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Meet Brooke
Principal Educator
Brooke is a sought-after Pilates instructor and teacher trainer. Since 2016, she has been a Master Educator with Balanced Body, the leading global educator for Pilates certifications, and is now a Balanced Body Principal Educator, a title held by only a handful of Pilates instructors in the world.
Wondering where to start?
If you want to get started, we offer Movement Principles, Mat 1, and Reformer 1 courses as optional starting points.
To learn more, watch the video below.
Pilates Teacher
Training Module Schedule
Mat 3 Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
APR 19 - 21, 2024 / 16 hours
Enhanced Mat & Props
Mat 2 teaches the remaining intermediate and advanced level Mat exercises for a complete understanding of the Pilates Mat program. Lectures include progressive skill development to achieve the advanced exercises, programming for intermediate and advanced classes, and creating successful Mat classes.
This module is offered in person only.
Friday, April 19, 2024, 1:00 PM - Sunday, April 21, 2024, 6:30 PM
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Cadillac/Trap Table/Tower Bal. Body Pilates Teacher Training
APR 26 - 28, 2024 / 16 hours
Complete Trapeze Table and Tower Exercises
Provides a thorough introduction to Trapeze Table and Tower exercises and applications for beginning, post–rehabilitation, and advanced clients. Sequencing, program design, and exploration of exercise applications are covered, as well as equipment setup, safety, and maintenance.
This module is offered in person only.
Friday, Apr 26, 1:00 PM - Sunday, Apr 28, 2024, 7:00 PM
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Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1-7 pm (18 hours)
Prerequisites: Mat 1 and Reformer 1 (recommended)
SOLD OUT – Reformer 1 Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
MAY 10 - 12, 2024 / 16 hours
Introduction to Reformer Beginning Exercises
This course introduces you to what Joseph Pilates called the ‘Universal’ Reformer, which is the centerpiece of the Pilates equipment studio and an invaluable training tool. Reformer 1 teaches you how to safely utilize the Reformer and many of the beginning and intermediate Pilates Reformer exercises. Reformer 1 also reviews common modifications and variations necessary for teaching the client in front of you and gives you the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’, empowering critical reasoning skills from the very start of your training.
This module is offered in person only.
Friday May 10, 1:00 PM - Sunday May 12, 2024, 6:30 PM (16 hours)
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Chair Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
MAY 17 - 18, 2024 / 14 hours
Wunda Chair, EXO® Chair, and split pedal Combo Chair
The Pilates chair is great for strengthening athletic clients and as an addition to group programming. Any of the chairs can be used to incorporate standing and upright core work into a client’s studio experience. This course includes exercises, programming, and variations for the original Wunda chair, the EXO chair, and the split pedal Combo Chair.
This module is offered in person only.
Fri, May 17, 12:00 PM - Sat, May 18, 2024, 7:00 PM
Barrels Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
MAY 19, 2024 / 6 hours
Complete Step Barrel and Ladder Barrel
Includes exercises and variations for the Step Barrel and Ladder Barrel, both are excellent tools for enhancing spinal mobility and core strength. The Ladder Barrel is most commonly used in a studio setting while the Step Barrel is a great addition to group classes.
This module is offered in person only.
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Reformer 2 Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
MAY 31 - JUN 2, 2024 / 16 hours
Intermediate Reformer Exercises
Reformer 2 expands the potential of the Reformer with intermediate and advanced exercises and includes associated safety protocols and modifications. Reformer 2 also explores programs designed for specific populations, including pre and postnatal clients, clients with osteoporosis, and clients with lower back issues. Class design, dynamic assessment, and correcting common dysfunctional movement patterns are also included.
This module is offered in person only.
Fri, May 31, 1:00 PM - Sun. June 2, 2024, 6:30 PM
Prerequisites: Reformer 1
Reformer 1 Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
JUNE 7-9, 2024 / 16 hours
Introduction to Reformer Beginning Exercises
This course introduces you to what Joseph Pilates called the ‘Universal’ Reformer, which is the centerpiece of the Pilates equipment studio and an invaluable training tool. Reformer 1 teaches you how to safely utilize the Reformer and many of the beginning and intermediate Pilates Reformer exercises. Reformer 1 also reviews common modifications and variations necessary for teaching the client in front of you and gives you the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’, empowering critical reasoning skills from the very start of your training.
June 7-9, 2024 - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1:00 - 6:30 pm (16 hours)
Reformer 2 Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
June 14-16, 2024 / 16 hours
Intermediate Reformer Exercises
Reformer 2 expands the potential of the Reformer with intermediate and advanced exercises and includes associated safety protocols and modifications. Reformer 2 also explores programs designed for specific populations, including pre and postnatal clients, clients with osteoporosis, and clients with lower back issues. Class design, dynamic assessment, and correcting common dysfunctional movement patterns are also included.
This module is offered in person only.
June 14 - 16, 2024, 1:00 - 6:30 PM - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Prerequisites: Reformer 1
Mat Intensive (Online Only) – Balanced Body Mat 1, 2, & 3
JUN 21 -30, 2024 / 16 hours
Are you ready to knock out all of your Mat modules in a short period of time? Our Mat Intensive is for you. Take one module or sign up for all three and SAVE BIG!
These modules are offered online only. Sign up for one module, or join us for all three!
Mat 1 June 21-23, 1:00pm - 6:30pm daily - REGISTER HERE
Mat 2 June 24-26, 1:00pm - 6:30pm daily - REGISTER HERE
Mat 3 June 28-30, 1:00pm - 6:30pm daily - REGISTER HERE
Use the code ALIGNREFBUNDLE when registering for all three to save $100.
Reformer Intensive (Online Only) Balanced Body Reformer 1 & 2
JUL 11 - JUL 16, 2024 / 16 hours
Are you looking to complete your Balanced Body Reformer modules quickly and conveniently? Look no further than our online-only Reformer Intensive program!
Reformer 3 must be taken in person. You can join us in October for our Reformer 3 module, or take this module from any Balanced Body Master Educator.
Reformer 1 July 11-13th, 1:00pm - 6:30pm daily - REGISTER HERE
Reformer 2 July 14-16th, 1:00pm - 6:30pm daily - REGISTER HERE
Movement Principles Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
AUG 23 - 25, 2024 / 16 hours
The Movement Principles module is the foundation. This module teaches you how to recognize, improve, and teach fundamental movement.
This course is designed for new and experienced instructors to refine their understanding of the body in motion. It provides the foundational knowledge to understand fundamental movement and become a truly transformative instructor. Movement Principles is a program requirement for our Pilates Instructor Training and Integrated Movement Specialist certificate.
August 23 - 25, 1:00pm - 6:30pm each day
This module is offered in person only.
Reformer 1 Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
SEP 6 - 8, 2024 / 16 hours
Introduction to Reformer Beginning Exercises
This course introduces you to what Joseph Pilates called the ‘Universal’ Reformer, which is the centerpiece of the Pilates equipment studio and an invaluable training tool. Reformer 1 teaches you how to safely utilize the Reformer and many of the beginning and intermediate Pilates Reformer exercises. Reformer 1 also reviews common modifications and variations necessary for teaching the client in front of you and gives you the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’, empowering critical reasoning skills from the very start of your training.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1-6:30 pm (16 hours)
This module is offered in person only.
Reformer 2 Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
SEP 13 - 15, 2024 / 16 hours
Intermediate Reformer Exercises
Reformer 2 expands the potential of the Reformer with intermediate and advanced exercises and includes associated safety protocols and modifications. Reformer 2 also explores programs designed for specific populations, including pre and postnatal clients, clients with osteoporosis, and clients with lower back issues. Class design, dynamic assessment, and correcting common dysfunctional movement patterns are also included.
This module is offered in person only.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1-6:30 pm (16 hours)
Prerequisites: Reformer 1
Mat 1 Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
SEP 27 - 29, 2024 / 16 hours
Introduction to Pilates & Beginning / Intermediate Mat Exercises
Mat 1 forms the foundation of the Pilates method. This course includes an introduction to the history and principles of the Pilates method and the beginning and intermediate-level exercises. Each exercise includes training on modifications, challenges, the purpose of the exercise, and any precautions for injuries and special populations. How to design and teach group classes and guidelines for teaching seniors and pre–and postnatal classes are included.
This module is offered in person only.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1-6:30 pm (16 hours)
Cadillac / Trap Table / Tower Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
OCT 4 - 6, 2024 / 18 hours
Complete Trapeze Table and Tower Exercises
Provides a thorough introduction to Trapeze Table and Tower exercises and applications for beginning, post–rehabilitation, and advanced clients. Sequencing, program design, and exploration of exercise applications are covered, as well as equipment setup, safety, and maintenance.
This module is offered in person only.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1-7 pm (18 hours)
Prerequisites: Mat 1 and Reformer 1 (recommended)
Reformer 3 Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
OCT 11 - 13, 2024 / 16 hours
Advanced Reformer Exercises & Programming
Reformer 3 is the pinnacle of the Reformer work and includes advanced and super-advanced exercises. Challenge clients to achieve their best with progressive sequences designed to teach students advanced movement skills. In addition, our principle-based programming will guide you in creating safe and successful multi-level classes.
This module is offered in person only.
October 11-13, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1-6:30 pm (16 hours)
Prerequisites: Reformer 1 and 2 or successful completion of a comparable Pilates Reformer program.
Mat 2 Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
OCT 25 - 27, 2024 / 16 hours
Intermediate / Advanced Mat Exercises
Mat 2 teaches the remaining intermediate and advanced level Mat exercises for a complete understanding of the Pilates Mat program. Lectures include progressive skill development to achieve the advanced exercises, programming for intermediate and advanced classes, and creating successful Mat classes.
This module is offered in person only.
Oct. 25 - 27, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1-6:30 pm (16 hours)
Chair Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
NOV 8 - 9, 2024 / 14 hours
Wunda Chair, EXO® Chair, and split pedal Combo Chair
The Pilates chair is great for strengthening athletic clients and as an addition to group programming. Any of the chairs can be used to incorporate standing and upright core work into a client’s studio experience. This course includes exercises, programming, and variations for the original Wunda chair, the EXO chair, and the split pedal Combo Chair.
This module is offered in person only.
November 8 - 9, Friday and Saturday 12-7:00 pm (14 hours).
Barrels Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
NOV 10, 2024 / 6 hours
Complete Step Barrel and Ladder Barrel
Includes exercises and variations for the Step Barrel and Ladder Barrel, both are excellent tools for enhancing spinal mobility and core strength. The Ladder Barrel is most commonly used in a studio setting while the Step Barrel is a great addition to group classes.
This module is offered in person only.
Sunday 12:30-6:30 pm (6 hours)
Mat 3 Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training
NOV 15 - 17, 2024 / 16 hours
Enhanced Mat & Props
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 body expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole-body strength and flexibility. 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!
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1-6:30 pm (16 hours)
This module is offered in person only.
Mat Intensive (Online Only) Balanced Body MAT 1, 2, and 3
DEC 6 - 15, 2024 / 16 hours
Are you ready to knock out all of your Mat modules in a short period of time? Our Mat Intensive is for you. Take one module or sign up for all three and SAVE BIG!
These modules are offered online only. Sign up for one module, or join us for all three!
Mat 1 December 6-8th Register HERE!
Mat 2 December 9-11th Register HERE!
Mat 3 December 13-15th Register HERE!
Use the code ALIGNREFBUNDLE at checkout to save an additional $100!
MORE TRAINING MODULES
Online Mat Intensive
[ Summer 2024 ]
Are you ready to knock out all of your Mat modules quickly? Our Mat Intensive is for you. These modules are offered online only.
Take one module or sign up for all three modules and SAVE!
To sign up for the FULL INTENSIVE, add each course individually and enter code ALIGNMAT24 when checking out to save $100.
Online Reformer Intensive
[ Summer 2024 ]
Are you looking to complete your Balanced Body Reformer modules quickly and conveniently?
Look no further than our online-only Reformer Intensive program!
Join us for Reformer 1 & 2 online and Reformer 3 in person from any authorized Balanced Body Master Educator.
Register now and gain access to the online Reformer 1 & 2 modules from July 11-16th.
Register for the full intensive or for individual modules, whichever suits your schedule.
Sign up 30 days before the module start date and save $50 per module.
Use the code “ALIGNREFBUNDLE” at checkout when signing up for both Reformer 1 and 2 for an additional $100 off.
Reformer 1
Reformer 2
Pilates Teacher Training FAQ
Pilates Teacher Training
Here are the top reasons to pursue a Pilates certification through industry leader Balanced Body:
Comprehensive Curriculum – From anatomy intros to apparatus routines to teaching labs, Balanced Body’s 500+ training hours deliver expertise spanning Pilates foundations unanimously.
Gold-Standard Credibility & Employability – As the first nationally accredited Pilates teacher program, Balanced Body certifications are universally endorsed at top studios and gyms.
Pilates Lineage – Founded by a first-generation Pilates Master, programs preserve traditional principled foundations while leading evolving industry advancements.
Cutting-Edge Continuing Education – Annual workshops and summits offer graduates skill refreshers in applying science/research to cement excellence.
Unparalleled Teacher Support – Mentorship networks, business accelerators, and peer groups reinforce confidence.
Flexibility and Diversity – Self-paced online options suit working schedules. Various niche certificates diversify specialties.
Balanced Body faculty and alumni have shaped Pilates instruction excellence for decades through nuanced movements grounded in human biomechanics. Completing their esteemed certification signals distinct mastery.
Through the Balanced Body Pilates certification program. You will learn the classical Pilates work and how to program Q, give hands-on corrections, and adapt the classical exercises to the person in front of you.
You will be taught how to modify exercises for people who are not quite ready for the full version of the exercise and given variation options to make the work more challenging for those who are ready for that.
Although it is recommended to start with movement principles, it is just fine to start with mat one or reformer one instead. You must take mat one before mat two and three and reformer one before reformer two and three.
You can take movement principles and anatomy at any time before the test out.
In addition to the modules, you must complete personal practice, observation, and student teaching hours. These hours are outside coursework that are expected to be done independently on your own. However, if you join the mentor program at our ALIGN Pilates Studios, you will be guided through these hours and supported through the mentor program, which will help you stay on track and complete your hours in a more timely manner.
Once you complete the Balanced Body Pilates certification program, you will be a sought-after certified Pilates instructor, making you highly desirable to teach at studios in Austin, anywhere in the country, and the world.
You can choose to get certified as a Balanced Body Mat Pilates instructor, a reformer Pilates instructor, a Mat and reformer Pilates instructor, or a fully comprehensive lease certified Pilates instructor.
Each module costs around $550. You can receive a discount if you go through our Pilates Teacher Training program and register 30 days before the start of the module. This discount is $50 per module.
In order to become fully comprehensively certified, you must complete movement principles nine module courses, including all of the Mat, reformer, and apparatus modules and the anatomy course. At roughly $550 per module, you can expect to spend around $6,500 for the module work if you do not register early. If you register early, you can expect a discount of around $600 in total if you register early for all of the modules.
If you complete your certification program while juggling another full-time job, you can expect the entire certification process to take around two years. If you are part of our mentor program and are not juggling a full-time job, and you can commit to teaching in our Pilates Teacher Training Center as much as possible, we have seen people complete their certification in one year. There is no time limit to complete your hours and test out. So you can move as quickly as possible through your modules and independent work, or take as much time as you need.
If you are part of our mentor program, you can utilize our ALIGN east studio location, our Teacher Training Center, to fulfill your hours within the peer group and possibly have the chance to become an employee at our Teacher Training Center, where you have the opportunity to teach privates in classes and get paid while you are fulfilling your hours.
If you are not part of our mentor program, you will ask your friends, your family, and anyone you know to let them teach you so that you can fulfill your student teaching hours. Anytime you take a Pilates class anywhere, either online, within a studio, or on your own, you can count those towards your personal practice hours. You must also fulfill observation hours, so you will reach out to studios around town to see if you can come to observe or watch classes online to meet these hours. Often studios outside our Teacher Training Center will require you to pay a rental fee to use their studio equipment to fulfill your student teaching hours.
Depending on your market and where you live, this will vary. If you were in the Austin area, you could expect to get paid anywhere from $30 to $70 per session, depending on the type of session you are teaching and your skill set.
As you gain more experience, you can expect the base pay to increase accordingly. For example, Pilates teachers who have been teaching for around 10 years can expect to make a $50 base pay per session plus class attendee bonuses, making your pay for classes potentially up to $85 per class.
If you are certified through another Pilates certification program, you can apply for the bridge program program to become Balanced Body Pilates certified. Balanced Body will review the certification program you went through and determine which modules you will need to take Balanced Body to test out and then become a Balanced Body Pilates certified instructor.
Once you’ve completed all of your modules and the required personal practice, student teaching, and observation hours, you will submit a test-out application to a balanced body. If you have taken most of your modules with one master educator, you will likely test out with that educator. If you are taking your modules at ALIGN with Brooke Bowersock, you can expect to have conversations with her regularly to help you make a test-out plan and test-out date goal.
Once approved for test out, you will schedule your test with your master educator.
During the test, you will take a written exam that usually takes a little over an hour. This written test is based on your manuals, the PowerPoint accompanying each module, the videos accompanying your manuals, the test for each module, etc.
In addition to the written test, you will also perform a practical exam. This practical exam will be one hour and will be based on the path that you have chosen. For example, if you are becoming a mat Pilates instructor. Your practical test will include movement, principles of anatomy, Mat exercises, and so on, depending on which path you choose for certification.
You will be given a list of exercises one week before your test out exam. You will be required to put these in an order that you feel represents your teaching style and the person you will teach during your practical exam. You can practice the entire week with the person you will be bringing in to test during your practical exam. This person may not be a Pilates instructor or anyone in the Pilates certification program. You’ll be expected to modify the exercises for the person in front of you and teach all of the exercises on the list based on their injuries and needs.
On the test day, you will introduce your master educator to your student. You will let the master educator know about their goals and their injuries. The master educator will then give you 2 to 3 additional exercises you must throw in on the spot when you see they fit into your program. You will not be able to use notes, and you must teach your practical exam from memory.
If you do not pass your written or practical, you must retake that particular portion.
Yes! At ALIGN, we offer online-only intensive for Balanced Body Mat Pilates teachers, training certification, and Reform Pilates teacher training certification. You can also take movement principles and anatomy online as well.
At ALIGN Pilates Studios, These modules are taught only to online participants, allowing us to connect with each person online and give you the support and guidance you need to become a certified Pilates instructor through our online learning options.
All our online Pilates teacher training certification modules must be joined online live.
You must be present, have your camera on, and participate during the entire module. Everyone taking our online modules is only taking online, and people join us for these online Pilates certification modules worldwide. The fact that we teach these only online live allows us to display our participants in a large format, which makes the experience very similar to in-person modules.
You can expect to connect to everyone online in the training program and form friendships you will carry on in your Pilates teacher training journey. You also have the opportunity to join our online mentor program, which will help you stay on track to fulfill the required personal practice, student teaching, and observation hours necessary to apply to test out.
Our mission is to guide and support our online learners just as we do with our in-person learners. Separating the two learning methods has proven to be a very effective way to learn all the necessary skills to become an excellent Pilates instructor, whether you choose our online option or in person.
Pilates Teacher Training Mentorship
ALIGN’s Mentor Program is truly exceptional, tailored to those pursuing Balanced Body Pilates certification no matter where they are in the world. With exclusive weekly classes led by Balanced Body Principal Educator and Founder/CEO, Brooke Bowersock, real-time feedback on your teaching practice, and unlimited access to our on-demand video library of Mentor group classes, workshops, and deep dives, you’ll have everything you need to become an exceptional Pilates instructor.
Stay on track during your certification journey, develop the skills you need, and confidently meet your required hours.
ALIGN’s Mentor Program is truly exceptional, tailored to those pursuing Balanced Body Pilates certification no matter where they are in the world. With exclusive weekly classes led by Founder/CEO and Balanced Body Principal Educator Brooke Bowersock, real-time feedback on your teaching practice, and unlimited access to our on-demand video library of Mentor group classes, workshops, and deep dives, you’ll have everything you need to become an exceptional Pilates instructor.
Stay on track during your certification journey, develop the skills you need, and confidently meet your required hours.
What Does The Mentor Program Include?
Mentor Classes
There are two weekly classes available exclusively for members of the Mentor Program. Unlike regular Pilates classes, these classes stick to the manual material to help you properly learn how to do the exercises and teach them to your students. This ensures that you have a solid foundation to start teaching and helps you pass your final exam.
Open Studio Times
Take advantage of our well-equipped studio to practice at your convenience. We offer open studio hours four days a week, allowing you to schedule your own time and come in to practice. You can use our equipment and join any of our on-demand classes (which count towards your self-practice hours), practice your own programming to see how it flows (also self-practice hours), or collaborate with other peers in the Mentor Program to practice your teaching skills (these count towards your practice teaching hours). This offer is exclusively for local residents.
Observation Hours
You will have the opportunity to observe our teachers in action as they teach in our studios. As a participant, you will be a silent observer during class while also assisting the instructor with greeting clients, setting up equipment, and experiencing firsthand what goes on in a real-life studio setting. This experience will provide you with ideas for teaching and cueing, as well as fulfilling your required observation hours.
Practice Teaching Hours
Participants in our program are provided with exclusive time on Saturdays to hone their teaching skills by practicing with each other. These sessions are overseen by Brooke, who offers valuable tips and guidance to help participants improve.
Teaching Labs
Join us for our workshops, where we delve into specific topics such as common injuries, Pilates for pregnancy, when to advance clients, tips for retaining clients, and more. These workshops provide an opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your skills.
On-Demand Video Library
Our Mentor Program video library is a valuable resource that provides you with recordings of all our mentor classes. This means you have the flexibility to review the content at your convenience, giving you the power to learn and grow on your own terms. Additionally, our platform offers “teaching labs” that you can access to deepen your understanding and enhance your skills. With these tools at your fingertips, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
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