For over two decades, Lauren Brandt has been a leading figure in the world of Movement and Manual Therapy. As a Master Pilates Instructor, Balanced Body Educator, and Registered Massage Therapist, Lauren's journey is marked by passion, precision, and a deep commitment to helping others feel their best.
2026 Teacher Training Schedule
Balanced Body curriculum taught in beautiful downtown Victoria, British Columbia
and online wherever you are in the world.
Mat Pilates
Movement Principles
Sept 12-13
Mat 1: Sept 19-20
Mat 2: Oct 17-18
Mat 3: November 7-8
Next Mat Intensive
TBA
Reformer
Movement Principles
Sept 12-13
Reformer 1: Sept 26-27
Reformer 2: Oct 24-25
Reformer 3: Nov 21-22
Next Reformer Intensive
August Montreal Intensive link.
Victoria - TBA
Apparatus
Apparatus 1: June 25-26
Apparatus 2: June 27-28
Apparatus 3: June 29-30
Anatomy in 3D: TBA
June Apparatus Intensive
Learn more and register.
Spring & Summer Intensives
An intensive is a condensed training format that allows you to complete multiple courses in a focused, immersive timeframe.
By moving through the material over consecutive days, concepts build naturally, learning stays embodied, and confidence develops through consistent practice, observation, and discussion.
Intensives are ideal for those who want continuity, depth, and momentum in their training while fully immersing themselves in the Pilates work.
Each class level of an Intensive session can be booked individually.
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Mat Certification Intensive | May 11–17
The Mat Certification Intensive is an immersive training that includes Movement Principles and Mat 1, 2, and 3, allowing you to move through the full Mat curriculum in a focused and integrated format.
Offered both online and in person, this intensive supports continuity, embodied learning, and a deeper understanding as concepts build naturally from day to day. Ideal for those who want to gain confidence, clarity, and momentum in their Mat practice and teaching through a cohesive, concentrated experience.
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Reformer Certification Intensive | June 8–14
The Reformer Certification Intensive is an immersive, in-person training that includes Movement Principles and Reformer 1, 2, and 3, guiding you through the full Reformer curriculum in a concentrated and integrated format.
Offered in person only, this intensive allows for hands-on learning, precise cueing, and real-time feedback as concepts build seamlessly from day to day. It’s ideal for those who want to deepen their understanding of the Reformer, refine their teaching skills, and gain confidence through consistent practice and exploration.
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Apparatus Certification Intensive | June 25-30
The Apparatus Certification Intensive is a focused, in-person training that includes Apparatus 1, 2, and 3, covering the Tower, Cadillac, Chair, Ladder Barrel, and Spine Corrector.
This immersive format supports continuity across the apparatus, allowing students to see how concepts translate from one piece to another while developing confidence and fluency in teaching.
Designed for those who want to complete their Apparatus education in a condensed timeframe, this intensive emphasizes hands-on experience, thoughtful progressions, and a clear, integrated understanding of the full apparatus system.
“Change happens through movement…
and movement heals.”
- JOSEPH PILATES