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PILATES MAT TEACHER TRAINING RETREAT

Club Med Da Balaia

ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL

September 19-25, 2026

Transform Your Passion into a Career—In Paradise

Did you know that Mat Pilates is the # 1 fitness industry trend right now? Are you ready to take your Mat Pilates practice to the next level and start teaching with confidence? Experience your Pilates Certification in a stunning European setting with Body Be Well Pilates + Fit Bodies.

 

Become a strong, confident Mat Pilates teacher and embark on a transformational journey that blends movement, mindfulness, and immersive professional training.

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Cost

EARLY BIRD pricing ends January 15th!

  • Single room - $3,600 - EARLY BIRD $3,400

  • Double room - $3,200 per person - EARLY BIRD $3,000

Instructors
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Chelsea Streifeneder

Owner, Body Be Well Pilates

Chelsea is an NCPT Certified Pilates Teacher, Holistic Nutrition professional, and author, who wants you to live well and feel your best every day.

Suzanne Hazelton
Suzanne Hazelton

Head of Pilates Education, Body Be Well Pilates

Suzanne left corporate life behind in early 2020 and made Pilates her full-time career. She is the co-creator of the Body Be Well Certification program and head of Pilates education at the Body Be Well studios.

What’s Included
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 22 CEC's 

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- Pilates Mat Training: Includes live and in person

  training, and test out options onsite (or after the

  training).

- Ground Transportation: Round Trip transfers to and

  from the FAO Airport to the resort.

- All-Inclusive Room: 7 night stay at Club Med Da

  Balaia in Portugal.

- Fresh Food and Drinks: All meals, drinks and alcohol

  are included, so you can enjoy, relax and soak in

  your training experience!

- Gift bag upon arrival!

- 22 CECs accredited through the National Pilates

  Certification Program.

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Other Perks​​

Students who wish to finish the full program in September at Body Be Well Pilates locations will receive $500 off their full training.

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Sign Up Today!​

Questions? Call or text 914-466-3173
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Body Be Well

Pilates Teacher Training

Taught by Chelsea Streifeneder & Suzanne Hazelton

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Body Be Well teaches a contemporary approach to the original exercise method developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s; one that preserves the essence of the original technique but incorporates current training methods.

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Cost: $6,200

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Tuition fee Includes:

  • Instructed class time with Suzanne and/or Chelsea

  • Hard copies of all manuals and materials

  • In-studio observation hours

  • In-studio teacher practice hours

  • In and out of studio apprentice hours

  • Extra review and class time when needed

  • All final tests and exams

Fall 2026 Schedule

8 Weekends

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October 3, 4
October 17, 18
October 24, 25
November 7, 8
November 14, 15
December 5, 6
December 12, 13
January, 2027 16, 17

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Saturdays in Red Hook

9 AM to 2 PM

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Sundays in Catskill

1 PM to 5 PM

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Payment Options

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Payment plans available.

Payment is accepted by Venmo @bodybewell, credit card, or check.

If you have questions or wish to sign up, call or text 914-466-3173
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