Reformer Level 1
The foundations for everything that follows.
Get to know the reformer, Pilates principles and foundational exercises. Connect anatomy, breathing and alignment with your first teaching practice.
Programme and enquiryZen Pilates Academy · Warsaw
A love of movement.
A future in teaching.
Pilates teacher training on the mat and reformer. Build your knowledge, practise teaching and grow in a place where movement brings people together.
In person · teaching practice · a pathway to certification
Reformer 1–3 · autumn 2026Starts 26 September. Explore the dates.
2 pathways
Mat & Reformer
Up to 16 people
in a training group
Learn in the studio
where theory meets practice
Teacher guidance
direction and feedback
Choose your direction
Mat, Reformer or continuing education courses?
Starting from the foundations or developing your teaching? Explore the levels and find your next step.
Strength · control · precision
Pilates Reformer
Reformer Level 2
More possibilities. Your teaching toolkit.
Expand your repertoire and learn to build coherent classes. Choose exercises for a clear purpose, discuss case studies and develop your group teaching skills.
Programme and enquiryReformer Level 3
Precision that shapes your teaching.
Advanced exercises, hands-on corrections and assistance. Refine your group and individual session planning and practise teaching a complete class.
Programme and enquiryBreath · stability · flow
Mat Pilates
Mat Pilates I
Start with mindful movement.
Practical anatomy, Pre-Pilates and foundational exercises. Learn to build your first sequences and give cues that help people understand movement.
Programme and enquiryMat Pilates II
Expand your repertoire. Find your style.
Intermediate and advanced exercises, corrections and class design. The programme also includes a workshop on working with pregnant and postpartum clients.
Programme and enquiry
The complete teacher training pathway
Reformer Level 1–3
The complete reformer pathway: three levels, practical experience and preparation for the exam. Develop your skills step by step, with feedback from your teacher.
Programme links open the selected course in the Academy’s registration system. Confirm the current price, availability and participation terms when you enquire.
Autumn edition · 2026
Make room
for a new chapter.
Three Reformer training weekends, with practice between stages. Save the dates and let’s talk about your start.
Full live schedule ↗Reformer · Level 01
Foundations
Reformer · Level 02
Developing your teaching
Reformer · Level 03
Advanced level
Prefer the mat?
Mat II: 3–4 October 2026. Next Mat I edition: 14–15 November 2026.
Dates from the Academy schedule as of 12 September 2026. The team confirms the training venue and availability when you enquire.
Knowledge you can put into practice
Understand movement.
Learn how to teach.
Explore the method as both a participant and a teacher. Try, observe, receive feedback and return to your practice with a deeper understanding.
- 01
Explore and understand
Anatomy, biomechanics, Pilates principles and an exercise repertoire. Course materials help you organise what you learn.
- 02
Practise teaching
Teach parts of a class, discuss case studies and receive feedback. Practical hours connect your knowledge with working with a group.
- 03
Keep developing
After the required levels and practical hours, you take the exam. Complete the pathway and meet the requirements to earn the Zen Academy certificate.
The people behind the Academy
Experience from the studio.
Attention to your progress.
Course teacher
Wiktoria Elgas
A Pilates instructor and graduate of the five-year physical education programme at AWF Warsaw. Her work combines physical education with experience in Pilates, dance and stretching. In training, she guides you through technique, teaching methods and practical instruction.
Workshop within Level 2 and Mat II
Milena Wites
An AWF Warsaw graduate, Pilates instructor and creator of GYMMAMA. Her pregnancy and postpartum training workshop broadens your understanding of exercise choices and participants’ needs.
Before you begin
Good questions.
A confident start.
Do I need to be an instructor already?
Courses welcome aspiring instructors, people already working in movement and those who want to deepen their practice. Tell us about your experience before choosing a level so we can help you find the right starting point.
How long is one level?
An individual Mat or Reformer level includes two 8-hour training days and 14 hours of practice: 30 hours in total. Arrange practical hours and confirm the details of your chosen edition with the Academy.
How do I earn the Zen Academy certificate?
The teacher training pathway includes successive levels, practical experience and an exam assessing your knowledge and teaching. Mat training covers levels I and II; the complete Reformer pathway covers levels 1–3. Ask for the current certification requirements for your chosen programme before enrolling.
How much does training cost, and how do I enrol?
Choose a programme and open the Academy enquiry form. The team will confirm the price, availability, payment terms and participation details. An enquiry starts the conversation; the Academy confirms your place separately.
Where does training take place?
Training takes place in person at Zen Pilates studios. The autumn schedule lists Człuchowska 47 in Warsaw’s Bemowo district. Confirm the exact location for your dates and the arrangements for practical hours when you enquire.
Is training available in English?
The Academy’s published programmes are in Polish. If you need training in English, contact the Academy before enrolling to confirm whether this is available.
Your next step
Maybe this is
your direction?
Tell us where you are today and what you want to learn. We’ll help you choose a course, explain the details and answer your questions.
Let’s talk about your start.
Ask about trainingZen Academy contact form
Prefer to email us directly?
akademia@zenpilates.studio