Apparatus
Pilates
with Lauren Brandt Pilates
Begin your teaching journey with Balanced Body® Pilates Teacher Training, a globally respected program that blends classical roots with modern movement science.
Whether you’re seeking a Comprehensive Certification, focusing on Mat and Reformer, or choosing a Reformer-only or Mat-only path, each training option is designed to meet you where you are and support your professional goals.
All pathways begin with Movement Principles, the essential foundation course that deepens your understanding of movement, anatomy, and teaching skills, setting you up for success as a confident and knowledgeable Pilates instructor.
Training is offered in-studio in beautiful Victoria, BC, or online for added flexibility and accessibility. You can pay for courses individually at your own pace or save by bundling your training for a more comprehensive experience.
CURRICULUM PATHWAY:
Prerequisite: Movement Principles, Mat 1, Reformer 1
Course descriptions and available dates below.
Apparatus 1: Introduction to Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels
Instructor:
Cost: $875 CDN
Prerequisite: Movement Principles, Mat 1 & Reformer 1
9:30am-6:30pm PST
Apparatus 1 introduces the Trapeze Table (Cadillac), Chair and Barrels to provide a complete education on the Pilates system. Apparatus 1 includes beginning and intermediate level exercises on each piece of equipment along with safety, set up and their role in the Pilates studio environment. Each piece of equipment provides a unique training environment to create a well-rounded experience for a client or class.
Apparatus 1 comes with everything you need to support your learning, including three full-colour digital Balanced Body® manuals for the Tower, Chair, and Barrels, along with lifetime access to video tutorials. The manuals offer clear exercise descriptions, photos, and cueing tips, while the videos let you review each exercise anytime to deepen your understanding and build confidence. * You will not need to purchase manuals for Apparatus 2 or 3.
*As a bonus, students receive a custom Study Workbook unique to Lauren Brandt Pilates. It’s designed to help you stay organized, track your progress, and understand the material with clarity, offering extra support throughout your training.
Next session: TBA
Apparatus 2: Intermediate Exercises and Class Design for the Trapeze Table (Cadillac), Chair and Barrels
Instructor: Lauren Brandt
Cost: $850 CDN
Prerequisite: Apparatus 1
9:30am-6:30pm PST
Apparatus 3 completes the comprehensive Pilates teacher training program with intermediate, advanced, and super advanced exercises on the Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels. The Balanced Body Movement Principles programming system is applied to the apparatus to create clear guidelines for class design.
Each course comes with everything you need to support your learning: a full-colour digital Balanced Body® manual and lifetime access to video tutorials. The manual provides clear exercise descriptions, photos, and cueing tips, while the videos allow you to review each exercise at any time to deepen your understanding and build confidence.
*As a bonus, students receive a custom Study Workbook unique to Lauren Brandt Pilates. It’s designed to help you stay organized, track your progress, and understand the material with clarity, offering extra support throughout your training.
Next session: April 4 & 5
Appratus 3: Intermediate, Advanced and Super Advanced Exercises on the Trapeze Table (Cadillac), Chair and Barrels
Instructor: Lauren Brandt
Cost: $850 CDN
Prerequisite: Apparatus 2
9:30am-6:30pm PST
Apparatus 3 completes the comprehensive Pilates teacher training program with intermediate, advanced, and super advanced exercises on the Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels. The Balanced Body Movement Principles programming system is applied to the apparatus to create clear guidelines for class design.
Each course comes with everything you need to support your learning: a full-colour digital Balanced Body® manual and lifetime access to video tutorials. The manual provides clear exercise descriptions, photos, and cueing tips, while the videos allow you to review each exercise at any time to deepen your understanding and build confidence.
*As a bonus, students receive a custom Study Workbook unique to Lauren Brandt Pilates. It’s designed to help you stay organized, track your progress, and understand the material with clarity, offering extra support throughout your training.
Next session: May 23 & 24
Apparatus Intensive
Instructor:
Cost: $2400 CDN ($150 saving)
Our Apparatus Certification Intensive is an immersive, in-person training designed for those who want to complete their Apparatus education in a focused, condensed format. This intensive includes Apparatus 1, 2, and 3, covering training on the Tower, Cadillac, Chair, Ladder Barrel, and Spine Corrector. Together, these pieces offer a rich and varied approach to strength, mobility, and whole-body integration.
This training requires prior completion of Mat and Reformer training.
Offered exclusively in person in beautiful Victoria, BC, this format supports hands-on learning, clear tactile cueing, and real-time feedback. Moving through the material over consecutive days allows concepts to build naturally across levels, helping technique refine and confidence grow through consistent practice, observation, and teaching.
You’ll work closely with experienced educators in a small-group setting, with dedicated time for practice teaching, discussion, and deeper exploration of the full Apparatus system. The immersive structure supports strong continuity between levels and allows for a more embodied and practical understanding of the work.
By the end of the intensive, you will have completed Apparatus 1 through 3 and be well on your way toward Balanced Body certification.
Students receive full-colour digital Balanced Body® manuals along with lifetime access to video tutorials, allowing you to revisit exercises and concepts at any time. This training also includes a custom study workbook unique to the Lauren Brandt Pilates program, designed to support organization, reflection, and integration throughout the intensive.
Next session: June 25 - 30
Commit to Your Training & Save
If you’re ready to immerse yourself in your Pilates education, we offer a bundled course discount for students enrolling in multiple courses at once.
When you register for 4 courses at the same time, you’ll receive $200 off your total tuition.
This option is ideal for students who are planning their training pathway and want to stay consistent with their learning.
To receive your discount code, please reach out before registering—we’re happy to help you map out the best course sequence for your goals.