Frequently Asked Questions:
Here are some common questions we are asked about before our Teacher Training Weekends. You will receive a final logistics email with hours, materials and other important details by the Wednesday before each course. Weekend Logistics emails come from education@bostonbody.com. Please mark that address as important so you don't miss any communication from us.
Studio Addresses:
BOSTON: 34 Commercial Wharf, Boston MA 02110
EAST WATERTOWN: 57 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown MA 02472
Parking:
BOSTON: The Waterfront studio does not have a parking lot. There are numerous paid lots in close proximity to the studio. Street parking is free on Sundays. For Public Transportation Stops: www.mbta.com
EAST WATERTOWN: On Site Parking
Balanced Body Streaming/Manual Fee: These are both required. The streaming fee is part of the BB manual fees. It is for all registration types (Online and in Person). It is for access to the videos that go with each manual. There is no waiving of these fees.
Certificate: Certficates of Completion for each course will be sent via email from BALANCED BODY when they are finished processing the course rosters and documents. This can be up to 3 weeks after the course. Any questions regarding the status of these should be sent directly to Balanced Body: education@pilates.com.
General Course Hours:
Friday 1:15-7:15PM
Saturday 1:15-7:15PM EST
Sunday 10AM-2PM EST.
In addition, you will be given two hours of required homework outside of these course hours.
Zoom Participants:
Balanced Body requires keeping device camera on at all times. You are responsible for your wifi connection. Please log in at least 5 minutes before start time to make sure you are all set. We will not be able to let you in once the course starts. Recordings are not available.
*If you are taking the Reformer Courses virtually on Zoom you must have a Reformer accessible to you to use during the course hours to recieve course credit.*
What to Bring:
Please bring your Manual (hard copy or digital) Notebook, Writing Utensil, Waterbottle, For Mat Courses, Please bring a Mat. Sticky socks are required. They are available for $16 purchase.
Missed Hours:
If you need to miss up to 5 hours of Course time, you can make these hours up with paid Private Sessions.
Teaching and Careers:
During the Training Weekends and in our Mentoring Programs we discuss Career Opportunities. We have connections with many of the the Top Fitness Centers and Pilates Studios who only hire through our Program.
It is up to you to do the work necessary to gain the skill-set that makes you an instructor that people want to hire.
When can I start Teaching?
With each Mat and Reformer course offering (Mat 1, 2, 3, Reformer 1, 2 & 3) you may be able to student teach and start working at whatever level you are at. You will not be a fully certified Pilates Mat or Reformer instructor until you have completed all of the Balanced Body course work, practice hours, and successfully complete your practical and written final tests.
Our Boston Body Mentoring Programs get you ready to teach. Boston Body hires directly through our Mentoring Programs.
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