Home of the Finest Classical Pilates Teachers In Asia.
Asia’s Leading Centre for Classical Pilates and Movement Education.
Altum Academy is the educational arm of Altum Pilates, offering world-class Classical Pilates teacher training and continuing education for movement and health professionals across Asia.
We champion Joseph Pilates’ original method and offer one of the region’s most respected Classical Pilates Teachers Training programmes, blending traditional Pilates principles with modern movement science to prepare the next generation of exceptional Pilates teachers.
The Academy also hosts internationally recognised certification courses, specialised workshops, and continuing education in areas such as scoliosis management, injury rehabilitation, and functional movement.
Train with Depth. Teach with Clarity.
Become a Certified Classical Pilates Teacher
Start your teaching career with our comprehensive Teacher Training Programme rooted in Joseph Pilates’ original method and enriched with modern movement science. Be mentored by senior educators with decades of experience, and connected to a community of aspiring teachers on the same journey as you.
Advance Your Education & Skills
Deepen your skills with specialised courses, from scoliosis care to anatomy and post-rehabilitation. Learn from internationally recognised educators and bring new depth to your teaching practice.
Dedicated to Raising the Standards of Pilates Education.
About Altum Academy
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.
Where Pilates professionals are shaped through lineage, mentorship, and the mastery of the Classical method.
Our Upcoming Courses
Online with Karen Frischmann
Dec 7, 2025
Teacher Training Workshop:
Special Workshop with Karen Frischmann, “Nuts & Bolts”
An exclusive Zoom workshop led by Karen Frishmann (USA), created especially for our Teacher Training trainees. “Nuts and Bolts” offers a focused deep dive into the Reformer: its structure, mechanics, and the physics that shape how we work with it. Karen will guide you through spring behaviour, the role of straps and handles, and how different bodies and Reformer lengths influence execution and outcomes.
Cueing with Clarity: The Language of Classical Pilates & Movement
Transform the way you communicate Pilates and movement. This 1-day mastery workshop dives deeper into embodied anatomy with the art of clear, impactful cueing of Classical Pilates, to help you connect more deeply with your students and elevate your teaching presence.
Advanced Chair & Barrel Mastery Workshop
Deepen your understanding and practice of the Classical Chair and Barrel in this two-day Mastery Workshop. Designed for advanced practitioners, you will work through the full advanced series with precision and intent, refining how you embody the work and experiencing the depth these apparatus bring to strength, control and coordination.
Scolio-Pilates® Modules 1+2
Led by Julie Selwood
Apr 15-17 2026
Scolio-Pilates® Modules 1+2 by Julie Selwood
Led by Julie Selwood, Principal Educator of Scolio-Pilates in Europe and a Classical Pilates teacher of two decades of experience, this combined SPM 1 and 2 course offers a comprehensive foundation in working with clients with scoliosis.
Basic System Workshop by Ole Eugenio
May 7-10 2026 (20 hours)
Teacher Training 2026:
Basic System Workshop by Ole Eugenio
Led by Programme Director Ole Eugenio, the Basic System Workshop kicks off our 2026 Teacher Training academic year. This Pre-Training programme is an essential prerequisite for anyone planning to enrol in Teacher Training, offering a thorough immersion into the foundational Pilates system.
Mastery Workshops: “Cueing with Clarity: The Language of Classical Pilates”
Led by Joanne Chong
Jan 10, 2026
Mastery Workshops: Advanced Chair & Barrel
Led by Joanne Chong
Jan 17–18, 2026
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.
A Deep Dedication to World-class Pilates and Wellness Education.
Journal & InsightsOur Contrology Journal
"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