The Pilates Reformer is a spring-resistance exercise apparatus with a moving carriage that develops strength, flexibility, posture, balance, and control. Joseph Pilates developed the Reformer during the 1920s.
By way of introduction, we answer these FAQs.
To develop myself as a Pilates teacher, why must I master matwork?
Matwork is the foundation of the entire Pilates system. Every exercise performed on the apparatus is built upon the principles first learned on the mat, including breathing, core activation, alignment, stability, mobility, control, concentration, precision, and flow.
When you master matwork, you learn to teach movement using the client’s own body weight rather than relying on springs or equipment. This develops a deeper understanding of exercise technique, movement correction, and progression. A strong matwork background enables you to teach clients of different ages, abilities, and fitness levels more safely and effectively.
In short, the better your matwork skills, the stronger your foundation as a Pilates professional.
Mat: Ultimate Goal
To Joseph Pilates, the Mat-to-Apparatus Relationship was flexible. He did not teach a rigid, linear path where a student had to “graduate” from the Mat before touching a machine. Instead, he used them simultaneously.
However, to him. the Mat was the Ultimate Goal: he considered the unassisted floor work to be the hardest part of his system because you have no mechanical help.
The Apparatus was the Instructor: If a student struggled to articulate their spine during the Mat Roll Up, Pilates would immediately put them on the Reformer or Tower. The springs and straps provided the physical assistance and tactile feedback needed to build the correct movement patterns. Once learned, the student returned to the Mat to perform it unassisted.
I am a certified Pilates matwork teacher. Why should I complete a Pilates on Ball course before doing Reformer?
The Pilates Ball acts as a bridge between matwork and apparatus-based Pilates. While matwork develops body awareness and control, the ball introduces instability, balance challenges, proprioception, and three-dimensional movement patterns.
Working with the ball teaches you how to:
- Improve core recruitment and spinal stability.
- Progress or regress exercises for different clients.
- Enhance balance, coordination, and movement control.
- Understand how external equipment influences movement quality.
These functional skills are extremely valuable when progressing to the Reformer, where clients must control moving platforms, springs, and changing resistance. The ball therefore provides a safer and more gradual transition from body-weight exercises to equipment-based training.
Note:
Joseph Pilates did not recommend this sequence. In fact, he never used or taught with an exercise ball which an Italian toy maker developed in the early 1960 and used by Swiss physical therapists. Pilates passed away in 1967.
What is the Reformer? Does it help me master other apparatus?
The Reformer is the most versatile and widely used apparatus in the Pilates system. It consists of a moving carriage, adjustable springs, straps, ropes, shoulder blocks, and a footbar that create variable resistance and support.
The Reformer allows hundreds of exercises for strength, mobility, stability, flexibility, posture correction, rehabilitation, and athletic conditioning. It can accommodate beginners, seniors, rehabilitation clients, and elite athletes alike.
Yes, mastering the Reformer significantly helps you learn other apparatus such as the Cadillac, Chair, Barrel, and Spine Corrector. Many of the movement patterns, Pilates principles, spring-resistance concepts, exercise progressions, and teaching skills used on these apparatus are first encountered on the Reformer.
For this reason, we believe the learning pathway to be:
Matwork → Ball → Reformer → Cadillac, Chair, Barrel, and other specialist apparatus.
A strong Reformer foundation makes the transition to advanced apparatus faster, safer, and more effective.
Academic Standards and Quality Assurance
The Pilates on Reformer Teacher Programme has been designed and is delivered in accordance with internationally benchmarked educational, vocational and professional standards.
Our curriculum, learning outcomes, teaching methodologies, assessment systems and internal quality assurance processes are aligned with the requirements of respected academic and industry bodies, ensuring a learning experience that is both academically rigorous and professionally relevant.
India
The programme is mapped to the competency and academic standards of:
Skills India National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 4
European Standards through EREPS (European Register of Exercise Professionals), Brussels
United Arab Emirates
The programme has been pre-approved by REPS UAE in Category “F” through the European Standards satellite accreditation pathway, supporting professional recognition and career opportunities within the UAE fitness industry.
This multi-layered quality framework ensures that learners receive education that meets both national and international expectations for professional Pilates teachers.
Mentoring Beyond Certification
Our commitment to learners does not end when the course concludes.
Students receive complimentary post-enrolment and post-certification mentoring, guidance and support to assist their academic, professional and business development. Whether you require advice on career planning, continuing education, teaching practice or professional growth, our team remains available to support your journey.
Building Careers and Businesses — Not Just Jobs
At GĀYO, certification is only the beginning.
Our mission is to help aspiring Pilates professionals develop the knowledge, practical skills, confidence and professional networks needed to build rewarding and sustainable careers in the fitness and wellness industry.
Beyond preparing competent Pilates teachers, we also help entrepreneurs establish and grow successful Pilates studios and movement-based businesses through guidance in operations, programme delivery, client acquisition and professional development.
We are committed to creating not only skilled teachers, but also future leaders, educators and business owners within the Pilates profession.
Pilates Matwork provides the foundation of the Pilates system: it teaches the essential principles of Pilates exercise and enables teachers to master observation, demonstration and effective teaching cues.
Building on this foundation, the Reformer is the mainstay of Pilates apparatus training, offering adjustable resistance, support and movement variety for clients with different abilities and goals.
On successful completion of the Pilates on Reformer Teacher Program, participants will be able to:
Apply their knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and biomechanics to understand movement patterns and teach Reformer exercises safely.
Set up and operate the Reformer confidently, including correct use and adjustment of the carriage, springs, footbar, straps, ropes and accessories.
Demonstrate and teach foundational, intermediate and advanced Reformer exercises with correct alignment, control, breathing and movement precision.
Provide clear, concise and effective verbal, visual and tactile cues that help clients understand and perform each exercise correctly.
Analyse movement, identify faulty technique or muscular compensation, and provide appropriate corrections and progressions.
Design safe, balanced and goal-oriented Reformer programs for clients with varying levels of fitness, experience and functional ability.
Modify exercises for older adults, special populations and clients with injuries, limitations or specific needs, while remaining within the teacher’s professional scope of practice.
Apply appropriate resistance, assistance, exercise sequencing and progression to improve strength, stability, mobility, flexibility, coordination and muscular endurance.
Maintain professional standards of client screening, equipment safety, hygiene, record-keeping and session management.
Develop the basic business skills required to market Pilates services and manage a sustainable teaching practice or studio.
Teachers must understand that the Reformer should not be used as the sole form of Pilates exercise. Effective programming should use an appropriate permutation and combination of Matwork, Ball, Reformer and other apparatus. This integrated approach creates balanced training and helps satisfy the seven fundamental principles of exercise.
Graduates will gain the knowledge, practical competence and professional confidence to teach Pilates Reformer safely and effectively in accordance with globally accepted standards.
Applicants enrolling in India, the UAE, or any other country should satisfy the following requirements.
Essential Qualifications
Applicants should hold:
A valid Level 3 or Level 4 Pilates Mat Teacher qualification awarded by GĀYO; or
An equivalent Pilates Matwork Teacher qualification issued by a nationally or internationally recognised education provider.
Acceptance of qualifications awarded by other providers is subject to review and approval by the Academy and remains solely at our discretion.
Applicants should also hold a valid qualification in:
Emergency First Aid
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants who do not hold a formal Pilates Mat Teacher qualification but possess significant relevant education, professional experience or demonstrated competence may be considered through the Academy’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway.
Applicants seeking admission through RPL may be required to provide evidence of prior learning, professional practice and competency and, if found necessary, attend specific training modules to prepare for the Reformer course.
Professional Knowledge and Skills
Applicants should demonstrate a basic understanding of:
Human anatomy and movement
Fundamental exercise physiology
Health, fitness and wellness principles
Exercise safety and risk management
Communication and instructional skills
Professional ethics and client care
Exercise planning, progression and adaptation
Physical Fitness and Professional Suitability
Applicants should:
Be physically and medically fit to participate in practical workshops and assessments
Demonstrate an interest in movement, exercise, health and lifelong learning
Display professionalism, commitment, integrity and respect for diverse client populations
Be prepared to undertake regular personal Pilates practice throughout the programme
Inclusive Admissions Policy
GĀYO welcomes applications from persons with disabilities.
Individuals with relevant experience, prior learning, professional involvement or demonstrated competence in fitness, exercise, health, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, dance, yoga, sport or related movement disciplines may be considered in accordance with programme requirements and applicable industry standards.
First Aid, CPR and AED Requirement
Before final certification, candidates must successfully complete a recognised qualification in:
Emergency First Aid
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
These competencies are strongly recommended for all professionals working within the fitness, wellness, rehabilitation and movement industries.
Professional Registration Pathways
Candidates seeking registration with professional bodies must satisfy the eligibility requirements specified by:
REPS UAE
European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS)
Any other applicable licensing, registration or professional body
Recognition of Prior Learning and Special Consideration
Applicants who do not fully meet the standard entry requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Decisions will be based upon prior learning, professional experience, demonstrated competencies and Academy policies while maintaining compliance with applicable professional and international standards.
Our Commitment
Our objective is to provide access to capable and motivated learners while maintaining the high professional standards expected of a Certified Pilates Reformer Teacher.
Whether your goal is to teach group classes, work within fitness, personal training or rehabilitation settings, or establish your own Pilates studio, this programme provides the knowledge, skills and professional foundation for a successful and rewarding career.
Important Note Regarding Pilates Matwork
Pilates Matwork forms the foundation of the entire Pilates method and is strongly recommended before undertaking Reformer Teacher training.
For novice instructors, bypassing Matwork and progressing directly to Reformer teaching is highly discouraged. While many clients find the Reformer more supportive and easier to perform than Mat exercises, teaching the Reformer requires a deeper understanding of movement mechanics, exercise progression, alignment, observation and coaching.
To safely and effectively instruct individuals or groups on a sophisticated moving apparatus, teachers must first develop the biomechanics knowledge, movement awareness, exercise flow and verbal cueing skills that Matwork is uniquely designed to teach.
For this reason, GĀYO strongly recommends the progression:
Pilates Matwork → Pilates Ball → Pilates Reformer
This pathway provides the strongest foundation for professional competence, teaching confidence and long-term success as a Pilates instructor.
Course Fees & Payment Options
Course Fee
Effective from June 1, 2026
Course fees vary according to the country and location of delivery. Please contact our Admissions Team for the current fee applicable in India, the UAE, or other countries.
Additional bank charges, taxes (GST, VAT, or other statutory levies), and registration fees may apply where applicable.
Flexible Payment Options
We believe quality Pilates education should be accessible to aspiring professionals. Flexible instalment payment options are available, subject to approval.
India: Credit card instalment facilities through participating banks
United Arab Emirates: Convenient instalment payment plans through Tabby and Tamara
What Your Course Fee Includes
Learning Resources
Students receive access to a comprehensive range of learning materials, including:
Detailed eBooks and study manuals
Complimentary time-bound access to exercise and instructional video libraries
Course handouts and academic support resources
Guided self-study materials and learning aids
Certifications and Qualifications
Students Enrolling in India
Successful candidates may be eligible to receive:
GĀYO Fitness Academy Pilates on Reformer Teacher Certificate
Skills India NSQF Level 4 Qualification*
Emergency First Aid & CPR with AED Certificate*
European Standards EREPS Level 4 Registration Pathway*
Specialist Certificates
Students may also receive specialist certificate(s) in:
p/reHAB clinic for injury rehab & prehab*
Other specialist clinics and workshops as offered from time to time*
Students Enrolling in the UAE
Successful candidates may be eligible to receive:
GĀYO Fitness Sports Academy Pilates on Reformer Teacher Certificate
Emergency First Aid & CPR with AED Certificate*
REPS UAE Registration – Category "F" Pathway*
European Standards EREPS Level 4 Registration Pathway*
Specialist Certificates
Students may also receive specialist certificate(s) in:
p/reHAB clinic for injury rehab & prehab*
Other specialist clinics and workshops as offered from time to time*
Important Information
- Please refer to our Events Page for the latest course schedules, fees, and delivery locations.
- Fee quotations and pro-forma invoices are available upon request and remain valid for fifteen (15) working days from the date of issue.
- Course fees may be revised without prior notice.
- Applicants are advised to review our Terms and Conditions before enrolment, particularly those relating to:
- Admissions and enrolment procedures
- Academic requirements and attendance
- Fees and payment schedules
- Refund, cancellation, and transfer policies
- Instalment payment arrangements
- Late payment policies
- Re-examinations and reassessments
- Certification, registration, and documentation procedures
Need a Personalised Quotation?
Our Admissions Team will be pleased to provide a personalised fee quotation and guidance on course selection, certification pathways, payment options, and enrolment procedures.
Contact us today for further information and enrolment assistance.
* Subject to the Academy’s prevailing policies, partner requirements, accreditation regulations, and availability.
Curriculum Structure
The programme is aligned with the competencies and learning outcomes associated with European Standards and the EREPS Level 4 Pilates Teacher framework.
SECTION I: Introduction Pilates on Reformer
SECTION II: Overview of Foundation Exercises
SECTION III: Reformer Set-Up and Safety
SECTION IV: Foundation Exercises
Footwork – toes parallel
Footwork – heels parallel
Footwork – “V” or plié
Footwork – Heels side
Footwork – slow running
Single Leg Footwork – Toes
100 – Curl Up
Supine Arm – Triceps
Supine Arm – Arms Straight
Supine Arm – “V“ Position
Thighs in Strap – Up / Down
Thighs in Strap – Small Circles
Thighs in Strap – In / Out
Feet in Straps – Up / Down
Feet in Straps – Circles
Feet in Straps – Baby Frogs
Reverse Teaser – Rolls Backs
Reverse Teaser – Oblique Roll Backs
Stomach Massage – Round Back
Knee Stretches – Scooter
Elephant – Hamstring Stretch
Elephant – Flat Back
Short Box Series – Round Back
Short Box Series – Flat Back
Short Box Series – Round Back 2
Short Box Series – Flat Back 2
Arm Work – Chest Expansion
Arm Work – Biceps Curl
Arm Work – Rotator Cuff 1
Arm Work – Pull Forward
Arm Work – Offering 1
Arm Work – Bow & Arrow
Arm Work – Rotator Cuff 2
Arm Work – Rotator Cuff 3
Side Arm Work – Twist 1
Side Lying Series – Sleeper 1
Side Lying Series – Sleeper 2
Pelvic Lift
Pelvic Lift – Round Back
Hamstring Stretch 1
Hamstring Stretch 2
Hamstring Stretch 3
Hip Flexor Stretch 1
Hip Flexor Stretch 2
Hip Flexor Stretch 3
Mermaid
SECTION V: Beginner Exercises
Foot Work – Arches
Foot Work – Toes with High Heels
Foot Work Running
Single Leg Foot Work – Leg Extended 1
Single Leg Foot Work – Leg Extended 2
100 – Legs Extended
100 – Legs Turned Out
Rowing Arms
Supine Arms Series – Triceps 2
Supine Arms Series – Angel Arms
Supine Arms Series – Circles
Supine Arms Series – Chicken Wings
Feet In Straps – Circles
Feet In Straps – Diamond Pulls
Feet In Straps – Parallel Hollywood Legs
Feet In Straps – “V” Splits
Feet In Straps – Full Frogs
Feet In Straps – Short Spine 1
Reverse Teaser – Legs Lifted
Long Box Series – Pulling Straps
Long Box Series – Triceps
Reverse Long Box – Push Out
Short Box – Climb A Tree 1
Stomach Massage – Flat Back
Knee Stretches – Round Back 1
Knee Stretches – Flat Back
Reverse Knee Stretches – Forward
Elephant – Round Back
Elephant – Toes Lifted
Elephant – Small Pulse
Knee Strengthener – Both Legs
Knee Strengthener – Single Legs
Box Press – Hamstring Strengthener
Arm Work – Bubble Head
Arm Work – Cleopatra
Arm Work – Hug A Tree
Arm Work – Reject A Tree
Arm Work – ½ Arm Circles
Arm & Abs – Roll Backs with Biceps Curls
Arm & Abs – Roll Backs with Twists
Standing Skating – Straight Legs
Standing Skating – Knees Bent
Abs in Straps – Forward
Abs in Straps – Oblique
Low Swan
Side Lying Legs – Adductor Lifts
Side Lying Legs – Side Kicks
Pelvic Lift – Full Press
Pelvic Lift – Lower
Mermaid – Upper Thoracic Rotation
SECTION VI: Intermediate Exercise
Footwork – Toes Under Bar
Footwork – “7s”
Footwork – Small Pulses
Single Leg Footwork – Leg Extended
Single Leg Footwork – Bicycle
Core Stability – Legs Only
Core Stability – Arms Only
100 – Legs Lower
100 – Progressive Breathing
Coordination Prep
Rowing Front – Reach Up
Arms & Abs – Roll Backs
Supine Arms – Triceps 45⸰
Supine Arms – Marching Arms
Supine Arms – Cheerleader Arms
Abs Control – Curls Up Forwards
Abs Control – Single Leg Stretch
Feet in Straps – Figure of 8
Feet in Straps – Hollywood Legs
Feet in Straps – Reverse Frogs
Feet in Straps – Short Spine 2
Feet in Straps – Short Adductor Stretch
Reverse Teaser – Straight Legs
Long Box – T Pull
Long Box Abs – Tummy Pumps
Reverse Long Box – The Swan
Reverse Long Box – Push Out
Short Box – Climb A Tree
Short Box – Side Lifts
SECTION VII: ADVANCED
Footwork – Internal/External Rotation
Footwork – Moguls
Footwork – Half Rises
Single Leg Footwork – Bicycle
Single Leg Footwork – Fondue
The Hundred – Lift/Lower Legs
The Hundred – Small Beats
Over Head – Arms Down
Co-ordination
Rowing Front
Rowing Back – Round Back
Rowing Back – Hinge Back
Arms and Abs – Roll back with Open Arms
Feet in Straps – Short Spine 3
Feet in Straps – Loading Frog Combo 1
Feet in Straps – Long Spine 1
Feet in Straps – Long Spine 2
Feet in Straps – Long Adductor Stretch
Single Foot in Straps – Small Circles
Single Foot in Straps – Baby Frog
Single Foot in Straps – Baby Frog 2
Single Foot in Straps – Full Frog
Reverse Teaser – Oblique
Long Box – Half Circles
Reverse Long Box – Arm Circles
Long Box – Backstroke
Long Box – Reverse Backstroke
Long Box – Teaser 1
Long Box – Teaser 2
Short Box – The Hinge
Short Box – Side Lift
Stomach Massage – Reach up
Stomach Massage – Tendon Stretch
Core Stability – Arms and Legs
Abdominal Control – Scissors Oblique
Back Splits
Standing Side Splits – Internal Rotation
Standing Side Splits – The Hinge
Standing Side Splits – Scary Crab
The Corkscrew
Knee Stretches – Knees Off
Reverse Knee Stretches – Oblique
Elephant – Single Leg
Elephant – Ultimate Elephant
Long Stretch
Up Stretch
Down Stretch
Long Back Stretch
Tendon Stretch 1
Tendon Stretch 2
Arm Work – Triceps Back
Arm Work – Biceps
Arm Work – Arm Circles
Arm Work – Cross Arm Pull
Arm Work – Thigh Stretch
Side Arm Work – Twist Up/Down
Side Arm Work – Triceps Side
Side Arm Work – Draw A Sword
Side Arm Work – Push Out/Twist
Snake Prep 2
Pelvic Lift – Single Leg
Pelvic Lift – Side Leg Extended
Balance Control – Arms Only
The Runner – Single Arm
Front Splits
Hamstring Pull – Leg Pull Side
Long Box – Hamstring Curls 1
Long Box – Hamstring Curls 2
Hip Flexor Stretch Series – Front Leg Straight
Mermaid – Adding Push Ups
Teaching is done as follows –
Online / virtual classes via Zoom – recordings are uploaded on YouTube and links shared with the students
Guided Home Study and Assignments – online and physical
Offline or physical sessions
Learning Resources
We share with our students the following resources:
Pilates on Reformer text book
YouTube links to pre-recorded and “live” online classes as the case may be
About 100 Exercise videos with restricted access subject to yearly subscription
Internship
In addition to the above, the student undergoes Pilates on Reformer teaching practice as part of an internship of 200 hours as follows:
Supervised / Guided 125 hours
Un-supervised / independent: 75 (feedback is generated by the studio / employer)
In our course, the Pilates Teachers are prohibited from:
Prescribing rehabilitation programs
Providing exercise testing and prescription for at risk populations
Prescribing any kind of medication or supplements
Prescribing nutritional programs
Diagnosing any psychological disorders or mental health conditions
Total number of Learning Hours:
Face-to-Face: 65
Offline / physical: 50 across at least 7 days
Online / virtual: 15 across 8 sessions
Guided Home Study: 35
TOTAL duration of Pilates on Reformer: 165
The Pilates on Reformer Teacher Programme uses a combination of theory examinations, practical teaching assessments, and home assignments to evaluate professional knowledge, teaching competence, and applied skills.
Wherever possible, Arabic language support will be provided.
Proctored Theory Examination
Multiple-Choice Question Paper
100 questions
Maximum Marks: 100
Written Essay Examination
Answer any 5 out of 8 questions
Maximum Marks: 100
Pilates on Reformer Teaching Assessment
Candidates will plan, demonstrate, and teach a selection of Reformer exercises.
Maximum Marks: 200
Viva Voce Examination
Oral examination based on a client case study and exercise programming scenario.
Maximum Marks: 100
Home Assignments
Submission of five (5) practice teaching videos demonstrating exercise instruction and coaching skills.
Maximum Marks: 100
Case Study Project
Completion of one (1) case study selected from two (2) assigned options.
Maximum Marks: 100
Total Assessment Marks
| Assessment Component | Maximum Marks |
| Theory Examination | 200 |
| Practical Teaching Assessment | 300 |
| Home Assignments | 200 |
| Total | 700 |
Results and Grading
Final results are calculated as a percentage of the total marks obtained out of a maximum of 700 marks.
Successfully Completed and Fit to Work
Candidates achieving 70% or higher will be awarded a result of: Passed / Successfully Completed the Course and Fit to Work
Referred
Candidates achieving 69.9% or lower may be required to undertake additional training, reassessment, and/or re-examination before certification.
Result: Referred for Further Training and/or Re-Examination
Certification and Professional Recognition
Our Pilates on Reformer Teacher course and certificate are fully approved and accredited by European Standards and REPS UAE.
Students who successfully satisfy the Academy’s assessment and examination requirements, together with any applicable requirements of REPS UAE and European Standards (EREPS), may be awarded the Pilates on Reformer Teacher Certificate.
The certificate is issued in:
In India:
GĀYO Fitness Academy’s Pilates on Reformer Teacher
In United Arab Emirates:
GĀYO Fitness Sports Academy’s Pilates on Reformer Teacher
Letter of Performance
In addition to the certificate, graduates receive a Letter of Performance summarising their achievements throughout the programme.
The Letter of Performance may include:
Examination and assessment results
Academic performance
Practical teaching performance
Professional competencies demonstrated during training
Recommendation regarding the candidate's readiness and fitness to work as a Pilates on Reformer Teacher
This document provides employers, studios, and professional registration bodies with additional information regarding a graduate’s knowledge, practical skills, teaching ability, and professional competence.
Additional Qualifications and Professional Pathways
Students Enrolling in India
Subject to successful completion of the relevant requirements, students may also be eligible for:
Skills India NSQF Level 4 Qualification (subject to SPEFL-SC assessment and approval)
European Standards EREPS Level 4 Registration Pathway
Students Enrolling in the United Arab Emirates
Subject to successful completion of the relevant requirements, students may also be eligible for:
REPS UAE Registration – Pilates Teacher Category "F" Pathway
European Standards EREPS Level 4 Registration Pathway
Specialist Certifications
To enhance professional competence and career opportunities, students may also earn specialist certifications based on successful completion of the relevant assessments and clinics.
Examples include:
p/reHAB clinic for injury rehab & prehab
Other specialist clinics, workshops, and continuing education programmes offered from time to time
Emergency First Aid & CPR with AED
Students may also obtain:
Highfield International (UK) Emergency First Aid & CPR with AED
This qualification supports professional practice by providing essential emergency response knowledge and practical lifesaving skills.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The Pilates on Reformer Teacher Certificate and any specialist certificates awarded by GĀYO do not carry an expiry date.
However, professional excellence requires ongoing learning. Graduates are strongly encouraged to maintain and develop their knowledge, teaching skills, and professional competence through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
GĀYO recommends that all certified Pilates Teachers complete a minimum of:
20 hours of CPD every two years following certification.
CPD activities may include:
Workshops and masterclasses
Specialist clinics
Advanced Pilates qualifications
Fitness and movement education programmes
Professional conferences and seminars
Many CPD activities may also contribute towards the continuing education requirements of REPS UAE, EREPS, and other professional registration bodies.
Please refer to the CPD Section of this website for information regarding approved workshops, clinics, seminars, and advanced qualifications.
Renewal of External Registrations
Professional registrations and qualifications issued by external organisations remain subject to the policies, renewal requirements, and continuing education standards of the respective awarding and registration bodies.
These may include:
European Standards EREPS Registration
REPS UAE Registration
Skills India NSQF Level 4 Qualification (where applicable)
Graduates are responsible for maintaining these registrations and memberships in accordance with the requirements, fees, renewal procedures, and continuing education obligations prescribed by the respective organisations.
Professional Scope and Recognition
The Pilates on Reformer Teacher Programme is designed to develop competent, ethical, and professional Pilates Teachers capable of delivering safe and effective Pilates instruction within their scope of practice.
Graduates are encouraged to pursue lifelong learning and professional development in order to enhance client outcomes, expand career opportunities, and maintain the highest standards of professional practice.
GĀYO FITNESS ACADEMY and RESEARCH CENTER PRIVATE LIMITED (GFAR) – INDIA
GĀYO FITNESS SPORTS ACADEMY (GFSA) – UAE
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT and ACADEMICS
Part 1 – Definitions
“Skilling” means the process of acquiring the foundational knowledge, practical competencies and professional skills necessary to commence a career, occupation, professional practice or self-employment activity in a specified field.
“Vocational Course” or “Entry-Level Course” means a structured education and training programme:
- conducted over a minimum period of fifteen (15) days;
- delivered through online or virtual instruction, offline or physical instruction, or a combination of both (“Blended Learning”); and
- designed to provide the Student with the foundational knowledge and practical competencies required to commence a career or professional practice in the relevant subject, discipline or exercise format.
“Upskilling” means the process of updating, improving or expanding a Student’s existing professional knowledge, abilities or competencies in a specific skill or subject area.
“Upskilling Clinic” or “Clinic” means a focused training programme conducted over one (1) day and ordinarily comprising not more than six (6) instructional hours. A Clinic is intended to teach, update or improve a specific skill-set through explanation and demonstration by the presenter, together with supervised practice by the attendees.
“Reskilling” means the process of acquiring substantially new knowledge and competencies that enable a Student to perform a different professional role, provide a new service, or adopt a new training discipline or exercise format.
“Cross-Skilling” means the process of acquiring knowledge and competencies in an additional or complementary subject area that extends the Student’s existing professional scope and enables the Student to provide related services across different training disciplines or exercise formats.
“Reskilling/Cross-Skilling Workshop” or “Workshop” means an intensive education and practical training programme conducted over a minimum period of two (2) days and ordinarily comprising twelve (12) or more instructional hours. A Workshop shall provide in-depth knowledge, demonstrations and supervised practical training for the purpose of developing proficiency in a new training skill, professional discipline or exercise format.
“Event” means and includes any seminar, conference, competition, contest or other organised activity designed to supplement, support or complement any Course, Clinic or Workshop.
“Programme” means, individually or collectively as the context requires, any Course, Clinic, Workshop or Event. Any reference to a Programme in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed in the specific context of the Course, Clinic, Workshop or Event in which the Student or Attendee has enrolled.
“Enrolment” means completion of the admission process for a Programme, including:
- payment in full of the applicable Programme fee, unless an instalment arrangement has been expressly approved in writing by the Relevant Academy;
- submission of all documents, information, forms and declarations required for admission; and
- satisfaction of all eligibility and admission requirements applicable to the Programme.
Payment of the applicable fee alone, or submission of the required documents alone, shall not constitute a valid or completed Enrolment. Enrolment shall be deemed complete only after all applicable requirements have been fulfilled and the Relevant Academy has confirmed the Enrolment.
“Applicable Context and Jurisdiction” means that these Terms and Conditions shall be read and construed with reference to the nature of the specific Programme enrolled in and the country in which it is offered or delivered, including India, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) or any other country. The Enrolment and Programme shall also be subject to the applicable laws, regulatory requirements and mandatory consumer protections of that country.
“Relevant Academy” means:
- for Programmes offered or delivered in India, Gāyo Fitness Academy And Research Centre Private Limited (“GFAR”);
- for Programmes offered or delivered in the UAE, Gayo Fitness Sports Academy, Dubai (“GFSA”); and
- for Programmes offered or delivered in any other country, the GĀYO entity, authorised partner or service provider expressly identified in the applicable enrolment form, invoice, receipt or official Programme communication.
For the avoidance of doubt, completion of any Course, Clinic, Workshop or Event shall not, by itself, guarantee employment, income, professional registration, accreditation, certification or any legal right to practise, except to the extent expressly stated in writing by the Relevant Academy.
Part 2 - INTRODUCTION:
On the basis of the information that you have collected through the relevant website/s, online, social media, face-to-face seminars and overview sessions, brochures and other media and studied, you understand and accept the following clauses:
The PROGRAM is a blended course comprising the modules listed below and such other that may be introduced from time to time:
- Online lectures – both face-to-face “live” classroom sessions and recorded sessions.
- Guided home study which will be both study of “theory” subjects and practical training.
- “Live”, physical practical training in various exercise formats including but not restricted to weight (strength) training, plyometrics, functional training, flexibility and stretching, First Aid & CPR with AED drills and such other training that may be added or replaced from time to time.
The PROGRAM’s course syllabus, knowledge delivery, duration and teaching faculty (tutors, assessors and internal quality assurers) are of the highest standards that comply with the requirements of the –
- For students in India and the United Arab Emirates, European Standards’ European Register of Exercise Professionals – EREPS – Level 4
- For students in India, the University of Mumbai
- For students in the United Arab Emirates, Register of Exercise Professionals – UAE (REPS UAE)
The PROGRAM, in India, is aligned with the Government of India’s Skills India initiative through the Sports, Leisure, Physical Education and Leisure Sector Council (SPEFL-SC) under the National Skills Development Corporation Ltd., (NSDC).
In India, the PROGRAM is conducted by Gāyo Fitness Academy And Research Centre Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as “GFAR”) and in the UAE by Gayo Fitness Sports Academy (hereinafter referred to as “GFSA”) as per the academic and quality assurance standards of the said Academies and meet the requirements of REPS UAE, EREPS.
You will physically attend for the entire duration of the PROGRAM that you enrol to in India or in the UAE.
If you are physically present in India, you will enrol to and attend the PROGRAM in India; if you are physically present in the UAE, you will enrol to and attend the PROGRAM in the UAE. You are not permitted to enrol to the PROGRAM in India and complete it in the UAE or vice versa.
Part 3 – FEES
All government taxes will be paid as applicable.
If you are in India, you will enrol to the PROGRAM conducted by GFAR and pay the fee to GFAR; If you are in the UAE, you will enrol to the PROGRAM conducted by GFSA and pay the fee to GFSA.
The PROGRAM fee is the fee you will pay for the entire course including theory and practical training – both online and offline, eBOOKS, examinations and certification as published on this website and as shared through social and other media from time to time.
You will pay the PROGRAM fee in full and final settlement within seven working days before the date of the commencement of the PROGRAM course.
Upon your request and application to GFAR or GFSA, you may be allowed to pay the PROGRAM Fee in equated monthly instalments (EMIs) subject to the below-mentioned conditions:
- The number of EMIs will be determined and permitted solely by GFSA and their decision will be final.
- You will not be eligible to any discount on the PROGRAM fee.
The Fee/s as above is / are liable to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond GFAR or GFSA’s control.
The above fee/s may vary from batch to batch due to the additional programs / workshops and / or translation and / or services provided.
You have ascertained and accepted the fee amount/s at the time of this enrolment and you shall pay accordingly.
You promise to pay as per the schedule of payments as laid down by GFAR or GFSA through the pro-forma invoice raised on you and / or communicated to you verbally or textually.
Cancellation of enrolment by you will lead to –
- Cancellation of enrolment before commencement of course, and the fee you have paid will be refunded to you after deduction of an administrative charge of which is 10% of the PROGRAM fee.
- After commencement of the PROGRAM in which you have attended at least one but not more than three online theory lectures or one “live”, physical practical training day, you will be refunded the fee after the deduction of 25% of the PROGRAM fee subject to the clinics, workshops attended and extent and quantum of learning resources provided.
- After commencement of the PROGRAM course in which you have attended four or more or more online theory lectures or two or more “live”, physical practical training days and thereafter you wish to discontinue your enrolment, you will not be eligible for any refund whatsoever irrespective of the reason for the discontinuation save at the discretion of GFAR or GFSA.
- If you do not want a refund but want to defer the PROGRAM, you may choose to continue in the next possible batch within a time limit of 12 months from the date of certification in the PROGRAM course batch in which you are currently enrolled; for this purpose, GFAR or GFSA will issue you a “credit note” valid for only 12 months from the date of the certification in the said course batch you are currently enrolled to ands this credit note will be adjusted against the fee applicable for the PROGRAM at the time of the next enrolment.
- In the case of your cancellation of the enrolment, you will follow the prescribed procedure for the discontinuation and refund if any and transfer to the next PROGRAM batch and the GFAR / GFSA’s decision in this regard will be final.
- In the case of frequent delay of seven or more days from the scheduled payment dates or default in payment, whether in one lump sum or in equated monthly instalments, your enrolment will be cancelled and the fee paid will not be refunded; the certificates for any clinic or workshops you attended as part of the PROGRAM will be awarded to you.
GFAR or GFSA will levy additional fees as follows.
- Assessment Grade Appeal Procedure and Fee. You understand and accept that if you want to appeal against the Course Assessment and Result / Grade, you will
- Submit the prescribed Appeal Against Grade form to GFAR or GFSA with who you are enrolled
- Submit the ORIGINAL certificate issued to you
- Pay Appeals fee as per section requested for re-evaluation:
- Home Assignments: the fee will be 5% of the PROGRAM fee
- Theory Examination: the fee will be 5% of the PROGRAM fee
- Practical Assessment & Viva Voce: the fee will be 15% of the PROGRAM fee.
- Option for All Sections: the fee will be 10% of the PROGRAM fee.
- Your performance along with necessary documents will be placed before the GFAR / GFSA’s Appeals Committee in their next available meeting.
- Your Dossier on the website (linked through the QR code on certificate) will show the following remark: “Awarded grade is currently suspended pending confirmation, upgrade or downgrade after Appeal Against Grade is decided.”
- The student’s performance will be re-evaluated. There will be one of three likely decisions:
- Upgrade according re-evaluated marking
- Downgrade according to re-evaluated marking
- Maintain the same grade
- The Appeals Adjudication process may take eight to ten weeks from date of application and payment of the fee.
- The decision of Appeals Committee will be final. Their decision will be posted in the dossier on the website.
- If your grade is maintained, you will receive the original certificate; if the grade is changed, a fresh certificate will be issued to you.
- Re-Exam fee
- The additional fee will be payable on this account if the student has not earned more than 50% in each of the Assessment and Examination sections. The student will be the informed of his / her performance results through the Performance Letter.
- The Re-Exam fee will be payable for each of the Sections in which the student has to be re-examined.
- The Re-Exam fee will be 10% of the PROGRAM per each section of the examination – that is: (i) Home Assignments, (i) Theory exam (online or offline), (iii) Case Study and Viva Voce and (iv) Practical Teaching Assessment.
- Issue of Duplicate Certificate
- If you have lost or damaged the original certificate, you may be issued with a DUPLICATE copy of the ORIGINAL certificate provided you
- Pay the fee of 5% of the PROGRAM fee
- submit an affidavit or letter to the effect that since the ORIGINAL certificate is lost you request for the issuance of a DUPLICATE and you alone will be responsible for all legal and financial consequences of both the ORIGINAL and DUPLICATE being in simultaneous possession with you and / or circulation with other persons.
- If you have lost or damaged the original certificate, you may be issued with a DUPLICATE copy of the ORIGINAL certificate provided you
- Learning Resources: The PROGRAM fee includes the cost of all eBOOKS (soft copies of books in PDF format) and access to a limited number of exercise videos through Google Drive or Academy’s website or other digital means.
- If you want the textbooks in the form of hard copies, you will be charged additionally.
- This fee will be paid at any time during the conduct of the Course and the books will be delivered within 15 working days of the payment.
- Access to the exercise videos is limited; access to the full library of videos relevant to the PROGRAM will be available on yearly subscription fee as notified from time to time.
- Payment Procedure
- All fees or charges or penalties will be payable to the bank account of GFAR in Mumbai or GFSA in Dubai, UAE, depending on the location of the PROGRAM you have enrolled to.
- The mode of payment will be as per the directions of the GFAR or GFSA to the respective bank account in India or UAE.
- GFAR or GFSA will raise the invoice and issue receipts for the fee payments made.
- GFAR or GFSA will NOT be responsible for payments by you to any unauthorized payee irrespective of whether the other party / payee is our representative or not.
- After the payment is made, you must communicate to GFAR or GFSA’s office the payment transaction details in the following format:
- Name of student
- Course / Exam name
- Amount of Payment
- Date of Payment
- Bank from which payment made
- Name of person from whose account payment is made
- Payment Transaction reference number
- Screenshot of payment
- Total Payable
- Balance payable if any
- Complimentary courses / certifications
- GFAR or GFSA may offer to you from time to offer certain courses, certifications, products or services free of additional cost as a “complimentary” gift or facility.
- This complimentary gift or facility will be introduced, continued and discontinued at any time at the discretion of GFAR or GFSA.
- The duration of the complimentary gift or facility and the timing of its grant is entirely at the discretion of GFAR or GFSA.
- GFAR and GFSA retain the right to refuse the grant of any complimentary facility on grounds of indiscipline, poor academic performance in terms of grades, or reasons beyond its control.
- As this complimentary facility is NOT paid for by the student, GFAR or GFSA’s decisions in the matter will be final and absolute.
- The complimentary offer is one-time offer only and will not be re-applied in the event EREPS, Skills India, University or other authorities change rules of enrolment, knowledge delivery, assessment, or certification or other related process and / or for any reason beyond GFAR or GFSA’s control.
Part 4 – ACADEMICS
You shall strictly meet the pre-enrolment criteria including minimum education qualification as required by GFAR or GFSA failing which you will be barred from the enrolment.
You agree to abide by the rules relating to education & training, examination / assessment leading to certification for PROGRAM.
As per PROGRAM requirements, you will attend practical training and teaching assessment and submit video recordings of assignments and undergo evaluations / examinations as required.
You agree to and permit the said video recording/s and / or your personal and academic records to be shared with other academic bodies for only confidential academic purposes and not for commercial or public use or display.
The PROGRAM and other certificates will be awarded only upon successful completion of the training, assignments and examinations, minimum attendance and real-time evaluation, according to the academic standards published on www.gayofitnessacademy.com, provided you have paid the fee is paid in full.
You agree to renew, on your own at your own expense, PROGRAM / UAE REPS / EREPS / other related certifications including the First Aid & CPR certificate before the date of certificate expiry by attending continuing education workshops / seminars if any and by paying the requisite renewal fee as at the time of renewal.
You undertake to comply with the rules and regulations of GFSA / UAE REPS / EREPS and other accreditation bodies in connection with your PROGRAM as also comply with regulations of training centre / facility / premises where you will attend PROGRAM training program /course failing which you alone will be responsible for loss of or damage to person / property in the said centre / facility / premises and neither GFAR or GFSA nor its officers nor teaching faculty will be held liable for the same.
You will comply with the directions, instructions and requirements as also terms and conditions relating to the PROGRAM / UAE REPS / EREPS / Skills India SPEFL-SC, etc as may be changed from time to time.
Part 5 – GENERAL
You understand and accept that during the PROGRAM training, you may suffer from exercise-related or non-exercise related or other injury / accident.
You have voluntarily enrolled to the training program / course having convinced yourself that GFAR or GFSA and their training faculty and training facility providers have exercised due diligence in ensuring a safe training program.
You will not hold them, singly or jointly, responsible in any manner for the injury to you or damage to your property.
You authorize GFAR or GFSA to receive / archive / courier / email / share your PROGRAM / GFSA / UAE REPS / EREPS / other certificate/s and learning resources, related documents, as also my personal information as shared with GFSA etc., on your behalf and this will not be considered as breach of confidentiality by you or any other party or individual on your behalf.
WAIVER.
- You solemnly affirm that you do not suffer from any medical condition or illness in body and mind.
- In case you suffer from any medical condition in the future, during the PROGRAM, you will submit your medical doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit or unfit to enrol to and / or continue participate in the PROGRAM.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER:
- You absolve GFAR or GFSA from any or all liabilities that may arise due to your own actions or for reasons outside the control during the training course you are now enrolled to and, thereafter, in your interactions with your clients, employers, regulatory authorities, etc.
- You will not hold GFA responsible for any injury or loss of property that may occur during the PROGRAM course.
- You have referred to the terms & conditions, specific warranties and disclaimers for and on each training program / course and related learning resources.
- The enrolment to and payment of the fee for the PROGRAM including learning resources, attending the live or physical or offline training program and possessing, using and / or allowing the use thereof indicates and confirms your acceptance of and agreement with these Terms and Conditions
FINALITY. In case of any issue not covered above, GFAR or GFSA’s decision will final in the matter.
You have studied and you now, through the enrolment to the PROGRAM, accept unconditionally the above Terms and Conditions specific to the CERITIFCATE COURSE FOR PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINERS – PROGRAM – course and accordingly enrol to the said PROGRAM.