Move Union Pilates Chair Teacher Training
Teach Pilates Chair Classes with Move Union’s Chair Instructor Training
The Pilates Chair might be one of the most powerful, underrated pieces of equipment in the Pilates world. Compact, fierce, and incredibly effective — it offers a workout like nothing else.
Studios are beginning to offer group Chair classes — and demand is growing fast. This course gives you everything you need to meet that demand, confidently and creatively.
Why teach Pilates Chair?
The Pilates Chair is a compact piece of equipment that delivers a full-body, functional Pilates workout. Think of it as your secret weapon for strength, stability, balance, and coordination — all in one.
It’s ideal for:
Functional strength training with spring-based resistance
Balance, coordination and joint stability (especially ankles, knees, and shoulders)
Core activation and dynamic control
Endless creativity and progression for all levels
Challenging athletic movers in small or large group settings
And the best part? It fits beautifully into studios without needing huge floor space or a full apparatus setup.
This course is for you if you’re...
A qualified Mat or Reformer Pilates instructor
Looking to add group Chair classes to your teaching toolkit or studio timetable
Ready to upskill in just two days without diving into a full comprehensive training
Obsessed with progressive, functional, and flow-based class formats
Keen to stand out in a crowded Pilates market with a unique skillset
Note: This course is not suitable for beginners. You’ll need to have a Pilates qualification (Mat or Reformer) to enrol.
Want to host this course at your studio?We partner with studios across the UK to deliver in-house Chair trainings. Whether you're looking to train your team privately or open it up to local instructors, we offer flexible options and pricing.
Email us at info@moveunion.co to enquire about hosting and availability
What’s Included
Everything you need to teach confident, creative, and effective Chair classes — no fluff, no filler.
Printed training manual with all Chair exercises clearly broken down
Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced variations for all major exercises
How to plan, sequence & flow a group Chair class
Complete equipment guide for setup and safety
Sample class plans to get you started fast (and inspired)
Observation resources so you can see real Chair classes in action
Support from your course tutor (before & after assessment)
2 days of live training (16 hours)
Video Assessment
You’ll walk away feeling confident, inspired, and ready to lead.
Prerequisites:
Prior Pilates certification (mat or Reformer).
Upcoming Courses
JUNE CHAIR TRAINING 2025
£450 (EARLY BIRD PRICING)
BRISTOL | WEEKEND (SAT-SUN) OF JUNE 21 | 22
11am - 7pm
FAQ’s
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You’ll need a prior Pilates certification, either mat or Reformer to enrol on this course.
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After your live training dates you have up to 6 months to complete your practice and observation hours, and submit your assessment video.
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You’ll be a certified Chair Pilates Instructor with Move Union.
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Ajia Lee Forster leads all of our teacher training programs in Bristol, with guest instructors joining the program. Her background as a fully comprehensive Pilates instructor, teacher training and author brings over 20 years of experience to your classroom.
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We offer a Klarna option to spread the program cost over 3 months.
Certifications are issued when all payments are complete/ See our enrolment page and select the plan that works best for you.
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Yes! Contact us to arrange a chat and we will organise a time for you to come to a class in our Bristol studio and meet with Ajia to try a session. It's important you like your instructor and the style of teaching we offer.
