At each stage of your Body Harmonics Pilates Comprehensive Track (Levels 1 through 3), you can earn a Body Harmonics diploma by successfully completing all program requirements, plus a written and practical exam.

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Employers and clients alike want to know that the teachers and instructors they employ are highly competent professionals. Having the Body Harmonics name behind you demonstrates to your clients, colleagues and employer that you’re a knowledgeable, skilled and creative teacher. Plus, you get a listing on our Teacher Finder and many other benefits.

In 2016 we were selected as a Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) registered school. To align with their respected third-party certification accreditation requirements, we started issuing diplomas to graduates of our Pilates Comprehensive Track programs instead of certifications as we had previously. There are no changes to the benefits you receive as one of our graduates and CEC requirements to maintain your diploma (previously certification) remain the same. Our Pilates Comprehensive Track (Levels 1-3) is designed to prepare you to sit the exam required to become a Pilates Method Alliance® Certified Pilates Teacher (PMA®-CPT).

When you successfully complete each Level of our Pilates Comprehensive Track you’re entitled and encouraged to promote yourself as a Body Harmonics® Pilates teacher as long as you maintain your status by completing 16 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) every two years. When you stay current you also get to be listed on our online Teacher Finder for free and can take advantage of many other Teacher Benefits. Body Harmonics designations must be used as follows on business cards and in other marketing:

Once you complete one of our three Specialist programs, you receive a diploma and are entitled and encouraged to promote your credentials as follows:

Founded in 2001, the Pilates Method Alliance is the professional association and certifying agency for Pilates teachers, conducting the only third-party certification exam in the Pilates industry. The PMA Certified Pilates Teacher credential (PMA®-CPT) was created through consultation with a wide range of Pilates experts across the field, under the direction of professional psychometricians, and it serves the Pilates community and the public by validating that a Pilates teacher meets entry level standards for safety and competency.

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Yes. Body Harmonics surpasses the required criteria for recognition by the PMA as a registered school. Criteria include but are not limited to offering a 450-hour (minimum) comprehensive Pilates teacher training program, practice hours, and a written and practical exam under the direction of a program director who is a PMA Certified Pilates Teacher. Body Harmonics is listed on the PMA Registry of Schools.

Canada

Body Harmonics Pilates trained teachers based in Canada receive 10% discount on professional liability insurance with Sports & Fitness Insurance Canada. Submit your insurance form completed  with a copy of your current diploma. Once your information is approved, the company will charge the premium specified on the form minus 10%.

USA

Our US-based Pilates trained teachers receive 25% discount on all-inclusive insurance with Pilates Insurance Plus. In addition, the company offers the special student rate of $25 for those currently completing the program requirements.

International

Discounted liability insurance is also available to PMA members, including students, in the USA, Canada, UK and Spain.

Body Harmonics is officially recognized by Employment and Social Development Canada as a private educational institution. As a Pilates Comprehensive Track student, you can claim your tuition and material fees for an education tax credit. Contact our Teacher Training Coordinator by email or telephone at 416.482.4884 x 206 or 1.877.537.0714 x 206 to request a tax receipt.