BASI® Pilates Teacher Training

Body Line Pilates Studio is the host for the BASI® Pilates teacher training courses in Zurich. BASI® is a registered training organisation with Pilatessuisse
BASI® has always remained true to the art of movement, the science of movement, and most importantly, to the works of Joseph Pilates. Since its inception in 1989, BASI® has been an educational vehicle devoted to creating professional standards worthy of the Pilates method. BASI® is committed to preparing teachers of the highest calibre, to perpetuate the Pilates legacy.

BASI® embodies integrity, principle and believe in the power of oneself. If you are willing to travel the often rigorous path – in other words, to go the distance – BASI® will provide the in-depth knowledge

For more information visit BASI® Switzerland

Comprehensive Teacher Training Course (CTTC)
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Module 1-2 25. – 26. November 2023
Module 3-4 20. – 21. January 2024
Module 5-6 09. – 10. March 2024
Module 7-9 12. – 14. April 2024
Module 10-12 07. – 09. June 2024

Matwork Teacher Training Course (MTTC)
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Module 1-2 25. – 26. November 2023
Module 3-4 20. – 21. January 2024
Module 5-6 09. – 10. March 2024

Body Line Pilates Studio is an official HOST studio of BASI Pilates since 2021.

BASI (Headquarter USA) is proud to have an exceptional group of leading studios that offer teacher training and advanced education programs. Read more here: www.basipilates.com

Video Pilates with Sima Bürgin – Repertoire from the BASI Comprehensive and Legacy Programs
Rael Isacowitz – Founder and Director of BASI Pilates

Climb A Tree (Reformer): BASI Comprehensive Program, Creator Rael Isacowitz Cat Walkover Prep (Cadillac): BASI Legacy Program: Creator Rael Isacowitz Back Stroke (Reformer): BASI Comprehensive Program, Creator Rael Isacowitz Tendon Stretch (Reformer): BASI Comprehensive Program: Creator Rael Isacowitz Side Over On Box: BASI Comprehensive Program, Creator Rael Isacowitz Balance Control Front Into Up Stretch (Reformer): BASI Legacy Program: Creator Real Isacowitz Single Arm With Rotation (Reformer): BASI Legacy Program: Creator Real Isacowitz Teaser (Reformer): BASI Comprehensive Program, Creator Rael Isacowitz Sitting Side Into Lying Side (Cadillac): BASI Legacy Program: Creator Real Isacowitz High Bridge Prep (Cadillac): BASI Legacy Program: Creator Real Isacowitz

Special terms for BASI students using the Body Line Pilates Studio
(auditing classes, self-practice, student teaching, etc.)

We are pleased to welcome you to the Body Line Pilates Studio, where we will strive to support you throughout your certification process.

In addition to the standard course modules, a BASI certification requires the following practical training hours:

Studio and mat certification: 200 self-practice hours, 100 observation hours, 200 student-teaching hours.

Mat training: 60 self-practice hours, 15 observation hours, 30 student-teaching hours.

As a host studio for Pilates certification, we are pleased to offer you special terms which are valid for one year (12 months) from the beginning of your certification process.

  • BASI students attending Body Line Pilates courses receive 20% off all courses during their certification period. Before registering for a course, please submit your personal information (first and last name, address, phone number, email address, and birth date) so the studio management can enter the 20% discount in the booking system before you register. The information should be identical to that used in the online booking system SportsNow to register for single sessions or courses.
  • BASI students may arrange with the studio director Sima Bürgin (SMS: 076 377 36 31, email: info@simaburgin.com) or a member of the studio team to use the studio for self-practice whenever there is space available. The best times are outside of the group lesson times listed in the studio schedule; weekday afternoons; and Saturdays and Sundays.
  • The following reduced-rate fees are applicable when using the studio and equipment for student teaching with your own students. Payment by TWINT is possible.
    SFr. 45 / 60 min. for groups (2 – 6 people)
    SFr. 35 / 60 min. for individuals (private sessions)
    Please also contact the studio director as outlined above to coordinate use of the studio for this purpose
  • Auditing classes is free for BASI students and can be arranged directly with the instructor. Contact information for the entire Body Line Pilates team can be found on our website, along with the schedule of group lessons. Private and semi-private sessions are not visible to BASI students on the schedule. Therefore, please contact the studio director or a team member if you are interested in observing a session outside of the group lesson times.
  • BASI students who are completing their certification through another BASI studio but are interested in using our studio for self-practice or auditing classes, may do so by paying a monthly fee of SFr. 250 and enrolling in a course at a 20% discount.
  • Before leaving the studio, please make sure to clean any equipment which was used, place all used washcloths from the bathrooms into the basket next to the kitchen, turn off all lights, unplug the coffee pot, place any dishes in the dishwasher, and tilt the windows to allow for air circulation.
  • Please also take care not to scratch the parquet floors when moving equipment.

The studio management and Body Line Pilates Studio team thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Warm regards,

Sima Bürgin, Director
& Studio Team