2025 Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training & Continuing Education

Movement Principles (16 hours) - February 28th to March 2nd

The foundation of our education program, Movement Principles shows how to recognize, improve and teach fundamental movement.This course is designed for both new and experienced instructors to refine their understanding of the body in motion. It provides the foundational knowledge necessary for you to understand fundamental movement and become a truly transformative instructor. Movement Principles is a program requirement for our Pilates Instructor Training and Integrated Movement Specialist certificate.

Mat 1 (16 hours) - March 21st to 23rd

Introduction to Pilates & Beginning / Intermediate Exercises
Prerequisites: Movement Principles, 10 Mat Classes (recommended), 6 months experience teaching movement and anatomy (recommended)
Mat 1 forms the foundation of the Pilates method. This course includes an introduction to the history and principles of the Pilates method and the beginning and intermediate level exercises. Each exercise includes training on modifications, challenges, the purpose of the exercise and any precautions for injuries and special populations. How to design and teach group classes and guidelines for teaching seniors and pre and post–natal classes are included.

Mat 2 (16 hours) - April 11th to 13th

Intermediate / Advanced Exercises
Prerequisites: Movement Principles and Mat 1
Mat 2 teaches the remaining intermediate and advanced level Mat exercises for a complete understanding of the Pilates Mat program. Lectures include progressive skill development to achieve the advanced exercises, programming for intermediate and advanced classes and creating successful Mat classes.

Mat 3 (16 hours) - May 2nd to 4th

Enhanced Mat and Props

Prerequisites: Mat 1 and 2, or successful completion of comparable Pilates mat program.

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!

All Workshops Take place in REAL life, no internet connection needed!! Masks may be worn in studio.

Training with Shelly Stephenson

Shelly has been training Pilates instructors for over 20 years. She offers the full, comprehensive Balanced Body Curriculum. Classes are small allowing for maximum personal attention and a more personalized learning environment. Mat modules will be limited to 8 students, and equipment modules will be limited to 4 students. *

Specific questions about training can be directed to Shelly Stephenson at info@shellystephenson.com

*All trainees are offered 15% off of class packages at bodymechanics for the duration of their training. Email info@pilatespdx.com for more information.