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The Balanced Body® pathway.
Official Balanced Body ® Host Studio in Beverly Hills, offering method-driven Pilates teacher training throughout Los Angeles and Southern California, led by Master Instructor Maria Leone. Complete your certification in Beverly Hills — pay per module, train year-round, study in-studio or online.
What You’ll Learn
• Anatomy, movement principles, and Pilates technique
• Mat and apparatus training
• Observation, self-practice, and supervised teaching experience
WHY BODYLINE
Three reasons to train with us.
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Learn from a Master
Train with Maria Leone and a team of highly experienced educators. Teaching Pilates since 1989 and training instructors since 1999, Maria brings decades of expertise and has been featured in Pilates Style, Women’s Fitness, and Pilates Anytime, with early collaborations including Debbie Allen and Paula Abdul.
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Pathway Beyond Certification
Completing your Balanced Body certification at Bodyline opens the door to continued education through the Bodyline Method. Graduates are supported beyond certification with advanced training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
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Continuing Education & Workshops
Bodyline offers in person and on-demand Pilates workshops designed specifically for instructors seeking continued education and skill refinement. These workshops allow teachers to deepen their understanding of technique, sequencing, and programming at their own pace while earning valuable education hours.
MODULES
The certification pathway.
Three entry points. One certification pathway. Begin with Movement Principles, Mat 1, or Reformer 1 and progress through the Balanced Body curriculum at your own pace.
M. 01
Movement Principles
REQUIRED FOUNDATION • 16 HOURS • $650
This module introduces the foundational concepts that inform efficient, intelligent movement. Movement Principles provides a strong foundation in anatomy, alignment, breath, and functional biomechanics. It may be taken before or during your certification journey.
Upcoming Dates
— June 26–28 · in-studio / online
— Aug 28–30 · in-studio / online
M. 02
Mat Pilates
3 LEVELS • 16 HOURS EACH • $600 / LEVEL
Level-based Mat Pilates certification designed to support progressive skill development for teachers at every stage. Each level deepens understanding of the mat repertoire, refines cueing and sequencing, and strengthens confidence in teaching effective, well-structured classes.
Upcoming Dates
— Mat 1 · July 10–12 · in-studio / online
— Mat 1 · Sept 18–20 · in-studio / online
— Mat 2 · Oct 16–18 · in-studio / online
M. 03
Reformer Pilates
3 LEVELS • 16 HOURS EACH • $650 / LEVEL
Progressive Reformer certification designed to build strong technical understanding and confident teaching skills across all levels. Each module deepens knowledge of the reformer repertoire, refines cueing and class flow, and supports safe, effective programming for a wide range of bodies and abilities.
Upcoming Dates
— Reformer 1 · Aug 7–9 · in-studio / online
— Reformer 1 · Oct 2–4 · in-studio / online
— Reformer 2 · Nov 13–15 · in-studio / online
— Reformer 3 · Dec 11–13 · in-studio
M. 04
Trapeze Table & Apparatus
$750 TOTAL
The Trapeze Table module offers in-depth study of one of the most versatile Pilates apparatuses. Emphasis on safe setup, precise cueing, and thoughtful progression while exploring how the table supports strength, mobility, and rehabilitation-based applications.
Upcoming Dates
— Upcoming dates announced quarterly — contact us for the next cohort
Currently enrolled in Balanced Body certification? Schedule your required observation and student teaching hours at Bodyline. Book teacher training hours →
──── THE PROCESS
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Inquire
Reach out to discuss your goals and begin your training journey.
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Enroll
Register module by module — train at your pace.
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Certify
Pass written and practical exams to become Balanced Body certified.
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Practice
Personal sessions, observation, and student-teaching.
FAQ
Common
questions.
Everything prospective trainees ask about Balanced Body® certification — cost, duration, prerequisites, the PMA, and post-certification teaching.
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Bodyline® Pilates Studio has teamed up with Balanced Body® as your partner in mind-body fitness. Balanced Body® courses are designed to make you a confident and competent instructor. Teacher education programs combine the latest development in movement science with a passion for movement and commitment to the art of teaching.
Bodyline® Pilates offer the following Balanced Body® Certification Courses?
Bodyline® Pilates Workshops and Continuing Education
Comprehensive Pilates | Apparatus | Mat
Pilates Anatomy | Movement of the Limbs | Movement of the Trunk
Pilates Teaching Labs
Deconstructing Pilates & The Anatomy of Movement
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A Balanced Body® Pilates education respectfully and comprehensively presents the works of Joseph Pilates. Our signature approach teaches the repertoire, movement principles, class design and client-specific applications of each exercise. At Balanced Body, we encourage you to explore and create your own voice and style as a practitioner, as we believe this approach respects the past and builds the future. Our master instructors, manuals and video support are some of the best in the industry.
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Reason #1: Learn from the Best!
Bodyline® Pilates Certification Programs are taught by Master Pilates Instructor Maria Leone.
Maria Leone has been teaching Pilates since 1989 and training Pilates instructors since 1999. Her early dance career included partnerships with some of the most respected luminaries in the business including Debbie Allen and Paula Abdul. Maria has been featured in fitness magazines including Pilates Style and Women’s Fitness and a featured Pilates instructor on Pilates Anytime on-line videos.
Reason #2: A Balanced Body® Pilates educationBodyline® is part of the Balanced Body educator family. Your Pilates training is recognized as the most in-depth and comprehensive worldwide leader in Pilates Education.
Reason #3: Flexibility
Bodyline® offers Pilates teacher education year-round. Bodyline® offers both flexibilities of schedule and payment, as you pay and schedule each module individually. You also have the opportunity to test-out for individual programs in Mat, Reformer or Apparatus. Bodyline® is also one of the few studios that offer Anatomy for Pilates instructors.
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Students register for individual modules, instead of a large up-front cost. Each module ranges in cost from $550 to $650, in addition to $65 to $85 for additional class material. Bodyline® offers over a dozen different Pilates modules and workshops throughout the year. Students are able to complete training based on their budget and time frame throughout the year.
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Each Pilates Specialization requires completion of the 1 to 3 modules, personal sessions, observation hours and student teaching hours. On average it takes 11-12 months to complete the entire program; though many students will cater the length of their training to their time and budget. .
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The Pilates Method Alliance® (PMA®) is the international, not–for–profit, professional association dedicated to the teachings of Joseph H. and Clara Pilates. The PMA does not accredit the Certification training program but students can sit for the PMA-CPT exam after they are certified.
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Our Pilates Certification modules are taught at Bodyline® Pilates located in the heart of Beverly Hills, CA. Modules and Workshops are available IN-STUDIO & VIRTUALLY.
Movement, Mat & Reformer Modules are live in-studio or virtually.
Workshops also have a pre-recorded video available for rental.
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While prior Pilates experience is recommended, students do not need to be professional instructors before enrolling. Most participants have a consistent personal Pilates practice and a foundational understanding of movement. All students begin with the required Movement Principles module before progressing into the full Balanced Body certification pathway.
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Not immediately. After completing all required coursework and practice hours, students must successfully pass both a written and practical exam to become a fully certified Pilates instructor through Balanced Body.
Once certified, graduates are equipped with the technical knowledge and hands-on teaching experience needed to begin working in studios, fitness settings, or independently. Many also continue their development through advanced training and mentorship at Bodyline.
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No. Many students travel from across Los Angeles and Southern California for Bodyline Pilates teacher training and continuing education programs.
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Yes. Many students enter teacher training to start a new career, deepen their understanding of movement, or expand their professional skills. No prior teaching experience is required.