Teacher Training Courses
We offer a full range of Pilates instructor training programs. Whether you are interested in teaching Mat classes, Reformer classes or Pilates personal training sessions on the Reformer, Trap Table, Chair, and Barrels, we have the resources you need to succeed.
The Balanced Body Pilates instructor training program at the EHS Pilates Institute is designed to create thoughtful, creative, and successful Pilates teachers. Our curriculum emphasizes the principles underlying each exercise. Our faculty members have a wide variety of Pilates backgrounds from classical to contemporary to fitness and bring their exceptional depth of experience to the training.
Our program is designed in modules so you can take your first course now and continue your training next week, next month, or next year. Each module is self-contained so you can take them as quickly or as slowly as your schedule and budget allow. In addition to our instructor certification program, we offer a number of additional modules as well as workshops. Three levels of certification are available: Mat, Reformer, and Comprehensive.
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Comprehensive Training
Learn the structure and function of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments as well as the origin, insertion, and action of the major muscles of movement by building them yourself on a specially designed …
The Balanced Body Movement Principles form the foundation of Balanced Body Education. They include the most important information on anatomy, assessment, biomechanics, and foundational exercises needed to become a successful Pilates teacher, personal trainer, …
The Balanced Body Movement Principles form the foundation of Balanced Body Education. They include the most important information on anatomy, assessment, biomechanics, and foundational exercises needed to become a successful Pilates teacher, personal trainer, …
Mat I includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates, beginning and most intermediate level exercises with modifications, lectures on class order and programming in a group setting, and guidelines for teaching …
Online
Pilates Mat 2 Instructor Training
February 9 - February 11, 2024
September 13 - September 15, 2024
Mat II 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 is also covered. Download …
In Person
Pilates Mat 3: Enhanced Mat + Props
February 16 - February 18, 2024
September 20 - September 22, 2024
Mat 3 – 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 …
Online
Pilates Mat 3: Enhanced Mat + Props
February 16 - February 18, 2024
September 20 - September 22, 2024
Mat 3 – 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 …
Reformer I includes an introduction to the Pilates Reformer, including set-up and safety, beginning exercises, program sequencing, and teaching tips for group classes. By the end of the course, you will be able to …
Reformer 2 includes intermediate exercises and modifications designed for group and individual instruction. Teaching successful classes and sessions to clients at different levels of ability is emphasized. Included are a variety of programs designed …
Reformer 3 includes advanced exercises plus modifications for sports specific activities, tips for training the advanced client, and keys for advancing a client. Download Balanced Body Catalog
Provides a thorough introduction to Trapeze Table and Tower exercises as well as applications for beginning, post-rehabilitation, and advanced clients. This training is appropriate for students working with the Allegro® or Allegro 2 Tower …
The BBU Barrels training includes exercises and variations for the Ladder Barrel, and Step Barrel. The Step Barrel and Ladder Barrel add variety to personal training sessions or classes. This course includes exercises and …
Learn the Springboard and its expanded repertoire in the studio where it was created. EHS Pilates is home to the original Springboard studio, an innovative exercise tool invented by Ellie Herman. The springboard (now …
Includes exercises and variations for both the original Wunda 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 …
Introductory and Intermediate CoreAlign exercises The course includes CoreAlign method theory and 60+ foundation exercises to build functional movement skills. Areas of focus are trunk integration, upper body strength and balance, lower body strength, …
Introductory and Intermediate CoreAlign exercises The course includes CoreAlign method theory and 60+ foundation exercises to build functional movement skills. Areas of focus are trunk integration, upper body strength and balance, lower body strength, …