Teacher Training
at Thrive Luxembourg
They dreamed they could, so they did…
introducing the THRIVE EDUHive, featuring world class education, workshops, seminars and events.
Pilates Mat and Reformer Training coming soon…
10 - 13 November 2025
18 - 23 November 2025
13 - 18 Janaury 2026
THRIVE Gonderange
MAT PILATES TEACHER TRAINING
led by Michael Lots, Balanced Body Master Trainer & Osteopath CO. (over 25 years experience).
Course Content:
Mat Pilates Instructor Certificate
Mat Program Includes
Instruction in the complete pre–Pilates and Balanced Body Mat exercises
A detailed, full colour manual with accompanying video support to enhance your learning
Mat class design and delivery based on the Balanced Body programming system
Development of cueing and coaching skills
Safety information for teaching special populations (seniors, pre-natal and injury)
DATES:
Anatomy 3D: 10th & 11th November 2025
Movement Principles: 13th & 14th November2025
Mat 1: 18th & 19th November 2025
Mat 2: 20th & 21st November 2025 Mat 3: 13th & 14th January 2026
To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Mat Instructor, students must complete the following:
Anatomy in Three Dimensions™ (Strongly Recommended)
Balanced Body Movement Principles (16 hours)
Balanced Body Mat 1 – Course work and module test (16 hours)
Balanced Body Mat 2 – Course work and module test (16 hours)
Balanced Body Mat 3 – Course work and module test (16 hours)
20 Mat personal sessions, 15 observation hours and 35 student teaching hours.
Final written and practical test.
Total hours for completion of Mat program: 134 hours.
Upon fulfillment of all Balanced Body Mat Instructor requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion.
REFORMER PILATES TEACHER TRAINING
led by Michael Lots, Balanced Body Master Trainer & Osteopath CO. (over 25 years experience).
Course Content:
Reformer Pilates Instructor Certificate
Reformer Program Includes: Exercise instruction in the complete Reformer repertoire.
A detailed, full colour manual with video support.
Successful class design and delivery based on the Movement Principles and Balanced Body Programming System.
Instruction in observing and analysing posture and movement.
Development of cueing, coaching and teaching skills.
Guidelines for teaching older adults, pre and post–natal women, and clients with common orthopaedic conditions.
Equipment safety and maintenance.
DATES:
Anatomy 3D: 10th & 11th November 2025
Movement Principles: 13th & 14th November2025
Reformer 1: 22 & 23 November 2025
Reformer 2: 15th & 16th January 2026
Reformer 3: 17th & 18th January for 2025
To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Reformer Instructor, student must complete the following:
- Anatomy 3D (16 hours)
- Movement Principles (16 hours)
- Balanced Body Reformer 1 - Course work and test (16 hours)
- Balanced Body Reformer 2 - Course work and test (16 hours)
- Balanced Body Reformer 3 - Course work and test (16 hours)
- 30 Reformer personal sessions, 30 observation hours and 90 student teaching hours.
- Final written and practical test
Total hours of completion of Reformer program: 240 hours.
FEES
Intensive Pilates Mat Teacher Training
FULL PRICE: €3,950
Early Bird Rate: €3,725
Intensive Pilates Reformer Teacher Training
FULL PRICE: €3,950
Early Bird Rate: €3,725
Pilates Mat & Reformer BUNDLE
Full Price: €5,950
Early Bird: €5,750
All prices are inclusive of TVA and training Manuals.
Early Bird is available to book until 15 July 2025
Booking Details: A 50% deposit is required to secure your spot.
All fees must be paid in full by 10 October 2025.
Cancellation and refund policy: 30 days before start: Full refund minus €300 processing fees, 15–29 days before start: 50% refund, Less than 15 days: No refund.
To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Mat & Reformer Instructor,
students must complete the following:
Movement Principles (16 hours)
Balanced Body Mat 1 – Course work and test (16 hours)
Balanced Body Mat 2 – Course work and test (16 hours)
Balanced Body Mat 3 – Course work and test (16 hours)
Balanced Body Reformer 1 – Course work and test (16 hours)
Balanced Body Reformer 2 – Course work and test (16 hours)
Balanced Body Reformer 3 – Course work and test (16 hours)
20 Mat personal sessions
30 Reformer personal sessions
45 observation hours
125 student teaching hours
Final written and practical test
Total hours for completion of Mat & Reformer Instructor Training (not including Anatomy): 332 hours
Anatomy in 3Dmust be completed prior to testing.
Upon completion of all requirements, a certificate of completion as a Balanced Body Mat & Reformer Instructor will be issued.
Michael Lots is an Osteopath, Balanced Body Pilates Educator, fitness instructor and personal trainer with more than 20 years of experience. A former boxer, he has been interested in sports since his teenage years and practices several disciplines : boxing, rugby, swimming, golf. Michael started his career as a Tax specialist in the financial industry but never gave up his first love, sports, by teaching during his spare time. In 2008, he decided to totally change his career path by quitting his corporate job and founding his first personal training & Pilates studio after having followed intensively the Balanced Body® Pilates Training Programs.
Now the owner of Bhealthy Pilates Studio & Therapy Center and Balanced Body® Faculty Master Instructor for Belgium, Michael keeps educating himself to meet his clients’ demands and high expectations.
