Pilates Education, The Right Way.
Comprehensive Pilates Academy, honoring the repertoire but to Real Life Teaching for the modern bodies.
Our Philosophy
Pilates Education, done the right way. Comprehensive, inclusive and supportive long term.
All comprehensive and adapted to the modern bodies, in what we call Real Life Teaching, because anyone can teach you the moves, but getting you job ready in this competitive landscape is a skill that we have perfected.
Here at The SO Academy, we don't just teach Reformer Pilates, or Mat Pilates. We're here to teach you the entire Pilates Method & provide you an edge in this industry. For us, it's about paying inspiration to the Original Pilates Methods, but modifying and teaching you the best skills needed for today's population landscape.
The SO Method™
As New Zealand's most comprehensive Pilates studio and training academy, we pride ourselves in creating curriculum to allow you to learn and thrive to be the best pilates instructors.
Our signature method is designed to teach you flows and encourages the 'why' in class planning and choices of flow. Anyone can teach a set number of exercises, with our signature method, we teach you the thoughts behind the flow, the intricate details that will leave your clients walking out enjoying every second of your class. Our courses are designed and approved by Physiotherapists so we believe you should -
Settle for nothing but spectacular.
We believe in the amazing life and career a Pilates Instructor is. To help you get there, we settle for nothing but 200%. Our training gives you everything you need to truly feel confident teaching Pilates and love the job as much as we do. Courses are offered to Pilates instructors (current and new), Physiotherapists, Fitness, Exercise and Rehabilitation Professionals.
What We Offer
Teacher Training Programmes
Want to start your Teacher Training Journey today to become a Certified Pilates Instructor? Our Internationally Accredited Mat & Reformer Teacher Training Programmes are globally recognised and are the right one for you.
Continuous Education Courses
Already embarked on your amazing career as a Pilates Instructor? Welcome to The Club! Time to upskill with other Pilates apparatus, explore our anatomy course or other continuous education courses and workshops
Mentorship Programmes
Feeling a little lost and need some guidance? We offer a full mentorship programme with our mentorship team of more than 15+ teaching experience, along with opportunities to teach in real life.
The best bits
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