Education & Events
Pilates Instructor Training
About Our Program
Jennie Brooks leads the renowned Pilates Instructor Training Program by Balanced Body Education.
She was trained by and apprenticed with Nora St. John, the founder of this internationally recognized Pilates certification.
Aspiring instructors across the country participate in the 10 module curriculum held at semi-annually and taught by Jennie and fellow Master Educator, Diana Reynolds.
Please email Diana@thelongevityclub.com with any questions, we are happy to help!
Program FAQRequirements
To become a fully qualified Balanced Body University Pilates Instructor, students must complete the following requirements:
Anatomy (required)
BBU Mat Instructor training or equivalent
BBU Reformer Instructor training or equivalent
BBU Cadillac/Tower – course work, written and practical test (18 hours)
BBU Chair – course work, written and practical test (12 hours) BBU Barrels – course work, written and practical test (6 hours) 45 personal practice hours and 105 teaching hours OR 35 personal sessions, 20 observations hours, and 95 teaching hours
Practical test
Total hours for completion of Apparatus: 186 hours
Total hours for completion of full program: 486 hours
Students who have completed their Mat or Reformer certification through other organizations can take the BBU curriculum and receive a certificate of completion from BBU. Students will need to provide proof of completion of a comparable Mat or Reformer program before being accepted into Balanced Body University.
Course Schedule
Summer
Winter
Spring
Pilates Chair
Trapeze Table/Cadillac
Movement Principles
Mat 1
Mat 2
Mat 3
Trapeze Table/Cadillac
Mat 1 – Charlotte, NC
Mat 1
Mat 2
Mat 3
Mat 2 – Charlotte, NC
Pilates Barrels
Mat 3 – Charlotte, NC
Reformer 1
Reformer 2
Reformer 3
Upcoming Pilates Programming
Balanced Body: Movement Tour
Coming to Longevity Club November 7-8, 2026!
Created for the regional Pilates instructor community, the Movement Tour events highlight local studios with specially curated workshops and movement sessions to learn, move and connect. Acclaimed presenters will guide you through on-trend topics imparting their own tools, techniques, and extensive subject knowledge.
Stay tuned for more information regarding programming. We are thrilled for the opportunity to host this event.
