Description

Body IQ Pilates Teacher Training is an immersive program that includes a unique blend of Classical Pilates and traditional exercise principles infused with Body IQ Kinesthetic Awareness Training which emphasizes the importance of sensory motor learning – or learning by doing – mindfully. This training will provide teachers and trainees with a well-rounded approach to teaching exercise for a variety of populations with knowledge, confidence, and clarity – safely; while cultivating a new generation of skilled, intuitive, and compassionate movement teachers.

​Whether you are new to teaching, or a certified teacher exploring to expand your skill set, this self-paced, modular program will support your journey at every step of the way.

​Suggested Program Structure: 8 Body IQ Pilates Learning Modules

​Each module includes:

• 112 hours of immersive, in-person trainings over 8 weekend intensives

• Practice teaching labs and sensory-motor drills

• Printed materials that include a syllabus and the latest industry guidelines, and equipment safety standards

• Hands on learning through apprenticeship and student teaching

• Ongoing mentorship, feedback and community connection

​Each module will be constructed to create a basic understanding of the principles necessary to build safe and effective exercise programs; provide participants with experiential anatomy and physiology; teach principles necessary for building continued progression; provide the structure needed to help learn the art and science of creating exercise sequences for a variety of populations; as well as a basic understanding of the neuroscience of movement and how and why we learn.

Program content includes, but not limited to:

Foundations of Body IQ + Classical Pilates
Learn core principles for Pilates through the lens of Body IQ Kinesthetic Awareness Training to become a better mover and teacher. Learn how these different approaches can affect change in different populations.

Anatomy, Breath + Movement Principles
Understand functional anatomy, FITT principles of exercise, 3D breath mechanics, and application and the importance of sensory motor learning as we age.

Proprioception + Sensory Awareness Training
Explore sensory-motor learning, fascia intelligence, and internal listening and the wonder of the 10 senses and the importance of sensory integration for developing coordination, flexibility, balance, and whole-body strength.

Cueing, Coaching + Teaching Practice
Refine verbal, tactile, and observational teaching skills. Didactics of being an effective teacher.

Mat + Reformer Fundamentals
Deepen your skillset in classical sequences and modifications.

Assessment + Adaptation for All Bodies
Learn to assess and adapt exercises for individual needs.

Emotional Intelligence + Movement Psychology
Understand breath-emotion relationships and trauma-informed space.

Integration, Practice Teaching +
Final Evaluation
Apply all you have learned with feedback and evaluation.

TUITION + FEES:​

• Application Fee: $200 (non-refundable)
• Each Training Module: $1,200 (includes 14-hour weekend and guided practice)
• Training is self-paced, although recommended that you complete at least 4 modules per year to prepare for certification. All modules will be video available for your convenience and available for up to 6 months from your attendance.
• Payment plans available upon request.

Refunds & Returns
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