Pilates Teacher Training & Continuing Education

Pilates Teacher Training 2026

REAL LIFE IN PERSON TEACHER TRAINING

Trainings are limited to 8 students.

Location: Body Mechanics — 2512 SE 35th Place, Portland, OR 97202

Find all the dates and details at Pilates.com

I have been doing Pilates Teacher Training for 26 years. I love it and am good at it. I keep the classes small allowing for maximum personal attention and a more personalized learning environment. If you are interested in the training, please click on the Balanced Body logo to review the details of the programs. Then contact me so we can discuss it in person: info@shellystephenson.com

Movement Principals and Pilates Essentials February 22-March 1st

Friday 2/27/2026 1 -6pm
Saturday 2/28/2026 10:30am-6:30pm
Sunday 3/10/2024 10:30am-3pm

Early Registration is $550

The foundation of our education program,Movement Principles shows how to recognize, teach, and improve fundamental movement.

Movement Principles is a program requirement for our Pilates Instructor Training.

This course is designed for both new and experienced instructors to refine their understanding of the body in motion. It provides the foundational knowledge necessary for you to understand fundamental movement and become a truly transformative instructor.

Balanced Body Mat Training

Balanced Body Reformer Training

Balanced Body Comprehensive Training

Mat 1 March 20-22

Mat 2 April 17-19

Mat 3 May1-3

Anatomy in 3 Dimensions May 15-17

Reformer 1 June 5-7

Reformer 2 June 26-28

Reformer 3 July 24-26

Trapeze, Chair and Barrels

Part 1 August 14-16

Part 2 October

Part 3 November

COMING IN August 2026…..

Advanced Movement Principals

For the experienced Pilates professional working with clients with imbalances and injuries

Featuring recorded and live courses, Advanced Movement Principles will uplevel your skills in seeing, understanding, and improving movement patterns. Program graduates will be recognized as Balanced Body Advanced Movement Practitioners.

Anatomy in 3D

Introduction to Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Learn or review the basics of musculoskeletal anatomy by building muscles in clay on a specially designed mini skeleton called a Maniken®. (Yes, this is as cool as it sounds!)

In this workshop we review the essentials of musculoskeletal anatomy by building the body layer by layer using the Anatomy Trains as our guide. We will also use self palpation, video from dissection, and movement exercises.

BBU Anatomy is specifically geared toward Pilates and all other movement teachers and includes practical exercises on the functions of the muscles and joints allowing you to embody the information more effectively.

Learn more about Tom Myers’ Anatomy Trains at: AnatomyTrains.com

All Workshops Take place in REAL life, no internet connection needed!!