January 2012 - November 2012

We're excited to announce Tom McCook's "Passing the Torch" mentorship program with Balanced Body! This program showcases Master Pilates instructors who help shape the next generation of leaders in the Pilates community.

Passing the Torch™ is designed for Pilates instructors who have been teaching Pilates for a minimum of 3 years and long for a deepening of their work through a mentorship program with a master teacher.

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Requirements for Completion

To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Education Pilates Instructor, students must complete the following requirements:
(Total hours for completion of Apparatus: 188 hours)
(Total hours for completion of full program: 488 hours)

• Anatomy
• BBU Mat Instructor training or equivalent
• BBU Reformer Instructor training or equivalent
• BBU Cadillac/Tower - Course work, written and practical test (18 hours)
• BBU Chair - Course work, written and practical test (14 hours)
• BBU Barrels - Course work, written and practical test (6 hours)
• 45 Personal practice hours and 105 Teaching hours or
• 35 Personal sessions, 20 observations hours and 95 teaching hours
• Practical test
  (NOTE: Center of Balance offers student discount rates for students actively enrolled in the full teacher training program with Tom at Center of Balance)

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The Balanced Body Pilates Mat teacher training includes the complete Pilates Mat repertoire as well as an introduction to the movement principles that make Pilates such a successful exercise program. Modifications and variations are included to help you successfully teach a wide range of clients. The Balanced Body Pilates Mat training will empower you to become a successful, creative and transformative Pilates teacher. Courses are taught by Tom McCook with Evangeline Kochanek.

Our Mat teacher training program includes:

• Exercise instruction in the complete Pilates Mat repertoire
• A comprehensive manual consistent with current national standards
• Cueing, coaching and teaching tips for clients at different levels of ability
• Safety information for teaching older adults, pre- and post-natal women, and clients with back, knee, neck and shoulder conditions
• Tips on teaching successful group programs

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The Pilates Reformer is an extraordinarily flexible piece of exercise equipment allowing resistance and support for exercises involving every part of the body. Our program gives you 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. Courses are taught by Tom McCook with Evangeline Kochanek.

Our Reformer teacher training program includes:

• Exercise instruction in the complete Pilates Reformer repertoire
• A comprehensive manual consistent with current national standards
• Cueing, coaching, safety and teaching tips for clients at different levels of ability
• Guidelines for teaching older adults, pre- and post-natal women, and clients with back, knee, neck and shoulder conditions
• Program design for clients at every level including sports specific lessons
• Equipment safety and maintenance

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Balanced Body Pilates Apparatus teacher training completes the full Pilates instructor program. Included is the complete repertoire on the Wall Unit (Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower), the Pilates Chair, the Barrels and small equipment. Completing the additional apparatus training gives you a great variety of tools to use when working with clients and qualifies you to take the national Pilates certification exam. Courses are taught by Tom McCook with Evangeline Kochanek.

Our Apparatus teacher training program includes:

• Exercise instruction in the complete Pilates Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower, Pilates Chair and Barrels and Small equipment is included
• A comprehensive manual for each piece of equipment consistent with current national standards
• Cueing, coaching, safety and teaching tips for clients at different levels of ability
• Program sequences for classes and personal training sessions
• Equipment safety and set up

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Dates: Fridays (2012 Meets 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 11/2, 11/9)

Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Integrate the Pilates equipment repertoire where it matters most … your body!

In this Immersion program, we'll review and refine the fundamentals, essential and intermediate exercises on the Reformer, Chair and Wall Unit. This course is for students who are preparing to take the Pilates Reformer and Apparatus teacher training, or for those who are interested in expanding their understanding of the equipment repertoire. With the extended 2-hour sessions, there will be more time for questions and detailed review, helping you to integrate the exercises more deeply and get the most out of each class! This course is not required, but strongly recommended.

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