Classical Pilates Education and Professional Training.
Home to the Altum Teacher Training Programme and specialist courses for movement professionals.
Altum Teacher Training Programme (ATTP)
Start your teaching career with our comprehensive Classical Pilates teacher training programme designed to develop capable and responsible teachers.
Professional Courses & Workshops
Specialised education for teachers and movement professionals, including Scolio-Pilates® modules and guest workshops.
Guest Workshop Series
Karen Frischmann in Singapore
Three days of in-depth Classical Pilates education, hosted at Altum Academy. June 28 to June 30, 2026. Early Bird pricing available until April 30.
Upcoming Courses
Guest Series Workshops:
Return to Life Mat
by Karen Frischmann
Jun 28, 2026, Sun
In an exclusive weekend of workshops with globally renowned Classical Pilates educator and teacher, Karen Frischmann (USA), this workshop examines the unique qualities of the Return to Life text alongside modern classical interpretations, looking closely at technique, breath, and order, and tracing how the original mat exercises connect to the broader apparatus system.
Guest Series Workshops:
Reformer Review
by Karen Frischmann
Jun 29, 2026, Mon
In the 2nd workshop in an exclusive weekend of workshops with globally renowned Classical Pilates educator and teacher, Karen Frischmann (USA), we dive into the logic of the Reformer sequences - reviewing the order, refining the exercises, and clarifying the transitions that connect one movement to the next.
You'll leave with a clearer understanding of how the full sequence functions as a system, not just a collection of exercises.
Guest Series Workshops:
Breath
by Karen Frischmann
Jun 30, 2026, Tue
Breath is one of the foundational principles of the classical method, and one of the most frequently reduced to a cue. Drawing on James Nestor's research alongside classical Pilates application, this workshop examines the role of breathing in the method in depth, what traditional breathing technique asks of the body, and how teaching it with greater precision changes the quality of a student's practice.
Guest Series Workshops:
Find Your Seat
by Karen Frischmann
Jun 30, 2026, Tue
This workshop examines the role of the glutes and sitting bones in the classical system: how finding and using the seat correctly underpins everything from the most basic exercises to the most advanced, and why so many students, and teachers, never quite find it.
Asia’s Leading Centre for Classical Pilates and Movement Education.
Altum Academy is the educational arm of Altum Pilates, and the home of the Altum Teacher Training Programme (ATTP), a comprehensive Classical Pilates education designed to develop capable and responsible teachers.
We offer world-class Classical Pilates education alongside specialised continuing education for movement and health professionals across Asia.
About Altum Academy
Dedicated to Raising the Standards of Pilates Education.
At Altum Academy, we believe that great teachers never stop learning. Our programmes are designed to equip you with not just knowledge, but the insight to adapt and respond to each unique body. We preserve the integrity of the Classical Pilates method while integrating modern movement science for a complete approach to teaching.
Our flagship programme, the Altum Teacher Training Programme (ATTP), forms the core of our educational work.
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Where Pilates teachers are developed through mentorship, disciplined study, and the Classical Pilates system.
Faculty HighlightBe Mentored by Leaders in the Field.
With decades of combined experience, our faculty are recognised across Asia for their teaching excellence. Every student receives close 1:1 mentorship - guidance that large, standardised programmes can’t offer - ensuring your growth is personal, supported, and never lost in the crowd.
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"Every moment of our life can be the beginning of great things."
— Joseph Pilates
What Our Graduates Say.
"The depth of Classical Pilates truly came alive in my teaching."
The programme reshaped the way I move, think, and approach teaching and Pilates. The depth of Classical Pilates came alive through the mentorship I received because everything was so personalised to me. I never felt like just another trainee.
—Sarah L., Classical Pilates Teacher at Altum Pilates and Como Shambala
"The one-to-one attention gave me clarity and confidence."
The mentorship at Altum is what drew me to choose this as my Teacher Training programme. The mentors knew my strengths and challenges, and how to push me. The personalised attention gave me clarity and confidence to finally pursue my passion for Pilates and teaching.
—Patricia C, Classical Pilates Teacher at Altum Pilates
"Switching to classical completely changed my teaching."
Coming from a contemporary background, I thought I already knew Pilates, but Altum’s bridging programme showed me the depth and logic of the Classical system. The mentorship helped me understand the exercises on an even deeper level, refine my cues, and set me apart as a teacher. It was the best decision for my career.
—Melissa T., Bridging Graduate, Certified Classical Pilates Teacher
Invest in Your Learning. Elevate Every Life You Touch.
Whether you’re taking your first step toward becoming a Classical Pilates teacher or seeking to deepen your expertise, we hope to be where your growth begins.