Upcoming Balanced Body Pilates Instructor Training Modules

The foundation of our education program, Movement Principles shows how to recognize, improve and teach fundamental movement.

This course is designed for both new and experienced instructors to refine their understanding of the body in motion. It provides the foundational knowledge necessary for you 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.

Registration:

Early Bird Registration (before 8/5/26): $525.00

 Regular Registration: $575.00

+ $75.00 Materials Fee

Times:

Tuesday, Aug 18: 1:00 - 5:15 PM

Thursday, Aug 20: 1:00 - 5:15 PM

Tuesday, Aug 25: 1:00 - 5:15 PM

Thursday, Aug 27: 1:00 - 5:15 PM

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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 post–natal classes are included.

 Registration:

Early Bird Registration (before 9/9/26): $525.00

 Regular Registration: $575.00

+ $75.00 Materials Fee

Times:

Tuesday, Sept 22: 1:00 - 5:15 PM

Thursday, Sept 24: 1:00 - 5:15 PM

Tuesday, Sept 29: 1:00 - 5:15 PM

Thursday, Oct 1: 1:00 - 5:15 PM

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Apparatus 2 includes intermediate exercises on the Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels as well as information on class design in the Pilates Studio environment. Information on working with special populations including lower back and shoulder problems included.

Prerequisite:

• Apparatus 1

Registration: 

Early Bird Registration (before  9/13/26): $475.00

 Regular Registration: $550.00

 + $75.00 Materials fee

Times:

Saturday: 10 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Monarch Pilates

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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.

Prerequisite Recommendations:

• 20 Reformer sessions

• 1 year teaching movement (recommended)

Registration:

Early Bird Registration (before 10/7/26): $525.00

 Regular Registration: $575.00

+ $75.00 Materials Fee

Times:

Tuesday, Oct 20: 1:00 - 5:15 PM

Thursday, Oct 22: 1:00 - 5:15 PM

Tuesday, Oct 27: 1:00 - 5:15 PM

Thursday, Oct 29: 1:00 - 5:15 PM

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Apparatus 3 completes the comprehensive Pilates teacher training program with intermediate, advanced, and super advanced exercises on the Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels. The Balanced Body Movement Principles programming system is applied to the apparatus to create clear guidelines for class design.

Prerequisite:

• Apparatus 2

Registration:

Early Bird Registration (before  10/25/26): $475.00

 Regular Registration: $550.00

 + $75.00 Materials fee

Times:

Saturday: 10 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Monarch Pilates

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Learn the structure and function of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and the origin, insertion, and action of the major muscles of movement, by building them yourself on our skeleton. This course covers the torso, hip, thigh, shoulders, upper arms, and spine. Includes full color manual with video support. Offered in-person and virtual. Prerequisites •  None

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Friday 2:30 - 6:30 PM PST

Saturday 10:00 - 6:00 PM PST

Sunday 10:00 - 4:00 PM PST

PEC 406 MIssion St

Santa CRuz, CA 95060