Balanced Body University Workshops

Interested in the convenience of continuing education brought to your studio? Balanced Body University now offers BBU Workshops at your location! We send an instructor and provide a program targeted to your instructors' needs.

To request information about onsite Pilates workshops currently available, please email or call us at 1-877-PILATES (745-2837).

If you offer a fabulous workshop and would like to partner with BBU, please contact us.

Below is just a few examples of the continuing education workshops that BBU offers.

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Anatomy In Clay® Learning System

An Introduction to Anatomy in Clay™ Learning System from Zahourek Systems. Learn the basics of musculoskeletal anatomy in two to three days by building muscles in clay on a specially designed skeleton called a Maniken® model. (Yes, this is as cool as it sounds!) This intensive workshop will review the essentials of musculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology as you build the major muscles used in movement. Once you have built the body from the inside out, you will never feel intimidated by anatomy again!

Appropriate for students of all levels.

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BBU Core Reformer
BBU Faculty
Review Pilates core training principles while introducing new exercises and new variations on traditional exercises. Discover new moves and new variations for your more experienced clients.

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BBU Reforming Arms
BBU Faculty
Integrate the upper body seamlessly into your Pilates training sessions to maximize power, control and performance. Learn new and modified exercises to refine your understanding in this important area.

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BBU Reforming Legs
BBU Faculty
Learn new exercises and variations for the hips and legs, and how to sequence a workout to maximize the impact on the look and function of the lower body.

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BBU The Twisted Reformer
BBU Faculty
This workshop introduces rotational and unilateral moves as variations on traditional Pilates exercises. These exercises create extra challenges for core stability and are part of functional movement for daily living and athletic activities.td>

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BodyCode: BodyKey Certificate Program - Level 1
Viktor Uygan
Multifunctional, versatile and small, BodyKey surely is an original and innovative device especially designed to enable people to become conscious of their body.

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BodyCode: BodyKey Certificate Program - Level 2
Viktor Uygan
Multifunctional, versatile and small, BodyKey surely is an original and innovative device especially designed to enable people to become conscious of their body.

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BodyCode: BodyKey Introductory Workshop

Multifunctional, versatile and small, BodyKey surely is an original and innovative device especially designed to enable people to become conscious of their body.

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BodyCode: MasterStretch Certificate Program - Level 1
Viktor Uygan



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BodyCode: MasterStretch Certificate Program - Level 2
Viktor Uygan



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Core Intelligence
Marie Jose Blom

Core Intelligence is a deep dive into the theory and practice undelying all the core work in Pilates. It is a unique and comprehensive program developed by Marie-Josie Blom.
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Expanding Repertoire on the Pilates Springboard

In this workshop you will learn to design a challenging group class including warm-up, core strengthening, upper body and lower body conditioning program, as well as great sports-specific and special population applications on the Pilates Springboard. Some exercises are based on classic Pilates repertoire, and others are original exercises developed especially for the Springboard by Ellie Herman and other faculty members of EHS Pilates. You will learn modifications for mixed level classes as well as gait specific applications for exercises in order to give your clients the tools to take the Pilates work with them into their daily lives.

Introduction to the Pilates Springboard General Safety precautions and spring resistance How to create an hour-long full body session on the springboard
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Fabulous Feet: Building better posture from the ground up
Nancy Myers
Great for those with bunions, corns, hammer toes etc. and those not ready to give up their Manolo's! With this workshop, you will learn releases and exercises that strengthen the ankles, arches and toes, common foot problems and corrective protocols. Our feet ground us, providing a dynamic base of support for balance while standing and propel us forward to walk, run and jump. The average active person takes 10,000 steps per day. If each step is misaligned, stress on the joints can cause pain throughout the body. A familiar saying: “If your feet hurt, you hurt all over”. br>
Class is opened to anyone.

(foot kit may be purchased for an additional $20)
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Fabulous Feet: Building better posture from the ground up - Teacher Training
Nancy Myers
Great for those with bunions, corns, hammer toes etc. and those not ready to give up their Manolo's! With this workshop, you will learn releases and exercises that strengthen the ankles, arches and toes, common foot problems and corrective protocols. Our feet ground us, providing a dynamic base of support for balance while standing and propel us forward to walk, run and jump. The average active person takes 10,000 steps per day. If each step is misaligned, stress on the joints can cause pain throughout the body. A familiar saying: “If your feet hurt, you hurt all over”.

Class is opened to Certified Instructors.

(foot kit may be purchased for an additional $20)
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Fusion Pilates for Pregnancy and Post Pregnancy
Jennifer Gianni

This course integrates progressions and adaptations to meet the biomechanical demands in exercise programming for the pregnant and post pregnant client. In-depth concentration on Core Knowledge, Breathing Techniques and Three Trimester Programming are based on Pilates and Yoga principals.
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Pilates and Walking: Essential Posture and Gait
Nancy Myers
In this workshop, you will learn basic postural and gait analysis; both static and dynamic, cross patterns, and common gait patterns that result in chronic pain. You will learn guidelines for observation and protocols for common imbalances. You will learn how to give your clients the tools they need to take the pilates work they do in the studio to the streets with every step they take.

Class is opened to anyone.

(foot kit may be purchased for an additional $20)
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Pilates and Walking: Essential Posture and Gait - Teacher Training
Nancy Myers
In this workshop, you will learn basic postural and gait analysis; both static and dynamic, cross patterns, and common gait patterns that result in chronic pain. You will learn guidelines for observation and protocols for common imbalances. You will learn how to give your clients the tools they need to take the pilates work they do in the studio to the streets with every step they take.

Class is opened to Certified Instructors.

(foot kit may be purchased for an additional $20)
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Pilates Arc Training Module


Add challenge and variety to your Pilates Mat class with the new lightweight Pilates Arc. Increasse your abdominal work and expand your repertoire with this great new toy.
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Pilates EXO Chair

The EXO Chair combines all of the functions of a traditional Pilates Chair with elastic tubing to create the ideal all in one workout system.

The BBU EXO instructor training includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates along with exercise instructions on the complete repertoire for beginning through intermediate levels. The EXO chair training is designed to provide an introductory Pilates program for fitness centers and studios. Workouts for beginner through intermediate levels are included.

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Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates Specialist Certification
Carolyne Anthony

The three day course covers all the information from the pelvic floor, prenatal and post natal courses. The information is formatted to become a single program that will allow the instructor to take their client through pregnancy, into the early postnatal period and progress to a regular postnatal session. The exercise programs are linked through each period for maximum benefit to the client.
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Resist and Reform with Elastic Bands
BBU Faculty
Elastic tubing and bands bear a remarkable resemblance to the springs Joe Pilates used on his apparatus. Incorporating bands into a Mat class allows you to increase upper and lower body work, add resistance to basic Mat exercises and introduce Reformer repertoire into your classes

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Ring Around the World
BBU Faculty
The magic circle or ring is an original invention of Joseph Pilates that adds challenge to any Mat class. Learn the full repertoire, class sequences and fun ways to incorporate this inexpensive tool into your program.

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Rolling for Length, Rolling for Strength
BBU Faculty
The 6 inch foam roller adds balance and stability challenges to your classes. It is also a great tool for myofascial release and self massage. Your students will love it!

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Small Ball Magic
BBU Faculty
Small balls can be used in a surprising variety of ways to add challenge, interest and fun to your Mat classes. Balls can be used to increase proprioception and alignment, assist in engaging the core, and add balance and stability challenges. This is one of the most inexpensive ways to add variety to your classes

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SmartSpine Professional Workshops


The SmartSpine System, created by master trainer Marie-Jose Blom, consists of several support pieces designed to help the body find it's most productive positioning. By supporting the skeletal and joint system in alignment, the neural system is retrained to recruit the deep muscles while releasing the overactive muscles. This virtual coach is the next best thing to having a teacher's guiding eye and touch at your constant disposal.
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