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.