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Balanced Body® Pilates Apparatus Teacher Training .
Expand your Pilates teaching with Balanced Body® Pilates Apparatus Teacher Training at Bodyline Pilates. Led by Balanced Body® Master Instructor Maria Leone, these specialty modules include the Trapeze Table, Cadillac, Tower, Chair, and Barrels. Learn safe equipment use, exercise programming, sequencing, and teaching techniques that build confidence working with clients of all levels.
TUITION
$650 + materials
DURATION
18 hours each
PREREQUISITE
Movement Principles (M.01)
FORMAT
In-studio
WHAT IT IS
Balanced Body® Pilates Apparatus Teacher Training.
Expand your teaching beyond the Reformer with Balanced Body® Pilates Apparatus Teacher Training at Bodyline Pilates. These specialty modules develop the knowledge and confidence to teach a variety of Pilates apparatus, including the Trapeze Table (Cadillac), Tower, Chair, and Barrels. Each module combines repertoire, equipment setup, safety, sequencing, programming, and practical teaching applications to help instructors work effectively with clients of all levels.
UPCOMING COHORTS
Trapeze Table, Cadillac, Tower Module
October 23-25, 2026
In-studio (Beverly Hills)
Chair and Barrels Module
November 6-8, 2026
In-studio (Beverly Hills)
SPECIALTY APPARATUS MODULES
Two Specialty Modules. One Stronger Instructor.
Complete one module or both. Each specialty course builds your confidence teaching additional Pilates apparatus while expanding your repertoire, programming skills, and movement expertise.
MODULE 01
Trapeze Table (Cadillac) & Tower
Master the Trapeze Table (Cadillac) and Tower through repertoire, equipment setup, safety, sequencing, and programming.
Hours • 18 hours
Prerequisite • Movement Principles (M.01)
MODULE 02
Chair & Barrels
Learn Chair and Barrel repertoire, programming, safety, and teaching applications.
Hours • 18 hours
Prerequisite • Movement Principles (M.01)
Complete individual apparatus modules or combine them as part of your Balanced Body® Pilates instructor education. Each course builds practical teaching skills and expands your ability to work confidently with a wide variety of clients.
CURRICULUM
What you'll learn.
Four core competencies that expand your teaching beyond the Reformer and into the Pilates apparatus system.
01
Comprehensive Apparatus Repertoire
Build a comprehensive understanding of the Trapeze Table (Cadillac), Tower, Chair, and Barrels while learning exercises, progressions, and teaching applications across the Pilates apparatus.
02
Programming Across Equipment
Develop the ability to integrate Cadillac, Chair and Barrel work into balanced programs that complement Mat, Reformer training.
03
Special Populations & Rehabilitation Applications
Learn how apparatus work supports post-rehabilitation, postural improvement, athletic performance, and pre/postnatal programming.
04
Equipment Setup & Safety
Master equipment configuration, spring selection, safety procedures, and best practices for teaching with confidence
WHO IT’S FOR
Built for the comprehensive teacher.
Comprehensive Pilates Teachers
Complete the third pillar of Balanced Body® certification and become a fully credentialed instructor.
Rehab & Physical Therapy Pros
Apparatus is the bridge between clinical work and Pilates — essential for hybrid practices.
THE PATHWAY
Where Pilates Apparatus fits in your training.
Train on the Trapeze Table (Cadillac), Tower, Chair, and Barrels as part of the Balanced Body® Comprehensive Instructor Training.
M. 01
MOVEMENT PRINCIPLES
Movement science foundation.
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M. 02
MAT PILATES
3 progressive levels • 16 hrs each.
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M. 03
REFORMER PILATES
3 progressive levels • 16 hrs each.
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M. 04
PILATES APPARATUS
Specialty apparatus deep dive.
YOU ARE HERE
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FAQ
Common questions.
Planning your full certification? Talk with our team →
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No. While many teachers complete Reformer before Apparatus because the repertoire shares similar principles and progressions, students may customize their certification pathway based on their goals and interests.
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For many Pilates instructors, yes. The Balanced Body® Apparatus modules expand your teaching beyond the Reformer, helping you work with a wider variety of clients and movement goals. You'll build confidence teaching advanced apparatus exercises, strengthen your programming skills, and develop a more comprehensive understanding of Pilates, making you a more versatile and well-rounded instructor.
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Pilates apparatus training is designed for instructors who want to expand their teaching beyond the Reformer. It’s ideal for certified Pilates instructors, teachers completing their Balanced Body® certification, and movement professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of the Trapeze Table (Cadillac), Tower, Chair, and Barrels. These specialty modules prepare instructors to teach with confidence and work with a wide range of clients, including post-rehabilitation, athletic, and advanced populations.
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Yes. The Balanced Body® Trapeze Table & Apparatus module focuses on Trapeze Table (Cadillac) repertoire while introducing programming and teaching applications for Tower-based equipment, including the Allegro® Tower of Power®, Half Trapeze, and Wall Tower. You'll also learn equipment setup, safety, maintenance, sequencing, and applications for beginning, post-rehabilitation, and advanced clients.
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While Reformer training focuses on teaching movement using the Reformer, the Trapeze Table & Apparatus module expands your skills to the Trapeze Table (Cadillac) and introduces programming concepts that apply to Tower-based equipment. You’ll learn advanced apparatus exercises, equipment setup, safety, sequencing, and applications for beginning, post-rehabilitation, athletic, and advanced clients. Together, these modules help you build a more comprehensive teaching skill set.
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The Balanced Body® Trapeze Table & Apparatus module focuses on the Trapeze Table (Cadillac) repertoire while introducing programming and teaching applications that extend to Tower-based equipment, including the Allegro® Tower of Power®, Half Trapeze, and Wall Tower. You’ll also learn equipment setup, safety, maintenance, sequencing, and applications for beginning, post-rehabilitation, and advanced clients.
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The Trapeze Table (Cadillac) is one of the most versatile pieces of Pilates equipment. It supports everything from gentle rehabilitation exercises to advanced athletic training, allowing instructors to teach clients with a wide variety of needs and abilities. Completing this module broadens your teaching skills and prepares you to deliver more comprehensive Pilates programming.
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Many instructors choose the Trapeze Table & Apparatus module after completing Reformer training because it builds on the movement principles and teaching skills they’ve already developed. The Trapeze Table (Cadillac) expands your ability to teach a wider range of exercises and support clients from rehabilitation through advanced performance, making it a valuable next step in a comprehensive Pilates education.
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The Pilates Chair is one of the most versatile pieces of Pilates equipment. Chair training helps instructors build strength, balance, coordination, and functional movement while expanding programming options for private sessions, athletic conditioning, and clients with varying goals.
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The Barrels module teaches instructors how to use the Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel, and other Pilates barrels to improve spinal mobility, flexibility, core strength, posture, and movement quality. You’ll learn exercises, progressions, safety considerations, and programming techniques for clients of all levels.