Next course starts 7 November
Instructor training
Reformer Pilates instructor training in Aarhus
A thorough foundation-level reformer Pilates instructor training at Sink Reformer in Aarhus Ø. Classical method, the Sink sculpting layer, a full manual, and a maximum of 8 people.
It is not a crash course. It is not a weekend certificate. It is a serious, thorough grounding in classical reformer Pilates at foundation level, with the contemporary sculpting techniques that make Sink classes feel the way they do.
You leave with the knowledge, the manual and the confidence to actually teach.
Deepen your practice or start teaching
What grounds this training.
Reformer Pilates was built by Joseph Pilates. It is a complete, logical system with principles, sequencing and real reasoning behind every exercise. Most of what you learn sits firmly in that classical tradition.
We train on industry-leading equipment, because how you learn to move matters. Proper Pilates, not fad fitness.
On top of the classical foundation, you learn the Sink layer: the holds, the pulses and the targeted loading that leave clients feeling worked in a way that builds real, lasting strength. You learn how to teach both, and how to bring them together.
Who it is for
Who this is for.
You have done at least 10 reformer classes. You love this method and you want to teach it properly.
You might be a movement professional who wants to add reformer to what you already do. Or you found reformer and cannot stop thinking about it. Either way, you are serious about learning it well.
No prior teaching experience required. Real commitment is.
I participated in a teacher training course where I was taught foundation-level Reformer Pilates. A fantastic course with in-depth, comprehensive instruction! A wonderful studio with skilled instructors and Authentic Reformer Pilates.
November training dates
Six days over two weeks in Aarhus Ø
Week 45
- Saturday 7th, 12pm–6pm
- Sunday 8th, 12pm–6pm
- Monday 9th, 9am–3pm
Week 46
- Friday 13th, 3pm–8pm
- Saturday 14th, 12pm–6pm
- Sunday 15th, 12pm–4pm
The next training after November 2026 is in February 2027. Email us to join the waiting list.
What you will learn
01The history and philosophy of Pilates
Where it comes from. Who Joseph Pilates was and what he was building. The six principles that run through every exercise. You cannot teach a method you do not understand. We start here.
02Anatomy and physiology for reformer instruction
The muscles you work in each exercise. How spring resistance differs from gravity-based loading. Spinal positioning, pelvic alignment, joint mechanics and shoulder function. How to read a body on the reformer. Applied anatomy in context, not a generic overview.
03Sink foundational classical reformer repertoire
Every exercise, taught properly: the name, the purpose, the spring set-up, the starting position, the cues, the common errors, the corrections, the modifications and the progressions. All of it documented in the manual you leave with.
04Sculpting and contemporary technique
The Sink layer. Targeted holds and pulses inside the classical framework, to recruit the deep slow-twitch muscle fibre that standard sequencing often misses. How to programme it, cue it clearly, and use it without losing the quality of the movement underneath.
05Teaching skills
Clear and precise verbal cueing. Hands-on correction done well. How to watch a class and see what happens in each body. How to manage flow and energy in a room, and give honest, useful feedback without losing the warmth of the space.
06Programming and class planning
How to build a session that makes sense, physically and rhythmically. The logic of classical sequencing and why order matters. How to write class plans, build a library of them, and work with mixed-ability groups.
07Modification and adaptation
Not every body is ready for the full expression of every exercise. You learn systematic ways to modify for beginners, for clients with specific limitations, and for pre- and postnatal clients.
08Your manual
Sink's foundational classical reformer exercises, fully documented: purpose, spring set-up, starting position, step-by-step instruction, primary muscles, common errors, corrections, modifications, progressions and teaching cues. A working reference you will actually use.
The format
Group size
Maximum 8
Individual feedback and real teaching practice
Before you start
10 reformer classes
No teaching experience required
Included
Manual + materials
Plus 10 classes for non-members
A maximum of 8 people is deliberate. You spend time on both sides of the instruction: on the reformer as a student, and standing at the front, teaching.
Your teachers
Led by Julie.
The training is led by Julie, with support from other Sink instructors throughout the programme.
Julie is a classical reformer Pilates instructor with over 300 hours of Pilates education, and a 500-hour qualified yoga teacher (RYT 500). Her teaching is rooted in the classical method, with a strong focus on precision, control and quality of movement. She has trained in Denmark, England and Indonesia.
You also learn from the wider Sink teaching team, who have trained with leading educators in Europe and internationally.
Julie's training
- STOTT Reformer certification
- Classical Pilates Level 1 (Free Spirit)
- 500-hour yoga teacher training (RYT 500)
- Pilates Comprehensive at Njord Pilates (in progress)
The price
12,500 DKK
Ex. VAT · 15,625 DKK incl. VAT for over 30s
Under Danish VAT rules, the price for over 30s includes VAT. All training days, your manual and all course materials are included.
Non-members get 10 classes at Sink to use before, during or after the training. Sink members get a discount on the course.
Payment in instalments is possible. Email us and we will set it up.
Questions about the training
Do I need teaching experience?
No. No teaching experience is needed, but a willingness to learn and an open mind are required. You also need at least 10 reformer classes before the training starts.
When is the next training?
The next training starts in November 2026 (week 45 and week 46). The training after that is in February 2027. Email us to join the waiting list.
How much does the training cost?
12,500 DKK ex. VAT. Under Danish VAT rules, the price for over 30s includes VAT: 15,625 DKK. All training days, your manual and all course materials are included.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Email us at info@sinkreformer.com and we will set it up.
How many people are in the training?
A maximum of 8. Small numbers mean individual feedback, real teaching practice and enough time on the equipment.
Do Sink members get a discount?
Yes. Sink members get a discount on the course. Non-members get 10 classes at Sink to use before, during or after the training.
Ready to teach?
Email us to save your place on the November training, or to join the waiting list for February 2027.
Address
Sink ReformerBernhardt Jensens Boulevard 71
8000 Aarhus Ø
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 06:00–20:00
Sat–Sun 08:30–13:00