BCRPA CEC APPROVED WORKSHOPS

Lela D Pilates offers several teacher training workshops throughout the year that are approved for BCRPA CECs. 

Many of the workshops are appropriate for personal trainers, fitness and yoga instructors as well as the Pilates Enthusiast.  

We are always adding and creating new workshops.  Visit our site regularly for updates on workshops and dates. 

Lela D Pilates is also available to present any of her workshops at your studio, centre or conference.

Enjoy earning your BCRPA CECs in person or from the comfort of your home anywhere in B.C.
These live, interactive workshops are all offered via Zoom and many in-person and designed to enhance your skills as a teacher.  Detailed handouts are provided to allow you to apply your new skills in your next class or session. Many of these workshops are appropriate  for fitness and yoga instructors as wells personal trainers and Pilates enthusiasts . 

FALL 2025 CEC WORKSHOPS 

MOVEMENT ANATOMY REVIEW Workshop for Fitness Instructors  

4 BCRPA CECs  $89  + GST  

Thursday Sept 18th 5:00pm to 9:00pm Offered on Zoom

The goal of the workshop is to refresh your knowledge of movement anatomy through review and practical application.

STANDING & CHAIR PILATES 

8 BCRPA CECs    $179.00 + GST

For teaching in a corporate setting or teaching people with mobility issues.

Saturday & Sunday November 1st & 2nd  11:00am to 3:00pm

Learn how to adapt Pilates movements to accommodate participants with mobility issues that have difficulty getting down to and up from the floor. This workshop explores Pilates movements adapted for sitting on a household chair or standing. It is appropriate for teaching to seniors as well as teaching Pilates at the desk in a corporate setting where there may not be space for mats. 

Limited in-person seats available, email Lela to reserve your spot.

WINTER  2026 CEC WORKSHOPS

PILATES FITNESS LEVEL TWO WORKSHOP

12 BCRPA CECs   $259.00 + GST

Sundays Jan 11th  and 18th  2026  10:00am to 4:00pm 

Location: Distilled Pilates, North Vancouver

** Register by Dec 21st  for $235.00 + GST for the EARLY BIRD rate**  

Once you have mastered the BCRPA fundamental Pilates Mat exercises, and have progressed your students to an advanced beginner level, you will be ready to add some additional exercises to your class to create more interest and challenge for your regular students.

In the Pilates Fitness Level Two Workshop, each instructor will learn the skills to teach up to 12+ additional higher level mat exercises and learn progressions for the fundamentals exercises that can be safely added into your existing classes. We will also explore  how to sequence the  new movements into Joseph Pilates’ original Mat work.

Only 8 seats available, email Lela to register and reserve your spot 

ADVANCED PILATES FITNESS TEACHING  

18 BCRPA CECs  $355 + GST  

Feb 21st 10am to 4pm,  22nd  9am to 3pm  & 28th 10am to 4pm    

Location: Canvas Pilates, Vancouver

* Register by Jan 31st for EARLY BIRD rate $335 + GST  * Only ONE seat left*

The Advanced Pilates Fitness Teaching workshop is for experienced and serious Pilates Fitness instructors that wish to elevate their teaching skills and deepen their knowledge of Pilates to become a more highly skilled Pilates teacher.

In this in-depth, comprehensive workshop, we will explore each Pilates Fitness fundamental and Level 2 exercises and discuss how to quickly address common issues using precision and tactile cues. Teaching with precision cues will deepen your participants connection to the method and help them obtain all the benefits of Pilates. 

You will also learn the art of teaching with themes and we will spend time discussing the rich history and system of Pilates to increase your knowledge to share with your students..

Finally, you will learn several advanced Pilates movements to add to your higher level group mat classes.

You will walk away with the skills to instruct a more meaningful group class that connects your students with the brilliance of the Pilates method that will set you apart from other Pilates Fitness instructors.

Only 1 seat available - email Lela to register and reserve your seat with a $100 non-refundable deposit

* Completion of Level 2 Pilates Fitness workshop is recommended 

POWER PILATES

6 BCRPA CECs  $139.00 + GST

Spring Dates Pending 

This exciting new workshop combines using weights and other resistance tools in our Pilates Mat classes to challenge the larger muscles while continuing to honour Joseph Pilates original  goal of uniform development.. Learn where in the sequence to safely add weights to maintain the flow of Pilates as well as create a balanced and fun class.

Limited in-person seats available, email Lela to reserve your spot.

Workshops coming soon:

NEW! WORKING with the AGING SPINE  

Offered on Zoom, Dates TBD

4 BCRPA CECs $99.00 + GST

Looking at the latest information and research, this lecture styled workshop will demystify osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, spinal disc issues,  simplify the Spondies and review other age related issues of the spine such as kyphosis and lordosis.  

This workshop is beneficial for Group Fitness instructors,  Personal Trainers as well as Pilates and Yoga instructors.

Join Lela Dawson BCRPA Pilates-Fitness TFL and Sylvia Banks, retired Physiotherapist and BCRPA Pilates-Fitness FL for this informative workshop. 

Please note: No refunds 31 days before workshop start date.  * See FAQ on refund policy.

Pilates teacher COMMUNITY CHAT Series.  

FREE for Pilates Fitness instructors (no CECs)

Pilates Fitness instructors and trainees gather with Lela for an hour or so on zoom to discuss specific topics, ask questions, share experiences, and offer support and tips to each other.  Grab a coffee or tea, get comfortable and join in. It is a great opportunity to connect with other Pilates Fitness Instructors in your community.  

Topic discussed for 40-45 minutes and an open discussion or questions on anything follows for 15-30 min. 

FREE: Email Lela to request your zoom link.

Thursday March 27th, 7:30pm - Inspiring students to return to your classes

Tuesday April 15th, 7:30pm - Six Tips on teaching mixed level classes

Thursday May 22nd, 7:30pm.   Getting started as a new Pilates fitness instructor

Watch for our Fall 2025 CHAT Topics and Dates coming soon 

Lela D Pilates will come to your studio or centre any where in BC via Zoom or in person to train your instructors in Pilates Fitness or present workshops for CECs at your convenience.   Call for details.