Instructors

Here at balance, we pride ourselves in having talented, enthusiastic and caring instructors. With different backgrounds in various fitness industries, our instructors are able to provide an empowering fitness experience. We understand that every person is unique, with different goals and needs. Our priority is to provide every client that walks through our doors with personalized attention, helping all of our clients surpass challenges and meet individual goals.

Pilates:
All of our Pilates instructors are certified in classical Pilates and have been certified in a 600+hour training program. The vast majority of our instructors are Power Pilates certified and we are a Power Pilates affiliated studio. Located in New York City, Power Pilates is widely recognized as one of the best Pilates educations in the country. Power Pilates has been operating since 1989, running certification programs since 1997. They are committed to honoring the integrity of the classical Pilates methods of Joseph Pilates and teaching with fresh and innovative techniques.

Pilates Teacher Training
balance hosts a number of Power Pilates teacher training and continuing education workshops throughout the year. Our 2011 schedule includes:

Beginner Pilates Mat: June 3-5
Intermediate Pilates Mat June 24-26
Systems Level I: March 4-April 16 (Alternating Weekends)
Systems Level II: May 13-July 9 (Alternating Weekends)
Systems Level III: September 16-October 15(Alternating Weekends)
Beginner Pilates Mat: December 2-4

To find out more about Power Pilates, or to find more information on upcoming certifications and workshops, visit www.PowerPilates.com. Click here to download a copy of the current Power Pilates Curriculum Overview

Yoga:
Our Yoga instructors come from various backgrounds and disciplines and have all been through a RYT200 or 500 hour certification program. Here at balance studio we offer “Hatha yoga,” which refers to doing the physical practice of “asana” (poses) and breath work in order to prepare the body for mental clarity and enlightenment. Our instructors have extensively studied and practiced many different “brands” of yoga, including Anusara, Iyengar, Kripalu, Kundalini, Ashtanga and more. We honor this variety of experience while recognizing that all yoga is good yoga! Our Hatha yoga classes are therefore distinguished through leveling (Level I, Level II, Flow, etc.) rather than by type.

Gyrotonic:
Our studio currently has three fully certified Gyrotonic instructors including one Master Trainer. All Gyrotonic instructors must complete a comprehensive training program, including at least a year of apprenticeship. Master Trainers have completed advanced training with Juliu Horvath, the inventor of Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis exercise, and are licensed to train other instructors.

balance's Master Trainer, Alesia Fowler, was one of Gyrotonic’s first, training instructors since 2001. In 1988, Alesia co-founded the first Gyrotonic studio in Europe, located in Florence, Italy. She had the opportunity to work with a very diverse clientele, ranging from dancers and athletes to stroke victims and paraplegics.
Learn more about the Gyrotonic certification process.

Hiring:
balance is always looking to bring talented instructors onto our team. We are looking for experienced instructors who are always looking to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

You should be a classically trained Pilates instructor (ideally Power Pilates certified) with at least 1 full year of teaching experience. Apprenticeships are available if you would like to hone your teaching skills while still in training. Email your resume and cover letter to info@BalanceStudio.com to get started. Right now we are specifically looking for instructors who can work evenings and Saturday mornings. We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you a Gyrotonic or RYT200 certified yoga instructor? We would love to hear from you too! We are always looking to enrich our current offerings so let us know what days and times you are available when you send your cover letter and resume.