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 - FALL 2023

Anatomy in Three Dimensions™: An Introduction to Anatomy (16 hrs)

Sat, Sep 23 10:30-7:00

Sat, Sep 30 10:30-7:00

In-person only

Prerequisites • None

Learn the structure and function of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and the origin, insertion, and action of the major muscles of movement, by building them yourself on our skeleton. This course covers the torso, hip, thigh, shoulders, upper arms, and spine. Includes full color manual with video support. Offered in-person and virtual.

PMA ACE NASM

Movement Principles (16 hrs)

Sat. Oct 14, 2023 9:15-6

Sat. Oct 21, 2023 9:15-6

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.

PMA ACE NASM

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

Sat, Nov. 4, 2023 9:15-6

Sat, Nov 18, 2023 9:15-6

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.

PMA ACE NASM

Reformer 1 - Introduction to the Reformer & Beginning Exercises (16 hrs)
Sat, Dec.. 2, 2023. 9:15-6

Sat, Dec 9, 2023 9:15-6

Hybrid (in-person and online)
Prerequisites: Movement Principles and 20 Reformer classes

This course introduces the Universal Reformer, the center piece of the Pilates equipment studio and an invaluable training tool. Reformer 1 includes an introduction to safely using the Pilates Reformer for a wide variety of supine, seated and standing exercises for the beginning to intermediate student.
PMA ACE

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