pilates continous education courses

Explore our Cadillac, Barrel & Chair Offerings in 2026

Cadillac Pilates Course

All you need to know to teach Cadillac Pilates.
Our Trapeze Table Pilates Course is a intensive 2-day in person to teach you everything you need to teach Cadillac Pilates or Tower Reformer & Tower Mat

PRE-REQUISITES
- Students must have attended an In Person Mat of Reformer Teacher Training Course prior to attending the In Person portion of a CCB course.
- You do not need to have certified in Mat or Reformer prior to attending this course.
ONLINE
- Online Modules with access to materials to prepare you for in person practical days.
- Support from community of graduates, teachers in Facebook community and via email.
SELF DIRECTED LEARNING
- 30 Hours of Self Directed Practice Teaching Hours
IN PERSON DAYS
- 20 Contact Hours in Studio
- 50+ Trapeze Table Pilates moves breakdown, verbal and tactile cueing.
- Practice teaching with your cohort.
- Small cohort to maximise learning.
Course Dates 21st-22nd March 2026
Pricing $1599 NZD
split pricing available

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Ladder Barrel & Wunda Chair Course

All you need to know about teaching Ladder Barrel & Wunda Chair Pilates.
Our Ladder Barrel & Wunda Chair Pilates Course is a intensive 2-day in person to teach you everything you need to teach Ladder Barrel & Wunda Chair.

PRE-REQUISITES
- Students must have attended an In Person Mat of Reformer Teacher Training Course prior to attending the In Person portion of a CCB course.
- You do not need to have certified in Mat or Reformer prior to attending this course.
ONLINE
- Online Modules with access to materials to prepare you for in person practical day.
- Support from community of graduates, teachers in Facebook community and via email
SELF DIRECTED LEARNING
- 20 Hours of Self Directed Teaching Hour for Ladder Barrel
- 20 Hours of Self Directed Teaching Hour for Wunda Chair
IN PERSON DAYS
- 16 Contact Hours in Studio
- Practice teaching with your cohort.
- Small cohort to maximise learning.
Course Dates 18-19th April 2026
Pricing $1858 NZD
split pricing available

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Train in the Intensive Cadillac, Barrel & Chair Combo in 2026

Intensive Cadillac, Ladder Barrel & Wunda Chair (CCB) Course

All you need to know about teaching Cadillac Pilates, Ladder Barrel & Wunda Chair Pilates.
Our CCB Course is a intensive 2-weekend in person to teach you everything you need to teach Cadillac, Barrel & Chair.

PRE-REQUISITES
- Students must have attended an In Person Mat of Reformer Teacher Training Course prior to attending the In Person portion of a CCB course.
- You do not need to have certified in Mat or Reformer prior to attending this course.
ONLINE
- Online Modules with access to materials to prepare you for in person practical day.
- Support from community of graduates, teachers in Facebook community and via email
SELF DIRECTED LEARNING
- 30 Hours o Self Directed Teaching Hour for Cadillac
- 20 Hours of Self Directed Teaching Hour for Ladder Barrel
- 20 Hours of Self Directed Teaching Hour for Wunda Chair
IN PERSON DAYS
- 32 Contact Hours in Studio
- Practice teaching with your cohort.
- Small cohort to maximise learning.
Course Dates
21-22nd March 2026
18-19th April 2026
Pricing $1858 NZD
split pricing available

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Explore our fully online continuous education courses

Reformer Class Planning 101

All you need to know about Reformer Class Planning (Basic and Advanced) as per The SO Method.
Comes with downloadable PDFs and video guides.
Full payment upfront nzd 499
Lifetime access

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Functional Anatomy - The Scapular Region

Learn in detail about Functional Anatomy of the Scapular Region with 3D animation and detailed information on how it relates to Pilates moves.
fully upfornt nzd 349
lifetime access

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Reformer Pilates Class Plan Subscription

Take away the headache and hours spent class planning with our Reformer Class Plans Subscription. 24 weeks of tried & tested class plans with downloadable PDF and video guides.
$19.99 nzd weekly subscription. Cancel anytime.
Subcscription model, access with subscription.

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Pre & Post Natal Pilates

All you need to know about Reformer Pregnancy Pilates + Adaptation in each trimester + post natal.
Full payment upfront nzd 699
Lifetime access

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Reformer Jumpboard Essentials

All you need to know about how to teach Reformer Jumpboard with a library of moves.
Full payment upfront nzd 300
Lifetime access

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Reformer Pilates Ball Essentials

All you need to know about how to use the Pilates Ball in moves and classes. Access 75 new variations to moves with the Pilates Ball.
Full payment upfront nzd 300
Lifetime access

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Why should you learn from The SO Academy?

If creating a fully comprehensive teaching programme to cater to the current trends in the industry is not enough, we’ve decided that quality education deserves more. We are the most comprehensive Teaching Academy in New Zealand, offering courses not just in Reformer or Mat, but in The whole Pilates Method and more in continuous education. If you haven’t noticed, your Teacher Training is only your first step in this industry, there is so much more that you need to learn to ensure that you are able to cater to clients of different backgrounds, injuries and more.

Here at The SO Academy, we aim to provide as much support as we can to our graduates, to see our graduates succeed in this industry.

The SO Academy Training Programme was absolutely fantastic; and has set me up with a great reformer pilates teaching foundation and I now teach all the way on the other side of the world in UK. I would recommend training with SO without hesitation. No better way to begin your instructor journey!

Catrin.
The best decision I’ve ever made! Everything that I knew about Pilates and exercise has entirely changed. The in-depth knowledge I gained about breathing techniques, muscle engagement alignment and more has transformed my practice. The SO Academy has taught me valuable lessons that you just can’t find elsewhere. I can’t recommend it enough.

Hannah
Nicole was very professional and thorough while still being friendly and approachable and making us feel comfortable to ask any questions at any time which she was always answered with an indepth explanation. The delivery of the course was structured well, in a way that didn’t feel too overwhelming or boring. It’s clear that Nicole is very experienced and produces a very high standard of instructors. We were provided with all the information and tools to become great instructors.

Jane.