trainer: Jerry Teo
Spine Corrector Teacher Certification
Spine Corrector: 18 - 19 Sep 2026
Trainer: Daniel Chan
Is the BTA Program for you?
This program is suitable for you if you are a:
– GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR who wants to expand your teaching repertoire or start teaching a Pilates Reformer class.
– PERSONAL TRAINER who wants to elevate your quality of teaching by incorporating and integrating Pilates Reformer exercises, Pilates concepts and the Prehab Trainer™ techniques into your PT sessions
– YOGA TEACHER; DANCE TEACHER or GYMNASTIC COACH who acknowledges the value of progressing your clients safely and without injury
– PILATES PRACTITIONERS & CLIENTS who wants to turn your passion into a career
– PHYSIOTHERAPISTS, OSTEOPATHS, CHIROPRACTERS, MEDICAL DOCTORS who want to incorporate Pilates in their clinical practice.
