A R E Y O U R E A D Y T O T R A N S F O R M ?
IN EVERY WALK WITH NATURE ONE RECEIVES FAR MORE THAN THEY SEEK
WELCOMEIF YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN pEOpLE’S LIVES,
HAVE A CAREER THAT ALIgNS WITH YOUR TRUTH AND
LIFE’S pURpOSE, YOU’RE IN THE RIgHT pLACE.
B E C O M E A N I N F L U E N T I A L T E A C H E R
EMBODY THE MATERIAL
• LearnalltheClassicalmat&apparatusexercises
createdbyJosephPilates
• ImmerseyourselfinReturningbacktoLife
• Growphysically,mentally,emotionally,spiritually
SHARE YOUR pASSION WITH OTHERS
• FeelConfidentteachingalllevels
• Becomecapableofteachingdiversepopulations
• Createacareerthatfillsyoursoulwithjoy
M E E T B O N N Y- LY N N R U S S E L LFOUNDER OF EMBODY SCHOOL OF pILATES
IfellinlovewithPilatesin2001whenIwasintroducedtoitduringmy
Kinesiology/FineArtDanceDegreeattheUniversityofCalgary.Aftercompleting
over2000hoursofteacher-traininginNewYorkandBoulder,Colorado,Ihada
dreamtoonedaycreateaschoolthatreallyimpactedstudents’lives.
Iamnotinterestedinteachingyouabunchofexercises.WhatIampassionate
aboutissharingmyloveforthisincrediblemethod,thewayitsystematically
givespeoplepowertohealandReturnbacktoLife.
Withpowerfulknowledgecomesgreatresponsibilitysomyhopeistoprepare
youforlifeasateacher,movementeducator,andcreatorofyourownawesome
careerandlife.Ihopeyou’lljoinme.
BREATHE.
BALANCE.
BE.
C L A S S I C A L p I L AT E STEACHER-TRAININg DIpLOMA
Our 850 hour Diploma program is completed over a 12 month
period. There is a theory component where you’ll learn over
500plusexercises, anatomy,and theartof teaching.There’san
extensiveinternshipincludingobservation,practiceteaching,self
practice,lessons,mentoredteachingandselfstudyhours.
Thecourse is nearlydouble thehours youare required towrite
the PMA (Pilates Method Alliance) Pilates Teacher Certification
Exam. It took years in themaking, butwe are proud to be the
FirstVocationalLicensedandAccreditedPilatesTeacherTraining
PrograminCanada.Thiscollegelevelstatusisthefirststeptowards
raisingthestandardofPilateseducationinthecountry.
The Embody School of Pilates is so much more than a
course or a program, it is an eye opening experience.
I grew so much in the past year as a person and a
teacher because of the amazing mentors. I learned more
about Pilates than I thought I ever could, bonded with
an incredible group of classmates, and got to experience
it all in the heart of the mountains.
I fell in love with Pilates because of the passion and
depth Bonny-Lynn has to offer and now I am lucky
enough to do what I love for my career.
-NATAshA,CALGARYAB
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W H AT E x A C T LY A M I g O I N g T O L E A R N ?EMBODY SCHOOL OF pILATES COMpREHENSIVE CURRICULUM WILL HELp YOU TURN YOUR TEACHINg DREAMS INTO REALITY.
Becoming a Pilates Teacher can be confusing. Many schools
offerabunchofweekendcourses,offering“Matonly”or“Level1
Reformer”or“Level2barrels”,etc.You’releftfeelingill-prepared,
always feeling like you’re missing something, and your training
seemsnever-ending.
There’sasimplerway.Takeoneyeartolearntheexercises,anatomy,
how to break the material down and develop teaching skills.
Feel confident giving therapeutic sessions, workingwith special
populations, and teachmat and all apparatus from Beginner to
AdvancedLevels.Learntoolstohelpyouthriveasateacherand
createabusinessandcareerthatyou’lllove.
I was initially hesitant about the time, cost and
commitment of the program, but I jumped in anyways
and the results have been AMAZING!
Pilates makes me feel light & strong. I have less back
pain and I’ve noticed positive changes in my brain
and mental stress levels as well.
I needed to share this with others because I see suffering in the
minds & bodies of other people & I know Pilates can help.
-KAThRYN,ExshAW,AB
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M O D U L E O N E :
H i s t o r y o f t H e M e t H o d
LifeofJosephPilates·historicalfilms
historyoftheindustry·ReturntoLifethemes
f U N d A M e N t A L s
Excellentbodyofmaterialthatisveryusefulforbeginners,
clients with pain, and to use as building blocks for the
ClassicalMethod.
M A t
Learnlevels1&2oftheClassicalMatsequence.
r e f o r M e r
Components and safety of the Universal Reformer. Learn
levels1&2oftheClassicalReformerrepertoire.
C A d i L L A C
ComponentsandsafetyoftheCadillac/TrapezeTable.Learn
level1ClassicalCadillacexercises.
W U N d A C H A i r
Components and safety of theWunda Chair. Learn level 1
ClassicalWundaChairexercises.
B A r r e L s & s M A L L e q U i p M e N t
Components and safety of the Ladder Barrel/high Barrel,
spine Corrector, half Barrels, Foot Corrector, Ped-o-Pul,
ToeCorrector.Learnlevel1Classicalexercisesfromtheabove
equipment,aswellasthewall,towel,handweightseries,&
magiccircle.
t e A C H i N g s k i L L s
Usingyourvoice,vocalteachingclinic.PracticeTeaching.
M O D U L E T W O :
M A t
Learn level 3 of the Classical Mat sequence. Learn the
transitionstoputthehistoricalMatinthecorrectorderand
keeptheheat&breathinthebody.
r e f o r M e r
Learnlevel3oftheClassicalReformersequence.Learnthe
correct order and transitions, including quick equipment
changestokeeptheReturntoLifethemespresent
C A d i L L A C
Learnlevels1&2oftheClassicalMatsequence.
W U N d A C H A i r
Learnlevels2&3oftheClassicalCadillacrepertoire.
B A r r e L s & s M A L L e q U i p M e N t
Learnlevel2&3exercisesonthespineCorrector,halfBarrel,
andLadderBarrel.smallequipmentexercisesusingthehand
weights,magiccircle,towel,Ped-o-Pul,andbeanbag.
p o s t U r A L A N A L y s i s
Teaching clinic on how to read body types and recognize
typicalposturalpatterns.Learnhowtocuedifferentpostural
typesdifferentlyandeffectively.
t e A C H i N g t e C H N i q U e s
Learn how to read a body, create a balanced session.
Guidelines on your first session, how to transition clients
between levels, explore different learning patterns. PMA
scopeofpractice&codeofethics
f o A M r o L L e r W o r k s H o p
AlthoughthefoamrollerisnotClassicalPilates,you’lllearn
howtousethefoamrollertoreplicatethePilatesequipment
tothemat.Anexcellentskillwhenteachingmatclasses.
M O D U L E T H R E E :
M A t
Learnlevels4&5(intermediatetoadvanced)ClassicalMat
sequence.Learnthetraditionaltransitionstokeeptheflow
andReturntoLifethemesduringthefullmat.
r e f o r M e r
Learn levels 4 & 5 (intermediate to advanced) Classical
Reformer sequence. Learn the traditional transitions,
includingflowingequipmentchanges,tokeeptheheatand
healthbenefits.
C A d i L L A C
Learnthelevel4ClassicalCadillacrepertoire.
W U N d A C H A i r
Learn the level 4 Classical exercises on theWunda Chair,
includingexercisesonthehighChair.
B A r r e L s & s M A L L e q U i p M e N t
LearnLevel4exercisesonthespineCorrector,LadderBarrel,
Ped-o-Pul. Be introduced and learn exercises utilizing the
Magicsquare.
pA r t N e r i N g t e C H N i q U e s
You’lllearnhowto“teachwithyourhands”andgainthemost
benefitfromusingtactilecues.
t e A C H i N g t e C H N i q U e s
You’lllearndifferentstrategiesonhowtolayeryourteaching,
usingyourwords,vocalsounds,imageryandtactilecues.
r e A d i N g B o d i e s
Develop techniques on how to noticemovement patterns,
cueeffectivelyandidentifyathemeforyourlesson.
M O D U L E F O U R :
C A d i L L A C
Learntheadvancedlevel5ClassicalCadillacrepertoire.
W U N d A C H A i r
Learnthelevel5ClassicalWundaChairexercises.
B A r r e L s
Learnthelevel5exercisesonthespineCorrectorandLadder
Barrel
L i f e s k i L L s
Finding a balance between teaching and your life can be
tough.Learnhowtoidentifycommonproblemsinyourlife
asateacherandgainvaluableskillsonhowtomanageyour
energy.
C o N t r A i N d i C A t i o N s & g U i d e L i N e s
NotwopeoplearealikeandtheyoftencometoPilateswith
injuriesorpasthealthconditions.We’llgoover50ofthemost
commoninjuriesorhealthconditionsincludingsciaticpain,
hipreplacementsandpregnancy,andgiveyouguidelineson
howyoucansafelymodifythematerial.
B U s i N e s s o f p i L A t e s
howareyougoingtoearnalivingsharingyourjoyforPIlates?
We’llcoveraccountingconsiderations,waysyoucanworkas
ateacher,taxes,GsT, insurance,deductions,marketingand
buildingclientele
g r o U p t e A C H i N g
Teaching group classes is a large part of being a Pilates
teacher and it presents unique challenges.Wewill look at
theskillsrequiredtoleadagroupapeoplewithdifferentskill
levelssafelyandeffectivelywhilegivingindividualfeedback.
M A g i C C i r C L e W o r k s H o p
In addition to the magic circle material presented during
thepreviousmodules,youwilllearnhowtoincorporatethe
MagicCircle into yourmat and equipment class design to
help facilitate changes in your clients.cue effectively and
identifyathemeforyourlesson.
A N AT O M Y
Youlovemovement,sowhywouldyouforceyourselftolearn
anatomyfromabook?
Over the course of three days, you’ll begin by learning
anatomicalterms,bones,joints,basicphysiologyofthehuman
body.
Thenyougetachancetogetyourhandsdirtyandphysically
buildthebody’smusculaturefromtheinsideout.
Onceyouknowwherethemusclesattach,you’llgainabetter
understanding as towhat they do. You’ll then be guided to
apply the knowledge as to what is happening in the body
duringPilates.
Veryfunandinstructivewaytoenhanceyourlearning.
F I N A L R E T R E AT :
L i f e s k i L L s
Aftermorehoursofteachingunderyourbelt,therearenew
challengestoface.We’lltalkaboutfear,expectations,inner
critics,dealingwithcriticismandgiveyoutoolstohelpyou
indifficultsituations.LearnhowtodevelopyourOWNvoice
andteachingstyle.
A d vA N C e d t e A C H i N g s k i L L s
Let’stakeyourskillstothenextlevel.Learnhowtosimplify
yourcuing,intervenequicklyandeffectively,andlearntobe
onestepaheadofyourclients.
M A r k e t i N g
Learntechniquesonattractingyouridealclientandmarketing
yourself.
e N e r g y M A N A g e M e N t
Do you notice that teaching some clients makes you feel
amazingandwhenyouworkwithothers,youfeelcompletely
drained?We’lllookathowcertainChiKungtechniquescan
helpmanagethisaswellaskeepyourenergyupalldaylong.
r e t U r N t o L i f e
You’vemasteredandmemorizedtheForm,nowit’stimeto
developyour instinctsandUsEtheMethodtohelpReturn
peopleBackToLife.
f i N A L e x A M
You’ll write the final exam together with your classmates,
applyingwhatyou’velearnedandsurprisingyourselfonhow
muchyouknow.
KEEp CLOSE TO NATURE’S HEART, AND BREAK CLEAR AWAY,
ONCE IN A WHILE, AND CLIMB A MOUNTAIN OR SpEND A
WEEK IN THE WOODS. WASH YOUR SpIRIT CLEAN.
T I M E T O TA K E A C T I O N : I N T E R N S H I p
DURINg THE MODULES, YOU’LL LEARN A HUgE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL.
Abigcomponentofourprogramistheinternship,
researchpaper&exams,totestwhatyouknowand
helpyougrow.It’swhereyoutakea“handson”practical
approachtolearnandembody the material.
150 HOURS OF OBSERVATION
150 HOURS OF pRACTICE TEACHINg
150 HOURS OF LESSONS*
150 HOURS OF SELF pRACTICE
*Lessons are not included in tuition cost
R E S E A R C H p R O J E C TpUT THE METHOD TO THE TEST
You’ll work with the same volunteer client for 30 sessions
anddocumentyourprocess.Thisisasclosetoa“realworld”
settingasyou’llgetbeforegraduation.Afinalpaperiswritten,
expressingwhatworked,whatdidn’t,whatsurprisedyou,and
whatyoumaydodifferently.Anexcellentwaytoapplywhat
you’velearned.
E x A M STO TEST WHAT YOU KNOW & BRINg INSIgHT TO WHERE YOU NEED TO gROW
W r i t t e N
-Levels1-3
-Levels4-5
-Anatomy
Theaboveexamsare100questions,multiplechoiceformat.
-Finalessayoncasescenariosandpracticalapplicationofthe
material.
p r A C t i C A L
-Level3execution(mid-term)
-TeachingLevel3(mid-term)
-Level4/5execution(final)
-TeachingLevel4/5(final)
Apassingscoreof80%isrequired
onallexamsforgraduation.
C A N M O R E : LIVINg IN THE ROCKIES
Canmoreisa littlepieceofparadisenestled intheRockyMountains,rightontheborderof
BanffNationalPark.Whereelseintheworldcanbreatheinpuremountainair,immerseyourself
inasun-litPilatesstudiowithpicturesqueviews,andliterallybeonatrailtoaglacierfedlake,
waterfallormountainpeakallonthesameday?Immerseyourselfinnatureandreconnectwith
aspecialpartofyourselfthatisyearningtobeheard.
Notonlyareyousurroundedbysomeofthemostbreathtakingviews,butyou’llhavehaveaccess
toworldclassdining,shopping,artgalleries,andadiverserangeofhealthpractitioners.Canmore
isaveryvibrantandactivecommunitywherelivingabalancedhealthylifeistoppriority.
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R E S O U R C E STO HELp YOU SUCCEED
MENTORED TEACHINg:15hoursofPracticeTeaching
alongsideanexperiencedTeacher.Thiswillhelpclarifythe
details,ensureyou’rekeepingyouandyourclientssafe,
andhelpyoubecometheteacheryouweremeanttobe.
ADVISORS:Eachstudentwillhaveanadviser,someone
whohasbeenthroughourprogrambefore.Theywillbe
your“GuidanceCounselors”,tohelpyoulearnthematerial,
askquestions,andbalancePilatesschoolwiththerestof
yourlife.
OFFICE HOURS:Foraspanof14weeks,between
Modules1-4,Bonny-LynnwillbeholdingweeklyOffice
hourstoansweryourtoughestquestions,keepyou
inspiredandtakingactiononyourinternship.
V I R T U A L T E x T B O O K :
ONLINE DATABASE, VIDEO & NOTES OF EACH ExERCISE
pERFECT TO STUDY WHEN YOU’RE AWAY
SIMpLE, INTUITIVE TO USE, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME
B O N U S E STO HELp YOU SUCCEED
LIFE SKILLS:Fear,selfdoubt,judgementandyourinner
criticwillneedtobeaddressedtohelpyouonyourpathto
becomingagreatteacher.Let’sstarttheconversationand
notletselfsabotagegetinyourway.
MEDITATION CLASSES:Teachinglonghourscanbe
drainingonyourenergyunlessyoulearnhowtomanageit.
Learnhowtoquietyourmindandobserveyourthoughts
inweeklymeditationclasses.
TUTORIAL LAB TIME:Duringthe14weekperiodbetween
Modules1-4,joinanEmbodyTeacherforaweeklytutorial
session.Theyaretheretohelpguide,directandanswer
yourquestionswhileyoupractice.
BONUS LECTURE:PurchasingPilates
Equipment
BONUS LECTURE:Attractingtheclientsyou’lllovetoteach
BONUS LECTURE:
PMACertificationExamPrep
W H E N O N E T U g S AT A S I N g L E T H I N g
I N N AT U R E , T H E Y F I N D S I T AT TA C H E D
T O T H E R E S T O F T H E W O R L D .
I N VA L U A B L E E x p E R I E N C EYOUR INVESTMENT
t H e C o r e p r o g r A M
Theinformationpresentedinthefourcoremodules,
anatomy,andfinalretreathavebeencompiledovera15year
spanandclosetohundredthousanddollarsineducation,to
bepresentedinaneasytounderstandandfollowmanner.
138hoursofmaterial.VALUE: $11,000
i N t e r N s H i p
EmbodyPilatesstudioisover3100sqftandhasclose
to$50000worthofPilatesequipmentforyoutousefor
practicingandteaching.Youwillhaveaccesstothisstudio,
7daysaweekfor12months.VALUE: $1,800
M e N t o r e d t e A C H i N g
You’llspend15hoursone-on-onewithahighlytrainedand
experiencedteacher.Theywillpersonallyhelpguideyouin
developingyourteachingskills.VALUE: $1,275
e x A M s
Manyprogramsrequireyoutopayforexamsseparately.18
hoursVALUE: $1,440
A d v i s o r & L A B t i M e
You’llmeetwithyouradvisorfor4,one-on-onesessions
duringtheprogram.Thereare12hoursoflabtimeincluded
topracticeundertheguidanceofanexperiencedteacher.
VALUE: $680
r e s o U r C e s
You’llreceiveastudentbinderwithdetailednotes,an
onlinevirtualtextbookand12monthsofguidedmeditation
classes.VALUE: $1,500
TOTAL pROgRAM VALUE - $17,695
ACTUAL pROgRAM COST - $6,995
*studentaid&/orpaymentplansmaybeavailable.
Askthestudiofordetails.
p O I N T S T O C O N S I D E R
Ourprogramisstructuredtoacceptstudentswhoarefromoutoftown.At
minimum,you’llbemaking5-7tripstoCanmoreduringtheyear.You’llneed
tohaveaccesstoaPilatesstudioandteacherinyourhometowntocomplete
theinternshiprequirements(orbewillingtopurchasesomeequipment).
Ourtheorymodulesarestructuredinanintensivemannertogivestudents
theoptiontorelocatetoCanmoreforthattimeperiodandfocusontheir
studiesfulltimeorcommutefromtheirhometown.
Webelievethat inordertoteachPilates,youneedtobeastudentofthe
work.YouwillphysicallygothroughtheexperienceofReturningbacktoLife
.Lessonswillhelpprepareyoutoembodythematerial.
Atleast75hoursoflessons(classes&/orprivatesessions)needtobedone
atEmbodyPilates.Ifyou’refromoutoftown,youmaydotheremaining75
lessonsinyourhometownatanapprovedstudio.Internationalstudentsare
welcome. *Lessonsareadditionalto
thecoursetuition.*Trainee
packagesareavailable.
W E C A N N O T T E A C H p E O p L E
A N Y T H I N g ; W E C A N O N LY H E L p T H E M
D I S C O V E R I T W I T H I N T H E M S E LV E S .
- g A L I L E O g A L I L E I
S C H O L A R S H I p STO AID YOUR JOURNEY AND TRANSFORMATION
N U R T U R E
In memory of Renee Kuhn, Bonny-Lynn’s Mother Renee Kuhn was the ultimate
nurturerandhadapassion formakingpeoplehappy.This$500scholarshipwill
be awarded to the prospective studentwhodemonstrates howPilateswill help
themhelpothershealthroughPilates.Applicantsmustsubmita90secondvideo
explaininghowbecomingaPilatesteacherwillhelpthemchangeandhealtheworld.
T H R I V E
Inmemory of Ron Kuhn, Bonny-Lynn’s Father Ron Kuhn had a real vision for
business.This$500scholarshipwillbeawardedtotheprospectivestudentwho
demonstratesastrongvisionastohowtheyaregoingtousetheirPilatesTraining
tohelpgrowanddevelopabusinesstohelpothers.Applicantsmustsubmita90
secondvideoastohowtheywanttogrowtheirPilatesbusiness.
*Youcanapplyforbothscholarshipsbutwillonlybeawardedone.$500willbe
appliedtowardstuitionorlessonsatEmbodyPilates.
g I V I N g B A C K :H E A L T H E W O R L D
We believe in helping others, not only through healing with
pilates, but also in life. When you invest in your success
through our program, you’re not only helping
yourself, but you’re also helping spread love
and abundance to organizations who help
others succeed. A portion of each
student’s tuition is given back to
local community initiatives &
charities.
J O I N U S