The Bodyline Method® Pilates Training by Maria Leone

Take Your Pilates Teacher Training to the Next Level

The Bodyline Method® is a contemporary Pilates training method rooted in classical principles, refined through decades of hands-on teaching, movement science, and real bodies. Developed by Maria Leone, the method honors the original work of Joseph Pilates while evolving to meet the needs of modern instructors, real lives, and long-term movement health.

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What is the Bodyline Method?

The Bodyline Method is rooted in classical Pilates principles and informed by decades of hands-on teaching and modern movement science. It honors the original work of Joseph Pilates while evolving it to meet the needs of real bodies, real lives, and long-term movement health.

At Bodyline, the method emphasizes precise alignment, intelligent sequencing, and progressive strength. The work is designed to build resilience, confidence, and longevity for Pilates instructors through thoughtful, adaptable movement rather than pushing toward performance or extremes.

How the Bodyline Method is Applied

Applied through focused teaching, observation, and progressive movement strategies.

What is the Bodyline Method -

  • Maria demonstrates how Bodyline integrates modern movement with classical Pilates principles

  • Participants explore methods that expand on the traditional repertoire while honoring its foundation  

How to Train Your Eye® -

  • Observation of real client movement to refine alignment and form

  • Learning to assess what is working and what needs adjustment

  • Practicing live observation and decision-making in real time

Pilates Themes and Variations -

  • Advanced exercises broken down into accessible progressions

  • Hands-on instruction across traditional and athletic variations

How to Teach Multilevel Group Sessions -

  • Working with mixed-level groups through theme-based programming

  • Learning how to offer intelligent modifications for all bodies 

The Craft of Cueing -

  • Understanding different types of cues and when to use them

  • Practicing teaching drills that improve clarity and effectiveness 

Flow with Maria -

  • Access to Maria’s movement flow through Pilates Anytime

  • Practicing the flow prior to arrival

  • Refining movement through live, music-driven sessions 

Pilates Lectures -

  • Topics such as Pre and Postnatal Pilates, Jump Board work, Seniors, Men’s Pilates, and contemporary relevance

  • Two 45-minute lecture sessions

  • Topics may vary by studio location

Experience the Bodyline Method

Led by Master Instructor Maria Leone, the Bodyline Method reflects decades of teaching experience and internationally recognized Pilates education for instructors. It is explored through focused workshops and continuing education experiences led by Maria. These offerings allow instructors to deepen their understanding of movement, refine cueing skills, and apply the method in real time.

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