2024 Pilates Instructor Workshops
Balanced Body® Movement Principles
January 26-28, 2024
The course mixes information on how the body works with basic exercises to illustrate the information in movement. Broken down into five categories: Whole Body Movement, Trunk Integration, Lower Body Training, Upper Body Training and Mobility and Restoration, the Movement Principles provide a solid foundation for training in any environment, with any equipment.
Pilates Mat 1 Instructor Training
February 23-25, 2024
Balanced Body Mat 1 includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates, a review of core anatomy, beginning and most intermediate level exercises with modifications, lectures on class order and programming in a fitness setting and guidelines for safely teaching seniors and pre-, and post-natal classes.
Prerequisites: Movement Principles, 10 Mat classes. 6 months experience teaching movement and anatomy recommended
Pilates Mat 2 Instructor Training
March 22-24, 2024
Mat 2 includes the remaining intermediate and advanced level exercises as well as essential movement principles and training tips for advancing clients to the higher levels. Pilates for sports specific activities are also covered.
Prerequisites: Movement Principles and Mat 1
Pilates Mat 3: Enhanced Mat + Props
April 26-28, 2024
Enhanced Pilates Mat completes the mat training by adding rings, rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. In addition, Enhanced Mat includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole body strength and flexibility. The Balanced Body programming system is introduced to make class design easy, effective and fun.
Prerequisites: Mat 1 and 2 or successful completion of comparable Pilates mat program
Reformer 1 Instructor Training
May 17-19, 2024
Reformer 1 introduces you to the biomechanical foundation of the Pilates method and to the essential components of functional core strength, lumbopelvic and scapular stability, as well as assessing and correcting alignment and improving flexibility. Pre-Pilates exercises are included for teaching these key principles to your clients and classes.
Prerequisites: Movement Principles and 20 Reformer classes. 1 year experience teaching movement. Anatomy required prior to testing out
Reformer 2 Instructor Training
June 28-30, 2024
Reformer 2 expands the potential of the Reformer with intermediate and advanced exercises and modifications along with programs designs for special populations including pre–and post–natal clients and clients with osteoporosis and lower back injuries. Class design, dynamic assessment and correcting common dysfunctional movement patterns are also included.
Prerequisites: Reformer 1
Reformer 3 Instructor Training
July 27-28, 2024
Reformer 3 is the pinnacle of the Reformer work and includes advanced and super advanced exercises to challenge clients to achieve their best. Progressive sequences designed to teach students advanced movement skills are included along with an introduction to the revolutionary Principle Based Programming System helping you to create successful classes for clients at any level.
Prerequisites: Reformer 2
Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels Instructor Training: Module 1
September 21-22, 2024
Module 1 introduces the Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels to provide a complete education on the Pilates system. Module 1 includes beginning and intermediate level exercises on each piece of equipment along with safety, set up and their role in the Pilates studio environment.
Prerequisites: Movement Principles, Mat 1 and Reformer 1 or equivalent, 20 Pilates studio sessions. 1 year work experience in related field recommended
Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels Instructor Training: Module 2
October 19-20, 2024
Module 2 includes intermediate exercises on the Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels as well as information on class design in the Pilates environment. Additional information on working with special populations is included.
Prerequisites: Apparatus 1
Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels Instructor Training: Module 3
November 23-24, 2024
Module 3 completes the comprehensive Pilates teacher training program with intermediate and advanced exercises on the Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels. The Balanced Body Principle programming system is applied to the apparatus to create clear guidelines for class design.
Prerequisites: Apparatus 2