Ready to teach Reformer Pilates? Whether you are taking your first steps as an instructor or looking to build a stronger foundation, this book will give you the knowledge, practical tools, and confidence to teach safe, effective, and well-structured Reformer Pilates classes. Discover the fundamental principles of Reformer Pilates through a modern, practical approach. Learn about the history of the Reformer, understand the differences between classical and contemporary Pilates, and become familiar with the Reformer and its settings. Through detailed exercise descriptions, illustrations, variations, verbal cueing, and hands-on corrections, you will learn how to guide your clients safely and effectively. Rather than relying on fixed exercise sequences, you will learn how to design classes independently, create logical progressions, build smooth transitions, As the official manual of the Reformer Coach Academy, this book will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to teach high-quality Reformer Pilates classes.
Savannah van der Wal is a Pilates educator, movement specialist, and founder of the Reformer Coach Academy in the Netherlands. Since 2017, she has been developing training programs and educational resources for yoga and Pilates teachers and is known for her clear teaching style and attention to detail. Alongside her extensive teaching experience, she has specialized in therapeutic Reformer Pilates, working with people experiencing chronic pain. She combines insights from Pilates, strength training, neuroscience, and somatic movement to create an evidence-informed, practical approach to teaching. This vision led to the development of the Neuropilates and Somatic Pilates training programs. Through this book, she shares her knowledge and experience to help instructors, trainers, and dedicated practitioners design, structure, and deliver effective Reformer Pilates sessions.