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 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 . 

WINTER 2025 WORKSHOPS    All approved for BCRPA CECs.

PILATES FITNESS LEVEL TWO WORKSHOP   This workshop is now full.  Contact us to be put on the waitlist.

Sundays, February 23rd and March 2nd,  10:00am to 5:00pm at

Distilled Pilates Studio, North Vancouver, or on Zoom

12 BCRPA CECs $239 + GST 

Includes workbook

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 mat exercises and/or higher level progressions that can be safely added into your existing classes. You will also learn how to sequence your new movements into Joseph Pilates’ original Mat work.

POWER PILATES      This workshop is now full.  Contact us to be put on the waitlist.

Saturday Feb 22nd 11:00am to 5:00pm   

At Canvas Pilates Studio, Vancouver or on Zoom.

6 BCRPA CECs  $129 + GST

This exciting new workshops 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.

NEW:  WORKING with the AGING SPINE  Workshop. 

Saturday March 1st 1:00pm to 5:00pm  Offered on Zoom

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. 

PILATES MAT WITH PROPS

Saturday March 8th 12:00pm to 4:00pm

4 BCRPA CECs  $89.00 + GST

If you are comfortable with the fundamental exercises, and are ready to add some additional interest and challenge for your regular students, this workshop is perfect for you.  In the Pilates Mat with Props Workshop, each instructor will learn the skills to incorporate common props found in gyms and studios into our Pilates Mat class while maintaining the intent of Joseph Pilates’ original Mat work.    

PILATES MAT TRANSITIONS AND FLOW

Saturday March 8th 10:00am to 12:00pm

2 BCRPA CECS  $49.00 + GST

In this workshop we will first explore the classical Pilates transitions. Then using the Principle of Rhythm & Flow we will create & develop some new transitions of our own to increase the pace & intensity of our group mat classes

MOVEMENT ANATOMY REVIEW Workshop for Fitness Instructors  

Fall 2025  (Date TBD) on Zoom

4 CECs  $89  + GST  

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

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

Pilates teacher COMMUNITY CHAT Series.  

FREE for Pilates Fitness instructors !  

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.  It is a great opportunity to connect with other Pilates Fitness Instructors in your community.  An example of past topics are:  Breaking down our more complicated Pilates movements,  Improving cueing skills, or Staying Motivated.  Suggestions for future topics are always welcome. 

2025 dates: Thursday March 27th at  7:30pm, Tuesday April 15th at 7:30pm and Thursday May 22nd at 7:30pm.   Email Lela to request your zoom link.

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.  

Call for details.