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Balance Pilates & Yoga Centers is committed to bringing the best possible health and fitness services to our clients, as well as to train and nurture the most professional Pilates Teachers in the world! When you are trained at Balance, with Peak Pilates Teacher Trainer Connie Borho, you are trained by an expert with an emphasis on Classical Pilates.

Below are some of the Teacher Training workshops offered at Balance.

Classical Peak Pilates Certifications at Balance!!

PPS-I Certification Dates:

Winter 2011 Class: Jan 27-30, March 18-20, Testout: April 30
Summer 2011 Class: June 16-19, July 22-24, Testout: Aug 26
Fall 2011 Class: Sept 29-Oct 2, Nov 11-13, Testout: Jan 7, 2012

PPS-I is the foundational program in the Peak education series. It is designed for the busy student/professional who seeks authentic yet progressive Pilates education in a highly integrated format. PPS-I includes instruction on the mat, reformer and Cadillac (tower end) for beginner through intermediate levels. Through action-oriented coaching, self-evaluation tools and concrete feedback, PPS-I prepares instructors to teach private sessions and small-group classes in a safe, effective and flowing workout.

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PPS-II Certification Dates:

Fall 2011 Class: Aug 18-21, Testout: Oct 15th, 2011

The PPS-II course builds on skills learned in PPS-I, and focuses on advancing Cueing Components, Touch Techniques, Session Adaptation and the needs of the more advanced athletic client, in addition to modifications and variations for the special needs client. Learn Intermediate through Advanced exercises, while deepening the skills needed to teach these exercises in private sessions and small-group classes.

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PPS-III Certification Dates:

Summer 2011 Class: July 15-17, Aug 27th, 2011

PPS-III is the capstone module, refining and polishing your skills as an exceptional instructor. This course enhances material learned in PPS-II, focusing on guidelines for progressions, touch techniques and advance cueing for all levels of students and small group classes.

Chair Workshop Dates:

Chair I: Spring 2011 Class: May 4th
Chair I: Fall 2011 Class: Oct 20th
Chair II: Spring 2011 Class: May 5th
Chair II: Fall 2011 Class: Oct 21st

The Level I Chair Workshop is a one-day course that introduces both the high chair and low chair. You will learn how to teach 33 exercises safely and effectively. Through lecture and discussion, you will become familiar with when, why and how to incorporate the exercises into a session for optimal programming. The Level II Chair Workshop is a one-day course that builds on the skills and techniques from the Level I Workshop. You will learn how to teach 31 intermediate through advanced exercises on the High Chair and Low Chair/Wunda Chair safely and effectively. Theoretical learning will focus on how to program the Chair exercises into a session and how to progress your students intelligently. This course provides ample practice time, with coaching and feedback from the trainer to ensure your confidence and success.

Barrel Workshop Dates:

BarreI I: Spring 2011 Class: May 6th
Barrel I: Fall 2011 Class: Oct 22nd
Barrel II: Spring 2011 Class: May 7th
BarreI II: Fall 2011 Class: Oct 23rd

The Level I Barrel Workshop is a one-day course that introduces the Semi-circle Barrel, Spine Corrector and High Ladder Barrel. You will learn how to teach 32 exercises safely and effectively. The Level II Barrel plus Accessories Workshop is a one-day course that focuses on more advanced barrel exercises and the less understood accessories. This course builds on the skills and techniques learned in the Level I Workshop. You will learn exercises using the Spine Corrector and High Ladder Barrel as well as Foot Corrector, Ped-o-Pul, Jump board, Sandbags, Advanced Arm Weight Series and Towel Exercises and how to teach them safely and effectively.

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