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Pilates Intensive Teacher Training
May 14, 2022 - May 28, 2022
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Spend two weeks immersed in the Balanced Body Teacher Training and in beautiful Costa Rica.
“Page really has a way of making the curriculum stick in your head!
The fact that her Mat classes are incredibly fun and challenging goes a long way too. I hope one day I will be half the teacher Page is.”
MODULES
The 2 week Intensive Teacher Training covers the following courses:
Movement Principles: May 14th, 15th, 16th, 2022
Mat 1: May 18th – 20th, 2022
Mat 2, May 22nd – 24h, 2022
Mat 3 (all of the props): May 25th-27th, 2022
The days in between are free to study, rest or teach each other. See all four modules here.
MAT I
Introduction to Pilates & Beginnning/Intermediate Exercises
Mat I includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates, a review of core anatomy, beginning and most intermediate level exercises with modifications, lectures on class order and programming in a fitness setting and guidelines for safely teaching seniors and pre- and post-natal classes.
MAT II
Intermediate/Advanced Exercises
Mat II includes the remaining internmediate and advanced level exercises as well as essential movement principles and training tips for advancing clients to the higher levels. Pilates for sports specific activities are also covered.
To become a fully qualified Balanced Body University Mat Instructor, students must complete the following:
- Anatomy
- BBU Mat 1 – Course work, written and practical test (16 hours)
- BBU Mat 2 – Course work, written and practical test (16 hours)
- 25 Personal Sessions
- 45 Mat Student Teaching Hours
Total hours for completion of Mat program: 102 hours
Upon completion of all the requirements, a certificate of completion as a Balanced Body University Mat Instructor will be issued. Note: The final practical exam for the Mat training is included in the Module 2 unless separate arrangements are made.
MAT III
Enhanced Pilates Mat + Props
Enhanced Pilates Mat completes the mat training by adding rings, rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. In addition, Enhanced Mat includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole body strength and flexibility. The Balanced Body programming system is introduced to make class design easy, effective and fun. Adding props to a mat class makes them more dynamic, creative and accessible and clients love toys!
Your Investment
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4x Balanced Body Modules: Movement Principles, Mat, 1, 2 and 3, each course has a cost of $450 or $ 500, click here to book them with Balanced Body.
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Choose your room option at Blue Spirit below, the room price includes 3x meals per day.
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*IMPORTANT* Haven taken the Anatomy course is required to sign up for this course. You can take it online from March 4-6th, 2022 here.
Your Instructor
Page Sieffert Balanced Body Master Instructors for Pilates
Certifications:
-ACE Certified
-AFAA Certified
-NASM Certified
-NCPT Certified
Page is on the faculty of Balanced Body and represents this incredible company in Costa Rica for teacher trainings.
DAILY Schedule
(*tentative)
For two weeks we will dive into four different courses that will give you in depth knowledge on how to teach the pilates mat work. Roughly five hours per day will be spent in the studio learning.
+ 7- 9 am Breakfast Buffet
+ 9- 12 pm Study Time
+ 12- 1:30 pm Lunch & Free Time
+ 3-5 pm Study Time
+ 18- 7:30 pm Dinner
Included in Your Room Price
+ Three daily buffet style meals with gourmet vegetarian cuisine
+ Wifi access
+ Beautiful studio with jungle views
+ Private Beach access
+ A gorgeous saltwater infinity pool
+ Surrounding tropical nature
*Book the Balanced Body seperatly here.
The training is held at the magical Blue Spirit Costa Rica, a retreat center in an extraordinary setting of the Costa Rican jungle and Pacific Ocean.
Blue Spirit hosts Teacher Training of different kinds and offers the perfect setting
for us to dive into study and relax during the free time.
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