Teacher training · Johannesburg

become the instructor studios want to hire.

Comprehensive, internationally aligned and certified Pilates teacher training, led by founder and director Andriesa Verloop and a team of senior trainers with national and international experience.

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from mat to comprehensive.

Our academy offers courses from mat work all the way through to the comprehensive qualification. Take the Mat & Small Equipment course on its own, combine it with the Intensive Reformer, or go the whole way with the Comprehensive course, which includes the mat course.

The courses are ideal for physiotherapists, biokineticists, occupational therapists, dancers and personal trainers. No prior health or fitness qualification? The courses are for you too, as we cover anatomy and movement science.

Every course can be done privately (one-on-one) or in a group. Groups run with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 participants. Online tuition (lectures) is also possible; see the questions below.

Included with every course
  • Free access to our studio for self-practice and observation for the duration of your course.
  • Online exercise video library and course manuals.
  • Practical tutorials with your lecturers, plus ongoing support from the team.
  • Payment plans of up to six monthly instalments.
Courses & fees · Johannesburg

six ways to qualify.

Fees include VAT, online exercise videos and manuals. Exam registration is a separate once-off fee. Pay in full, or choose a payment plan of two to six monthly instalments: the deposit or full payment is due on registration, and the first instalment on the 1st of the following month. Fees are subject to change; the info pack has the full syllabus and dates.

Online tuition. Online lectures are possible on all our courses. If you choose a course involving large equipment (Reformer, Tower, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel and smaller barrels), you need access to that equipment. Online observation and lecture hours are subject to a reliable internet connection.

Course 1 · The foundation

Mat & Small Equipment

The basic course that qualifies you to instruct Pilates: mat levels 1–3, anatomy, posture, injuries and pathologies, pregnancy, props (including barre and TRX), programming, teaching and cueing.

Next course: Fri 9 October 2026
Group fee
R16,200
Private fee
R18,700
Course hours
85
Complete within
1 year, or earlier
Exam registration
R3,000
Prerequisite
None
Payment plans per month
GroupPrivate
2 monthsR8,100R9,350
3 monthsR5,400R6,233
4 monthsR4,050R4,675
5 monthsR3,240R3,740
6 monthsR2,700R3,117
Course 2 · Combination

Mat & Intensive Reformer Combo

The full mat course followed by the intensive reformer section: reformer exercises from basic to advanced, muscle imbalances, modifications, neuromuscular re-education and programming.

Mat from 9 Oct · Reformer from 6 Nov 2026
Group fee
R27,000
Private fee
R30,750
Course hours
155
Complete within
1.5 years, or earlier
Exam registration
R3,000 per exam (2)
Prerequisite
None
Payment plans per month
GroupPrivate
2 monthsR13,500R15,375
3 monthsR9,000R10,250
4 monthsR6,750R7,688
5 monthsR5,400R6,150
6 monthsR4,500R5,125
Course 3 · The full qualification

Comprehensive

Mat & Small Equipment plus the large equipment: reformer, cadillac, chair, ladder barrel and arc barrels, from basic to advanced, including auto-immune diseases and additional pathologies.

Mat from 9 Oct · machines from 6 Nov 2026
Group fee
R45,000
Private fee
R50,500
Course hours
315
Complete within
1.5 years, or earlier
Exam registration
R4,000
Prerequisite
None
Payment plans per month
GroupPrivate
2 monthsR22,500R25,250
3 monthsR15,000R16,834
4 monthsR11,250R12,625
5 monthsR9,000R10,100
6 monthsR7,500R8,417
Course 4 · For mat instructors

Comprehensive Conversion

The large-equipment section of the comprehensive course: reformer, cadillac, chair, ladder barrel and arc barrels, basic to advanced.

Next course: Fri 6 November 2026
Group fee
R29,000
Private fee
R34,000
Course hours
230
Complete within
1.5 years, or earlier
Exam registration
R4,000
Prerequisite
Pilates mat qualification
Payment plans per month
GroupPrivate
2 monthsR14,500R17,000
3 monthsR9,667R11,334
4 monthsR7,250R8,500
5 monthsR5,800R6,800
6 monthsR4,833R5,667
Course 5 · The reformer

Intensive Reformer

Reformer exercises from basic to advanced, with muscle imbalances, exercise objectives and modifications, pregnancy, injuries and pathologies, and program construction.

Next course: Fri 6 November 2026
Group fee
R15,000
Private fee
R17,500
Course hours
70
Complete within
1 year, or earlier
Exam registration
R3,000
Prerequisite
Pilates mat qualification
Payment plans per month
GroupPrivate
2 monthsR7,500R8,750
3 monthsR5,000R5,833
4 monthsR3,750R4,375
5 monthsR3,000R3,500
6 monthsR2,500R2,917
Course 6 · Intensive

Wunda Chair

Teach groups and individuals on the chair, an apparatus that matters for rehabilitation, the older population, and pre- and post-natal clients.

Dates to be confirmed
Group fee
R5,000
Private fee
R7,000
Course hours
45
Complete within
1 year, or earlier
Exam registration
R2,000
Prerequisite
Mat & Small Equipment
Payment plans per month
GroupPrivate
2 monthsR2,500R3,500
Practical hours

learn it, then teach it.

Practical hours start counting once your course has started. Do them at our studio at no extra cost, at home, or at another pre-approved studio.

01
Self-practice. Practise the repertoire yourself and log it with a short video as evidence.
02
Observation. Watch classes online via Google Meet or in the studio, and send us your notes.
03
Teaching. Teach a friend, family member or apprentice instructor, and log it with a video.
70%
Exam & certificate. Complete your hours and pass the final exam with 70% or more.
Questions

good to know.

A student’s success depends mostly on commitment and the willingness to go the distance, whatever your previous experience. Our team will guide you through the process.

When are the lectures?

Mat & Small Equipment, Comprehensive and Comprehensive Conversion: once a month over a weekend (Saturday and Sunday), with a Friday included at the beginning of the lectures.

Reformer: once a month over one weekend, from Friday afternoon through Saturday and Sunday.

Course dates are listed in the course information pack.

Are there tests during the course?

Tests and assessments are written throughout the course. They don’t count towards your final mark; they help us evaluate your progress at each stage.

When are the exams?

Exams are written in March, July and October each year (dates to be determined). Please arrive an hour before your exam time; times may vary with the number of students registered.

If you can’t make the exam dates, you can apply to write on different dates, subject to availability and private assessor and moderator fees.

Who are the trainers?

Courses are led by founder and director Andriesa Verloop, who opened her first Pilates studio in 2007 and has been exposed to various Pilates styles for over 18 years. She is assisted by senior trainers with national and international experience.

Our mission is to mentor you towards a successful and rewarding Pilates career. We teach you how to instruct, not just what to teach.

What makes Pilates Dynamics different?
  • Internationally recognised, with global affiliations and professional associations.
  • In-depth courses that integrate anatomy, injuries and pathologies with recommendations, contra-indications and exercise goals.
  • Practical tutorials midway through and at the end of the lectures.
  • A comprehensive exercise video library covering every exercise in the manual.
  • Do your hours at our studio, or at other pre-approved studios if that suits your life better.
  • Exposure to a wide range of small equipment: BOSUs, kettlebells, weights, balls, thera-bands, foam rollers, air cushions, arc and step barrels, toning bars and rotation discs.
Are there prerequisites?

Knowledge of the fitness industry and of Joseph Pilates’ teachings is highly recommended, and students should be familiar with Pilates practice and technique. To book sessions at the studio before your course starts, contact us directly. Skills from any athletic activity help build the body awareness that benefits teacher training.

The Intensive Reformer, Comprehensive Conversion and Wunda Chair courses require a Pilates mat qualification.

When do I get my certificate?

Once you have completed all required practical, observation and teaching hours and passed the final exam with 70% or more.

Which bodies recognise the courses?
  • REPSSA (Register of Exercise Professionals South Africa): courses allocated 20 CPD points.
  • SA Society of Physiotherapy: Pilates Mat Course awarded 30 CEU points (accreditation PPB007/2023/07/004, Level 1).
  • BASA (Biokinetics Association of South Africa): Mat Course, Level 2, 24 CPD points (PPB008/B002/2019/00665); Comprehensive Course, Level 2, 30 CPD points (PPB008/B002/2020/00678); Comprehensive Conversion Course, Level 2, 30 CPD points (PPB008/B002/2019/00666).
Can I do the course online?

Online tuition (lectures) is possible on all our courses. If you choose a course involving large equipment (Reformer, Tower, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel and smaller barrels), you will need access to that equipment. Online observation and lecture hours are subject to a reliable internet connection.

What is the refund policy?

No refunds are given if a student misses any modules or lectures, or doesn’t complete the practical hours within the course completion period.

No refunds are given if a student fails to attend, proceed, or complete the course following acceptance, registration and payment of the deposit, once-off fee, or any other amount paid towards the course for whatever reason.

Next step

get the info pack.

The pack has every course’s syllabus, dates, hours, fees and payment plans. Download it now, then call or email us to register.

Next mat course
9 October 2026
Next reformer & large equipment
6 November 2026
Following intake
26 February 2027

Call 011 792 5459 · 072 999 2229
Email info@pilatesdynamics.co.za

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