Yes. The majority of people who become Pilates instructors qualify while working full time. Online self-paced training exists precisely for this reason — you study in your own time, at your own pace, without fixed attendance requirements. Four to eight hours of study per week, sustained consistently, is sufficient to complete a mat Pilates qualification within nine to twelve months.

To become a yoga teacher in Australia, complete a minimum 200-hour yoga teacher training course from a Yoga Australia registered provider. On completion you can obtain professional insurance and begin teaching in studios, gyms, corporate settings, and online — in Australia and internationally. A 200-hour qualification typically takes 6–9 months online. Costs range from $1,000 to $5,000 AUD depending on format. Full Yoga Australia membership requires a minimum of 350 hours.

The short answer
Yoga blocks are used to bring the floor closer to your hands, support the body in restorative poses, improve alignment in standing poses, and help practitioners access postures safely regardless of flexibility level. They are equally useful for beginners and experienced teachers. Standard blocks are 23cm × 15cm × 10cm and can be used at three heights — low, medium, and high — depending on the pose and the student’s needs.

The short answer
LAM (pronounced lum to rhyme with drum) is the bija mantra — or seed sound — of the muladhara chakra, the root energy centre located at the base of the spine. Chanting LAM is used in yoga and meditation practice to activate, balance, and clear the muladhara chakra, supporting feelings of groundedness, security, and physical stability. It is one of seven bija mantras, one for each of the major chakras.