Beyond Pilates

Bodhi Suspension System®
Instructor Training

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Expand your offerings with our Bodhi Suspension System, the only 4-point suspension program available today.

These courses teach movement professionals how to bring the precision and principles of Pilates to suspension training. You learn to “work the ropes” by leaning into gravity and activating the core stability muscles and providing a full-body workout. We provide you with the foundation to create dynamic Bodhi classes that keep clients of all abilities excited and coming back!!

CONSISTS OF TWO COURSES

Bodhi Suspension System Fundamentals

Introductory Bodhi Teacher Training

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8 Hours

In this one-day course, you learn fundamental Bodhi exercises, and how to design and deliver Bodhi classes using our programming system. In addition to common progressions, regressions, and modifications, we provide you with sample classes and the knowledge and tools to use Bodhi to continue to grow your practice. Also included is Bodhi set-up, safety, and maintenance, and our detailed Bodhi Training Manual and ongoing streaming video support.

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Bodhi Suspension System Comprehensive

Dynamic Bodhi Instructor Training including 4-point suspension

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16 Hours

Our comprehensive Bodhi course dives deeper into the principles of suspension training, how it changes the body and why we believe it is the ideal complement to Pilates and fitness programs. You will learn a wide range of Bodhi exercises, and how to teach and successfully cue clients of all abilities, including progressions, regressions, and modifications.  We show you how to design dynamic classes using our programming system. You will understand the purpose of each exercise and how to thread exercises into sequences that deliver results, and walk away with detailed Bodhi classes to start using immediately.  Equipment set-up, safety and maintenance is included, along with our Bodhi Training Manual and ongoing streaming video support.

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Bodhi Suspension System Courses Include

Bodhi Suspension System Fundamentals

  • Instruction in the fundamental Bodhi exercises.
  • Our Programming System to help you design fun and effective classes.
  • Equipment set-up, safety and maintenance.
  • Detailed manual and ongoing video support.  

Bodhi Suspension System Comprehensive

  • Instruction in the fundamental Bodhi exercises.
  • Detailed manual and ongoing video support.
  • Introduction to our Movement Principles to better understand functional movement.
  • Our Programming System to help you design and deliver successful and effective classes.
  • Progressions, regressions and modifications for all fitness abilities.
  • Sample classes to get you teaching right away.
  • Equipment set-up, safety and maintenance.

Requirements for Completion

  • Complete Bodhi Suspension System Fundamentals or Bodhi Suspension System Comprehensive Course.
  • 6 months or more of practice and teaching.
FROM THE COMMUNITY
The Bodhi training was a wonderful educational experience, one in which all Pilates principles, movement teachings and philosophy were applied to a new equipment in a way that made me feel like the Bodhi was invented by Joseph Pilates himself!

Shari B.

FROM THE COMMUNITY
The Bodhi training was a wonderful educational experience, one in which all Pilates principles, movement teachings and philosophy were applied to a new equipment in a way that made me feel like the Bodhi was invented by Joseph Pilates himself!

Shari B.

FROM THE COMMUNITY
The Bodhi training was a wonderful educational experience, one in which all Pilates principles, movement teachings and philosophy were applied to a new equipment in a way that made me feel like the Bodhi was invented by Joseph Pilates himself!

Shari B.

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FAQs

Bodhi suspension-based workouts are dynamic, fun and challenging. Adding Bodhi to your studio/facility gives you a powerful tool for your clients’ programs and a unique service offering. Whether in a class, private session, or integrated into an existing Pilates program, Bodhi Suspension System adds versatility and variety. Rooted in biomechanically sound principles, the Bodhi Suspension System will challenge clients of all levels.

Bodhi is easy to add to virtually every studio space. The two independent ropes require either wall or ceiling mounts.

Because the Bodhi Suspension System consists of two independent ropes with 4 potential suspension points, we highly recommend suspending the ropes at least 18 inches from the wall or from a ceiling mount. The ropes can be suspended against a wall but some of the exercises will have a different feel and experience as a result.

Our Bodhi Authorized Training Centers are located across the U.S. and around the world. Check our Education Finder for courses near you. Very often Bodhi is offered as a pre-conference session at our Pilates On Tour conferences. In addition, many of our Bodhi Balanced Body Educator can travel to on-site locations allowing us to bring this program to your facility.

Balanced Body offers you the opportunity to bring our education into your facility and that includes the Bodhi program. Follow the simple guidelines to set up your course.

Yes, contact us. for more information.

Balanced Body is always seeking to add progressive, creative and dynamic teachers to its impressive list of Balanced Body Educator. You will need to meet high standards, and a need must exist for a Balanced Body Educator in your area If you are interested in becoming a Balanced Body Educator, contact us.

Be prepared to move and to have fun. Footwear is optional.

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