pilates continous education courses

Explore our continuous education courses

The Pilates Method

  • Become a Pilates Method Teacher by gaining your qualifications in Cadillac Pilates, Ladder Barrel and Wunda Chair.

    All equipment courses will be online + in person. Attendees will need to have attended/completed a Reformer or Mat Teacher Training Course to sign up for these courses.


  • In 2026 we will be hosting all equipment courses. If you are interested in obtaining your Cadillac, Ladder Barrel or Wunda Chair qualification, this is the space for you to do so. 2026 course dates will be released in September 2025.

    split payments available

Fully Online CEC courses

  • Explore CEC courses for Reformer Pilates like Jumpboard, Pilates Ball, Reformer Class Planning and more to elevate your Teaching.

  • Explore our 3D animated Anatomy Course, designed specifically for Pilates Instructors, to facilitate learning.

2026 Course Dates Incoming…

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.

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