Balanced Body® Teacher Training Program

Balanced Body is an internationally recognised provider of Pilates education, headquartered in Sacramento, US. For years, Balanced Body was a world leader in making quality Pilates equipment, and stemmed into becoming an education provider with some of the same people who created the Polestar Pilates curriculum. Balanced Body is also at the forefront of supporting the efforts of the Pilates Method Alliance to create a standard of excellence within the Pilates community (Pilates is an unregulated industry).

A Balanced Body Pilates education respectfully and comprehensively presents the works of Joseph Pilates. Our signature approach teaches the repertoire, movement principles, class design and client specific applications of each exercise. At Balanced Body, we encourage you to explore and create your own voice and style as a practitioner, as we believe this approach respects the past and builds the future. Our master instructors, manuals and video support are some of the best in the industry.

Movement Principles

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Learn how to recognise, improve and teach fundamental movement patterns with the Movement Principles, the foundation of the Balanced Body instructor training system. This course is designed for both new and experienced instructors to refine their understanding of the body in motion. Movement Principles is the prerequisite for the Balanced Body Pilates program and the heart of the Balanced Body Movement Specialist Certification. Take it to become a truly transformative instructor.

Mat Instructor Training Program

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Mat work is the foundation of the Pilates method. The Balanced Body® Mat program includes the full repertoire of Pilates exercises, along with modifications and variations to make your program successful for a wide range of clients. By incorporating the Balanced Body movement principles, we give you the power to be a transformative teacher.

Reformer Instructor Training Program

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The Reformer is Pilates' most popular and well-known piece of equipment that is also versatile in allowing resistance and support for exercises involving every part of the body. Our program gives you a thorough understanding of how to use the Reformer to develop core and extremity strength, stability, flexibility, coordination and balance. The wide range of exercises provide a stimulating workout for clients at any level of ability.

Comprehensive (Apparatus) Instructor Training Program

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The Balanced Body® Pilates Apparatus instructor training program completes the full Pilates instructor certification program. Included is the complete repertoire on the Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower, the Pilates Chair, the Barrels and small equipment. Completing the additional apparatus training gives you a great variety of tools to use when working with clients and qualifies you to take the national Pilates certification exam. The modules may be offered individually or they may be combined depending on the equipment available at the host studio.

CoreAlign® Instructor Training Course

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The CoreAlign® system from Balanced Body® stimulates core stability muscles to fire in perfect timing while performing challenging exercises, stretches and core controlled aerobic training. Give your clients a unique exercise experience to improve gait, posture, balance and functional movement. Clients at all fitness levels will feel the difference.

MOTR® Instructor Training Course

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The MOTR combines the core training of Pilates, the strength and power of aerobic conditioning, the functional exercises of a pulley system and the balance and release exercises of a foam roller, MOTR gives you everything you need to teach classes, small group or one on one training. MOTR is the ideal compliment to a Pilates, personal training or rehabilitation practice enhancing balance, aerobic capacity, strength and flexibility while performing fun, functional exercises clients respond to and enjoy.

Bodhi Instructor Training Course

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Balanced Body® brings the precision and movement principles of Pilates to suspension training with the Bodhi Suspension System™. Leaning into the ropes takes the body out of alignment with gravity causing the core stability muscles to fire and developing integrated, whole body strength and flexibility. Bodhi’s four points of suspension maximise strength training and enhance proprioception while providing endless opportunities for creativity.

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On Continuing Education

What are Continuing Education Credits (CECs)?

Continuing Education Credits (CECs or CEUs) are required by the Pilates Method Alliance and most Pilates, personal training and group exercise certification programs in order to renew your membership or your status as a certified instructor. Each organization sets its own requirements for the number of Continuing Education Credits (CECs or CEUs) needed annually or bi-annually.

How many CECs must I have annually?

Balanced Body does require continuing education: 16 hours every two years.