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Simply Pilates is very privileged to be the Tennessee host teacher training site for Balanced Body. Full mat and equipment certification courses are offered twice yearly, once in the winter and once in the summer. The Simply Pilates and Balanced Body Pilates teacher training program is designed to create thoughtful, creative, and successful Pilates instructors. The curriculum emphasizes the principles underlying each exercise. Courses are modular and progressive, allowing you to build upon your education and training in the way that works best for you. These courses are also a great opportunity for certified instructors to learn new teaching tools and for renewed inspiration. All courses are taught in weekend modules, making it more convenient for students who live outside of the Nashville area to study Simply Pilates Here are the schedules for the upcoming winter and summer 2010 courses at Simply Pilates ( for more information on each module, please scroll down ): Mat Teacher Training The Balanced Body Pilates Mat certification includes the complete Pilates Mat repertoire as well as an introduction to the movement principles that make Pilates such a widely practiced and successful exercise program. Modifications and variations are included to help you safely and successfully teach a wide range of clients. Balanced Body Pilates Mat certification will empower you to become an insightful, creative, and sought-after Pilates teacher. Balanced Body Mat 1 Course work, written and practical test ( 16 hours ) Balanced Body Mat 2 Course work, written and practical test ( 16 hours ) It is highly recommended that 10 of the personal sessions be done in group Mat classes at Simply Pilates ( group Mat class cost not included in Teacher Trainer Floor Fee ). Reformer Teacher Training The Pilates Reformer is an extraordinarily versatile piece of exercise equipment allowing resistance and support for exercises designed to focus on every part of the body. Upon completion of the training, you will have a thorough understanding of how to use the Reformer to develop core and extremity strength, stability, flexibility, coordination, and balance. The wide range of exercises provides a stimulating workout for clients at any level of ability. Reformer 3 includes advanced exercises and modifications, tips for working with the advanced client, and programs designed for specific sports. To become a fully certified Balanced Body Reformer Instructor you must complete the following: 10 of the personal sessions must be done in group Reformer classes at Simply Pilates ( group Reformer class cost not included in Teacher Trainer Floor Fee ). To become a fully certified Balanced Body Pilates Instructor you must complete the following: As a Pilates professional you will also need to be prepared to deal with a multitude of bodily issues that you may encounter in clients. There is also an extensive section on special conditions in The Body 2 designed to help you recognize and prepare for most physical issues that may be presented in clients. Knowing how to do a quick postural, pelvic, and spinal assessment to find bodily imbalances is extremely valuable in helping clients achieve correct posture. You will learn techniques that will help you see postural, pelvic, and spinal imbalances, which will assist you in knowing what muscles need to be stretched and what muscles need to be strengthened. Continuing Education Credits ( CECs or CEUs ) are required by the Pilates Method Alliance and most Pilates, personal training and group exercise certification programs in order to renew your membership or your status as a certified instructor. Each organization sets its own requirements for the number of Continuing Education Credits ( CECs or CEUs ) needed annually or bi-annually. Information on the number of Credits required can be obtained from the organization itself. * The PMA requires all PMA-CPTs to earn 16 CECs every 2 years in order to maintain their PMA certifi