We are excited to offer teacher training here at Bendy Body Pilates in conjunction with Pilates Education Institute. Our next available teacher training begins January 2027. With only seven spots available, the small training sessions will be intimate and detailed, giving you the best experience to be successful.
The 260-hour teacher training program will include in-person studio days (see schedule below), online learning, observation hours, personal practice hours, practice teaching hours, taking group classes, and a case study presentation.
Included in your investment, you will receive:
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Unlimited access to the studio to accomplish your hours
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All books, literature, handouts, hard-copy manuals, and online resources
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Easy to use online modules
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Opportunity to test-out and become a fully certified Reformer Pilates Instructor
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Training and guidance on how to attain employment in the Pilates industry
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Proficient knowledge on anatomy, injuries, and how to guide clients safely
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How to sequence classes efficiently, and how to be a confident instructor
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When and how to use props to modify or intensify your class programming
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Learn the psychology behind training real life people--with an emphasis on client service and sales techniques
Investment: $3,200 >> Enroll Now!
Requirements
To become a fully qualified Mat & Reformer Instructor, students must complete 260 hours of work:
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Online/at home learning: 10 hours
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Personal practice: 25 hours
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Taking group class: 35 hours
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Observation: 35 hours
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Practice teaching: 75 hours
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Case study: 6 hours
The in-studio days will comprise of 6 weekends, each day is 12p-6p except Friday 1/22:
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Friday January 22-Orientation and course outline (5:45p-7:45p)
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Saturday January 23-Mat foundations and anatomy
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Sunday January 24-Mat foundations and anatomy
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Weekend 2:
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Saturday February 6-Reformer: footwork and bridging, learning the machine & safety protocols
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Sunday February 7-Reformer: supine, the basics
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Weekend 3:
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Saturday February 20-Reformer: short-box, props and when to use them
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Sunday February 21-Reformer: long-box, the art of sequencing and queuing
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Weekend 4:
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Saturday March 6-Reformer: prone, finding your voice as an instructor
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Sunday March 7-Reformer: forward facing, checklist for successful employment
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Weekend 5:
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Saturday March 20-Reformer: reverse facing, the psychology of human connection and the importance of instructor/client relationship
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Sunday March 21-Reformer: side-lying, tactile cueing and safe hands on adjustments
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Weekend 6:
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Saturday April 3-Reformer: advanced movements, modifying for injuries
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Sunday April 4-Teaching skills/programming, case study presentations
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Please note: The in-studio days are extremely important and should not be missed; however, if you are unable to attend, the hours can transfer to practice teaching hours. (For example: if you miss weekend 2, you would need to fulfill an additional 12 hours of practice teaching.)
