Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training at EPY Pilates

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Why Balanced Body Pilates Education at EPY Pilates?

I want to be there when a student needs me and fade in the background when they are ready to cross the bridge to become an inquisitive and inspiring teacher.

– Wahida

Movement Principles

January 26, 2024 2:30 – 6:30

January 27, 2024 8am – 12pm

January 28, 2024 8am – 5pm

Class Fee: $499.00 early registration

Materials Fee (Manual & Video): additional fees

To Register:

Go to Pilates.com/education-finder and
choose Educator: ‘EPY Center Inc.’
or contact us at 877-745-2837

Anatomy in 3D

February 16, 2024 2:30pm-6:30pm

February 17, 2024 8am-12pm

February 18, 2024 8am – 5:30pm

Class Fee: $550.00 early registration

Materials Fee (Manual & Video): additional fees

To Register:

Go to Pilates.com/education-finder and
choose Educator: ‘EPY Center Inc.’
or contact us at 877-745-2837

Reformer 1

March 22, 2024 2:30 – 6:30

March 23, 2024 8am – 12pm

March 24, 2024 8am – 5pm

Class Fee: $499.00 early registration

Materials Fee (Manual & Video): additional fees

To Register:

Go to Pilates.com/education-finder and
choose Educator: ‘EPY Center Inc.’
or contact us at 877-745-2837

Reformer 2

April 12, 2024 2:30 – 6:30

April 13, 2024 8am – 12pm

April 14, 2024 8am – 5pm

Class Fee: $499.00 early registration

Materials Fee (Manual & Video): additional fees

To Register:

Go to Pilates.com/education-finder and
choose Educator: ‘EPY Center Inc.’
or contact us at 877-745-2837

Reformer 3

May 17,, 2024 2:30 – 6:30

May 18, 2024 8am – 12pm

May 19, 2024 8am – 5pm

Class Fee: $499.00 early registration

Materials Fee (Manual & Video): additional fees

To Register:

Go to Pilates.com/education-finder and
choose Educator: ‘EPY Center Inc.’
or contact us at 877-745-2837

Mat 1

June 21, 2024 2:30 – 6:30

June 22, 2024 8am – 12pm

June 23, 2024 8am – 5pm

Class Fee: $499.00 early registration

Materials Fee (Manual & Video): additional fees

To Register:

Go to Pilates.com/education-finder and
choose Educator: ‘EPY Center Inc.’
or contact us at 877-745-2837

Mat 2

July 19, 2024 2:30 – 6:30

July 20, 2024 8am – 12pm

July 21, 2024 8am – 5pm

Class Fee: $499.00 early registration

Materials Fee (Manual & Video): additional fees

To Register:

Go to Pilates.com/education-finder and
choose Educator: ‘EPY Center Inc.’
or contact us at 877-745-2837

Mat 3

August 16, 2024 2:30 – 6:30

August 17, 2024 8am – 12pm

August 18, 2024 8am – 5pm

Class Fee: $499.00 early registration

Materials Fee (Manual & Video): additional fees

To Register:

Go to Pilates.com/education-finder and
choose Educator: ‘EPY Center Inc.’
or contact us at 877-745-2837

Trapeze Table

March 15, 2024 2:30 – 6:30

March 16, 2024 8am – 12pm

March 17, 2024 8am – 5pm

Class Fee: $499.00 early registration

Materials Fee (Manual & Video): additional fees

To Register:

Go to Pilates.com/education-finder and
choose Educator: ‘EPY Center Inc.’
or contact us at 877-745-2837

Chair

February 23, 2024 2:30pm-6:30pm

February 24, 2024. 8am-12pm

February 25, 2024 8am-5pm

Class Fee: $499.00

Materials Fee (Manual & Video): additional fees

To Register:

Go to Pilates.com/education-finder and
choose Educator: ‘EPY Center Inc.’
or contact us at 877-745-2837

Barrels

TBD

Class Fee: $350.00

Materials Fee (Manual & Video): additional fees

To Register:

Go to Pilates.com/education-finder and
choose Educator: ‘EPY Center Inc.’
or contact us at 877-745-2837

Register Here

Important: “Register Here” will take you to the education finder at Balanced Body. Please select EPY Center, Inc.(under Educator) to find and register for classes. You can also register by phone by calling 877-745-2837.

Mat Training

The Balanced Body Pilates Mat training includes the original, complete Pilates Mat repertoire as well as an introduction to the movement principles that make Pilates such a successful exercise program. Modifications and variations are included to help you successfully teach a wide range of clients. BB Pilates Mat certification will empower you to become a successful, creative and transformative Pilates mat teacher.

Prerequisites: none

Mat 1 includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates, beginning and most intermediate level exercises with modifications and variations, lectures on teaching skills and programming in a group setting, protocols for osteoporosis, and pre / post-natal classes.

Prerequisites: Mat I

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.

BB Pilates Mat Instructor Requirements for Completion

To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Mat Instructor, students must complete the following:

Anatomy (Anatomy in Clay or college level equivalent)
BB Mat 1 – Course work, written and practical test (16 hours)
BB Mat 2 – Course work, written and practical test (16 hours)
20 Mat Personal Sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours
BB Mat Test Out

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Reformer Training

The Pilates Reformer is an extraordinarily flexible piece of exercise equipment 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 provides a stimulating workout for clients at any level of ability.

Prerequisites: none

Reformer 1 includes an introduction to the Pilates Reformer including set up and safety, anatomy of the Reformer, beginning exercises, program sequencing and teaching tips for group classes, protocols for osteoporosis, and pre / post-natal classes. By the end of the course you will be able to teach a beginning Reformer class or personal training session.

Prerequisites: Reformer 1

Reformer 2 includes intermediate exercises and modifications and variations designed for group and individual instruction. Teaching successful classes and sessions to clients at different levels of ability is emphasized. Lecture and discussion on various back conditions and contraindications for them in the Pilates setting. Included are a variety of programs designed to keep your clients inspired.

Prerequisites: Reformer 2

Reformer 3 includes advanced exercises plus modifications and variations so they are adaptable for everybody, tips for training the advanced client and how to design programs for specific sports.

BB Pilates Reformer Instructor Requirements for Completion

To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Reformer Instructor, students must complete the following:

Anatomy^* (Anatomy in Clay or college level equivalent)
BB Mat Instructor training
BB Reformer 1 – Course work, written and practical test (18 hours)
BB Reformer 2 – Course work, written and practical test (16 hours)
BB Reformer 3 – Course work, written and practical test (14 hours)
30 Reformer personal sessions, 30 observation hours and 90 teaching hours
BB Reformer Test Out

*may be taken before, during or after other modules

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Apparatus Training

Pilates Apparatus Training Program – Chair, Cadillac/Tower, Barrels and Small Apparatus Balanced Body Pilates Apparatus Training completes the full Pilates instructor training 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, in conjunction with the Mat and Reformer modules, qualifies you to take the national PMA Pilates certification exam.

The BB Trapeze Table/Cadillac training provides a thorough introduction to Trapeze Table exercises as well as applications for beginning, intermediate and advanced clients. This training is appropriate for students working with the Allegro Tower of Power, Half Trapeze and Wall Unit as well as those working with full Trapeze Tables. Sequencing programs using multiple pieces of equipment are covered as well as equipment set up, safety and maintenance.

The BB Pilates Chair training includes exercises and variations for the original Wunda chair, EXO Chair and the split pedal Combo chair. The chair is great for doing strengthening work with athletic clients and as an addition to group programming. This course includes exercises and programming for both personal training sessions and classes.

The BB Barrels training includes exercises and variations for the Ladder Barrel, Step Barrel, Arc Barrel, Magic Circle, Arm Chair, Foot Corrector, Toe Corrector and much more! The Step Barrel and Ladder Barrel add variety to personal training sessions or classes, the Magic Circle adds a challenge to wide variety of exercises and the other small apparatus are useful for working with clients with particular issues.

Balanced Body Pilates Instructor Requirements for Completion

To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Pilates Instructor, students must complete the following requirements:

Anatomy^* (Anatomy in Clay or college level course required)
BB Mat Instructor training
BB Reformer Instructor training
BB Cadillac/Tower- Course work, written and practical test (18 hours)
BB Chair- Course work, written and practical test (14 hours)
BB Barrels and Small Apparatus- Course work, written and practical test (6 hours)
35 Personal sessions, 20 observations hours and 95 teaching hours
BB Full Test Out

*may be taken before, during or after other modules

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Anatomy in 3D

This intensive workshop will review the essentials of musculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology as you build the major muscles (over 60) used in movement including the Core, Rotator Cuff, Spinal Extensors and other commonly misunderstood areas. Once you have built the body from the inside out, you will never feel intimidated by anatomy again! Our focus will be on how the muscles create movement especially in application to Pilates exercises. Appropriate for students of all levels and backgrounds including physical therapists, occupational therapists, massage therapists and personal trainers. This workshop has VERY limited availability so please reserve your spot as soon as possible. This workshop fulfills the BB anatomy requirement.

Prerequisite: none

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