PILATES TEACHER CERTIFICATION IN NYC

So You Want to Be a Pilates Teacher...

Pilates has grown to more than just fitness routine. It is a powerful wellness education that can enhance one’s fitness, posture, muscular imbalances, post rehabilitation, sports/performance enhancement and wellness. To become a Pilates teacher, one has many options of specialization and growth.

“Good Morning BBU!!

I am proud to say that I passed the BBU Pilates
Teacher Comprehensive Exam on Friday night at Movements Afoot!!

I am writing to thank you and everyone at Balanced Body University.
The program is excellent. The information is written wonderfully and organized beautifully! I received great support from you, and everyone at BBU whom I contacted, as well as the Customer Service Representatives that I spoke with to order my equipment, DVDs, etc..

So, again, THANK YOU!

I also want everyone at BBU to know what a tremedous asset
you have in Lesley Powell as your New York, New York BBU Educator. She is truly a gem. Her knowledge is unparalleled and her feedback is essential. She ran the BBU program seamlessly!!

I am the mother of three small children, I teach classes/train clients in the mornings/evenings/on weekends and care for my family when I’m not “working”. Having the ability to take the modules at Movements Afoot once a month allowed me the time to do everything I needed for BBU, for my family, for my profession and for myself. I love the way Lesley set up the program!

She made me a better teacher AND a better student! During my observations at other studios, I found my appreciation and admiration for Lesley grow. Most Pilates Teachers, while good in their own right, do not have the extensive biomechanic/body-mind knowledge that I have gained from doing my training with Lesley!

It takes an incredible teacher to make great teachers and BBU has that in Lesley Powell!

I look forward to doing my continuing education as a Teacher and Student with Lesley and BBU!” With gratitude, and, Kindest regards, Cheri Wild

Let Balanced Body University help you become an incredible successful Pilates teacher.

Education in complete Pilates repertory
Modular program that can be designed to study at the time frame that you need.
Anatomy and biomechanics
Beautifully written and photographed manuals
- Complete repertory for each level
- Information about equipment safety and maintenance from all manufacturers
- Teaching tips for clients at different levels
- Information of how to teach special populations, injuries and conditions
- Examples of different workouts from different styles, performance/sports enhancement and special populations

Pilates Teacher Training – Program Details

Balanced Body University offers a full range of Pilates instructor certification programs. Whether you are interested in teaching Mat classes, Reformer classes or Pilates personal training sessions on the Reformer, Trap Table, Chair and Barrels, BBU has the resources you need to succeed.

The BBU Pilates instructor training program is designed to create thoughtful, creative and successful Pilates teachers. Our curriculum emphasizes the principles underlying each exercise. Our faculty members have a wide variety of Pilates backgrounds from classical to contemporary to fitness and bring their exceptional depth of experience to the training.

Our programs are designed in modules so you can take your first course now and continue your training next week, next month or next year. Each module is self-contained so you can take them as quickly or as slowly as your schedule and budget allow.

Prerequisites: Anatomy and Pilates Movement Principles
Pilates Mat Certification Program Modules: Mat I and Mat II
Pilates Reformer Certification Program
Pilates Apparatus Certification Program

for more information…

Bridging To Balanced Body University

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Movements Afoot
49 West 27 th St. Mezzanine B
New York, New York 10001
(212) 904-1399

11 Comments »

11 Responses

on April 9, 2008 at 2:41 pm Elizabeth Hamilton

Hi Lesley,
Can you please remind me of what BBU courses I need to take in order to be certified through them? Since I was certified through Physical Mind Institute a couple of months ago, I would like to move along with my knowledge base.
Hope you are well.

Thank you,
Liz Hamilton
on April 11, 2008 at 7:17 am Body thinker

Click on Bridging to Balanced Body University for more information.
on December 9, 2008 at 12:16 am Pilates Manufacturers

Nice Information, helpful for all those who wants to take Pilates instructor certification programs as most them are have became health consciousness now a days.

Rose.
on December 20, 2008 at 9:36 am Body thinker

I am now with Balanced Body University’s Pilates Certification program. It is a great program. After teaching for another Pilates teaching company, Balanced Body University’s Pilates Certification program is superb. Lesley Powell, Director of Movements Afoot
on February 25, 2009 at 9:41 am Theresa Scott

Please let me know how I can become a certified Pilates Instructor? The courses I need? When they are offered time/dates? Lwngth of time? Cost? Registration?
I am seriously interested so whatever infromation you could provide would be extremely helpful.

Thank you,
Theresa Scott
917 374 7466
on February 25, 2009 at 10:16 am Body thinker

here is the link for more info.
http://web.mac.com/afoot1/BBU/BBU_Schedule.html

Please feel free to call 212-904-1399 or email if any other questions.
on September 29, 2009 at 4:06 pm Mike Wright

Lesley,
I just recommended a great young lady to check out your certification program. Her name is Lisa Criston. She was thinking of Power Pilates, but I told her to investigate the options with you first. I felt it would be an appropriate move on her part to find out what you offer. Balanced Body is a first rate organization and coupled with Lesley Powell’s expertise, you cannot go wrong.
Thanks,
Mike Wright
Body College Pilates
Washington, DC.
on November 17, 2009 at 1:29 pm Anne

Hi Lesley,

I am very interested in enrolling for the Pilates Certification program! I’d like to start with the upcoming Mat courses in December, but I am unclear about how/where to do the prerequisites, like anatomy. Do I need these before I can enroll, and if so where is the best place to do them?

Thanks!
Anne
on November 20, 2009 at 7:27 am Body thinker

Anatomy is required for the final certification. You can take it at anytime during your education process. Sign up for our newsletter to get updates of our upcoming courses and blog.
on November 25, 2009 at 12:36 am Anne

Hello again Lesley,

One more question, as I went to register I noticed the prereq for the MAt Module of the 20 mat sessions. Is this part of that module or something that has to be completed BEFORE registration? If so, do the classes have to be through Movements Afoot?

Thanks!
Anne
on November 29, 2009 at 7:47 am Body thinker

You can take mat classes anywhere. I encourage students to explore many styles of Pilates. We learn how to be a better teacher with taking good and bad classes.