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Thank you for breaking the modules down into levels, I believe that it will be so much more beneficial to learn the exercises based upon all of the fundamentals. Thank you for making it easy to learn and fun too! Arlene is a fantastic teacher!!!

The instructor who represent this training give us the most educating workshop I have ever been taking before. Nico helped me to understand and learn more about effectiveness of certain exercises. Great modification & execution of exercises. Absolutely positive, great energy & great sense of humor.

Erin was completely amazing...by far one of the best trainings I have attending! I can't wait to see her studio and work with her again!

After a great experience with Lisa for Mat I and Reformer I, I was pleased that she returned for this module. She is very knowledgeable, and communicates that knowledge precisely, making sure that no one is getting "left behind." Lisa is also generous in sharing her teaching experiences as well as lessons learned while running a studio. A excellent, caring teacher!

I really enjoyed the class and learned new material.

Erin did an amazing job teaching the class. She is so brilliant and her skill level blows me away. She made the whole learning process and the weekend sail by with complete enjoyment.

I felt the material and training was extremely well organized. Easy to follow and understand. Kathleen was attentive to our questions and our different fitness levels and capabilities.

Awesome class. Great energy from the instructors and the students, as well. Very enthusiastic and passionate group that creates a comfortable learning environment.

The mat training was great! Enjoyed Kathleen's knowledge and presentation.

Although I've been taking Pilates for nearly five years, I learned so much from this weekend. Zayna and Kathryn were excellent instructors! They were very knowledgeable, encouraging and supportive throughout the entire weekend.

Nico is extremely knowledgeable and an incredible communicator. The class was well organized and easy to understand.

Our presenter Roger Gonzalezz - Hibner was very thorough. Thanks, Roger!!

I've been very happy with my Mat Training...I'm looking forward to the rest of the comprehensive program.

Weekends at Nico's!! are always fabulous. He is a very knowledgeable trainer.

Nico is an outstanding teacher.The teacher, the group, the facility - all made this a very worth-while experience. Thank you for the opportunity.

Lisa Graham is super. I'm really lucky to have found her.

Lisa Graham presented a large amount of material in an effective, thorough, concise, inspiring way. She is so good at making all of us feel comfortable about our level of experience, and inspiring us to keep learning and enjoying Pilates.

Erin is one of the best instructors I have ever worked with. Her knowledge and presentation is superior to most. She motivates others to become better in their field. I truly enjoyed Erin and the course.

Carolyn was wonderful, she went really deep with cueing techniques, demonstrations, teaching practices and movement lab. She was highly-organized, focused and professional, and really showed us that she is indeed a Master Pilates Instructor. I feel like it was one of my richest training experience thus far.

Sarah Malloy is an amazing pilates instructor but beyond that she is an amazing human being. I truly feel blessed to have her as a teacher, instructor and mentor.

Kendel is an amazing teacher. She can always come up with examples, and answers to any and all questions students come up with. She gives credit where credit is due and is very thankful of everything we, the students, also teach her. It is a very healthy 2-way relationship. Kendel has a vast repertoire to choose from, has hands-on experience (not just book knowledge), is proactive, caring, and energetic. Just seeing how great of a teacher she is makes me want to have her as a personal trainer. Kendel is an expert at all types of queues: verbal, visual, and demonstrations with her own body. She can relate well with many 'learning' types. Tempo of class was also great - not a dull moment. Thank you Kendel. Marie-France

As usual Zayna and her staff make the training process fun, warm and welcoming. She manages to foster a great feeling of comradery amongst all of those training despite a wide range of experience. I have taken five courses now as well as additional workshops and have enjoyed them all and plan to take all the rest.

Erin and Jennifer are simply - Dynamic. Very knowledgable and approachable. Jennifer is a great Compliment to Erin, they are a great team and both are so good at what they do.

Teacher, Donna Riley, was incredible and made this course 1000xs richer...

Melissa Connolly at JL Body Conditioning was an outstanding teacher and she exceeded my expectations. I am grateful and feel honored to have been taught by her!

I thought that this course was taught very well, I learned a lot and look forward taking another class from Roger!

I am very impressed with BBU's organization, manual, and course material. Jennifer Gianni presented the course with a profound understanding of her students' needs and of the historical connections/evolution in Pilates. As a teacher who has been certified by other organizations, I can whole-heartedly recommend this course to both new and experienced teachers.

Joy is an excellent presenter. She kept us right on task. Which I appreciated because there was so much to cover.

Lisa Graham is really in tune with her students and the material. Our small group of students are so lucky to have her as the mentor/teacher. She's that special kind of studio owner to emulate, the troublesome types don't affect her. Also and mainly, Lisa is so together with the material that it becomes second nature after a lecture or demonstration. She makes it clear that she is available and eager for us to run things by her and especially questions regarding unusual clients.

Deb Fischer did a great job, I would highly recommend her to my friends. She has alot of enthusiasm and energy.

Ahmé Bovée did an exceptional job. Her desire to instruct and passion for Pilates is commendable. I would be honered to contiune my training under her.

Shelly is an exceptional teacher. Her ability to break down each exercise in order to provide something for everybody is so valuable.

I love Simply Pilates

The instructors were great, very welcoming, encouraging and supportive. There was stress placed on the importance of learning the material and being a good teacher but it was also such a positive enviroment that I did not feel overwhelmed.

Amy is an amazing teacher. I loved her style and I enjoyed her openness to discussion. Coming from Mat I in Stott, I can honestly say that I enjoyed her approach to the classroom instruction much more than I did with Stott. It is all in the instructor and you have a wonderful asset on your team with Amy! Well done! I will be continuing my experience through Balanced Body. Thank you!

I thought it was a great course. Zayna, Kathryn, Barbara, and Lauren are great instructors. They gave me the tools to be able to continue in my learning of the more advanced moves. Breaking the movements down and creating the layering technique will really enable me to teach my population of students.

Zayna and her teaching crew do a wonderful job of breaking down advanced Pilates mat exercises and making them teachable. They were also amazing in finding ways for all of us to work within the essence of each exercise, while respecting individual physical limitations. I walked out inspired and rejuvenated!

Shelley is a fantastic instructor!!! She is very knowledgeable and teaches to all types of learners. I learned a lot and the time flew by.

The Belmot Chain Does a great job at breaking down the exercises so that you can fully understand tha material.

Donna is a wealth of knowledge. If possible, I will take ALL my BBU classes with her!

Nico was wonderful.

I love Simply Pilates-Erin and Jennifer are the best!

Natalie is a wonderful instructor! She is so knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I feel fortunate to have her as my instructor. She gives great direction and is always positive with her feedback so no one feels discouraged. I am very excited to continue my education with Balanced Body and Natalie!

Very good program, reinforcing what I learned in my previous Reformer certification as well as providing me with new information. I feel very comfortable with what I learned and am looking forward to taking Mat Level II.

Great presentation by Joy Puleo. Joy is an excellent teacher who can deepen your understanding of pilates with her knowledge of anatomy and insightful cueing.

Katrina did a fantastic job teaching us the material. She is very patient and understanding and she has a great energy level that is contagious. I was very happy with the course and I am looking forward to my future courses. Thanks!

Nora's grace and wisdom are unmatched. It was an honor to be there, and to meet so many other amazing teachers as well. Thank you for the opportunity.

The materials were very easy to follow and explained the material well. Shelley did a good job of teaching.

Excellent. Perfect balance of lecture, demonstration, practice, and teaching. Kathryn and Zayna are the best teachers I've found in any discipline of fitness.

I found Gina extremely knowledgeable, would like to have her again for the Reformer II and Mat II if possible.

I really enjoyed Shelly Stephenson. She has a fun and inspiring style of teaching. She's strong, confident and very knowledgeable. Mat I has fleshed out my basic understanding of Pilates. I look forward to continuing with Mat II.

Donna and Patrick are beautiful people. They are very welcoming and allow everyone to discover the movements in a safe environment. I think everyone should take at least one class from them.

I always enjoy my BBU training weekends! At this point in the comprehensive program, the students and instructors have such great personal & friendly contact, it not only makes the training sessions education, but fun. I always enjoy learning from Cari and Karin since they take the time to not only explain the exercise, but also the details. They make everyone feel capable of learning, and take the extra time needed with each student so that they feel comfortable with what they've learned. The manuals are excellent. The details provided within each manual makes it so easy to add special notes to each page without having to write all the information regarding each exercise, and possibly 'miss' the details - which makes this work what it is. Thank you for providing such an excellent comprehensive program!

This course was excellent. Jeanine was a superior instructor. She explained everything in her own words rather than just reading the manual. She was able to answer all questions and encouraged creative interpretation of the material where relevant. She was very aware of pacing the day so that we were able to cover all the material. The manuals are the best I've ever received at a workshop. They will be a great addition to my Pilates library. These are exercises that my clients will enjoy and find challenging. This course was worth every penny and I would definitely participate in BBU con't ed in the future. I plan to attend Pilates on Tour in Tampa this fall and after this I am really looking forward to it. Well done Balanced Body! Thank you.

Excelent teacher!

Excellent workshop.

Lesley is a teacher who presents the information in such a way that you understand the work without feeling overwhelmed. If you are not sure about something she will break it down for you until you get it . She is very knowledgeable and patient, and welcomed me to her studio with open arms. I will certainly go back there for more Balanced Body trainings and I will refer her studio to others looking to further their knowledge in Pilates.

Anatomy in clay is an amazing way to learn our body's structural system and how it relates to Pilates. It was also very helpful to find muscles via self-palpation or on a partner. The little bit we did on posture analysis was incredible!

Ami did an excellent job covering the subtle differences that distinguish the BB pilates approach vs some of the other certifications. I really enjoyed her tough attention to detail.

Katrina Foe is as gifted with her knowledge as she is with her genuine graciousness. Katrina has an exceptional understanding of the muscles and how they work and apply to exercises. Working hands on with the clay was extremely helpful to grasp a better understanding of the muscles. I truely enjoyed this class and highly recommend taking it with Katrina. Katrina was super generous with her time. Thanks Katrina!

I have been to many workshops over the years. This was excellent! Karin and Cari were very professional, knew their stuff, and there was a good format that followed with a flow to it. I love to learn the way they are teaching and presenting pilates. Very excited to go on and keep deeping my knowledge. Thanks!

Nancy was increadible!!! She presented all the material very well and is extremely knowledgeable. She made us feel comfortable with any questions we had! I can't wait to take another training from her in the future!!!!

I LOVED Jennifer Gianni! She was the best instructor I've ever had. She inspired me so much and always was so positive during the training. She never let us go off-course and chit chat too much and I appreciated that. Learning Reformer I has brought me a new outlook about 'what' a body can really do. I really enjoyed the last day of stretches!! I would definately go back to Jen!

This was such a great weekend. Everyone was warm and inviting and the atmosphere was very non-judgmental. Everyone helped and encouraged everyone else and I learned so many amazing insights that will definitely help carry me through my teaching career.

Karen and Shelley both demonstrate unbelievable knowlegde in movement and muscle engagement. I already had mat and reformer certification prior to attending BBU program and it is amazing how much I have learned through Karen. I knew all the exercises but these two did an awesome job teaching me how to engage the body to a whole new level. And they do such a great job presenting the material.

Carolyn is an excellent course instructor. Not only are her courses fun, but the wealth of knowledge you are obtain during her instruction are invaluable. You always leave feeling extremely motivated and ready to learn more. I also have a great deal of respect and admiration in her willingness to give up her weekends to help make us all better pilates instructors. She is awesome!

Lisa runs an excellent program. it has the personalized boutique touch that personifies high quality, good value & service. it is worth traveling many miles to get there--BIG TIME.

Jennifer is an excellent instructor that blends creativity with classical exercise positioning. Effective in her teaching approach and energetic about the subject...

Jillian is a brilliant teacher who explains the material well and demonstrates it with imagination and clarity. It was a privilege to be in the company of my colleagues from Midtown and to be inspired by Jillian.

It was a great experience. The small class provided the perfect environment for personalized teaching.

Gina is a great instructor! I can't wait to work with her more in the future!

This course really gave me the tools to set me up on the right path to becoming a great Pilates teacher. I learned a lot and it was fun too!

Shelly is an inspiring teacher who uses her experience, humor and vast knowledge of the body's make up to teach her students. Her energy and passion for pilates is on display by the way she pours herself out for her students in an effort to help mold not just good but great future pilates practitioners.

Portia was amazing. The material was beyond my expectations as well. I was so pleasantly surprised to see so much science (anatomy, physics, kinesiology) introduced to make sense of the exercises taught. I am looking forward to further classes.

I LOVE the Balanced Body approach to Pilates. Since taking Mat 1 with Rob last month, my class sizes have nearly doubled -- partly because of my excitement over the method, but also because of the caliber of education I've received. I can't wait to learn more! Also -- Rob at Body Concepts is an amazing teacher -- not only is he more than competent regarding the material, but always accessible for any further questions his students may have.

I appreciate the supportive atmosphere that Core Conditioning provides, it is very nurturing and condusive to learning. I go into the studio to practice and the people are open and helpful, so that I am able to work through anything that we go over during the intensives.

Sylvia was a very accomodating and versatile instructor. Her style was upbeat, warm and engaging. She was fun to be with as well as great to watch! As a new student to Pilates, the material is vast and multi-leveled, however, Sylvia presented it with ease which was encouraging and inviting. This also had me immediately thinking of returning to continue my education in Pilates with BBU and Sylvia, which I hope to do in the very near future!

Tom rocks! He's a wonderful teacher who clearly contemplates the art of teaching as well as having a deep understanding of pilates exercises and the body.

Joy is knowledgeable, kind, and a great teacher.

I loved the training. I wish I could take it again so I could absorb even more details. There was so much great "tweaking" information that really made a difference in the depth of precision in each exercise. After the training, I noticed I taught with more confidence and a higher level of professionalism. I had not anticipated that, but it felt great!

I will say it on every evaluation, Lesley Powell is the reason this course is so amazing. She teaches the course material in explicit detail and in a manner that reaches every student. I will take ANY course she teaches!

Excellent. Very practical - what I've been searching for in Pilates. Some styles confound the client with kinesio-babble and impossible to understand cues. Balanced Body brings Pilates down to earth.

I love Balanced Body's Pilates philosophy. Even though I've taken training in two different states, the philosophy comes through making it more enjoyable as an instructor and also for my students/clients.

This was one of the best certifications I have ever taken. I can't wait to continue further. Sylvia is wonderful!

Elisabeth is one of the best teachers I have ever experienced. She motivated each of the students to critically think about what each exercise was accomplishing and about what each student needed to work on. All this was done in a positive and masterful way. She also conveyed an extensive history of the local and national history of Pilates. And of course, demonstrated the movement and teaching skills masterfully.

Carloyn Anthony was truly an inspiration. To learn from someone who is incredibly skilled, patient, and knowledgeable was considered a treat for me. Thank you for the great experience and motivation to go through with the decision to work on being a pilates instructor.

I would like to say that Karen Sanzo and Shelley Estes are very good instructors dedicated helping students understand the principles of Pilates and making sure we understand that it is more than just exercise. I came to balanced body for certification because of Karen's method of teaching.

Thank you so much! Katrina was an amazing teacher and she made the class worth while!

Shelly is such a great teacher. She gives me such helpful ideas about how to modify the exercises so that most are appropriate at any level. I always leave her teaching weekends full of ideas about new ways to explain or break down exercises, and with a renewed spirit that levels me yearning to learn more so that I can also be a better teacher.

This was my second course with Jill and I found her more informative and exciting than the first time. She's great and I'll go back to see her for more.

Marcy is knowledgeable, professional, insightful, creative, skilled, focused. I was educated and motivated.

Roger and Elizabeth are extremely clear, thorough and passionate teachers. They give modifications for different levels and injuries, etc. I always come out of these weekends feeling like I'll be a better teacher with my clients and classes.

Erin and Jennifer were so knowledgeable. I enjoyed the interaction and the active learning.

Jennifer McNamara provided our class with outstanding and thorough instruction. She was extremely patient and provided a broad range of useful and beneficial information. I believe that her instruction provided me with the proper teaching tools for problem solving, body awareness, and also a strong foundation of knowledge to build from. I was very impressed and satified with my instruction!

Nico is an excellent trainer for Balanced Body. He knew the material, answered questions, provided feedback, and challenged each of the participants. I plan to take several courses from Nico and become certifed thru the bridge program that BBU offers.

Nico, as always was a great instructor. He really helps to break things down. He is very encouraging.

It was great that Carolyn came to Grand Haven to do the Reformer III added on to the Mat II workshop. She is a truly gifted person and BBU is lucky to have her. I am blessed to know her and to be learning from her. Sincere thanks.

I love your book! The pictures are clear and the cues are wonderful additions to the other information.

Janine was an excellent teacher. She totally met all my expectations and made the course fee well worth it!

Sylvia is a wonderful instructor and I look forward to continuing my education in Pilates with her.

I continue to be thrilled with Annette's teaching style and extensive knowledge. Her ability to translate that knowledge to students is remarkable, and I feel I am getting a first-class Pilates education. Annette is a true asset to BBU!

Tom did a great job in all the workshops - he is an excellent teacher with a lot of knowledge and he knows very well how to present it and keep a workshop interesting! I would recommend his classes to everybody who is interested in becoming a Pilates instructor. Thanks Tom! And thanks to BBU, everything worked out fine, the course material is really good and the communication worked out great.

Nico was fantastic! His enthusiasm brought energy to the class. He broke down the exercises to make the more challenging...more achievable.

Both Cari and Karen know a lot, and are caring instructors.

Glad to be in the class and enjoyed the weekend.

Cari is a patient, careful teacher.

Zayna never disappoints me, she is a great asset to your organization

Zayna's trainings are unlike anything else I've ever done in the industry. She has a way of getting through all the material in a timely way yet breaking all the details down, giving great examples, modifications, options, etc. All the members of the group have adequate chances to demo, practice and teach all the movements. I left feeling in control of the info and excited to be back for the next session! And...I got a great workout :)

This class was an excellent way to perfect my Pilates moves and I now have a great understanding of the body. I will look forward to teaching others all of the great information I have learned.

Karen is an excellent teacher, was a really great time!!!!!!!!!!!

Our instructor was engaging and the hours flew by. I could have easily continued the course had it been longer. Just the right balance between lecture and hands-on work. I loved it and can't wait to continue with Mat 2.

Joy was extremely knowledgeable. She made sure to relate all the material to her own personal experiences in teaching Pilates. She gave great advice about how to be a professional teacher and how to deal with all different types of students. The class was a LOT of information to take in in 2 short days, but Joy made it a welcoming, non-intimidating environment in which to learn. Looking forward to Mat II and Reformer training in the future.

Lesley Powell is a great teacher and representative for Balanced Body - Best, Gibby

As usual, a great class in a supportive and fun environment. Katherine and Zayna are a wealth of information and support!

Karen and Shelly at Pilates Unlimited in Dallas were great teachers and I had such a wonderful learning experience taking the reformer 1 module. The movement principals and fundamentals were very helpful and both instructors were very knowledgeable and informative.

Halle Clark is an amazing instructor. I really feel blessed that I have been able to learn from her. Her ability to assess body alignment is so fine tuned and her approach to Pilates is very refreshing. And of course her knowledge of the exercises is amazing. I can only aspire to reach her level.

Tom McCook is such an asset to BB. The course work was very clear, and Tom brings an added perspective and unique insight to the work.

Annette Petit is an excellent teacher and presented the Mat I material in a clear, concise manner. In addition, her method of having students practice each exercise on each other was very useful in terms of cueing and truly understanding the goal of the exercise in its many components.

As I've stated in past reviews; Working with Joy is always a pleasure! Her overall knowledge of the body, movement and how it is applied to Pilates is incredible.

Jeanine was wonderful, I always look forward to her teaching and training us.

Lisa and Ky are a great teaching team!

I am including a poem I wrote to thank Patrick and Donna as my commentary: Donna: Pilates Guru, Patrick: Teacher Supreme The combination of which creates a great team Bringing your respective knowledge to the table Coaching us beyond where we thought we were able We can hear Patrick’s voice clearly in our mind The movement follows now easier to find Push out and find your line and reach and come in Percussive breathing, focused, looking within Aspiring to perform with Donna’s strength and grace A blend which sets her apart and determines the pace Her petite form twisting and flowing with such ease As we watch with high regard for her expertise Now to find and maintain the rib to hip connection Or being aware of scapular stabilization Are meaningful phrases that carry significant clout Under your tutelage we now know what they’re about Humble in your approach as you offer us critique Establishing and guiding us through better technique To study with your direction has been more than a dream Patrick and Donna you make an awesome Pilates Team

Zayna's class in Newton Ma was phenomenal! Zayna is a great person and fantastic teacher. I love the Balance Body method. I plan to continue straight through all the certifications. Thank you

Jen and Nancy were wonderful. No matter the question, they gave incredibly thoughtful answers. In addition their own considerable skills as instructors in the discipline were quite apparent during the training and provided a great example.

The course was excellent! Cheryl is a FABULOUS teacher. I really like her pace through the material, the round robins, and her responsiveness to the students. Thank you!

Session was great! The whole year was wonderful.

The jump board is an exciting tool to intergate with the rest of the reformer workout. What a great little cardio burst!

Patrick and Donna are amazing teachers we learn so much from them. They make it an enjoyabable experience.

Portia did an incredible job teaching Reformer 1. She was not only very professional, but very knowledgable about the topic. It was an amazing experience and I look forward to her coming back to teach Reformer 2. I would recommend Portia to teach anyone that loves Pilates and wants to get certified!

An extremely professional organization. I trust them with my future as a Pilates practitioner and studio owner-as if they were family!

Blane is a fantastic teacher. So incredibly knowledgeable but he also makes it really fun and entertaining. I also really appreciated that he demonstrated everything throughout the workshop. I hope to take more workshops with him in the future!!!!

Jill Lucas is a joy to take these classes from. She is always in control of the group and covers the material in a way to keep the class interested. Lots of fun and the time flew by.

Zayna and Katherine are wonderful!!

We had a fun and informative class. Kathleen has so much experience and knowledge. I plan on signing up for more of her classes.

As always, Erin was brilliant, inspiring and adorable! I am running out of superlatives to describe the high quality of education offered by the staff at Simply Pilates in Nashville. I have taken 7 Pilates modules, 5 with Erin and she is remarkable. Bravo!

Absolutely loved this introduction to anatomy. The material was presented very well and has sparked a huge interest in me. I am excited to continue studying thoroughly on my own time, and can not wait to better understand the body in the following classes!

Jillian was an amazing instructor! I really felt like she had a wealth of information on all aspects of being a successful pilates teacher.

Jillian was fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. Her energy is contagious and the information that she provided to us was priceless. I am excited to have her come back and take us even further with our Pilates journey!

Gina did a fantastic job-especially having 4 students at very different levels!

Lisa Graham is an exceptional teacher. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, clear, concise and well organized, she is also a warm, engaging, humorous and generous instructor. Lisa Graham inspires me to become a better Pilates teacher.

Lisa is an amazing instructor. I really believe it is an honor to learn from her. Her passion and knowledge of pilates overflows. I love her desire to keep the integrity and the quality first and foremost!

Leslie Powell is a wonderful teacher and a fabulous inspiration...

The Mat 1 course was a great class, looking forward to being able to put a class together & practice teaching.

Nico does a great job and I always choose him when I want BBU trainings!

Loved it. Your manuals are very nice and to the point. Much better than others in my opinion.

I think that Donna Parson's is one of the most patient and knowledgeable instructors. I've really enjoyed working with her.

I received my intitial Pilates certification in 2000...slightly ahead of the controversy across the Pilates community. I am delighted BBU has fused the best from the Elders, the PT discipline and the medical profession in their educational materials.

Zayna and Kathryn made the material digestable! It can be overwhelming to learn everything in 3 days, but they helped us learn at our own pace and gave great information.

Thank you so much for the reformer training. Niko was a wonderful teacher. He was very thorough and patient. I am looking forward to using this new material in my classes.

Portia was an excellent trainer/instructor. She presents information in a clear way, and her technique is amazing. She is also warm and understanding.

I absolutely loved the course.Naomi and Dallas did a wonderful job. Presentation and explanation was clear. They were professional and approachable. Building the muscles in clay on the skeleton gave me a deeper understanding of the muscles location and function.

A really great course. Learning anatomy in three dimensions is vastly superior to learning it from two dimensions (in a book).

Tom was an excellent trainer with just the right balance of genuine instructor, humor and heart.

Tom is a skilled and compassionate instructor.

fantastic teacher - love the use of equipment, practical anatomy, and attention to our needs. Kicked my booty! Tom's knowledge is breath-taking, his skill amazing, and spirit present and full of peaceful joy! Thanks

Portia was absoutely amazing! She inspired me to practice what we learned and share it with others. Can't wait to feel completely confident about Pilates reformer and help others!

I feel so lucky to have taken all 3 Reformer modules with Rob. Rob is an incredible teacher. I highly recommend taking classes with Rob.

Cheryl is a born teacher. She doesn't just teach, she educates. Her depth of knowledge and passion for her subject are outstanding. Her enthusiasm for her craft shine through in every class she teaches, and every session I take from her. Her mastery of the body and anatomy only help to make her a more dynamic instructor when it comes to teaching people how to teach. Balanced Body is extremely lucky to have Cheryl representing them as faculty.

I'm very excited to continue on to the full certification!

Great class, warm friendly environment. Fun and knowledgeable teachers. I felt like I was getting my moneys worth.

Lesley Powell... Lesley Powell... Lesley Powell... There are not enough words to express what a truly fantastic TEACHER she is!

Zayna is great, she has a warm, fun personality and she also has a great deal of knowledge. I am excited about taking more workshops/certifications with her.

Great course--lots packed in and Loved it!

The teaching materials are excellent! The quality and quantity of pictures, instructions and details are so helpful and so well done. The course was great and the arc is a terrific piece of equipment. Katrina Foe was, as always, a wonderful instructor.

Excellent! Thank you. Your printed materials are particularly outstanding.

Lizbeth was a fantastic instructor and really dedicated her time and effort to us! I will be back for the second module with her. Thank you!

Nico was just awsome and I for sure will be taking more certification in the next year.

Nico's ability to break exercises down to the basics and build layers gives you a whole toolbox full of exercises so that you can make your beginner feel successful as well as challenge your most advanced student. His teaching style is fun and entertaining. He makes you want to continue to learn more and improve your teaching skills. I would highly recommend any of the BBU courses that Nico is teaching.

Again, an excellent course by Natalie Garcia. I enjoyed the new ways lecture material was presented to make it more interactive. The lab work was very well presented and fun!

The class was extremely well prepared, with just the right amount of activity, lecture and small group time. Instructor insight that was not included in the manual was very helpful and provided consistently. Having minor experience in Pilates, I feel quite confident in my understanding of the principles and exercises after the course.

"Nico, the presenter, was very thorough, gave excellent examples and cues. He taught from a very solid anatomical reference point."

Once again an exceptional training weekend. Portia was great and very informative.

This (along with Mat I) was a great course because Donna is an amazing instructor. She is just wonderful to work with and a real motivator. I hope to be able to train with her again in the future.

Nico was a great presenter. He was well prepared and very knowledgeable. The material provided gave me plenty of variety. I look forward to taking Level 2 next year!

The Anatomy class was so in depth and detailed. I realized that more Anatomy is needed for me in the assessment of bodies . Very excited with the training .

Kathleen and Sue did a great job presenting the information. They are very knowledgable in Pilates and can teach indivduals so they understand whatever it is being taught. Thank you!!!

Tiza did an excellent job. Her wealth of knowledge, meticulous eye, and very warm open teaching style was just wonderful. I feel very fortunate that she was our instructor and am very grateful that she was able to fill in at the last moment. We could not have had a better intoduction to Reformer 1. Very well done.

Karin and Cari are fabulous teachers. They truly care for each and every one of their student's success. The course manuals are excellent resource guides & I find myself turning to them over and over again. Thank you for such an amazing program. I feel I have gained the base knowledge I was searching for through this comprehensive program.

The BBU trainings are educational, inspirational, and eye-opening! I am experiencing Pilates on a deeper level, and am eager to share all that I have learned with my students.

This was the best course I have every attended. Marie-Jose is an excellent teacher. She has such an amazing knowledge of the body and movement. I learned how to recognize imbalances in the body and how to retrain those negative movement patterns. I look foward to more courses with her. Thank you Marie-Jose!

I have been taking Pilates (mat,reformer,tower) for two years on a very regular basis. I took the training so I could learn more about Pilates. Michele taught a fabulous course. I intend to continue my Pilates education and hope to become certified.

That was one of the best workshops I have ever attended. I am more interested in Pilates than before and will continue further training with Michelle! Nancy

I was Certified to teach mat pilates in '05 by PHI and always felt I wanted more information. This weekend, I was able to focus on cuing and modifications as well as gaining self confidence in my knowledge base. Thank you for a well organized and presented course.

Very educational, i learned so much. Excellent teacher!!Thank you.

Nico is very good at helping you understand every movement. I would recommend this course to anyone that loves pilates, he is the person you would want to teach you.

Again, Karen was fantastic. I can only hope that one day I will have just HALF of her knowledge. I am so lucky to train under her guidance. She is amazing!

The course was exceptionally good because it clarified the progression of exercise families from the very beginning to the most difficult and then took us (the students) on a journey of discovery, putting all the pieces of a good pilates session into place.

Lisa was great, energetic and fun to learn from!

I LOVE Zayna! She is by FAR the best teacher/trainer I have ever had the pleasure of working with/for. Her cueing, presentation, wealth of knowledge and calm, condfident nature makes her the pilates guru in my eyes. She is absolutely phenomenal! I can not say enough about her. I will continue to take any and ALL courses she is intructing!

Lisa Graham was excellent. Her explainations and assistance were very clear. Her positive reinforcement was encouraging and effective. I'm very much looking forward to learning more from her.

Zayna Gold was an awesome teacher for this training course. She was extremely welcoming and gave use complete freedom to ask questions and explore the Balanced Body program.

I think the Balanced Body method is in a class by itself. Having less choreography in the beginning makes the movements more effective and easy to understand. This was by far one of the best training weekends I've ever had.

Lisa is amazing! She is friendly, approachable as well as very professional. I feel like she is a great representation of BBU. I was so nervous about taking this course, and with her support I feel confident that I will be able to achieve my goal of becoming a Pilates instructor.

What stood out the most was the pacing and thoroughness of the material presented. I felt that each issue was addressed with patience and clarity and was therefore recieved with more understanding. I also feel that BB has already proved to me that it teaches instructors how to be better instructors, how to modify and learn from each student as opposed to learning just one, "proper" way of doing each exercise. I am excited to go back to my students and teach what I've learned. Thank you!

The BEST, absolute BEST training I have ever taken in the twelve years that I have studied pilates and fitness in general. Not only was Zayna the warmest, most welcoming instructor I have ever met, she was also the most knowledgeable, by far. Zayna's approach, knowledge, and expertise is unmatched by any of the instructors I have trained with in any of the disciplines that I have earned certification. You are very lucky to have her on your staff and I am even more privileged to be able to study with her. I will be honored and proud to become a part of the Balanced Body family!!!

Zayna is an amazing teacher and it was a great experience learning from her and the other women within the class.

My instructors and fellow students were thoughtful and genuine. The Mat 1 course was easily the best learning experience I have ever had because even though I gained so much from everyone's intelligent and unique perspectives, I walked away curious. I'm ready for more!

Sharon and Arlene were absolutely fabulous. I recommend their studio and training style. They were open to questions and were very hands on when teaching us. They complimented each other very well it is was obvious they love what they do. I hope they continue to hold BBU trainings in the future.

Sharon and Arlene are really wonderful to learn from. They do a great job with understanding the movement principals for each exercise. I really enjoy taking the course and material from their studio.

Great course, rigorous, well-taught in a positive learning environment. Instructor made sure you learned the material.

Shelly is a truly gifted instructor. It has been an absolute pleasure learning from her.

Gina Piccolo was marvelous! She seemed to have a vested interest in our grasping the material. I’ve noticed that Pilates can be elitist. This is not so with Balanced Body. Gina was nurturing and supportive as I learned the material. The environment she created allowed me to relax. While I knew I was being evaluated and graded, I didn’t feel judged. This really helped me focus and get the most out of the training. I was really impressed with the extra mile she went to reinforce the concepts. In fact, since her return flight was late she volunteered to teach our group an extra class. Knowing there aren’t many locations where I can receive expert instruction on the new EXO Chair, I jumped on the opportunity. This extra time helped cement the things I had learned over the weekend. This is my third Balanced Body training. Each time I've been impressed with the quality of the instructors and their depth of knowledge. Each time I am surprised that the current trainer is even better than the last. The depth of your instructor base is truly impressive. I’m hooked!

Zayna really made an effort to meet my needs & answer my questions. She is so welcoming & I left the weekend feeling enthusiastic about anatomy & my teaching.

My instructor was highly knowledgeable and presented the material in a professional yet approachable manner.

Loved so much going to Simply Pilates (snow and all). Beautiful studio, upbeat and pleasant teachers. Can't wait to go to another weekend session.

Marcy Schafler was just GREAT!!!! She really knows her stuff. I would love to continue my education with her as my instuctor.

Really enjoyed Katrina Foe and how she handled everything.

Sarah was an excellent instructor. Very knowledgeable. Presented the info in an easy to understand manner. Everyone felt very comfortable asking questions. She did lots of demonstration with her answers and always made sure we were satisfied and understood. I enjoyed the weekend very much.

Karin did a great job teaching the materials.

Patrick and Donna are inspirational instructors, can't wait for the next class.

I was very happy with Balanced Body and their manual for Mat 1. Melanie Johnson is an amazing instructor who really gets into the essence of this work and breaks it down to its simplest form so everyone leaves there with a mind full of great knowledge to apply to their own work.

Zayna and Katheryn create an incredible atmosphere of warmth and support. They convey the importance of professionalism and high standards while providing the belief that we as trainees can achieve this level of practice and teaching. This was fantastic because the atmosphere allowed everyone to relax and discuss ideas and strategies in a non competitive way and form friendships.

The course was more than I expected. I just loved working on the reformer. I am looking forward to Reformer II. I really was amazed how you train the body to move with the reformer, not the reformer to move the body!!! Also each body as an individual.

Joanne Rosati, BBU faculty member for this module, was wonderful. She is knowledgeable without being a know-it-all, she presented the material in a thorough and accessible way, and was very accommodating to our needs. I might add that it was very fortunate that Body Evolve was willing to host the module with only a couple of participants. It is only one of the reasons that I will continue to speak very highly of the BBU courses. Thank you!

Excellent instructor (Jeannie Corbel) Looking forward to another Cert. with her.

Corey was a great teacher! She explained all the exercises very well and taught us how to modify certain exercises for the age group we will be teaching. She was very enthusiastic, you can really tell she loves what she does.

Corey was an excellent instructor. She made it fun and exciting.

Great course!!! Love working with Nico!! I'm really hoping to see him in Phoenix:)

Jen was an excellent instructor. The more I learn the more I realize I don't know. Pilates, as a student and instructor, is a life long study.

Michele was EXCELLENT! She was motivational, easy to understand, and a true inspiration to pilates! I learned alot from her and I look forward to having her continue my education on the Pilates reformer

Joy is a great teacher - she makes you feel very comfortable and gives you the confidence you need. She has so much information in her head and is more than willing to share it with you. I find her to be an excellent teacher.

Cheryl Lemmer is an amazing educator who goes above and beyond to bridge the gap between merely "doing" the movements and really "understanding and knowing" both the movements and the material. She combines the mind and the body to deepen ones skill set and understanding. I appreciated all the one-on-one time Cheryl gave each student and the corrections that she addressed. It was a very educational weekend that really makes me confident to move forward as a pilates teacher and future educator.

Zayna and Kathryn are amazing and caring Teachers. They truly want you to understand, learn and become better instructors. They are both a true inspiration! All instructors should be more like them.

Sylvia is a vert approachable and comprehensive teacher. I feel I walked away from this course confident in my learning & understanding.

Erin is an excellent and very practical instructor. She has a high energy level and keeps the pace and interest level high for the entire time.

This was a wonderful course presented by exceptional teachers. Donna and Patrick gave me a tremendous amount of knowledge and I left feeling completely inspired!

Sylvia is a very inspirational and knowledgeable pilates instructor. I learned a lot from this course and can not wait to apply the knowledge I learned this weekend to the classes I currently teach.

Nico is an outstanding presenter and makes the workshop very enjoyable.

Nico is an incredible instructor. He is able to retain the attention of the class for the entire weekend and he keeps it interesting and enjoyable.

Arlene and Sharon are amazing! They have a gift for being able to share their grasp of the Pilates work with integrity and discipline while making the learning enjoyable. This format is so workable and affordable. Thank you, Thank you ,Thank you!

This experience has truely been one that will stay with me for a long time. Arlene and Sharon are very knowledgable and share the wealth of information they have in a very non-threatning way. They keep the communication open for true learning, I would recommend this course work to anyone

Arlene and Sharon have a gift for sharing their vast knowledge and inspiring students to achieve higher levels of teaching performance. Best money I have ever spent!

Great manuel and format. Katie did a great job.

Joy did a great job with our group. She was very knowledgable and was so patient with all of us. We look forward to having her back for our MAT 2 course.

I am very new with pilates and the pilates principles and exercises. Nico did a fabulous job with instruction as well as with showing modifications to help clients (me included) make progress towards successfully performing the exercises. Thanks Nico.

Great class! Jillian was wonderful! Good energy & flow to the instruction. I look forward to Level 2! Also, there are many instructors at Sport & Health who were not able to take the Level 1 training b/c it was full, and we hope Level 1 will return soon!

It was fantastic! Lisa was a great presenter and I look forward to working with her in the future on future trainings.

PORTIA IS AMAZING. NOT ONLY IS SHE INSPIRATIONAL, SHE PRESENTS THE MATERIAL IN A PROFESSIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND STRAIGHT-FORWARD MANNER WHICH EVEN A NOVICE CAN UNDERSTAND. I LOVE HOW THE PROGRAM IS "GROUP" FRIENDLY AND NOT AS RIGID AS SOME OF THE OTHER PILATES CERTIFICATIONS OUT THERE. GREAT COURSE AND INCREDIBLE VALUE!

Lisa is exceptional in her ability to present very advanced and super advanced reformer exercises in a way that makes them achievable, to some degree, for each person in the class. This is an unbelievable talent on her part. She is thorough, efficient and inspiring as well as approachable and professional.

Halle is a wonderful instructor- She instructs w/ clarity, has very useful knowledge and ability to put everyone at ease!

Kathleen was wonderful! Very knowledgeable, professional and approachable. But, over all, I would highly recommend the training. Thanks!

Tom is an outstanding teacher, as always. Clear, supportive and inspiring! I feel extremely lucky to have the opportunity to train with him.

Melanie was great. With it being a very small training class, I was able to get a lot of specific questions answered. She elaborated on the material and covered aspects of the training that I needed specifically answered. It was a great training and review, I can't wait for Number II!

I thought Nico was thorough, fun, inviting and professional. I am looking forward to taking additional seminars from him in the future.

I've been an avid Mat student for more than 2 years. I attended this (my first instructor training)with the intention of deepening my experience and understanding of Pilates. Learning from Nico Gonzales was an inspiring experience. As a presenter, he is warm, friendly, kind and open. His teaching style is very organized but without any rigidity. His knowledge of Pilates is impressive and the sheer volume of information he imparts in such a short time is amazing. I came away with more than I ever imagined, because Nico integrated the Pilates Principles and Movement Principles into the teaching so seamlessly that now I feel I have a much deeper understanding, not just of HOW, but of WHY. Thank you Nico for a GREAT class!

Nico was a fantastic motivator and educator! I really enjoyed his class presentation and style!

Zayna and Catherine are awesome as a team and individually. They are very talented and easy to approach with ideas and questions.

This course was amazing! I feel like Mat II brought my teaching to a different level. Zayna is such an amazing Pilates trainer and educator!

VERY DIFFERENT APPROACH TO THE LEVEL ONE TRAINING. OTHER TRAININGS SIMPLY GO OVER THE EXERCISES, AND THERE IS VERY LITTLE TIME SPENT ON "WHY WE ARE DOING IT" AND WHAT WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY THE MOVEMENT ITSELF. I FOUND THAT IT WAS NOT RUSHED AND THE MATERIAL WAS REVIEWED PROPERLY BY JENIFER.

Blane Ashby is an incredible and wonderful teacher. He was very knowledgeable about content matter and fun to work with. We wish he can come back for the reformer 2 training!

Our instructor, Jeannine, was fabulous. She was an absolute delight to work with. She was very informative and very helpful. We hope to have her again!

Jeannine Corbell is a truly gifted instructor. With limited experience on the Reformer, I was nervous that I would be able to grasp the material in such a short amount of time. Jeannine's teaching style really helped me absorb the material improving both my teaching and my personal practice. She has opened the door to a whole new understanding and appreciation of Pilates. Thank you!

I have attended many movement related certification workshops throughout my 14 year career, so I think that I speak with some experience. Sylvia has a way of imparting and sharing all of her knowledge while acknowledging and respecting your own experience. I came away from the Mat I workshop with an increased vision of beginner mat work, confidence in the efficacy of the exercises and a more complete understanding of the kinesiology involved in Pilates movement. I plan to complete the entire Balanced Body course of study over the next year. There was an added benefit...It was fun!!

The training was great! I cant wait to utilize the new EXO chair in the studio.

Loved the class and can't wait to do Ref 2!!

Mary Jayne was such a wonderful instructor. She is enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable and so pleasant to work with. Each daily session was thoughtfully prepared and taught. I feel much more educated and prepared to teach now. Thanks Mary Jayne!!

Excellent course. I enjoyed Sarah's teaching style, along with all of the additional information she was able to provide regarding fundamentals and principles. Sarah is very knowledgeable and it showed during this training course. Also, I found the new, updated manual very helpful.

This was a wonderful, well-planned, well organized and very informative module. Jill shares her personal knowledge and experience with you. She's an amazing instructor and I would recommend other students from other areas to travel out of their way to attend class at her studio.

This is the best fitness seminar I have ever atended. The studio is lovely, and both isntructors had wildly different styles which gave us new ideas. I loved it.

LOVE LOVE LOVE LESLEY POWELL!! TRULY THE BEST AT GETTING THE INFORMATION OUT IN A MANNER THAT EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS!!

Katy was a great instructor and made the class fun!

This was my first training course and it was very beneficial for the knowledge and also the practical use of pilates. The instrutor(Ahme') was very informative and very passionate about pilates which helped inspire myself for more training...I signed up for Mat 2.

These classes have improved my personal and professional practice immensely. Lesley Powell continues to challenge my body and mind as an instructor/student.

Thank you for providing us with such an exceptional teacher. She was both informative and fun, and maked our job of learning that much easier. I am excited and motivated to continue my education with my instructor and Balance Body University. Thank you

Wonderful presentation by Gina P. - having a small group allowed things to run smoothly with plenty of time to ask questions. Thanks to Balanced Body for creating new tools, allowing the pilates method to evolve and grow. Many thanks.

MaryJane is always a GREAT teacher....thank you:)

Kim did a great job! I feel the ARC is a very useful tooland look forward to implementing it into my training. It was wonderful having a course close to home. I hope there will be more to follow. You guys always do a great job!!!

Overall--it was very good. Michelle was extremely knowledgeable and available to answer any and every question we had.

I've been practicing pilates for about 4 years but have only recently decided I'd like to get certified. This course was a wonderful first step for me - it's just all new so it was a lot to absorb. Very well done though! Claudia was a great teacher! Obviously very educated and passionate about the subject which made it fun.

I love working with Joy she helps break things down so that you can fully understand each exercise which helps you get the concept across to your clients. I also love the material it is a great reference.

Arlene is an amazing educator! Her insight and experience are

Linda Henriquez is wonderful teacher, very good amazing