WORLD-RENOWNED
BALANCED BODY EDUCATION
PERSONALIZED FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. EXCEED YOUR OWN EXPECTATIONS!
“Wow! Lisa Graham, is an amazing instructor. I learned so much and was impressed with not only her knowledge but her ability to support each participant according to an individuals needs. I am loving the Balanced Body teacher training program!”
Instructor Training
Agile Monkey is proud to be a host site for Balanced Body, a world renowned Pilates & Core Align Instructor training program that is designed to create thoughtful, creative and successful movement educators. The program is taught by Master Instructor Lisa Graham, who is deeply committed to a thorough and transformative educational experience. Lisa was one of the first instructors in the country invited to become a Balanced Body Master instructor, and has been involved in the development of the education materials and curriculum since 2007.
At Agile Monkey, we are passionate about creating a positive learning experience and fostering opportunities for education and growth for our instructors. Our amazing graduates range in age from their 20’s to 70’s and have backgrounds just as diverse. Our students include medical professionals looking to add skills to their practice, fitness trainers, professional athletes/dancers who want to find a way to use their passion towards a new career, and people who only started moving with purpose later in life and are looking for something that inspires them to get and stay fit – all are welcome!
The Pilates program starts with the Balanced Body Movement Principles, which helps to build a solid understanding of the science behind, and profound importance of, mindful movement foundations. We then explore the full repertoire on the Mat, Reformer and Apparatus (Cadillac, Chair & Barrels) in levels. This allows a truly immersive experience in the Pilates Methodology, and allows students to become stronger as the program progresses. As the modules advance they become more physically demanding, but they also reinforce the exercises and concepts that has already been presented. With each successive module, we will continuously delve deeper into the mechanics, cueing, benefits and modifications of each exercise.
The CoreAlign program is comprised of two progressive modules. This course is an amazing compliment to Pilates teacher training, and also appropriate for Physical Therapists and other movement professionals who want to add another dynamic and therapeutic component to their practice.
Lisa trained directly with the CoreAlign inventor, Jonathan Hoffman, and was integral in the CoreAlign curriculum development at Balanced Body, helping to write the manuals on which the courses are based.
Given the ever-changing situation in the world, no Balanced Body courses are currently scheduled for the public. However, Lisa is available for virtual and/or limited in-person trainings. If you are interested in becoming a Pilates and/or CoreAlign instructor, or have any questions about the program, please email Lisa Graham.
Read more about the program details and options on the Balanced Body website.
Professional Continuing Education, Mentoring & More
Lisa is available to support instructors at any point in their journey. Given the circumstances in the world, many students are finding that they are very close to finishing their certification program but still need to complete a few requirements, and many are ready to complete their test out but don’t know how. Email Lisa with your story and questions – we’ll figure out how best to move you forward.
One of Lisa’s great joys is teaching teachers. Continuing Education for movement instructors is important and encourages our community to remain curious, engaged, and creative. If you are a teacher with questions, need a little inspiration, or just want to learn something new, please contact Lisa for private mentoring/training and be sure to check out her Balanced Body Videos and other Event and Workshop Offerings.
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING TESTIMONIALS
“Lisa is a talented trainer of teachers. She fosters an environment where students are supported and encouraged to push past their current comfort zone without fear of judgment. Deeply knowledgable about anatomy, the exercises, cueing, and coaching, Lisa is the best teacher trainer I’ve worked with. I fly from SoCal to work with her and will keep doing so. She’s life-changing.”
“Wow! Lisa Graham is an amazing instructor. I learned so much and was impressed with not only her knowledge but her ability to support each participant according to an individuals needs. I am loving the Balanced Body teacher training program!”
“Lisa Graham is an exceptional Pilates teacher. She is inspiring, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, thorough, efficient and well-organized. She is also warm and engaging as well as very approachable. Her training stands out as the best!”
“Great course and great teacher. Super. Super. Super!”
“Lisa is absolutely amazing! A perfect combination of realistic perspective, knowledge & humor. Awesome experience!!!”