Bodyline Pilates Fitness Studio

A Pilates studio which offers personally supervised physical fitness programs in the Beverly Hills and Los Angeles areas.

Pilates by Bodyline Fitness Studio
Bodyline Pilates / Maria working with Students

TEACHER TRAINING

Throughout the year, Bodyline offers teacher training seminars in conjunction with the PhysicalMind Institute. All classes are taught by Maria Leone. All classes meet at Bodyline in Beverly Hills except for one which meets in Westlake Village.

The Program

Initiation 101

A 15 hour weekend workshop. Professionals will learn to teach the TheMethod® Pilates Matwork utilizing the principles of Joseph H. Pilates' exercises including the application of the Institute's 16 Fundamentals to the 25 Classic Pilates Exercises.

Initiation 201

A weekend workshop to certify professional in the TheMethod® Pilates Matwork. Experience the 10 new Advanced Fundamentals. Finish with 21 of the Classic mat exercises reconfigured to Standing Pilates®. These sequences require an evolved technique use of the deeper core muscles of the pelvic floor, transversus abdominus and multifidus (third level).

Concentration 101

A 10 week course (approximately 450 hours) offered at two locations - Beverly Hills and Westlake Village - which certifies teachers in TheMethod® Pilates and the equipment developed by Joseph H. Pilates. Learn to teach the original exercise protocols on the Reformer, Cadillac, and Pilates Chair through apprenticeship, practice and assistant teaching during and following the course. A written and practical exam is required for final certification.

  • the function and rationale of the movements/machines
  • postural analysis & intake protocol
  • communication skills, including cueing, tone, pacing and dynamics
  • muscle recruitment, biomechanics of trunk and spinal movement
  • modifications and variations of the classic exercises
  • two locations- Beverly Hills and Westlake Village
  • flexible scheduling
  • hands-on teaching experience

Concentration 201

A 1-day course for professionals focusing on functionality integrating the Third Level of Pilates technique. Standing Pilates exercises transferred to the Reformer, Cadillac, and the Chair, created to focus on function, and emphasizing balance. Teaches the Third Level of technique which finds deeper connections in the pelvis, back, legs and feet while decreasing effort and increasing ease. Teaches you how to create new exercises on your own. This is the course to take Pilates teaching to the future.

Concentration 301

A weekend workshop for professionals in Rehabilitation Protocols that teaches how to train clients with impairments and injuries based on the concept that alterations in muscle performance are the underlying cause. Focuses on healthy joint movement and correct muscle action. Taught by PT and PhysicalMind certified Pilates Instructor Rheena Nieto.

Schedule

Initiation 101

A weekend workshop

May 3
May 4		 12:30pm - 8:30pm
8:30am - 5:30pm

Initiation 201

A weekend workshop

Dates TBA 12:30pm - 8:30pm
8:30am - 5:30pm

Concentration 101

A 10 week course

January 25 - April 4
 Fridays: 2 - 5:30pm
ProActive in Westlake Village
April 7 - June 16
 Mondays: 12 - 3:30pm
May 30 - August 8
(no class July 4)
 Fridays: 2 - 5:30pm

Concentration 201

One day workshop

April 27 Sunday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Concentration 301

A weekend workshop

May 31
June 1		 Sat: 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Sun: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Chair Workshop

One Day Workshop

ProActive in Westlake Village
February 10
 Sun: 10am - 1pm

For more information on the teacher certification program, please contact either: