Serving South London's wellbeing community for nearly two decades
Working reformer studio
Allegro 2 reformers
No experience needed
yogahaven is an Active IQ Approved Centre
Reformer Pilates Teacher Training in London
Train to teach reformer Pilates in six days at The Reformer Room, our working reformer studio in Clapham. You'll finish with three ready-to-teach class sequences and the confidence to lead mixed-level classes.
Length
6 days, 3 weekends
Where
Clapham SW4
Price
£1,550
Payment plans available
Next start
14 Nov 2026
Reformer Pilates · you're here
Qualification
The Reformer Room Reformer Pilates Instructor Certificate, accepted for instructor insurance by leading UK fitness insurers
Format
6 days over three weekend modules
Experience needed
None, just a love for Pilates
Upcoming dates
November 2026: 14–15 Nov · 12–13 Dec · 16–17 Jan
Following cohort
January 2027: 23–24 Jan · 20–21 Feb · 13–14 Mar
Price
£1,550. Payment plans available, speak to us
No mat qualification needed: start on the reformer straight away.
Mat Pilates
Qualification
Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Mat Pilates (Active IQ)
Format
6 days over two long weekends
Experience needed
None, just a love for Pilates
Upcoming dates
January 2027: 8–10 Jan · 12–14 Feb
Following cohort
Dates to be confirmed
Price
£1,550. Payment plans available, speak to us
Compare our courses
Reformer or Mat Pilates teacher training: next dates side by side
Why train with yogahaven and The Reformer Room
A real reformer studio
Learn on the Allegro 2 reformers our members use every day, at The Reformer Room in Clapham.
Over £350 of extras
10 reformer class credits (worth £350), free practice between modules and 50% off membership for 3 months.
Ready to teach on day one
Graduate with three full class sequences: Foundation, Intermediate and Dynamic Advanced.
Training teachers since 2007
yogahaven has been training teachers for 20 years. Our Pilates courses were created with a small team of Pilates experts.
No Level 3 Mat required
Join from yoga, fitness, dance or physio, or as a keen Pilates student.
South London, every day in person
Six studio days in Clapham SW4, in small groups with personal feedback every day.
Our story
In the heart of Clapham since 2010
For nearly two decades, yogahaven has served South London's wellbeing community. Hundreds of thousands of people have come through our doors in Clapham and we've been training teachers since 2007. When you train with us, you learn from a studio that lives and breathes teaching, every day.
Since 2010
In the heart of Clapham
100,000s
Through our doors
20 years
Training teachers since 2007
4.8 ★
From 147 Google reviews
Allie Hill, Founder & Course Creator
Allie founded yogahaven and has been teaching since 2001, running teacher training in London since 2007. She has worked with elite athletes at Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, and was one of Lululemon's first UK ambassadors.
Krystal Nash, Co-Founder & Course Creator
Krystal brings 20 years in Pilates, yoga and herbal medicine. One of Lululemon's first UK ambassadors, she has been featured in national press including The Sunday Times Style Magazine, and co-created our Mat and Reformer trainings.
Meet your trainers
Learn on the reformer from a sports therapist, an osteopath and former professional dancers, on a course created by Allie and Krystal.
Kelly Balmer, Lead Educator
Kelly brings over 20 years' experience and a clinical background, with a BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy. A former Team GB karate athlete and two-time British Champion, she's known for clear, detailed teaching that makes every cue make sense.
Elodie Frati, Reformer & Anatomy Educator
Elodie teaches on our Reformer course. She's a qualified osteopath, lectures at the University College of Osteopathy and works with West End performers. A former professional contemporary dancer, she also teaches yoga and Reformer Pilates.
Taylor Benjamin, Educator
Trained at Doreen Bird College and Transitions at Laban, Taylor performed internationally with BalletBoyz and DV8 Physical Theatre before spending the past six years teaching barre, Reformer and Mat Pilates in London. His dance background gives him a sharp eye for technique, control and movement quality, and his teaching style is clear, focused and supportive.
Sian Bradbury, Course Assessor
A yoga teacher, teacher trainer and Level 3 Mat Pilates and Reformer teacher, Sian also holds a Level 3 in Education and Assessing. A former professional dancer and choreographer, she has worked with yogahaven for over a decade as a trainer, mentor and student support lead, guiding students from start to finish through their training. Her classes are creative, inclusive and encouraging.
Three modules, built step by step
01 Foundations & Fundamentals
Springs, bars, straps and footbar; Pilates principles; applied anatomy; safe alignment, breathing and cueing; your first supervised teaching.
02 Building Your Teaching Skills
The reformer repertoire from basic to intermediate, verbal and tactile cueing, modifications for all bodies, and sequencing.
03 Dynamic Practice & Sequencing
Advanced flows, building your own sequences, special populations and injuries, the business of teaching, and your assessment.
What our graduates say
“The training was delivered with such care, knowledge and attention to detail, and the nurturing atmosphere made a huge difference. Questions were encouraged, confidence was built, and everyone felt genuinely supported. I’ve come away feeling well prepared, inspired and excited to begin teaching.”
Lucy, Mat and Reformer graduate, 2026
“I’ve just completed my Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor training at The Reformer Room and it was a wonderful experience! The owners and teachers are so lovely and knowledgeable. Couldn’t have had a better experience!”
Michaela, Mat and Reformer graduate, 2026
“The owners, Allie and Krystal, are so lovely, and the teachers delivering the course are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. There’s a real sense of community that feels rare to find, and being able to use the studio to practise throughout the course has been invaluable in building my confidence. Friends who’ve trained at other studios across London haven’t experienced the same warm, welcoming atmosphere.”
Jemma, Mat and Reformer graduate, 2025
Reformer Pilates teacher training: frequently asked questions
How long is the Reformer Pilates instructor training?
Six days, taught over three weekend modules in Clapham, London.
Can I get insured to teach?
Yes. You'll receive The Reformer Room Reformer Pilates Instructor Certificate, which is accepted for instructor insurance by leading UK fitness insurers. No mat qualification is needed first.
Do I need a mat qualification or Pilates experience?
No. There are no prerequisites, just a love for Pilates. The course suits mat teachers, people from yoga, fitness, dance or physio backgrounds, and keen Pilates students who want to teach.
How much does it cost?
£1,550, or £2,700 when you take it with our Mat Pilates training (saving £400). Payment plans are available, just ask.
When is the next course?
November 2026: Module 1 on 14–15 November, Module 2 on 12–13 December, Module 3 on 16–17 January. The following cohort starts in January 2027: 23–24 January, 20–21 February and 13–14 March.
What's included in the price?
Course materials, three ready-to-teach class sequences, 10 reformer class credits (worth £350), free studio practice between modules, and 50% off membership for three months after you finish.
Can I practise on the reformers between modules?
Yes, and it's what sets our course apart. You get free use of The Reformer Room between modules to practise teaching your fellow trainees on the same Allegro 2 reformers our members use every day. Many courses only give you reformer time on training days.
Who teaches the course?
Lead Educator Kelly Balmer (sports therapist, 20+ years' experience), osteopath Elodie Frati and former BalletBoyz dancer Taylor Benjamin, with Sian Bradbury as assessor. The course was created by yogahaven founders Allie Hill and Krystal Nash.
What will I be able to teach when I finish?
Three full class sequences (Foundation, Intermediate and Dynamic Advanced), so you can lead mixed-level reformer classes straight away.
Where is the training held?
At The Reformer Room in Clapham, London SW4, minutes from the Northern line and Clapham Junction. Groups are small, so you get personal feedback every day.