Pilates Training
Are you thinking about opening a Pilates studio or expanding your current business? Or maybe you are just planning to take an instructor training course on the method created by Joseph Pilates? Do you want to learn the techniques and principles of working with professional exercise equipment? Or perhaps you want to supplement your existing knowledge? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have the perfect solution for you: Balanced Body Training.
How to become a Pilates instructor?
To become a Pilates instructor, you need to complete a professional Pilates instructor course that prepares you to lead classes on the mat and
equipment according to Joseph Pilates’ method. This is the first step for those who want to work with the body, movement, and conscious training. If you are wondering
where to start, the foundation will be a professional Pilates course, where you will gain anatomical knowledge and practical skills needed to
conduct classes and work with clients.
Choosing the right training is crucial on this path. It often happens that investors focus primarily on equipment
and the studio’s interior, while neglecting the education of instructors. Meanwhile, working with people – especially given their diverse
needs, ailments, and physical limitations – is a huge responsibility. Without in-depth knowledge, it is easy to make a mistake that could harm someone
or worsen their condition.
It is worth stating clearly that an eight-hour or weekend Pilates course does not provide any solid knowledge or skills that allow for
safe teaching of this method.
Before making a decision, carefully examine the available instructor courses. It is worth choosing those that have the best reviews and are conducted
by highly qualified and experienced teachers. Pay special attention to global training programs of the highest reputation, which provide
international certificates and open doors to a career worldwide. One of them is the esteemed Balanced Body educational program, which is also
present in Poland. The proprietary Balanced Body Education program was developed by Nora St. John. It started in 2006 and is now based on a powerful, global
network of over 400 specialized Educators.
What can you expect from Balanced Body Training?
By choosing Pilates training with Balanced Body, you join a community of over 30,000 graduates, benefiting from optimal teaching methods
developed over the years. The Balanced Body Instructor Training program is a comprehensive training that teaches the foundations
of the method and safe work on the machines from the ground up.
During your studies, you will learn how to wisely design classes and how to precisely tailor exercises to the specific needs of each client. The program available in
Poland is divided into flexible modules, such as Mat Instructor Training, Reformer Instructor Training, or Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Training,
allowing you to tailor your path to your own goals.
For example, within the mat training alone, you will go through all stages of knowledge – from a solid introduction and understanding of movement principles
(Movement Principles) to advanced levels. You will delve into the principles of exercise modification, injury prevention, and learn guidelines for teaching
specific groups, including seniors and women before and after childbirth. You will also learn how to use accessories (e.g., bands, rings) to
go beyond standard torso work, develop overall body strength, and create creative, dynamic classes.
A well-executed, professional Pilates instructor course opens doors to a career in the best studios around the world.
Who are Balanced Body trainings for?
Balanced Body trainings are aimed at a wide range of people working with the body and movement. It is an excellent step to start a career
as an instructor from scratch. It is also great for fitness trainers, physiotherapists, and current Pilates instructors who wish to expand and deepen
their existing knowledge. This program is also suitable for Pilates studio owners who care about implementing the highest
teaching standards in their facilities.
Balanced Body Educators
Anna Tytus
At Studio Warsaw Anna Tytus
Anna Tytus is a certified Pilates Educator from Balanced Body with 20 years of experience in Pilates gained in Belgium and Poland, as well as a former dancer trained in Austria and Gdynia.
She is the founder and owner of a Pilates studio in the heart of Warsaw (At Studio Warsaw), offering a wide range of Pilates classes. Her journey with movement began as a small child, and she continued her education by studying dance and movement pedagogy in Austria. She trained under Master Trainer Kelly McKinnon in Brussels, which allowed her to gain advanced knowledge and skills in the field of Pilates. Committed to the development of Pilates in Poland – in 2022 she became a Balanced Body Educator and has since been training new instructors. Her passion for movement and many years of experience make her a valued teacher and instructor, helping clients improve their fitness, health, and well-being.
Magdalena Nowak
Movimento Pilates Magdalena Nowak
Magdalena Nowak is the owner of Movimento, one of the first Pilates studios in Poland, located in Łódź. She holds a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the Medical University of Łódź and has been conducting classes since 2005, combining medical knowledge with Pilates experience. She specializes in working with individuals who have spine issues and postural defects.
She continued her education at the Canadian STOTT Pilates school, obtaining full certification in 2018, which qualifies her to work with Pilates equipment at all levels of advancement. Magdalena conducts health-focused training, particularly aimed at back health and the musculoskeletal system, working with individuals suffering from back pain, postural defects, and scoliosis. Since 2017, she has been organizing workshops and training sessions in health-oriented training and Pilates. Since 2022, she has been a certified Educator of the international Pilates school Balanced Body.
Paulina Wojtałów
PILATES Movement Studio
Paulina Wojtałów, Pilates Master Educator Balanced Body® and founder of the Krakow Pilates Movement Studio. A former swimmer and longtime sports judge. Paulina combines managing a boutique studio in Krakow with continuous practice under world authorities, including ongoing and deep mentoring from Sandy Shimoda. Paulina teaches that the key to success in working with clients is perseverance and patience to show the client what Pilates truly is and its principles. Pilates is precision, conscious and deep movement, and integrated whole-body work, which can only be achieved through regular practice.
Since 2025, Paulina has officially been part of the Balanced Body® educator family. By choosing her modules, you learn from a practitioner. You receive top-notch craftsmanship and tools that will help you become not only a better trainer but also a confident leader in the studio.
Patrycja Brodek
Movimento Pilates Magdalena Nowak
Patrycja Brodek is a Master of Physiotherapy, a graduate of the Medical University of Łódź. She works daily as a Pilates instructor at Movimento Pilates in Łódź, run by Magdalena Nowak, and also as a lecturer in Functional Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System with elements of Biomechanics, Rehabilitation after Musculoskeletal Injuries, and Kinesiology with elements of Physioprophylaxis at the Faculty of Dance at the Humanities and Economics Academy in Łódź. In the past, she was a competitor in traditional karate with a 1st dan black belt.
She specializes in working with professional ballet dancers, athletes, as well as adults and teenagers with postural defects. She has completed Magdalena Nowak’s proprietary training in the Pilates Method on large equipment at all levels of advancement. She regularly participates in courses and workshops in Poland and abroad. She is also a certified translator for training sessions with foreign guests held in our country.
Since 2023, she has been training under the guidance of the creator of the Konnect® Method, Viktor Uygana, to become the first Balanced Body Konnector® Educator in Poland in 2025. Since 2024, she has been assisting in the Comprehensive program training of the Balanced Body school, and from 2026, she will be a Balanced Body Educator in the Principles of Movement, Mat, and Reformer. She trains in both Polish and English.
Master Trainers from Other Schools
Dagmara Syprzak
MOSSA Pilates Studio, Polestar Pilates Poland
Dagmara Syprzak – mentor and Master Trainer of the international Polestar Pilates school. Organizer of the Polestar Comprehensive Teacher Training Program.
She trained in Barcelona under the guidance of Spanish Master Trainers from Polestar Pilates, completing her certification with a passed exam in Madrid. She worked under the supervision of Maria Hernanz (Master Trainer Polestar Pilates) at the Galvany studio in the heart of Barcelona. Subsequently, for 3 years, she ran her own boutique studio in the 16th district of Paris, and since 2023, she has been creating the Pilates MOSSA studio in Warsaw, which is also the only official training center of the Polestar Pilates school in Poland.
In 2019, she completed a course organized by the Pilates Method Alliance in Seville titled “Pilates exercises on equipment for pregnant women and postpartum.” She specializes in working with pregnant women, athletes, and individuals with issues arising from a sedentary lifestyle.
Aneta Figurska
Open Mind School
Aneta Figurska is the owner of the Szczecin Open Mind Pilates School – the first Pilates school in Poland – and the creator of an original program that combines Pilates with other forms of bodywork. For several years, she has been training and enhancing the qualifications of instructors, influencing the development of this field in Poland.
In 2001, she began her journey into the world of Pilates, seeking the best specialists and mentors around the globe. She completed numerous trainings certified by PMA and DPV at various Pilates schools worldwide. In New York, she had the opportunity to observe the work of Romana Kryzanowska, the successor of Joe Pilates, in his famous studio on 8th Avenue. Her rich experience has allowed her to create an original program that combines different styles of Pilates with many forms of bodywork. Currently, Aneta Figurska inspires and educates both trainers and Pilates enthusiasts.
Learn More About Balanced Body Trainings!
The Balanced Body Instructor Training program is a comprehensive instructor training designed for anyone who wants to become a professional in this field. Each authorized Pilates training teaches the principles of the method and safe work on the machines. Thanks to this, the future Pilates instructor will learn how to wisely design classes and tailor exercises to the specific needs of each client. Start your journey with the best educational path – by choosing our certified Pilates trainings, you benefit from Balanced Body’s years of experience. The path that will allow you to achieve mastery begins right here.
The program you can currently take in Poland is divided into various modules that you can choose according to your needs. It is divided as follows:
Mat Instructor Training
- You will learn Pilates from the basics to an advanced level. The program includes a complete repertoire of mat exercises, from classical basic movements to modified ones tailored to specific client groups, so that your skills will enable you to conduct effective training sessions.
- The pathway includes modules:
- Mat1 (with Movement Principles) – an introduction to Pilates and exercises for beginners/intermediate. You will discover the secrets of the exercises, possibilities for their modification, and all safety precautions related to injury prevention and security. The module also contains information on designing and conducting group classes, as well as guidelines for teaching seniors and pre- and postnatal classes.
- Mat2 – teaches the remaining mat exercises at the intermediate and advanced levels. The program includes a gradual development of skills and designing classes for more advanced groups.
- Mat3 – this module expands mat exercises with additional accessories, such as bands or rings. It also includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body, extending work on the mat beyond the torso to further develop the strength and flexibility of the entire body. Adding props will additionally engage clients, creating a more dynamic, creative, and accessible workout set from the mat.
Reformer Instructor Training
- By choosing a Pilates reformer training, you focus on effectively teaching the repertoire on this device, including modifications for special client groups and development opportunities for more advanced individuals. This specialized Pilates reformer training is an indispensable preparation for working with the central piece of equipment in every professional studio.
- The path includes modules:
- Reformer 1 (with Movement Principles) – an introduction to Pilates on the reformer – an indispensable training tool and the central element of every professional Pilates studio. The module teaches how to safely use the reformer, and above all – how to exercise on it. You will learn many basic and intermediate exercises, typical modifications, and variations necessary to skillfully adapt training to the needs and requirements of the client.
- Reformer 2 – this module expands the potential of the reformer with intermediate and advanced exercises. It also includes more detailed safety rules and modifications. In this course, you will learn how to conduct training with specific client groups, e.g.: for pregnant women, postpartum clients, clients with osteoporosis, and individuals with lower back issues. You will also learn how to design classes, how to assess dynamics, and how to correct typical errors in movement patterns.
- Reformer 3 – will reveal to you the greatest secrets of working on the reformer. The module includes advanced and very advanced exercises. Challenge your clients further to achieve even better results. All thanks to the knowledge of progressive sequences and designing training so that your clients effectively learn advanced movement skills. You will also learn methods for creating safe and effective multi-level classes.
Mat & Reformer Instructor Training
- The training combines a comprehensive course of mat and reformer exercises. Experience, understand, and utilize both pieces of equipment in your studio. The course includes a full repertoire of Pilates exercises and their variations, tailored to clients of all ages and skill levels.
- The pathway includes all the modules described above, within one training:
- Mat 1 (with Movement Principles).
- Mat 2.
- Mat 3.
- Reformer 1.
- Reformer 2.
- Reformer 3.
Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Training
- The most comprehensive and extensive program, covering all machines. A well-trained instructor understands the breadth and immeasurable value of the Pilates method and can apply all available equipment to the goals and needs of each client. This comprehensive approach maximizes your skills and practice in professional teaching.
- The Polish pathway includes modules from Mat & Reformer Instructor Training expanded with additional equipment:
- Mat 1 (with Movement Principles).
- Mat 2.
- Mat 3.
- Reformer 1.
- Reformer 2.
- Reformer 3.
- Trapeze Tables/Cadillac/Tower – the module includes a thorough introduction to exercises on reformers with a tower, Cadillac, and the tower itself. It covers training for beginner and advanced clients, as well as issues related to conducting classes for individuals recovering from injuries and traumas. You will learn how to create sequences and design training programs. Additionally, you will learn about equipment setup, safety guidelines, and maintenance recommendations.
- Pilates Chairs – Pilates chairs are excellent for working with athletes, as well as during group classes. They effectively strengthen the body, thanks to the ability to work in various positions. The course includes exercises, training design, and variations on the original Wunda Chair, EXO Chair, and Combo Chair with a split pedal.
- Pilates Barrels – the module includes exercises and variations for Step Barrel and Ladder Barrel. Barrels are excellent tools for increasing spinal mobility and improving core strength. The Ladder Barrel is most commonly used in studio settings, while the Step Barrel serves as a great addition to group classes.
Interested?
Want to do something for your Pilates career and Balanced Body trainings seem like a good solution? Then take advantage of our reliable Balanced Body Educators database and sign up for your chosen training!
To do this, call or write to us, and we will provide you with contacts to our best Balanced Body Educators who work on our equipment. Why ours? Because this way you can get to know the machines you will be using in your studio best. It’s worth getting to know their full functionality.
Remember our latest training that we will soon make available: Group Training on the Reformer.
We also encourage you to participate in events organized by Balanced Body around the world. These are great opportunities to meet other instructors and gain knowledge from icons of global Pilates. Events take place both in-person and online.
You can find the current calendar at this link.