2021 courses: to learn more simply click the title below
Movement Principles - January 29,30,31 - ONLINE
January 29,30,31 – ONLINE course via ZOOM
Fri. 10:00am-3:30pm, Sat.10:00am-3:30pm, Sun.10:00am-3:30pm
Anatomy in Three Dimensions
Course Highlights:
- 3D learning of Anatomy by building the muscles in clay on a special skeleton model
- Two day course covers all main muscles, bones & joints from the knee to the elbow
- Suitable for beginners & advanced alike
- Excellent for anyone who teaches movement (Yoga, Fitness, Personal Training, Dance, Pilates etc.) or if you are just interested in learning more about human anatomy
This course is very popular so sign up quickly to reserve your spot!
Mat I - Feb 19,20,21 - ONLINE
February 19,20,21– ONLINE course via ZOOM
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-3:30pm
Course Highlights:
- Pilates history & Principles
- Beginner to intermediate mat exercises plus modifications
- Osteoporosis & Pregnancy lecture
- Strategies & techniques to effectively cue a Pilates exercise
- Sample beginner Pilates class taught
Please attend Movement Principles prior to attending this course.
Mat II - March 5,6,7 - ONLINE
Note: you can take Mat III before Mat II
March 5,6,7– ONLINE course via ZOOM
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-3:30pm
Course Highlights:
- Intermediate to advanced mat exercises plus modifications
- Strategies & tools for how to class plan
- Sample mixed level class & sample Classical Pilates class taught
Mat III - April 16,17,18 - ONLINE
April 16,17,18 – ONLINE course via ZOOM
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-3:30pm
Enhanced Pilates Mat completes the mat training by adding rings, rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. The Balanced Body programming system is introduced to make class design easy, effective and fun.
Adding props to a mat class makes them more dynamic, creative and accessible and clients love toys!
Reformer I - February 27,28 - ONLINE or IN STUDIO
February 27,28 – can attend IN-Studio Or ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Saturday & Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm
Course Highlights:
- Introduction to the Reformer, maintenance & safety
- Review of the Pilates Principles applied to the Reformer
- Beginner to intermediate exercises plus modifications
- Leg alignment lecture
- Strategies for balancing & training the lower body
- Sample beginner class taught
Movement Principles course is required prior to starting Reformer Training.
Reformer II - March 13,14 - ONLINE or IN STUDIO
March 13,14 – can attend In-studio or Online via ZOOM
Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun. 9:00am-5:00pm
Course Highlights:
- Intermediate exercises plus modifications
- Back pain issues and conditions lecture
- Learn the proper protocols & strategies for dealing with low back issues
- Sample intermediate class taught
Reformer III - April 24,25 - ONLINE or IN STUDIO
April 24,25 – can attend In-studio or Online via ZOOM
Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun. 9:00am-4:00pm
Course Highlights:
- Advanced exercises plus modifications
- Sports specific training & program design lecture
- Strategies for advancing a client & exercise progressions
- Sample advanced class taught
Trapeze Table/Cadillac - July 17,18 - ONLINE or IN STUDIO
July 17,18 – can attend in-studio or online via ZOOM
Sat. 9:00am-5:30pm, Sun 9:00am-5:30pm
Course Description:
A thorough introduction to the Trapeze Table exercises as well as applications for beginning, post-rehabilitation 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.
Chair - June 5,6 - ONLINE
June 5,6 – Online course via Zoom
Sat. 9:00am-1:00pm, Sun 9:00am-1:00pm
Barrels - TBA
TBA
Fri. 1-7pm
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Questions about how to get started, course prerequisites or overall program details contact Ahmé at (616) 299-9011 or boveepilates@yahoo.ca.
To register by phone contact Balanced Body directly at 877-PILATES (877)-745-2837 or register online below.