ADVANCED REFORMER
A comprehensive 3-day intensive designed to take you to the next level.
Course Overview
Elevate your classes and advance your knowledge of the pilates repertoire with VIVA Education’s Comprehensive 3 Day Course. VIVA Pilates Reformer Level 2/3 is designed to provide participants with the knowledge base and communication skills necessary to instruct individuals and groups through an advanced repertoire of the Pilates Method on the Reformer incorporating Small Apparatus.
The road to starting your Pilates career starts with us. Our aim is to provide all of our trainees with the resources to become highly skilled, successful Pilates instructors before, during and after training with us.
COURSE FEE
$1,097
Flexible payment methods of up to 16 weeks available.
- 3 Day Intensive
- 24 Contact Hours
upcoming intakes
Secure your place in our next intake. Select your preferred location below to begin.
July 2026
Advanced Reformer
- 3 days
- Brisbane: VIVA Pilates Studios Manly
- 10 Jul - 12 Jul 2026
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- $1,097.00 incl. GST
October 2026
Advanced Reformer
- 3 days
- Noosa, Sunshine Coast: The Station Pilates
- 23 Oct - 25 Oct 2026
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- $1,097.00 incl. GST
December 2026
Advanced Reformer
- 3 days
- Brisbane: VIVA Pilates Studios Manly
- 11 Dec - 13 Dec 2026
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- $1,097.00 incl. GST
AUS ACTIVE
15 CPD Points
Program Approval Code: 05517FA
NASM
1.9 CEU Points
Provider Number: PRO-014566
AFAA
1.9 CEU Points
Provider Number: PRO-014566
what our grads are saying about viva
how you will learn
A blended learning model designed for mastery.
Prerequisites
01
- Completion of our Reformer Course
*You will be given access to this material on enrolment.
In Person
02
A 3-day intensive program combining theory and practical training to help you master the repertoire and teaching techniques.
Assessment & Certification
the exams
On-Course Theory Exam:
Multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank or matching type questions, and muscle identification. Approx 2-3 hours. Results within 10 days.
Practical Exam:
Demonstrate an exercise to your course group at the end of day 3.
required hours
24 Contact Hours:
3 Days Intensive Training.
Upon successful completion of the exam, students are considered certified instructors from their exam date. 15 CEC Points are allocated to VIVA’s Advanced Reformer Course.
Course Objectives
- Theory and practice of postural analysis plus the Pilates Method of Exercise – covering the mechanics, breath and essence of 60 essential and 90 advanced reformer exercises
- How to challenge clients safely and confidently with mastering the art of layers, progressions and diversified cues
- Effective use of the reformer plus small appartus to enhance stability and strength extremity conditioning, flexibility, joint stability, balance and coordination
- Managing and improving muscular imbalances due to common posture types of clients
- Managing common injuries of clients in a group setting
- Verbal cueing, imagery and tactile cueing for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Formation and grouping of advanced exercises – creating a seamless, flowing experience for all abilities
your future career
Upon completion of Advanced Reformer, students who pass the course will be eligible to interview for instructor positions at VIVA. The road to starting your Pilates career starts with us. We look forward to sharing this journey with you.
Policies
Refund Policy & Cooling Off
VIVA Education gives all students a 7 day cooling off period from receipt of their submitted enrolment form. If the applicant decides to take advantage of the cooling off period any course fees paid will be refunded minus a $150 withdrawal fee.
After the cooling off period no refunds are allowed on course fees paid unless exceptional circumstances (debilitating illness, bereavement) can be substantiated, in which any refund will be considered by management on a case-by-case basis.
Course Date Changes
Changes to course dates are only available 6 weeks prior to a course start date. A flat-rate reschedule fee of $300 applies. There will be no reimbursements or schedule changes able to be made to courses within 6 weeks of the course start date. Full fees will apply.
Absenteeism & Make-up Hours
It is strongly advised that make-up hours are done as soon as possible after they are missed. This is done in private review at the student’s expense ($75 per hour). Students have six months to make up any hours missed, otherwise the course is forfeited.
Eligibility & Appeals
Eligibility: Students must be at least 18 years of age.
Appeals: Students who choose to appeal their certification score may do so in writing to info@vivapilatesstudios.com.au within 30 days of their exam scores being issued. All appeals will be attended to within 60 days of receipt.
