BALANCED BODY UNIVERSITY TEACHER TRAINING

Now is the time to start a new journey in your life! Become a Pilates teacher, or just learn more about Pilates and the human body so you can get more out of your own practice.

Laura Pennock, owner of the Black Rock Pilates Studio, is a Master Teacher Trainer with Balanced Body, the recognized leader in Mind-Body Education. Balanced Body has a global network of instructors and training centers in over 50 countries, and ours is their only authorized training center in Connecticut.

The Balanced Body Pilates Instructor Training Program is designed to create thoughtful, creative and successful Pilates teachers. Courses are taught in modular segments allowing students to progress at their own pace.

A Balanced Body Pilates education respectfully and comprehensively presents the work of Joseph Pilates. This signature approach teaches the repertoire, movement principles, class design and client specific applications of each exercise, providing a strong foundation and giving you a deep understanding of how the body works and how to make it work better. Courses are stimulating, personalized and deeply rooted in the art and science of movement.

Most modules can be taken in-studio or virtually. Email us for more info.

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UPCOMING CLASSES - sPRING AND SUMMER 2023

Movement Principles (16 hrs)

Sat. April 22, 2023 9-6

Sat. April 29, 2023 9-6

Hybrid (in-person and online)

Prerequisites - none

THIS IS WHERE IT ALL BEGINS! Learn how to recognize, improve and teach fundamental movement patterns with the Movement Principles course, 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 pre-requisite for the entire Balanced Body Pilates training program and the heart of the Balanced Body Movement Specialist Certification. Take it to become a truly transformative instructor. ACE AFAA SASM PM

Mat 1 - Introduction to Pilates & Beginning/Intermediate Exercises (16 hrs)

Sat. May 6, 2023 9-6

Sat. May 13, 2023 9-6

Hybrid (in-person and online)

Prerequisites - Movement Principles and 10 Mat classes

Mat 1 forms the foundation of the Pilates method. This course includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates 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. ACE AFAA NASM PMA

Mat 2 - Intermediate/Advanced Exercises (16 hrs)

Sat. June 10, 2023 9-6

Sun. June 11, 2023 9-6

Hybrid (in-person and online)

Prerequisites - Movement Principles and Mat 1

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. ACE AFAA NASM PMA

Mat 3: Enhanced Mat + Props (16 hrs)

Sat. July 15, 2023 9-6

Sun. July 22, 2023 9-6

Hybrid (in-person and online)

Prerequisites - Mat 1 and 2 or successful completion of comparable Pilates Mat program

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 it more dynamic, creative and accessible, and clients love toys! ACE AFAA NASM PMA

CEC course: Take for continuing education credits or simply to add infinite variety to your current Mat programming. Students who have taken Mat training, either from Balanced Body or another provider are welcome.

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