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Hands up if you've been staring at course pages trying to work out whether you need Mat before Reformer Pilates!
Do you need Mat before Reformer training? The honest answer: it depends which Reformer qualification you're going for. Our Reformer Certification needs no Mat first, but the YMCA Level 3 Reformer does, that's an EMD UK rule, not our preference. Neither route is "correct," they suit different goals. Here's what each one asks of you, which is right for you right now, and why real depth in the Pilates method eventually means training in both.
Naomi Di Fabio
Jul 274 min read


Why the Way You Were Taught to Teach Groups Is Letting Your Reformer Clients Down
If you've ever finished a group Reformer class knowing some people got a great session and some really didn't, this is for you. The way most of us were taught to teach groups has a fundamental flaw and there is a better way.
Naomi Di Fabio
Jul 23 min read


How to Become a Reformer Pilates Instructor in the UK: The Complete Guide (2026)
Thinking about training to teach Reformer Pilates? This complete guide covers everything you need to know — from the qualifications required and what training actually involves, to how much you can earn and how to choose the right course. Whether you're a career changer or an existing instructor upskilling, here's your honest, no-fluff guide to becoming a Reformer Pilates instructor in the UK.
Naomi Di Fabio
Jun 2214 min read


How to Kickstart Your Career as a Reformer Pilates Instructor
In-Person Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Courses in London, Guildford, Glasgow, Cambridge and Sussex Are you passionate about Pilates?...
Naomi Di Fabio
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Clearing up the total confusion around Pilates Qualifications & Certifications in the UK
It can be so confusing to understand the Pilates industry in the UK so I'm here to attempt to shed some light on this! Quick answers: A Pilates qualification is government-regulated, awarded by an Ofqual-regulated body (e.g. YMCA Awards, Active IQ), and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework A Pilates certification is created and awarded by the training provider - not regulated by government, but not necessarily inferior The most common Pilates qualification is the Le
Naomi Di Fabio
Oct 20, 20249 min read


In-Person Reformer Pilates Instructor Training Course, Glasgow Scotland
Train to teach Reformer Pilates in Glasgow at LunaLove Pilates, a real working studio in the city centre. YMCA Level 3 accredited, blended learning, small groups, led by Naomi Di Fabio, and built to have you teaching confidently from day one, not six months after qualifying.
Naomi Di Fabio
May 17, 20244 min read


Don't commit to your Reformer Pilates instructor training course before reading this!
Reformer is definitely enjoying its time to shine right now and I absolutely love the incredible versatility it provides for training....
Naomi Di Fabio
Mar 25, 20242 min read


Reformer Pilates - where did it come from?
Reformer Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates - his method was called Contrology and he believed that this method of exercise was what...
Naomi Di Fabio
Apr 5, 20224 min read
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