Balanced Body Pilates Instructor Training

Interested in teaching Pilates? Take a look at this for a closer, and more personal look at the Pilates education program we offer at Body Balance Institute. Our 2011 schedule is now posted at http://www.pilates.com/ - featuring a new weekday and weekend format. Check it out!

2011 dates for Pilates Instructor Training are posted!

We've posted the 2010/2011 Balanced Body(TM) Pilates Instructor Training schedule with new options for weekday or weekend modules.

***We have some great discounts too if you choose to sign up for more than one training: $25 off if you sign up for 2 courses at the same time, $50 off for 3, and $100 off the total if you sign up for the full comprehensive training. ***

As an official host site for Balanced Body(TM) (BB) we offer high quality Pilates Instructor training programs and continuing education opportunities from top instructors in the US and around the world. BBI shares BB's philosophy of welcoming instructors from many different backgrounds to learn the Pilates method and to make it more available for people from all walks of life.

The curriculum includes the traditional Pilates Mat, Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels repertoire as well as modifications and additional exercises designed to make teaching Pilate safe, effective and fun. The curriculum is straightforward and consistent with the current Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) guidelines.


Here are the dates for the rest of 2010 and all of 2011:

Reformer 1 | Nov 18-20, 2010
Anatomy | Jan 14-15, 2011
Mat 1 | Jan 24-27, 2011
Mat 1 | Jan 28-30, 2011
Mat 2 | Feb 21-24, 2011
Mat 2 | Feb 25-27, 2011
Reformer 1 | Mar 18-20, 2011
Reformer 1 | Mar 28-31, 2011
Reformer 2 | Apr 1-3, 2011
Reformer 2 | Apr 18-21, 2011
Reformer 3 | May 13-14, 2011
Reformer 3 | May 23-26
Trapeze Table | Jun 6-10, 2011
Trapeze, Chair & Barrel 1 | Jul 8-9, 2011
Trapeze, Chair & Barrel 2 | Aug 12-13, 2011
Trapeze, Chair & Barrel 3 | Sep 9-10, 2011
EXO Chair 1 | Oct 3-6, 2011
Barrels | Oct 22, 2011
Barrels | Nov 2, 2011

EXO Chair 2 | Dec 2-3, 2011

Read up on the Balanced BodyTM on their website or call 1-800-PILATES for more information. Registration is handled through the BB website www.pilates.com and please feel free to call with your questions.

Stress Reduction & Movement Workshop ~ A Beginner Gyrokinesis Progression

Feel like you are being pulled in too many directions to stay on track? Learn how to manage your mind-body movement, lower your blood pressure, expand your breath and challenge your mind. Free your spine through spirals, circles and waves! Learn to connect your breath and movement. Taught on both the stool and mat, you'll learn the foundation of Gyrokenesis from the ground up in this fun and informative four-part series.

Stress Reduction & Movement Workshop ~ a Beginner Gyrokinesis Progression

with Vicki Sullivan, Phd, RD, LD

Mondays from 4-5pm

Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15

$50 for the whole series

Reservations are necessary for this series, please call 223-4079

or email bodybi@gmail.com to reserve your space.

About Vicki Sullivan, Phd, RD, LD | Vicki is certified in Pilates through Physical Mind Institute and has over 28 years of fitness experience. Vicki joined the Balanced Body University staff in 2009 as a Master Pilates Trainer. She is additionally certified in GYROTONIC® and GYROKENESIS®. Vicki is a Registered Dietitian and holds a PhD in Nutrition Science & Molecular Biology and a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology, both from the University of Florida. She has conducted over 500 CEU workshops on various health, fitness, and nutrition topics for health professionals across the country. Vicki has published numerous papers and educational materials in nutrition and fitness and has been an adjunct professor at the University of North Florida since 1997.

The Elements of Hatha Yoga with Jonas Trinidad, RYT

Find the right ingredients to build, nourish and sustain your yoga practice! On four consecutive Sundays beginning October 31st, Jonas Trinidad, RYT, will guide four distinctive classes exploring yoga through the elements of Earth, Water, Fire and Spirit. Classes meet at 9am and are a full 90 minutes in length.

The Elements of Hatha Yoga with Jonas Trinidad, RYT

Sundays from 9-10:30am

Oct 31, Nov 7, Nov 14 & Nov 21

$15 drop in or $48 for the whole series

. . . true yoga comes from your HEART, not your body . . .

Oct 31 | EARTH * Asana | Find your roots, foundation, bandhas (pelvic floor and deep core), alignment, slow flow, basics, get grounded for life!

Nov 7 | WATER * Vinyasa | Connect breath with movement, introduce drishti (focused gaze), intermediate poses, increased pace & rhythm, go with the flow!

Nov 14 | FIRE * Tapas | Combine foundation and flow, move a little faster and add more challenge, can you handle the heat?

Nov 21 | SPIRIT * Meditation | Explore concentration, the subtle practice, get into the spirit of yoga!

Call us 223-4079 or email bodybi@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

About Jonas Trinidad, RYT

In a class with Jonas you'll find genuine enthusiasm for yoga as a tool for finding freedom. He teaches a flowing style of practice that emphasizes moving from the core with awareness. Melodious chants are usually included, inspired by the wisdom of vedic chanting. All of this is held together by the three "ingredients" which can transform any practice into a meditation; pranayama, bandha and dristhi.

Jonas completed the Two Suns Rising Yoga Teacher Training with Didier and Anne Razon which focused on the psychological and spiritual benefits of Yoga as well as the philosophy. He has continued his studies with Christopher Baxter on the principles of TRUE core engagement and alignment, including work with mula bandha. Jonas continues to study the teachings of the Vedas independently and also through one of his teachers Brahmacharini Arpita, who runs the Chinmaya Vedanta mission in Elkton.

Currently Jonas practices Ashtanga and Ashtanga's "grandchild" the Vinyasa flow style. Both styles are focused on utilizing breath control (pranayama), practicing focus and concentration by controlling the gaze (dristhi) and of course the poses (asana),noting that asana means seat, so not just "doing" the pose,but residing or having a "seat" within it, truly being in it and applying the bandhas or "locks." Each and every asana or movement into an asana is linked to the breath. This defines Vinyasa.

In a class with Jonas you will find all of the above included; the enthusiasm for yoga as a tool for becoming free as taught by Two Sun's rising, which is inspired by the Siddha Yoga tradition. A flowing style of practice; emphasis is always brought back to the core and moving mindfully with awareness. Melodious chants are usually included, inspired by the wisdom of vedic chanting. All of this is held together by the three "ingredients" which can transform any practice into a meditation; pranayama, bandha and dristhi.

Fresh ideas for your home practice!

Roll through the rest of 2010 refreshed! Join Instructor Lisa Long to learn Foam Roller techniques that will help keep you focused and trim around the middle this holiday season. This workshop features new Roller sequences & concepts to deepen and expand your practice. The roller offers tremendous potential to help alleviate pain, teach integration, and activate core stability muscles. Participants will receive a printed home practice. Class size limited. Space reserved when payment received. First come, first served. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor.

Roller Refresher

with Lisa Long

Sunday, Nov 14 from 3-4:15pm

Body Balance Institute

4776 Hodges Blvd, Suite 204

in the downstairs Group Studio (Fitness by Fronk)

$20 if you bring your own foam roller

or $50 if you purchase one at the workshop

jaxpilates.com | longlisa.com

Anusara-Inspired Instructor Lisa Long is an E-RYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, 500 hours) as well as a Pilates Equipment teacher. She has the added distinction of being Jacksonville's first Body Balance Yoga Therapy Certified Teacher. She has been teaching fitness enthusiasts for 20 years. Lisa's workshops usually fill, so please register early.

Please feel welcome to bring your own mat & water. To attend, each participant must have their own 3' x 6" Foam Roller. We have 12 premium blue EVA foam rollers available at discounted workshop pricing. Typically, these quality rollers retail for $45.

To register, mail in the registration form or call 904.223.4079.

Pilates helps this enthusiast claim FIRST in a SUPing race!

We are thrilled to spotlight Erica Neyburski as our latest Featured Client. For those of you lucky enough to meet her around the studio you'll remember her beautiful smile and sunny personality. We've been fortunate to have her in our classes and workshops since we opened.

Erica has practiced Mat and Equipment based Pilates with BBI instructors Julie Baskin and Jenny Landells, and regularly attends yoga classes with Lisa Long. Her interest in Pilates inspired her to attend several Pilates + Props workshops so she could dive a little deeper into the work.

Recently, Erica was able to apply the strength, coordination, stability and flexibility she's developed in her regular practice of Pilates and yoga to a new sport - Stand-Up Paddleboarding - where she picked up First Place in her event! This was her first event in this sport, EVER!

Here's Erica's story in her own words:

This past spring I embarked on a new found passion: stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). A SUP is a board that is larger and thicker than a traditional surfboard making it more buoyant, allowing me to stand up on top of the board even in motionless water. I use a long paddle to propel myself on the water.

SUPing is a lot of fun but challenging because it requires tremendous balance, core strength and stability. Years of practicing Pilates and yoga has helped me pick up this sport with a real advantage over other newcomers as I incorporate the principles and techniques of proper alignment, standing well, using my breath, and paddling from my core when I'm out on the water.

On a whim and with the support and encouragement of my husband and a friend, I signed up for a paddle race just days before the event was to take place. Still new to SUPing and with minimal distance training I decided to go for it anyway.

Up to race day my paddling was limited to pleasure cruises in calm waters - but this day I battled chest high waves and rough seas. To add to the challenge, the race was extended from the 2.4 miles I'd signed up for - to 5.3! Regardless, I kept my focus and did what I went out there to do. Not only did I finish, but I managed to take home the 1st Place trophy in the women's division!

I know that the physical strength and confidence I have in myself now can be directly attributed to my Pilates training. A challenge like competitive SUPing would have been unquestionably more difficult without this background. I am looking forward to entering more SUP races next season!

Thank you Erica for being such a great client ~ your dedication to Pilates is inspiring to us all!

We would love to highlight YOU in our client of the week section! If you are interested in sharing your story with Pilates, Gyrotonic, or any of the other services we offer here at Body Balance Institute, we'd like to include you. Send us an email or give us a call if you are interested.

Mayo Clinic features Pilates, Yoga and Massage Therapy in their 2011 Guide to Alternative Medicine

People who take an active role in their health care experience better health and improved healing. It's a common-sense concept gaining scientific roots.

As studies continue to reveal the important role the mind plays in healing and in fighting disease, a transformation is slowly taking place in hospitals and clinics across the country. Doctors, in partnership with their patients, are turning to practices once considered alternative as they attempt to treat the whole person -- mind and spirit, as well as body. - Mayo Clinic Guide to Alternative Medicine 2011

The Mayo Clinic Guide to Alternative Medicine 2011 just hit magazine stands and we are delighted to see that we offer three of the treatments they highlight -- in fact two are on their Top 10 list of the best integrative therapies available. Pilates, Yoga and Massage Therapy are promoted as effective help for back pain, flexibility, posture, heart disease, stress and fibromyalgia to name just some.  Here are the highlights:

• Pilates helps improve flexibility, joint mobility and strength while contributing to a strong back and improved posture. According to the guide Pilates may also help with weight loss when combined with a well-planned weight-loss program. Though it didn't make it into the guide, we also offer sessions in the Gyrotonic Expansion System which offers many of the same benefits.
• Yoga decreases anxiety, stress, depression, heart disease and high blood pressure. The guide also notes that yoga can help with Osteoarthritis, binge eating, chronic headaches, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. Research indicates that the "methodic breathing" used in yoga plays a major role in its effectiveness. Also mentioned in the guide is meditation, which is always a component of our Yoga classes.
• Massage Therapy offers relief from anxiety, back pain, fibromyalgia and sports related pain. It also contributes to the overall well-being of those receiving treatment for cancer, diabetes, and diseases of the immune system. The guide mentions two studies that found massage therapy following surgery can "lessen post-operative pain, anxiety and tension."

While this may not be new news for those of you who've received their benefits for awhile we believe it's great news for everyone who's been on the fence about booking a Pilates session, taking a yoga class, or receiving a massage. And as more people discovery the benefits of the Gyrotonic Expansion System, we imagine the research will follow and support the enthusiasm!

You can book Pilates, Gyrotonic and Yoga classes or private sessions and Massage Therapy appointments with us all week long. Take a look at our website for descriptions of our services, or email us with your specific questions.

Pilates on Tour ~ Bringing You the Finest Pilates Instructors in the World!

Balanced Body presents Pilates on Tour® in Tampa! Dive in to an unforgettable continuing education experience for any Pilates instructor or enthusiast!

Clients of Body Balance Institute receive $25 off the registration fee!

Small classes, excellent, world-class instructors and plenty of equipment give you the opportunity to really absorb what you learn. Whether you are looking for new exercises, great group programming, improving your teaching skills or tips on growing your business, Pilates on Tour will inspire you to mastery.

Treat yourself to the warmest, friendliest Pilates conferences in the world and enjoy a weekend of learning, networking and fun.

Whether you are interested in taking a deep dive into the biomechanics of the body or learning some wonderful new moves to take back to your studio, this is a great opportunity to network with your peers, learn new material and take your teaching to the next level. Come join us! Tell your Friends!

Pilates on Tour 2010 | Tampa, Florida | October 13-17

at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina

Click here for registration information.
 
Highlights include:

• Pilates and Golf: Making the Connection between the Body and the Golf Swing
• Pilates Plus Psyche: Learn to understand yourself and your clients better
• Unwinding Scoliosis with Pilates
• The Psoas as a Core Muscle
• Hip and Knee Biomechanics on the Pilates Reformer
• The Core has Arms: Reformer Sequences that Connect the Hands to the Heart, Spine and Eyes

Here are a few testimonials from past Pilates on Tour events.

"This was my first experience at Pilates on Tour and it was WONDERFUL"

"Thank you for an awesome event!"

"There is an overall feeling tone of BB that is warm, accessible, generous in spirit, and that was evident in the presenters and the organizers"

"This is a stellar venue to hone your Pilates skills and learn from amazing instructors to take your practice to the next level."

Click here for registration information. We'd really love to see you in Tampa!

Thai Yoga massage is a wonderful compliment to your Pilates or Gyrotonic workout

Our massage therapist, Naorah Lockhart, wrote an article on the benefits of Thai Yoga massage for elephant, an online journal about the 'mindful life.' Read her article by following this link:
Want a massage with come tradition? Thai Yoga Massage: Loving kindness feels so good.

Thai Yoga Massage was also featured in Pilates COREterly in instructor Rachael Maddalena's article about the benefits of combining Pilates and Thai Yoga massage.You can read her article here: Pilates and Massage: One Informs the Other.

What's going on here? What's all this about Thai Yoga Massage?

Thai Yoga massage takes place on a comfortable mat on the floor. You wear comfortable, stretchy clothing and no oils or lotions are used. The therapist uses her hands and feet to massage and stretch your body. This stimulates energy flow and releases pain and tension. Sound good?

The benefits:

• detoxifies your body and boosts your immune system
• increases circulation and helps lower blood pressure
• great for relaxation
• increases flexibility and mobility
• helps you breathe fully and deeply
• boosts and unblocks your energy
• decreases stress and anxiety
• promotes overall health, balance and vitality

Thai Yoga Massage is offered at Body Balance Institute on weekdays. Sessions are 75 minutes and are $100 per session. Package pricing is available. Email us to set up your appointment.

New Saturday Classes!

Join instructor Jennifer Landells for two back-to-back classes on Saturday mornings. She kicks it off with a 9am Pilates Mat + Props class and follows it up with a Pilates Equipment Class at 10am. Call the studio at (904) 223-4079 or email us at bodybi@gmail.com if you have questions or want to reserve your space in class.

Upcoming Pilates Instructor Training: Mat 1

Ready to start training as a Pilates Instructor? Master Instructor and Body Balance Institute owner Vicki Sullivan will teach Mat 1 on July 16-18, 2010. Here are the details:

Mat 1: Introduction to Pilates & Beginning/Intermediate Exercises
(16 hours of training)


Prerequisites:

• Students must have taken at least 20 Pilates Mat sessions.
• It is strongly recommended that students have taken an Anatomy for Pilates course. Other Anatomy training is acceptable based upon approval.

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 seniors, pre-, and post-natal classes.

Mat 1 is $399 plus an additional $50 for the manual.


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

• Anatomy
• BBU Mat 1 - Course work, written and practical test (16 hours)
• BBU Mat 2 - Course work, written and practical test (16 hours)
• 25 Mat Personal Sessions and 45 Mat Student Teaching Hours or
• 20 Mat Personal Sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours
• Final written and practical test

The total hours for completion of Mat program: 102 hours (not including Anatomy

If you are interested in signing up for this training, contact Balanced Body University. You can also call 1-877-PILATES for further information.

Our friend at Kinespirit demonstrates Gyrokinesis on Regis and Kelly

Naomi Campbell does Gyrotonic on Oprah!

Here's another celebrity endorsement of the benefits of Gyrotonic - this time from Naomi Campbell on Oprah. But you don't have to be famous to try out this innovative form of exercise. In a Gyrotonic Tower session you'll stretch and strengthen muscles and tendons - while you also find full range of movement in your joints. And while you are at it, give Gyrokinesis a try - it's the floor exercises that Gyrotonic is based on and emphasizes spinal mobility, dynamic breath, and fluid movement.

Mother's Day Specials & Gift Ideas

Do you know a mom who's always wanted to try Pilates or Gyrotonic, but couldn't find the time? Celebrate the moms in your life with the gift of fitness and wellness!

In honor of Mother's Day, we're offering the following specials on Pilates, Gyrotonic, Gyrokinesis, Massage and Power Plate: 

Private Pilates & Gyrotonic

5 private sessions for $335 Regular price: $350

Duet Pilates & Gyrotonic

5 duet sessions for $210* Regular price: $225

*price is per person

Gyrokinesis

5 classes for $90

10 classes for $170

Massage Therapy

5 massages for $335*

*applies to 1-hour sessions only

Power Plate - 30 minute sessions

5 sessions for $190 Regular price: $200

10 sessions for $350 Regular price: $380

Enjoy these special prices for the entire month of May!

Not sure which package she wants? We also have Gift Certificates that apply to all the services we offer at Body Balance Institute. Have a great Mother's Day! 

Pilates Instructor Training Schedule for 2010

Are you a Pilates enthusiast interested in making Pilates a career? As a host site for Body Balance University, Body Balance Institute offers high quality Pilates Instructor Training in Jacksonville, Florida, preparing you to for a career in mind body fitness.

Our Instructor Training program is presented in modules so you can take your first course now and continue your training next week, next month or next year, whichever works best for you. Each module is designed to allow you to start teaching quickly and to continue learning as you progress.

We offer three levels to choose from in our Pilates Instructor Education: Mat, Reformer and Comprehensive. In this flexible format, you get to decide whether you want to become a gifted Mat instructor, an inspiring Reformer teacher or a comprehensively trained Pilates professional. With BBU, you'll be connected to the widest array of educational offerings in the world.

By request we are offering another round of Pilates Mat 1 in our 2010 Pilates Instructor Training repertoire (July 16/17/18).  It's not too late to enroll!

Here's the upcoming schedule for 2010: (Make sure to check back regularly as we offer other continuing education opportunities throughout the year.)

• May 28/29/30: Reformer 2
• June 11/12: Reformer 3
• July 16/17/18: Mat 1
• August 7: Mat Instructor Certification TEST OUT
• September 10/11: Trapeze/Chair/Barrel 1
• October 1/2: Trapeze/Chair/Barrel 2
• November 19/20: Trapeze/Chair/Barrel 3
• December 11: Pilates Instructor Comprehensive TEST OUT

 Ready to dive right in? Registration is through Balanced Body University or by calling 1-877-PILATES.

The Power Plate is here!

Introducing the POWER PLATE®!

Trying to add some quick cardio or interval training to your workout but feeling like you don't have time? What if this and more could be achieved in half the time with less stress on the joints? Sound to good to be true? Come and experience for yourself what celebrities like Courtney Cox, Madonna and Cindy Crawford, professional athletes such as Colin Montgomerie, Rocco Mediate, Jesper Parnevik, Chip Beck and Mike Weir, and professional teams- including over 40 professional football (more than half the league), baseball and basketball teams -are relying on to get quick results for power, improved cardiovascular strength and vitality in their daily routines. Power Plate Acceleration training is also becoming a prominent tool among physical therapists and avid fitness buffs alike.

Body Balance Institute is proud to be the first in Jacksonville to offer this fascinating technology.
Using technology that has been highly researched and scientifically proven, the Power Plate naturally stimulates muscle reactions 25-50 times per second as well as stimulating the cardiovascular, lymphatic and nervous system. In addition the Power Plate stimulates 95-100% of your muscle fibers (voluntary and involuntary) while you exercise resulting in a dramatic increase of the total body work, but with very low-impact on the joints, and in a very short period of time.

Power Plate technology provides one of the most efficient and dynamic total-body workouts in less than 30 minutes. Burn more calories, improve your cardiovascular strength, increase your muscle tone, range of motion and bone density in as little as little as 15 minutes.

Benefits:

• increased strength
• increased muscle tone
• increased range of motion
• increased flexibility
• increased bone density
• improved circulation
• reduce pain & soreness
• recover from injuries faster
• lymphatic system activation
• deep tissue & myofascial release
• decrease cortisol levels
• increase serotonin levels
• decreased cellulite

Power Plate sessions:

• 15min: $25
• 30min: $45
• 30min 5-pack: $200
• 30min 10-pack: $380

Pilates + Power Plate sessions:

• 55min: $85
• 10pack upgrade: $100

Schedule your Power Plate session today and experience the benefits!

The Rhythm of Eating Nutrition Workshop, a 6-Week Series with Chelsey Millstone, MSH, RDE

Whether you're simply interested in the latest cutting edge information on nutrition or are dealing with a specific issue, this workshop series will help you take charge of your nutrition and seamlessly integrate healthy habits into your lifestyle. This 6-week interactive lecture series with Chelsey Millstone, MSH, RDE, begins with a journaling workshop teaching you to tailor your diet to your individual needs. Chelsey will review your journals weekly and introduce new and relevant topics in nutrition providing a solid foundation for you to achieve your goals. 

January 26th: Creating Balance Through Journaling 
Learn to take charge and become your own nutritionist. This workshop will help you reflect on what you are ACTUALLY eating compared to what you THINK you are eating! You'll learn how to balance healthy carbohydrates, proteins and fats in your diet; decipher nutrition facts and food labels; and discuss the value of food journaling and learn to do it right! Journaling materials are provided.

February 2nd: The Rhythm of Eating 
Learn how the ebb and flow of glucose transporters effects your eating patterns throughout your day; understand how this can ultimately affect your body weight and composition.

February 9th: Book Review - Eat, Drink and Be Healthy by Walter Willet 
Explore an alternative view to the standard government issued Food Guide Pyramid that is not influenced by the government and dominating food industry. In his book Eat, Drink and Be Healthy, Dr. Willet, a renowned nutrition epidemiologist at Harvard, presents evidence-based guidelines rather than a food industry driven set of recommendations on health and nutrition. This session will touch on the main points in his book and answer questions that arise as you read the material. Some copies of this book will be available for purchase at Body Balance Institute, so let us know if you are interested in purchasing it here.

February 16th: Food, Inc. Documentary Viewing & Discussion 
Food, Inc. explores our nation's food industry exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that has been hidden from American consumers. Where is our food actually coming from? Are we really eating healthy when we think we are eating healthy? This workshop will include viewing the film followed by a 30 minute discussion.The next week will also include further discussion and how to apply this information. Plan on staying until 8pm this evening to allow time for movie and discussion. Please note that this movie contains graphic footage of the handling of animals in our food supply.  

February 23rd: How to shop at the grocery store. 
Learn to navigate the grocery store as we discuss what to throw in and out of your shopping cart. We'll also cover ingredient list misconceptions; explore the facts vs. marketing gimmicks of health claims located on food packaging, and most importantly, discuss what to actually purchase!

March 2nd: Dining out 
Restaurant food may taste amazing, but it may make you feel less than wonderful - and pack on extra pounds. Learn key skills to de-code menu lingo so you can enjoy dining out while sticking to your set goals.

Tuesdays at 5:30pm beginning January 26th. Call (904) 223-4079 or email bodybi@gmail.com to register. $210 for all 6 weeks or $40 per class. RSVP to register and hold your spot!

2010 Pilates Instructor Training Schedule

Hi everyone! Our new Pilates Instructor Training schedule has been finalized for 2010. Check it out and pass it along to anyone who might be interested teaching Pilates. Register through Balanced Body University. If the dates aren't listed on the BBU website, keep checking back - they'll be up in the next few days. Here's a link to the course catalog which has more detailed information on the training.

Mat 1: February 6-7, 2010
Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 8-11am
16 hours, $399 + $50 manual fee

Mat 2: March 26-28, 2010
Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 8-11am
16 hours, $399 + $50 manual fee 

Reformer 1: April 16-18, 2010
Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 8am-1pm
18 hours, $499 + $50 manual fee

Reformer 2: May 28-30, 2010
Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 8-11am
16 hours, $449 + $50 manual fee

Reformer 3: June 11-12, 2010
Friday 3-9pm, Saturday 9am-6pm
14 hours, $449 + $50 manual fee

Apparatus 1: September 10-11
Friday 3-9pm, Saturday 9am-6pm
14 hours, $399 + $50 manual fee

Apparatus 2: October 1-2
Friday 3-9pm, Saturday 9am-6pm
12 hours, $399 + $50 manual fee

Apparatus 3: November 19-20
Friday 3-9pm, Saturday 9am-6pm
12 hours, $399 + $50 manual fee

Also, don't miss out on Smartspine(TM) on February 19-21 with Marie Jose-Blom. This one is filling up quickly, so register soon!