Bodyline Pilates

Bodyline Pilates Bodyline Pilates of Beverly Hills is the nations premier Pilates teacher training and Pilates teacher certification program.
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Bodyline Pilates is LA's premier Pilates Certification studio. We offer year round courses for Pilates Instructors. Bodyline Pilates Certification is accepted nationwide and highly recognized by Pilates Method Alliance. Master Pilates Instructor, Maria Leone, was recently featured in Pilates Style Magazine and a featured trainer on Pilates Anytime.

09/04/2026

The setup is half—if not the most important—part of an exercise. This may look flashy or made for the gram, but before this clip, I explained the HOW, setup, and modifications. Want to learn how I break down advanced exercises? Join me for PRO Class every Wednesday at 2:30 PM PST, in studio or livestream from anywhere. Can’t make it? We’ll send you a recording.

—> Balanced Body Teacher Training
Mat 1: Sept. 18-20
Reformer 1: Oct 3–5
Mat 2: Oct 16-18
*Trapeze and Tower: Oct. 23-25
*Chair and Barrel: Nov 6-8
Join in studio or virtually
*In studio only

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09/03/2026

Many interpretations of “Pilates Mat” And it’s confusing and sometimes silly. Which is why I believe it’s important to get a real education. We teach the traditional work and it’s my way to make sure you leave with a solid foundation and understand Joseph Pilates intentions. I even have you demonstrate the order during Test Out. And then after, you have the skills and knowledge to teach what you like. Because there should be a variety of teachers.

There’s still room and time to start your Balanced Body Pilates certification.

PILATES JOURNAL EXPO - Miami
Sept. 12-13 2026

—> Balanced Body Teacher Training
Mat 1: Sept. 18-20
Reformer 1: Oct 3–5
Mat 2: Oct 16-18
*Trapeze and Tower: Oct. 23-25
*Chair and Barrel: Nov 6-8
Join in studio or virtually
*In studio only


08/29/2026

Mat is the foundation for everything you do on the Reformer.

And here’s something clients are often surprised to discover: Mat can actually feel harder.

Why? Because on the Reformer, the equipment and springs can assist us and support some of our body weight. On the Mat, it’s all you—your body, gravity and control.

For teachers, Mat is also one of the most valuable tools you can have. It gives you the flexibility to teach anytime, anywhere, with almost no equipment. During COVID, Mat work was how many of us kept teaching and kept our businesses alive.

So invest in your certification wisely.

Schools come and go. Trends come and go. Instagram popularity comes and goes. There is no substitute for experience, a proven educational system and master teachers who have spent decades doing this work.

Balanced Body education gives you a solid foundation—and from that foundation, you can choose what kind of Pilates teacher you want to become.

Build the foundation first. Then choose your lane.

Balanced Body Teacher Training
Mat 1- September 18-20
Reformer 1- October 2-4

Mat 2-October 16-18
Reformer 2- November 13-15

Mat 3- January 8-10
Reformer 3- December 11-13

08/28/2026

When have you needed to pivot?

“So, so back to what I said, which is really, I love to move and I also feel like I could teach almost any movement if I had to, I would throw myself into it and learn it and be able to do it.”

I’ve made plenty of mistakes — and every one taught me something. That’s what mentorship means to me: I’ve been through it, and I’ve helped studio owners and teachers make the pivot. You don’t need a huge risk to change course. Just start, and don’t give up.

I joined The Pilates Journal to talk experience, philosophy, and where this industry is headed. Check out my story for link.

UPCOMING Balanced Body Teacher Training
Mvmt. Principles - Aug. 28-30 *join today*
Mat 1 - Sept. 18-20
Reformer 1 - Oct. 2-4
Mat 2 - Oct. 16-18
Ref 2 -Nov. 13-15
Ref 3 - Dec 11-13

PILATES JOURNAL EXPO - Miami 2026


08/27/2026

You see the differences. Now are you confident enough to teach Tendon Stretch? What are your go to cues to help clients maintain their shape? Props? Visuals? If you want to learn how to help you and your clients build skills and awareness, you need to take Movement Principles this weekend. You can join in studio or virtually. This course is made for brand new or seasoned instructors.

UPCOMING Balanced Body Teacher Training
Mvmt. Principles - Aug. 28-30 *TOMORROW*
Mat 1 - Sept. 18-20
Reformer 1 - Oct. 2-4
Mat 2 - Oct. 16-18
Ref 2 -Nov. 13-15
Ref 3 - Dec 11-13

PILATES JOURNAL EXPO - Miami 2026


08/26/2026

It doesn’t really matter what exercises you’re teaching—or how you’re teaching them—if you’re not creating overload.

And if you’re not overloading, you have to recognize that you’re not training strength that day.

I notice this in myself. I’ll often stop just shy of taking a muscle to true fatigue—and my clients will often cajole me to do exactly the same thing when I’m training them.

But if the goal is strength, at some point the work has to become hard enough that the body is forced to adapt.

We need to remind ourselves of that—and educate our clients while we’re at it.

Today in Pro Class, I will teach you Joe’s traditional Knee Stretch Series. One of the series of movements that takes the legs to overload.

Did you know you can livestream Pro Class with us? If you can’t attend live, you’ll receive the Zoom recording.

Link in bio.

Balanced Body Teacher Training at Bodyline

Movement Principles — August 28–30
Mat 1 — September 18–20
Reformer 1 — October 2–4
Mat 2 — October 16–18
Reformer 2 — November 13–15
Reformer 3 — December 11–13
Mat 3 — January 8–10

08/25/2026

What happens when a classical Pilates teacher tries contemporary Pilates?

I honestly can’t imagine only teaching—or moving—specific exercises in specific ways. A lot of people assume I’m a classical teacher. I’m not.

I’m deeply rooted in Joseph Pilates’ work, but I teach many different kinds of movement on a reformer exploring set ups, springs and choreography.

Since asking all of you to help me Map Pilates, I’m beginning to see this as one of the defining characteristics of the contemporary lane: a willingness to explore.

Contemporary teachers often take deep dives into classical Pilates while also exploring strength, mobility, different equipment and new approaches to movement.

Classical Pilates has a different priority: preserving a specific repertoire, order, equipment and aesthetic.

And then there’s this teacher. Itsy Itsaree R

She identifies as classical, is an absolutely beautiful mover, and it was such a pleasure watching her step outside her usual lane. She was downright joyful exploring movement she doesn’t normally do.

That’s what made me want to ask more questions.

Classical teachers, help us define your Pilates Lane:
Do you prefer equipment with leather straps and shoulder blocks?
Do you believe all Reformer springs should have the same tension?
How closely do you follow the traditional order?
And how large a group would you personally consider teaching?

Tag a classical teacher you admire and ask them to weigh in.

The goal isn’t to decide which lane is better. It’s to understand what actually defines each one.

Balanced Body Teacher Training at Bodyline

Movement Principles — August 28–30
Mat 1 — September 18–20
Reformer 1 — October 2–4
Mat 2 — October 16–18
Reformer 2 — November 13–15
Reformer 3 — December 11–14
Mat 3 — January 8–10

08/24/2026

Hands-on teaching can be powerful. It can also make things much more complicated.

One of my roles in the Pilates industry is serving as an expert witness in injury cases, and cases often become much murkier when a teacher was using their hands to manipulate a client’s body.

Touch can be an incredibly effective teaching tool—but it should never replace a client’s own movement or take away their sense of control.

And injury isn’t the only consideration.

I’ve had teachers use their hands on me far too aggressively. I’ve also experienced touch that, while probably well-intentioned, made me uncomfortable. After giving birth, I was particularly self-conscious about my abdomen, and having a teacher repeatedly place their hands there completely changed how I felt during the session.

We don’t always know what someone brings into the room with them.

That’s why I believe a well-trained teacher needs more than one way to communicate. You should be able to cue verbally, demonstrate visually, and use tactile cueing thoughtfully and appropriately.

Your hands should be one tool in your teaching toolbox—not the tool you depend on.

Teacher training isn’t simply about learning exercises. It’s about learning how to teach another human being.

Balanced Body Teacher Training at Bodyline

Movement Principles — August 28–30
Mat 1 — September 18–20
Reformer 1 — October 2–4
Mat 2 — October 16–18
Reformer 2 — November 13–15
Reformer 3 — December 11–13
Mat 3 — January 8–10

08/22/2026

LET’S MAP PILATES. Which lane are you in?

There’s a lot of confusion in our industry right now. Almost anything done on a Reformer can be called Pilates—and maybe instead of arguing about what is and isn’t Pilates, we need a better way to describe the different ways this work is being taught.

So let’s call it all Pilates—and map the different lanes.

But I don’t want to decide what those lanes are. I want us to do it together.

If we don’t define our own industry, who will do it for us?

So Pilates teachers, I need your help:

What lane are you in?

Give your lane a name and describe it in one sentence.

Then tag another teacher who teaches in a similar style and ask them to do the same.

Put it all in the comments below. I’ll be reading your answers, sharing some of them, and using your input as we start building the map together.

Let’s Map Pilates.

Thank you for being part of this.

08/21/2026

Pro Class is genuinely the highlight of my week. Many of you show up every single Wednesday without fail — I have new students diving into advanced work for the first time, professional movers flying in from all over the world, all in one room. It’s become one of my favorite ways to stay connected to this community, and I wanted to share the class to hopefully inspire you to get on the reformer and join me wherever you are. If you want more behind-the-scenes, business advice, my honest thoughts on the industry, plus occasional discounts and occasional free Pro Classes codes, my IG subscription is $4.99/month. AND I’ll be at the Pilates Journal in Miami Sept 12–13, come find me and say hi, would genuinely love to meet you.

—> UPCOMING Balanced Body Teacher Training
In studio/online (must have equipment). *Ref 3 in studio only*
Mvmt. Principles - Aug. 28-30
Mat 1 - Sept. 18-20
Reformer 1 - Oct. 2-4
Mat 2 - Oct. 16-18
Ref 2 -Nov. 13-15
Ref 3 - Dec 11-13

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Beverly Hills, CA
90210

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Monday 7am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 7:30pm
Thursday 7am - 8:30pm
Friday 7am - 7:30pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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