Feeling overwhelmed after your certification course?
Finished your Pilates Instructor certification but struggle to get real life experience in a studio, or need that bit more help to get to where you want to be as a Pilates Instructor? We've all been there, the SO mentorship programme is what you need. Specially designed to help transition you from certification course completion to start your studio teaching journey.
SO Fitness™ + The SO Academy™
As New Zealand's most comprehensive Pilates studio and training academy, we pride ourselves in creating curriculum to allow you to learn and thrive to be the best pilates instructors.
The SO Method™
Our signature method is designed to teach you flows and encourages the 'why' in class planning and choices of flow. Anyone can teach a set number of exercises, with our signature method, we teach you the thoughts behind the flow, the intricate details that will leave your clients walking out enjoying every second of your class.
Settle for nothing but spectacular.
We believe in the amazing life and career a Pilates Instructor is. To help you get there, we settle for nothing but 200%. Our training gives you everything you need to truly feel confident teaching Pilates and love the job as much as we do.
Support from a mentor team with wealth of knowledge to give.
We're here to guide you every step of the way. Our mentor team has been in the industry actively teaching and part of The SO Family from the very beginning. We're a supportive team that want the very best out of you and aim to help your learning every step of the way.
The SO Mentorship Programme Perks
- opportunity to teach live pilates classes to real people, real bodies under the guidance of your mentor and the support of the studio.
- call yourself a SO instructor and join the pool of SO instructors with the opportunity to teach at SO Fitness studios.
- included pilates classes to use at the studios (no need to keep paying for classes)
- in person or online support sessions with your mentors at a weekly or fortnightly basis.
- unlimited access to learning platform with resources to help you excel (includes advanced exercises, class plan layering techniques, vocal cues etc)
Mentorship Curriculum
FAQs to answer those burning questions.
Are there any prerequisites?
Our courses are open to everyone that has a certification in Reformer Pilates, as the mentorship is focused on Reformer Pilates Teacher Training. We love Reformer being your base equipment, as those instructing skills can be translated to Mat, Cadillac, Barrel and Chair.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to your online modules for a total of 6 months, We suggest writing notes and the exercises down so you can keep them with you forever!
I want to learn more about anatomy!
Don't fret! We have a spectacular anatomy course releasing soon. As part of the Mentorship Programme, you will get a discount to the anatomy course.
What support will I get during the course?
You can ask questions at any time they will be answered by your mentor, who are available and to answer any queries and to help guide you through your mentorship journey. You will also gain immediate lifetime access to our Facebook community of trainees and graduates.
How is the mentorship structured?
Your training does not only consist of the online materials seen above! As part of the mentorship programme you will have weekly meeting with your mentor, opportunity to practice at SO studios and teach mentee classes, along with access to class plans and class building resources.
What currency is this training priced in?
We offer NZD pricing at checkout. You can choose to pay in full up front (and receive a discount) or on a 6 month payment plan.
The SO Brand
Established in 2020, SO as a Pilates brand based in Auckland has quickly established themselves as a power play in the Pilates industry in New Zealand, expanding from their boutique pop up studio to their main HQ in the heart of Auckland cbd. Not just a Pilates studio, establishing their teaching arm - The SO Academy, to create international teacher training programmes in not just reformer, but also spreading the love and teaching of other Pilates equipment as well. The SO Academy has the most comprehensive teaching curriculum in New Zealand - allowing instructors to learn not just Reformer, but expanding their skill sets into other types of Pilates equipment, as well as niching into areas like Pregnancy Pilates, Clinical Rehab/Plates and more.
As a brand, we aim to provide a platform of wellness and movement lovers a start in their new career, from base instructing, to carving out as a aspiring entrepreneur and making their mark out in the fitness and wellness industry. Whatever your background is, you will find a place at SO.