A Balanced Body Mat Pilates Instructor is trained to teach the complete Pilates Mat repertoire—from beginner to advanced—using the foundation of Movement Principles that emphasize alignment, biomechanics, and intelligent sequencing. This training develops strong teaching skills, including cueing, modifications, and safe programming for diverse populations.

Course Requirements for Mat Test Out

Movement Principles:

Movement Principles is your first course.  All certification tracks must take Movement Principles.
Only an educator can permit you to begin with either Mat 1 or Reformer 1 before Movement Principles.

Mat:

Mat 1 — Beginner to Intermediate Mat Exercises

Mat 1 and Reformer 1 are your beginning Pilates movement courses. Each module builds on the next module and must be taken in numerical order.

Mat 2 — Advanced Mat Exercises

Mat 3 — Mat Exercises with Props

Anatomy (Recommended):

Either BB Anatomy or an approved equivalent is required.

AI3D is our preferred method of satisfying anatomy requirements.

Total Required Practice Hours

Personal Sessions: 20 Mat
Observation: 15 Mat
Teaching: 35 Mat

Totaling 134 Hours

Certified as a Balanced Body Mat Pilates Instructor after successful completion of the final exam, both written and practical.

A Balanced Body Reformer Instructor is trained to expertly teach the full Reformer repertoire using the iconic Pilates apparatus. Their training focuses on understanding safe equipment setup, detailed exercise progressions and regressions, and coaching clients of all levels—including special populations like pre- and post-natal women, older adults, and those with orthopedic conditions.

Course Requirements for Reformer Test Out

Movement Principles:

Movement Principles is your first course.  All certification tracks must take Movement Principles.
Only an educator can permit you to begin with either Mat 1 or Reformer 1 before Movement Principles.

Anatomy:

Either BB Anatomy or an approved equivalent is required.

AI3D is our preferred method of satisfying anatomy requirements.

Reformer:

Reformer 1 — Introduction to Reformer

Mat 1 and Reformer 1 are your beginning Pilates movement courses. Each module builds on the next module and must be taken in numerical order.

Reformer 2 — Deepening Reformer Skills

Reformer 3 — Advanced Reformer Coursework

Required Total Hours

Personal Sessions: 30 Reformer
Observation: 30 Reformer
Teaching: 90 Reformer

Totaling 214 Hours

Certified as a Balanced Body Reformer Pilates Instructor after successful completion of the final exam, both written and practical.

A Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Instructor is trained to teach the complete Pilates system—Mat, Reformer, Chair, Ladder Barrel/Pilates Arc, and Trapeze Table/Cadillac.  The curriculum is modular, progressive, and aligned with industry standards, demanding significant practice and teaching hours alongside coursework. Graduates are prepared to teach in virtually any Pilates environment, reaching beginners through advanced clients and adapting the full repertoire across apparatus with confidence and breadth.

Course Requirements for Test Out

Movement Principles:

Movement Principles is your first course.  All certification tracks must take Movement Principles.
Only an educator can permit you to begin with either Mat 1 or Reformer 1 before Movement Principles.

Anatomy:

Either BB Anatomy or an approved equivalent is required.

AI3D is our preferred method of satisfying anatomy requirements.

Reformer:

Reformer 1 — Introduction to Reformer

Mat 1 and Reformer 1 are your beginning Pilates movement courses. Each module builds on the next module and must be taken in numerical order.

Reformer 2 — Deepening Reformer Skills

Reformer 3 — Advanced Reformer Coursework

Apparatus:

App 1 — Introduction to Trapeze Table, Chair, and Barrels

To begin your Apparatus training, you must complete Mat 1 and Reformer 1.

App 2 — Deepening Trap, Chair, and Barrels Knowledge

App 3 — Advanced Trap, Chair, and Barrels

Required Practice Hours

Personal Sessions: 20 Mat, 30 Reformer, 45 Apparatus
Observation: 15 Mat, 30 Reformer, 20 Apparatus
Teaching Hours: 35 Mat, 90 Reformer, 85 Apparatus

Totaling 520 Hours.

Certified as a Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Instructor after completion of the final exam, both written and practical.

Successful completion of the Balanced Body Comprehensive Training allows you to sit for the National Pilates Certification Program (NCPC) exam to become a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT). This is the preferred professional standard.