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 . 

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

FALL 2025 CEC WORKSHOPS 

Check back for dates and more workshops to be added soon.  

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 standing and on a household chair. 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 

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

Once you have mastered the BCRPA fundamental Pilates Mat exercises, and have progressed your students to an advanced beginner or intermediate 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 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 in-person seats available, email Lela to reserve your spot.

POWER PILATES

6 BCRPA CECs  $139.00 + GST

Sunday March 1st, 2026  10:00am to 4:00pm

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.

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.