Become a qualified Pilates instructor - on your terms
No more than 8 per cohort. Weekend workshops only. Taught entirely by Emma Lovelock at The Pilates Corner studio in Baldock, Hertfordshire.
No obligation. We will be in touch within 24 hours.
Not just a qualification - a foundation for a real career
There are plenty of Pilates courses out there. Here is what makes HSP different.
No more than 8 per cohort
Small groups mean you are seen, supported, and never lost in a crowd. Emma knows every student by name from day one.
Weekend workshops only
All in-person sessions run on Saturdays and Sundays. Designed to fit around work, family, and everything else in your life.
A proper, nationally recognised qualification
The Active IQ Level 3 Diploma is Ofqual regulated and the industry-standard entry qualification for Pilates instructors in the UK.
Taught by a studio owner
Emma still teaches classes every week at The Pilates Corner. You are learning from someone who lives and breathes this - not a trainer who stopped teaching years ago.
Business support built in
The course does not end when you qualify. Graduate Circle coaching, marketing support, and real-world guidance are there when you need them.
Accessible from across the region
Based in Baldock, Hertfordshire with direct trains from London King's Cross. Easy to reach from Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and North London.
Three ways to qualify - one right fit for you
Every pathway leads to the same Active IQ Level 3 qualification. The difference is the level of support and coaching you receive along the way.
The qualification
- Full online learning portal
- Active IQ e-learning access
- Three in-person workshop days
- Practical assessment
- Learner Achievement Portfolio with assessor marking
- Active IQ certification
- Student community portal throughout
- Option to add Graduate Circle at £99 + VAT per month
The qualification + coaching
- Everything in Foundation
- 12 months Graduate Circle membership
- Two live coaching calls per month with Emma
- Call recordings for all sessions
- Marketing support and business guidance
- Graduate Circle community space
The qualification + mentorship
- Everything in Professional
- Three months one-to-one mentorship with Emma
- Business launch support
- Extended coaching beyond Graduate Circle
All pathways include the same qualification. Payment plans are available.
View payment optionsWin a fully funded Signature Mentorship place - worth £3,499 + VAT
One place on Cohort 2026-3 is fully funded. The scholarship recipient pays only the £199 + VAT registration deposit - the full course fee is covered. Emma reads every application personally and selects one candidate she genuinely believes she can help.
To apply, you will answer four short questions:
- In 12 months' time, what does your life look like as a qualified Pilates instructor?
- What have you already done to move towards this goal?
- What's the real reason you haven't started yet?
- Why do you deserve this more than anyone else who applies?
There are no right answers - vague or polished responses won't help your application.
Applications close Friday 29th May at midnight. Winner announced Tuesday 2nd June.
What students say about training with Emma
Reviews from Emma's students
Emma Lovelock
Founder, HSP - Level 4 Qualified Instructor and Assessor
Emma has been teaching Pilates for over 13 years. She runs The Pilates Corner studio in Baldock and still teaches classes every week. When you train with HSP, you are learning from someone who is actively in the industry - not someone who stopped teaching to run courses.
Every workshop is taught personally by Emma. Every piece of feedback comes from her. The course is small by design - no more than 8 students per cohort - because that is the only way to give every student the attention they deserve.
What a workshop weekend looks like
All workshops take place at The Pilates Corner studio in Baldock - a real working Pilates studio, not a hired hall. Small groups, hands-on learning, and genuine feedback throughout.
"This course is unique - it is highly personalised and you feel seen. They are personally invested in your journey."
- Emily Morris
Not sure yet? That is completely fine.
Register your interest and we will send you everything you need to make an informed decision - course details, upcoming cohort dates, and payment options. No obligation, no hard sell.
If you have questions, you can also book a no-obligation call with Emma directly.
- We will be in touch within 24 hours
- No obligation - just information
- Your details will never be shared
"I read every enquiry personally. If you are not sure whether this course is right for you, just get in touch - there is no obligation and no hard sell."
- Emma Lovelock, Founder