Train to teach Pilates with Surrey's most experienced instructors
YMCA-accredited Level 3 Matwork and Reformer Pilates teacher training, delivered by professionals at The Pilates School, UK who care deeply about the quality of what they pass on.
About the programme
YMCA Level 3 Matwork and Reformer Pilates
This 200-hour programme is one of the most respected Pilates qualifications available in the UK fitness and wellness industry. It covers both Matwork and Reformer Pilates in full, giving you the breadth of knowledge and practical skill to teach confidently across a wide range of clients and settings.
What the course covers
The programme is designed to develop knowledgeable, confident, and compassionate instructors. You will graduate with a thorough grounding in both the theoretical and practical sides of teaching Pilates.
Pilates principles, movement theory, and anatomy in depth
Practical teaching skills across Matwork and Reformer
Client assessment, programme design, and safe practice
Teaching methodology, observation, and cueing
Working with different client populations, including rehabilitation, older adults, and prenatal clients
Why train with us
There are many routes to becoming a Pilates teacher.
Here is why our programme stands out:
YMCA Awards accredited, one of the most widely recognised qualifications in the industry
Founded by Vicky Evans and Karol House, both experienced experienced teacher trainers with over a decade of professional Pilates teaching and a formal backgrounds in training, education, and assessment
Small cohorts for a genuinely personal, well-supported learning experience
Grounded in classical Pilates lineage with modern, evidence-informed approaches
Who is this training for?
This programme suits a wider range of people than you might expect.
Pilates enthusiasts ready to turn their passion into a career
Fitness and wellness professionals looking to add a specialist qualification
Existing Pilates teachers wanting to expand into Reformer or deepen their Matwork knowledge
Healthcare professionals with an interest in movement-based rehabilitation
Vicky’s teaching and training background
As co-founder of The Pilates School and a YMCA Awards teacher trainer, Vicky brings a rare combination of deep practical experience and formal educational expertise to every training cohort. She holds a Level 3 Award in Training, Education and Assessment and has spent over a decade both teaching Pilates professionally and supporting the next generation of instructors.
Her approach to teacher training reflects her approach to teaching: rigorous and thorough, but always warm, encouraging, and deeply focused on the individual in front of her.
delivered through The Pilates School
This programme is delivered through The Pilates School. Full course details, dates, and the application process are available there. Please contact us at The Pilates School for more details.