About Balanced Body
Balanced Body Authorised Training Centre
Balanced Body Education® brings the best of movement science to movement education. Our focus is quality of movement and teaching students how to apply foundational principles to client practice and class development. While learning the curriculum, each student is encouraged to find their own unique teaching voice. Supporting our programs is Balanced Body Education’s extensive manual and video library, and a global Balanced Body Educator network that is the best in the industry.
What makes a Balanced Body education an exceptional education?
1. Internationally recognised with access to 400+ education sites worldwide.
2. 15 years of proven curriculum with over 30,000 graduates, giving students access to an exclusive alumni network.
3. Flexible, modular system that provides students more time, options and instructor exposure.
4. Backed by Balanced Body, the global leader in Pilates equipment for over 45 years.
5. Our graduates have the option to be featured in our Instructor Directory & Studio Finder as a resource (Education Department specifically).
Mat and Reformer Pilates teacher training
Movement Principles Introduction to movement education 16 Hours
The Movement Principles provides a solid foundation for training in all training environments and with any equipment. You will come away with a complete toolbox for effectively training clients to recover from injuries, improve their general fitness and enhance their performance.
The movement principles course includes five sections:
Whole
The Movement Principles provides a solid foundation for training in all training environments and with any equipment. You will come away with a complete toolbox for effectively training clients to recover from injuries, improve their general fitness and enhance their performance.
The movement principles course includes five sections:
Whole Body Movement
Trunk Integration
Lower Body Training
Upper Body Training
Mobility and Restoration
The focus on practical understanding of common movement patterns prepares instructors to be excellent at problem solving, goal setting and learning new exercise techniques with ease.
Prerequisites
None
This is an essential course for anyone who has no previous anatomy training.
Mat 1: Introduction to Pilates & Beginning / Intermediate Exercises 16 Hours
Mat 1: Introduction to Pilates & Beginning / Intermediate Exercises 16 Hours
Mat 1: Introduction to Pilates & Beginning / Intermediate Exercises 16 Hours
Mat 1: Introduction to Pilates & Beginning / Intermediate Exercises 16 Hours
Mat 1 forms the foundation of the Pilates method. This course includes an introduction to the history and principles of the Pilates method and the beginning and intermediate level exercises. Each exercise includes training on modifications, challenges, the purpose of the exercise and any precautions for injuries and special populations. H
Mat 1 forms the foundation of the Pilates method. This course includes an introduction to the history and principles of the Pilates method and the beginning and intermediate level exercises. Each exercise includes training on modifications, challenges, the purpose of the exercise and any precautions for injuries and special populations. How to design and teach group classes and guidelines for teaching seniors and pre and post–natal classes are included.
Prerequisites
• Movement Principles
• 10 Mat Classes (recommended)
• 6 months experience teaching movement and anatomy (recommended)
Reformer 1: Introduction to Reformer Beginning Exercises 16 Hours
Mat 1: Introduction to Pilates & Beginning / Intermediate Exercises 16 Hours
Reformer 1: Introduction to Reformer Beginning Exercises 16 Hours
This course introduces you to what Joseph Pilates called the ‘Universal’ Reformer, which is the centerpiece of the Pilates equipment studio and an invaluable training tool. Reformer 1 teaches you how to safely utilize the reformer and many of the beginning and intermediate Pilates Reformer exercises. Reformer 1 also reviews common modific
This course introduces you to what Joseph Pilates called the ‘Universal’ Reformer, which is the centerpiece of the Pilates equipment studio and an invaluable training tool. Reformer 1 teaches you how to safely utilize the reformer and many of the beginning and intermediate Pilates Reformer exercises. Reformer 1 also reviews common modifications and variations necessary for teaching the client in front of you and gives you the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’, empowering critical reasoning skills from the very start of your training.
Prerequisite Recommendations
• 20 Reformer Classes (recommended)
• 1 year teaching movement
Mat 1: Introduction to Pilates & Beginning / Intermediate Exercises 16 Hours
Reformer 1: Introduction to Reformer Beginning Exercises 16 Hours
Mat 2: Intermediate / Advanced Exercises 16 Hours
Mat 2: Intermediate / Advanced Exercises 16 Hours
Mat 2: Intermediate / Advanced Exercises 16 Hours
Mat 2 teaches the remaining intermediate and advanced level Mat exercises for a complete understanding of the Pilates Mat program. Lectures include progressive skill development to achieve the advanced exercises, programming for intermediate and advanced classes and creating successful Mat classes.
Prerequisites
• Movement Principles
• Mat 1
Reformer 2: Intermediate Exercises 16 Hours
Mat 2: Intermediate / Advanced Exercises 16 Hours
Mat 2: Intermediate / Advanced Exercises 16 Hours
Reformer 2 expands the potential of the Reformer with intermediate and advanced exercises and includes associated safety protocols and modifications. Reformer 2 also explores along with programs designed for specific populations including pre and post–natal clients, clients with osteoporosis, and clients with lower back issues. Class desi
Reformer 2 expands the potential of the Reformer with intermediate and advanced exercises and includes associated safety protocols and modifications. Reformer 2 also explores along with programs designed for specific populations including pre and post–natal clients, clients with osteoporosis, and clients with lower back issues. Class design, dynamic assessment and correcting common dysfunctional movement patterns are also included.
Prerequisites
• Reformer 1
Mat 2: Intermediate / Advanced Exercises 16 Hours
Mat 3: Enhanced Mat & Props 16 Hours
Mat 3: Enhanced Mat & Props 16 Hours
Reformer 3: Advanced Exercises & Programming 16 Hours
Mat 3: Enhanced Mat & Props 16 Hours
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 intr
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. Adding props to a mat class makes them more dynamic, creative and accessible and clients love toys!
Prerequisites
• Mat 1 and 2, or successful completion of comparable Pilates mat program.
Reformer 3: Advanced Exercises & Programming 16 Hours
Reformer 3: Advanced Exercises & Programming 16 Hours
Reformer 3: Advanced Exercises & Programming 16 Hours
Reformer 3 is the pinnacle of the Reformer work and includes advanced and super advanced exercises. Challenge clients to achieve their best with progressive sequences designed to teach students advanced movement skills. In addition, our principle based programming will guide you in the creation of safe and successful multi-level classes.
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Reformer 3 is the pinnacle of the Reformer work and includes advanced and super advanced exercises. Challenge clients to achieve their best with progressive sequences designed to teach students advanced movement skills. In addition, our principle based programming will guide you in the creation of safe and successful multi-level classes.
Prerequisites
• Reformer 1 and 2, or successful completion of comparable Pilates Reformer program.