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Balanced Body Authorised Training Centre

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Balanced Body Reformer Teacher Training

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Become an extraordinary teacher with Balanced Body, internationally-renowned education provider. Bringing the best of movement science to movement education, students will learn how to apply foundational principles to teaching high quality movement to clients or classes.​

 

Whether you are just beginning your journey as a teacher or are a seasoned teacher (from any other discipline), we welcome everyone who is passionate about learning and teaching. 

 

Courses are taught in modules, allowing the flexibility to complete training when your time and budget allow. â€‹

 

We are an Authorised Training Centre for Balanced Body and would love to have you come and join our pilates family. Courses are taught by Louise Porter, who has been teaching for more than 25 years, both in the U.K. and overseas.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Open evening 22nd November - come along and try the Reformer, ask questions, see what it's all about. Contact us if you'd like to attend.

Course Dates 2025

Early Bird Offer £450 before 21st December 2024.After this date £495

Movement Principles 16 Hours

11th-12th January 2025​​

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  • Prerequisites: none​​

 

The foundation and a prerequisite for all Balanced Body Pilates courses. Designed for both new and experienced instructors, the course covers anatomy, biomechanics and provides the fundamental knowledge necessary to become an extraordinary teacher. ​​​​​​​​

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Taught over 4 modules, supported by online streaming videos together with a full colour manual for ease of learning.

£450
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Reformer 1     16 Hours

8th - 9th February 2025

 

  • ​​Prerequisites: Movement Principles

  • 1 year teaching movement (recommended)

  • 20 Reformer Classes

  • Anatomy qualification prior to final exam​​

 

​Introduction to fundamental Reformer exercises including equipment safety and set-up. A wide variety of exercises are covered to enable teaching the beginning to intermediate client. Students will learn how to teach and cue exercises safely including modifications for special populations.

£450

Reformer 2    16 Hours

8th - 9th March 2025

  • ​Prerequisite Reformer 1​​

​​Expands on the Reformer 1 repertoire to include further intermediate to advanced exercises.

Incorporates program design for special populations including pre/post natal clients, osteoporosis and clients with low back conditions. Class design, dynamic assessment and addressing common dysfunctional movement patterns are also covered.

£450
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Reformer 3    16 Hours

5th - 6th April 2025

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  • Prerequisite: Reformer 1 & 2 ​

 

The pinnacle of the Reformer work, Reformer 3 encompasses advanced and super-advanced exercises. Progressive sequences designed to teach students advanced movement skills will not only increase your knowledge but also improve your confidence and ability to safely teach clients and classes of all levels.

£450

Each module includes a detailed, full-colour manual together with online streaming videos to enhance learning.​​

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Louise, your teacher, is available for any questions at all that you may have about the modules and education.

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​Don't Have Access to a Reformer?

As a student you will have access to the studio for self-practice (subject to available times) and will be able to bring in students (for a small fee) to practise teaching (professional liability insurance is required). 

 

​Bonus

As part of this course you will also be able to attend 1 Reformer class per week (subject to availability) free of charge for the duration of Reformer 1, 2 and 3 modules (end of April 2025). â€‹â€‹

If you are interested in further details, or simply would like to have a chat about the training, then please contact Louise on 07511 709816 or email louise@reformerpilateswirral.co.uk 

Requirements for Completion

  • Movement Principles (16 hours)

  • Balanced Body Reformer 1 - course work and test (16 hours)

  • Balanced Body Reformer 2 - course work and test (16 hours)

  • Balanced Body Reformer 3 - course work and test (16 hours)

  • Anatomy, either Balanced Body Anatomy course or comparable

  • 30 Reformer personal sessions (attendance of classes/private sessions)

  • 30 observation hours (in-person or online classes/sessions, includes Instructor Training videos for modules)

  • 90 student teaching hours (paid classes or sessions, but also includes teaching family or friends)

  • Final written and practical test

  • Total hours for completion 214 hours

  • Upon fulfilment of all criteria students will receive a certificate of completion​

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