Courses & Workshops

Teacher Training course to become a certified Pilates Instructors!

Are you passionate about movement and teaching? The Body Harmonics Pilates Comprehensive Track offers an internationally recognized full Pilates teacher certification program designed for aspiring Pilates instructors. Our program preserves the integrity of the original Pilates Method while integrating current exercise and movement science, pedagogical best practices, and somatic education.

NOTE: The scheduled classroom hours of this program include the pre-requisite course, Anatomy for Motion.

Pilates Level 1-MAT (150 hours)

Mat lays the groundwork for the entire Pilates Comprehensive Track. It is divided into four modules. You learn the historical roots of Pilates, key movement principles, 75 mat exercises that build from the Body Harmonics Foundation exercises to advanced Pilates classical repertoire. The program also covers step-by-step cueing and a foolproof approach to building exercise sequences that makes Pilates accessible and challenging at the same time. You leave with a solid theoretical framework and the tools to begin teaching healthy populations in a variety of settings.

Learning Objectives

• Master the complete Pilates mat repertoire including Foundations and Classics

• Practise our unique cueing formula™ and progressive sequencing™

• Learn the art of versatile class design practices to develop mat classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels

• Gain an understanding of core stabilization systems

• Explore the basic movement mechanics of the spine, hip and the shoulder complex.

Level 1 - MAT (In person ) Sept- December 2025

Faculty: Sandra Bonn

Anatomy for Motion(prerequisite): Sept 27 (Sat, 10 am-4 pm)

Part 1: Oct 3-5 (Fri, 1-7pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-4 pm)

Part 2: Oct 17-19  (Fri, 1-7pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-4 pm)

Part 3: Oct 31-Nov 2 (Fri, 1-7pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-4 pm)

Part 4: Nov 14- 15 ( Fri, 1-7pm, Sat & Sun, 10-4 pm)

Online written exam: Nov 29-30 (all weekend access)

Online practical exam: Dec 13 (Sat, 10am-2pm) *via Zoom

Location: Core Integrity, 311 Richmond Road, Suite 302, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6X3

Tuition: $2,553 (including the Anatomy for Motion fee)

Materials: $220

Exams: $260

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Level 1- MAT (In person ) Sept- November 2026

Faculty: Sandra Bonn

Anatomy for Motion(prerequisite): Sep 12 (Sat, 10am-4pm)

Module 1: Sep 25-27 (Fri, 1-7pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm)

Module 2: Oct 9-11 (Fri, 1-7pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm)

Module 3: Oct 23-25 (Fri, 1-7pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm)

Module 4: Nov 6-7 (Fri, 1-7pm, Sat, 10am-4pm)

Online written exam: Nov 21-22 (all weekend access)

Virtual practical exam: Nov 29 (Sun, 10am-2pm) *via Zoom

Tuition: $3,099 (this includes $275 for Anatomy for Motion) ——————————

Pilates Level 2: Reformer (300 hours)

Pilates Level 2: Reformer is the next step after you graduate from Pilates Level 1: Mat. Postural and functional assessments serve as the backdrop to more than 150 exercises and modifications performed on the Pilates reformer machine. You leave knowing how to teach functional and challenging reformer group classes and one-on-one sessions with skill and confidence.

Learning objectives

. Learn the complete Pilates reformer repertoire

. Know how to create exercise modifications and variations for all levels

. Learn the art of versatile reformer class design

. Start building posture and movement assessment techniques

. Learn how to begin working with clients one-on-one

. Deepen your knowledge of functional anatomy for the spine, upper and lower limbs

You will be able to:

• Deliver group classes on the Pilates reformer for different levels

• Teach customized one-on-one sessions on the mat and reformer
• Work with healthy populations and those with minor physical limitations

Prerequisite: Pilates Level 1-Mat

Level 2- REFORMER (In person ) FEBRUARY- AUGUST 2026

Faculty: Sandra Bonn

Module 1: Feb 6-8 (Fri, 1-8pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-6pm)

Module 2: Feb 27-Mar 1 (Fri, 1-8pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-6pm)

Module 3: Mar 20-22 (Fri, 1-8pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-6pm)

Module 4: Apr 24-26 (Fri, 1-8pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-6pm)

Online written exam: May 23-24 (all weekend access)

Practical exam preparation lab: Jul 18 (Sat, 10am-2pm)

Virtual practical exam: Aug 15 (Sat, 10am–2pm) *via Zoom

Tuition: $3,499

For all registrations please go to the Body Harmonics website and under “education” click on “Our Education Partner” then go to “Ottawa-Core Integrity” then follow the prompts.

Send all your questions at: teachertraining@bodyharmonics.com