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Bridging to Balanced Body® Education

Bridge into the Balanced Body Pilates teacher training programme and join a global community.

The Balanced Body Pilates Bridge programme was created for students who have either started Pilates teacher training with another organisation and wish to transfer to Balanced Body, or who have completed Pilates training and are interested in becoming a certified Balanced Body Pilates Instructor.

We recognise that each student’s educational experience is unique, and the Bridge programme is designed to accommodate a wide range of backgrounds and training histories. Each student’s experience and coursework are individually evaluated and, if accepted, a recommended course of study is provided. Balanced Body offers bridging programme options for Mat, Reformer, Mat & Reformer, and/or Comprehensive training.

Why Bridge?

Balanced Body and Balanced Body Pilates Instructors are recognised as leaders within the Pilates industry and in movement education, health and wellness. Our worldwide network of Authorised Training Centres means there is likely a Balanced Body Educator near you.

Bridging to Balanced Body Education will diversify your knowledge and experience. You will explore the movement principles and exercises of Joseph H. Pilates while expanding your professional opportunities. Our highly qualified Balanced Body Educators will help you fine-tune your craft, critical reasoning skills and programme design.

With great respect for the traditions of the past, Balanced Body Education continues to seek new and innovative ways to inspire and move instructors and clients alike.

How to Bridge

  1. Complete the application, follow the instructions and return it to Balanced Body – Apply Now
  2. If you have any questions about the application, please email educationbridging@pilates.com
  3. Balanced Body will review your submission and design a unique bridge pathway for you.

MOST COMMON BRIDGE PATHWAYS

I completed my coursework with another Pilates programme but did not complete the final test-out.

I am a fully certified instructor from another Pilates teacher training programme.

I have not completed my programme and would like to transfer and complete my training with Balanced Body.

Mat

  • Movement Principles
  • Mat 3 module
  • Complete and log the following hours: 30 personal sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours
  • Complete the full final written and practical test
  • Movement Principles
  • Mat 3 module
  • Complete the full final written and practical test

Submit the Bridge application and allow us to design a programme specifically for you.

Reformer

  • Movement Principles
  • Reformer 2
  • Complete and log the following hours: 30 personal sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours
  • Complete the full final written and practical test
  • Movement Principles
  • Reformer 2
  • Complete the full final written and practical test

Submit the application and allow us to design a programme specifically for you.

Mat and Reformer

  • Movement Principles
  • Mat 3
  • Reformer 2
  • Complete and log the following hours: 30 personal sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours
  • Complete the full final written and practical test
  • Movement Principles
  • Mat 3
  • Reformer 2
  • Complete the full final written and practical test

Submit the application and allow us to design a programme specifically for you.

Comprehensive

  • Movement Principles
  • Mat 3
  • Reformer 2
  • The BB Bridge Coordinator will review your application and select the most appropriate apparatus to address gaps in your previous certification.
  • Complete and log the following hours: 30 personal sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours
  • Complete the full final written and practical test
  • Movement Principles
  • Mat 3
  • Reformer 2
  • The BB Bridge Coordinator will review your application and select the most appropriate apparatus to address gaps in your previous certification.
  • Complete the full final written and practical test

Submit the application and allow us to design a programme specifically for you.

Mat

  • Movement Principles
  • Mat 3 module
  • Complete and log the following hours: 30 personal sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours
  • Complete the full final written and practical test

Reformer

  • Movement Principles
  • Reformer 2
  • Complete and log the following hours: 30 personal sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours
  • Complete the full final written and practical test

Mat and Reformer

  • Movement Principles
  • Mat 3
  • Reformer 2
  • Complete and log the following hours: 30 personal sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours
  • Complete the full final written and practical test

Comprehensive

  • Movement Principles
  • Mat 3
  • Reformer 2
  • The BB Bridge Coordinator will review your application and select the most appropriate apparatus to address gaps in your previous certification.
  • Complete and log the following hours: 30 personal sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours
  • Complete the full final written and practical test

Mat

  • Movement Principles
  • Mat 3 module
  • Complete the full final written and practical test

Reformer

  • Movement Principles
  • Reformer 2
  • Complete the full final written and practical test

Mat and Reformer

  • Movement Principles
  • Mat 3
  • Reformer 2
  • Complete the full final written and practical test

Comprehensive

  • Movement Principles
  • Mat 3
  • Reformer 2
  • The BB Bridge Coordinator will review your application and select the most appropriate apparatus to address gaps in your previous certification.
  • Complete the full final written and practical test

Mat

Submit the Bridge application and allow us to design a programme specifically for you.

Reformer

Submit the application and allow us to design a programme specifically for you.

Mat and Reformer

Submit the application and allow us to design a programme specifically for you.

Comprehensive

Submit the application and allow us to design a programme specifically for you.

* The final test includes both a written and a practical component. Students who have tested out through another programme are only required to complete the practical component.

** All Bridge students are required to purchase the manuals for their chosen programme. For example, students applying for the Reformer programme must purchase the Reformer 1, 2 and 3 manuals.

*** Transfer students may receive credit for prior coursework. Previous training will be considered when designing a programme tailored specifically to you.

Note: Anatomy is recommended for Mat students and is a prerequisite for completion of all other programmes. Prior anatomy coursework may be considered to meet this requirement.

If you have any questions about the Bridge Programme, please contact education@pilates.com.

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