Apparatus Teacher Training

Teaching on the apparatus will not only breathe new life into your teaching, but will give you an even richer understanding of the repertoire.

Cadillac

Discover the many elements of the Cadillac, including the trapeze, various tower attachments and more.

Chair

Experience the extensive array of movements on available on the chair. Learn also how they translate between the traditional Wunda and more contemporary Combination chairs.

Barrels

Explore repertoire across both the Spine Corrector (small arc) and Ladder Barrel, analysing their synchronicities and unique attributes.

Course Dates and Details

Autumn 2025

48 hours of face to face training, over 3 consecutive weekends. Available for virtual, in person or hybrid enrolment.

3300 AUD

monthly payment plans also available

The Repertoire

  • The Spine Corrector (or baby arc) is an amazing apparatus essential for teaching foundational postures, enhancing breath and achieving alignment.

  • The Spine Corrector’s big sister, the Ladder Barrel is a masterful piece of equipment primarily created for repertoire that is focused to flexion and extension of the spine.

  • Traditionally known as the Wunda Chair, and now also experienced as the combination chair - meet an incredibly powerful piece of apparatus. Opening itself to classical Pilates postures and functional movement, this will be a game changer for both you and your clients.

  • The pinnacle of Pilates equipment, the Cadillac (otherwise known as the trapeze table or tower) features a variety of attachments and modalities. The tower concept is also found in conjunction to the Reformer. Learn a broad range of repertoire leaving you competent to teach and move on all iterations of the Cadillac.

  • A range of small props and accessories are used with the apparatus. You will experiment with how these can be integrated for injury, advancement and postural adjustment.

Cueing and Programming

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Whether teaching on the apparatus to groups or individuals, you will learn how to sequence exercises both within and across the apparatus for a variety of needs and levels.

  • Learning how the appartus communicate and flow with each other is imperative to you teaching success. You will identify the continuities and contrasts between the equipment and how they are best suited to the body in front of you. You will feel confident about how to modify and transition clients and exercises amongst the apparatus.

  • Often times the apparatus is a place approached by clients with injury. With each and every exercise, you will learn contraindications and adaptations for the repertoire.

  • Alike injury, it is likely that you will be teaching pre and post natal bodies on the apparatus. We will highlight any unsuitable exercise, workshop modifications, identify safety protocols and how to use the apparatus to the fullest extent for the pre or post natal client.

Theory and Assessment

  • Prior to the course beginning, you will receive access to your Anatomy workbook, a self paced learning module that whether you are stepping back into teacher training or approaching for the first time, will set you up for success.

  • Each session will begin with practice teaching. Expect to team up to revise prior knowledge and teaching the repertoire in motion.

    We believe that confidence and correction in teaching the work is essential to the efficacy of your training, so we are here to guide you!

  • To further encourage you learning, short quizzes and assignments will be set between sessions to highlight key concepts and prepare you for final examination.

  • Self Practice: 20 hours

    Practice Teaching: 10 hours

    Observation: 10 hours

    Participants will receive exclusive access to Vicalates facilities - more details will be given during the course.

  • Once post course hours have been completed, you are ready to exam.

    Examination inlcudes:

    • written examination (anatomy, principles, repertoire, modifications etc)

    • 1 class plan

    • teaching set exercises + 3 unseen from the syllabus

What you’ll learn

With over 100 exercises across the apparatus, this comprehensive course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to expertly teach on the apparatus.

  • how to teach and perform over 100+ exercises

  • both original and contemporary repertoire

  • beginner to advanced progressions

  • history of the apparatus and Pilates repertoire

  • modifications for injury and pregnancy

  • how to program for groups and individuals

  • relevant anatomy and safety principles

  • identify similarities and contrasts between the reformer and mat syllabus

  • cueing techniques and guidelines

About the Apparatus

The Cadillac, Chair and Barrels are an integral part of the Pilates system and the foundations of Joe’s original repertoire. He designed them to be a complementary system, including the Reformer and Mat, to allow the body to experience the full extent of his method..

Each apparatus has unique attributes and purposes, some also featuring the signature Pilates spring system. In today’s studios, these machines are commonly utilised for private training but are now also growing into a sought after group class equipment. Teaching across the apparatus has incredible broad application, from injury and rehabilitation through to advanced athletes.

Qualification on the apparatus will allow you to teach both privately and in small groups. It can also be seamlessly taught alongside the Reformer and mat, helping you and your client better achieve Pilates goals - improving their overall strength and mobility.

 FAQs

  • If you wish attend certain days/weekends in studio and others virtually - this is entirely possible!

    Simply enrol for VIRTUAL access and let us know via momence or email which sessions you would like to attend in person.

  • Ideally you will need access to the apparatus that we are covering in this course. All syllabus and anatomy resources will be distributed to you electronically.

    We like you to feel as ‘in the room’ as possible, so you will be paired for group activities with other participants that are attending in studio. Ask questions, receive feedback and be part of the group!

  • There are no specific entry requirements although we do recommend that you have Pilates experience prior (it does not need to be on the apparatus).

    Your anatomy and principles module will be distributed prior to the course beginning which is self paced learning.

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