
PILATES CLASSES & PROFESSIONAL TEACHER TRAINING

Antenatal & Postnatal Pilates - 2 Day Intensive Training
Price
£450
Duration
2 Days
About the Course
Build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely support your clients through pregnancy and postnatal recovery.
This 2 day in person intensive is designed for qualified Mat and Reformer Pilates instructors who want to expand their expertise in working with pre natal and post natal clients.
Through a blend of theory, practical application, case studies, and teaching practice, you’ll leave fully equipped to deliver safe, effective, and tailored Pilates sessions.
Why Take This Course?
Pregnancy and postnatal recovery involves significant physical and physiological changes. Many instructors feel uncertain about how to adapt exercises appropriately, this course removes that uncertainty. You will gain:
• In depth understanding of pelvic floor, deep core, and musculoskeletal adaptations
• Clear guidance on safe exercise across all trimesters and post natal stages
• Practical experience with Mat and Reformer modifications
• Ready to use class plans and screening forms
• The confidence to support, assess, and progress clients safely
Course Breakdown
Day 1 - Antenatal
Morning:
• Pregnancy physiology and trimester changes
• Pelvic floor and deep core anatomy
• Contraindications and red flags
• Practical pelvic floor activation
• Mat exercises
Afternoon:
• Reformer exercises
• Safe cueing and teaching techniques
• Case studies
Day 2 - Postnatal
Morning:
• Postnatal recovery principles
• Different style births and recovery
• Red flags and contraindications
• Mat exercises
Afternoon:
• Refomer execises
• Client screening and assessment tools
• Class planning with peers
• Feedback and reflection
Assessment - post course
To receive certification, you will complete:
A Written Test - covering anatomy, theory, contraindications, recovery principles and case studies.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will receive a certificate, enabling you to confidently and safely teach Antenatal and Postnatal Pilates.
Available Course Dates
Friday 10th/Saturday 11th July
Friday 13th/Saturday 14th November
9.30am - 5.00pm
Course includes 2 day in person training, course manual, ready made class plans, assessment templates and completion certificate
Your Instructor
Gemma Bowen
