Balanced Body Certification Prerequisites
Prerequisites: Anatomy and Pilates Movement Principles
In order to be the best Pilates instructor you can be, a solid foundation in Anatomy and in the principles of Pilates are required. The following courses are offered for students who do not have the appropriate background or who join the program after Mat 1. Not all students will be required to take these courses.
Balanced Body® Introduction to Anatomy (12 hours)
Strongly recommended for Mat 1 & 2Required for Reformer and Apparatus courses
Includes an introduction to the key elements of the musculoskeletal system including the bones, joint structure and function, and the primary muscles involved in movement. Specifically geared toward Pilates and movement teachers and includes practical exercises on the functions of the muscles and joints allowing you to embody the information more effectively. Balanced Body Anatomy may be taught using traditional methods or as an Anatomy in Clay™ workshop depending on the resources of the host studio.
Balanced Body® Pilates Movement Principles (2 hours)
Included in Mat 1 & 2Required for students starting the program after Mat 1
Pilates Movement Principles introduces you to the biomechanical foundation of the Pilates method and to the essential components of functional core strength, lumbopelvic and scapular stability, as well as assessing and correcting alignment and improving flexibility. Pre-Pilates exercises are included for teaching these key principles to your clients and classes. This course is strongly recommended for students who do not take their Mat training through Balanced Body or who are starting their training with Reformer 1.