Why should you train with Pilates Dynamics?
Pilates Dynamics has been around for approximately 20 years and is considered to be one of South Africa’s leading Pilates studios and teacher training centres. Pilates Dynamics is known for their high-quality, comprehensively certified courses. The Pilates Dynamics studio and Pilates Dynamics academy are equipped with modern Pilates apparatus, expert lecturers with both national and international experience, and they offer a supportive learning environment.
Whether you’re beginning your Pilates journey or ready to increase your scope and level of expertise, our courses are structured to build your confidence, refine your teaching skills, and empower you to make a meaningful impact in the world of health and movement.
OUR PILATES TRAINING COURSES
1. Pilates Mat & Small Equipment Course
This course is the foundation and the starting point for aspiring Pilates instructors. You’ll learn the foundations of Pilates mat work and how to integrate small equipment such as TRX, Bosu, Ballet Barre, Balls, Resistance bands, Arc Barrels, and many more, with a view to create assistance and resistance for clients of all fitness levels.
What you will learn:
- A strong understanding of Pilates principles and movement patterns
- Ability to confidently lead Mat and small equipment classes
- Anatomy, muscle focus, Cueing, Teaching skills, Pathologies/Injuries, and
- Exercise Modifications with and without props to either make the exercise easier or more complex, depending on the different body types
Who it’s for:
Beginners, health and fitness professionals, or anyone wanting to teach Pilates classes.
2. Pilates Intensive Reformer Course
The Reformer is one of Pilates’ most iconic tools — and this course helps you master its use. You will find a Pilates Reformer in every studio. This is a very popular piece of Pilates equipment. You’ll dive deep into exercises, modifications, client programming, and safe teaching techniques for all abilities.
What you will learn:
- Reformer anatomy and biomechanics
- Progressions from beginner to advanced levels
- Application of Pilates principles to enhance strength, flexibility
- Postural alignment, Modifications with/without props, injuries/pathologies, and
- Exercise Modifications with and without props to either make the exercise easier or more complex, depending on the different body types
Note: A Pre-requisite for doing the Pilates Reformer Course is the Mat & Small Equipment Course
3. Pilates Comprehensive Course
This is our most complete qualification — perfect for anyone who wants full mastery of Pilates. It includes both mat and small equipment training plus the large apparatus/machines like the Pilates Reformer, Pilates Wunda Chair, Pilates Cadillac, Pilates Towers, Pilates Ladder Barrel, and Pilates Arc Barrels.
What sets it apart from the rest of the courses:
- The Pilates Comprehensive course offers an-depth study of all the Pilates apparatus/machines
- You will obtain advanced teaching skills and safe modifications
- Definitely greater job and travel opportunities locally and abroad
- With this certification, graduates can teach full-spectrum Pilates classes and pursue careers worldwide.
4. Pilates Comprehensive Conversion Course
Are you already certified in Mat Pilates? Then this course is for you. The Pilates Comprehensive Conversion Course focuses exclusively on large equipment training like the Reformer, Cadillac, Tower, Chair, Ladder and Arc Barrels, helping you convert your qualification into a higher-level, full equipment certification.
It’s perfect for instructors wanting to expand their expertise, work with diverse clients, and increase their professional opportunities in Pilates studios and gyms globally.
Accreditation & Recognition
All Pilates Dynamics courses meet international standards and are endorsed by respected professional bodies, meaning your qualification is both credible and portable. Our courses have been recognised for CPD points by REPSSA and endorsed by BASA and SASP, connecting your training to the wider fitness and healthcare community.
How Your Course Works:
- Flexible learning: Courses can be completed in groups OR privately, with a mix of lectures, self-practice hours, observation, and practical teaching experience in your own time.
- Extensive practical hours: You’ll complete practice teaching, observation, and self-practice in your own time, building real confidence in real classes.
- Supportive mentorship: We offer Tests, Tutorials and Teaching real life classes to prepare you for the exams.
What is the process of obtaining your practical hours:
The process is quite simple and can be done in the comfort of your own home or studio and at your own time and schedule. You determine how long you want to take to complete your hours to write the exams.
- Self-Practise and Teaching hours: Video record yourself practising for an hour. At the end of the video, it gives you details of long you have recorded yourself and the date. Then screenshot the details to us as Proof of Evidence.
- Observation hours: You can either observe our classes in-studio or on-line and submit your observation notes as Proof of Evidence.
Who Should sign up to do the Courses?
Our courses are perfect for:
- Fitness professionals (e.g., personal trainers, physiotherapists, bio-kineticists, sports coaches, anyone wanting to change careers)
- Dancers and movement specialists
- Anyone looking to start a new career in Pilates
- People wanting to deepen their Pilates knowledge for personal or professional growth.
Start Your Pilates Career Today
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your love for Pilates into a meaningful and rewarding career, Pilates Dynamics is here to help you make it happen.
Visit our courses page or contact us today on 072 999 2229 or 011-792 5459 or info@pilatesdynamics.co.za or download a course information pack on www.pilatesdynamics.co.za to find the best training path for you!