Education Yogyakarta
Join our world-class faculty and begin your professional journey toward becoming a certified BASI Pilates instructor in Central Java.
Comprehensive Global Program
The full BASI teacher training pathway, taught at our Yogyakarta host studio and examined to the same standard as anywhere else in the world.
Learn From BASI Faculty
The certification programme here is taught and examined by BASI Faculty — the same educators who set and uphold the standard across the region and worldwide.
Abigail Angkawijaya
BASI Senior Faculty & Regional LeaderShaping the standard of global Pilates in Southeast Asia.
With over 20 years of experience as a certified Pilates instructor and multiple international educations, Abigail Angkawijaya — often called Abee — brings world-class expertise to every student and client. As a former competitive swimmer, martial arts practitioner, and yogi, she understands body mechanics deeply and uses that background to mentor elite athletes, rehabilitation clients, and everyday practitioners.
- BASI Senior Faculty & Regional Administrator: represents BASI Pilates across Southeast Asia as a key educator, mentor, and final certification proctor.
- CGP Evaluator: teaches students directly and acts as the official examiner during Comprehensive Global Program final evaluations.
- Specialised Educator: leads targeted workshops, including Pilates Modification for Osteoporosis and Hip Joint Mobility for pain-free, controlled movement.
Simone Tiozzo
BASI Faculty & Clinical Movement SpecialistBridging advanced biomechanics, osteopathy, and professional education.
With a deep clinical background in human movement and posture, Simone Tiozzo is a respected BASI Faculty member who brings an exceptional level of medical and anatomical precision to Pilates education. Combining his formal expertise as an osteopath and posturologist with a strong foundation in sports science, he ensures that every movement is grounded in rigorous clinical science.
Ed Botha
BASI Principal Faculty & Worldwide EducatorBringing nearly two decades of global Pilates mastery.
With nearly 20 years of experience as a dedicated Pilates professional, Ed Botha is a highly respected BASI Principal Faculty member and global educator. Originally from South Africa and based in Australia, his journey into movement began through martial arts and boxing, where he first discovered Pilates as the ultimate cross-training method for functional strength and body conditioning.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Ask us about module structures, tuition, exam guidelines, and graduation requirements for the BASI Pilates Yogyakarta certification programme — we will walk you through it directly.