Do You Want to Be a Pilates Instructor?

We currently offer various internationally recognised Pilates courses, including 40 hour Matwork courses, 50 hour Reformer courses, full Studio courses, as well as a variety of STOTT PILATES^tm Workshops for continuing education.

Since 2007 we have certified hundreds of Pilates instructors and our graduates are employed throughout Singapore and Asia - many have gone on to set up their own studios and a few have even gone on to be Master Trainers around Asia!

Options Studio is the largest and best Pilates training centre in Asia with the most courses and workshops every year. We also regularly run courses related to Pilates for instructors to stay up to date with the latest developments in the industry.

Who Can Take A Pilates Instructor Course?

Students on our courses are drawn from the following backgrounds:

• Enthusiasts who want to change career or work part-time
• Gym Instructors/Personal Trainers
• Physiotherapists and other Physical Clinicians looking to add to their knowledge of rehabilitation possibilities
• Retiring or semi-retired Dancers and Movement Professionals
• Pilates Enthusiasts who want to learn more

If you are interested in a career as a Pilates Instructor you can work independently as a Certified Mat Pilates Instructor or you can go further to become a Reformer Instructor at a studio or gym, or even a Fully Certified Instructor qualified to teach clients on all the Pilates equipment.

Many of our graduates decide to buy a Reformer or other equipment and work from home teaching just a few clients daily.

It is beneficial for personal trainers to take the Matwork course in order to add to their skill set for working with clients, especially clients with postural issues.

How Do I Get Certified?

After your course you need to practice teaching and doing Pilates. Once you become competent and fluent with the exercises and programming you can take a mock exam or the real certification exam. You can take this exam at several locations throughout Asia.

Who Teaches the Courses?

All our courses and workshops are taught by our in house Program Director 'Ole' Eugenio or by Instructor Trainers Morven Macleod and Sharon Brendia.

Where are the Courses Held?

Most of our courses are run at our Regency House studio on Penang Road in Singapore. Occasionally we host courses at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, in Bangkok, Koh Samui, Phuket, Brunei, India and other locations on request.

How Can I Find Out More About the Courses?

To enquire about our current and future courses and workshops call +65 63333137 or pop in to the Studio for a visit anytime.

See our current course schedule.
2013 Courses
2013 Workshops

General Course Outline

Our courses and workshops provide a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help you master the client experience as quickly as possible. In each course, you learn:

• How to apply correct biomechanical principles of core stability, breathing and alignment to all exercises
• A complete breakdown of each exercise
• Exercise goals, muscular initiation and movement sequencing
• Modifications to increase or decrease exercise intensity
• Modifications for specific body types and postural issues
• How to recognize optimal and less than optimal movement patterns
• A variety of programming options to keep clients motivated
• Effective communication, verbal cues and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation