Organizations- California Education Connection
California Education Connection brings people and knowledge together through innovative educational courses and unique networking opportunities.
- Pilates Method Alliance
The Pilates Method Alliance® is the international, not–for–profit, professional association dedicated to the teachings of Joseph H. and Clara Pilates. Their mission is to protect the public by establishing certification and continuing education standards for Pilates professionals.
Associate Studios- Angel City Body Kinetics
Angel City Body Kinetics (ACBK) is a place where teaching is an art and your body transforms.
The environment and ambiance at the ACBK studio reflects and supports the importance of mind body connection. This focus assists in the mastery of our teaching goals. Angel City Body Kinetics incorporates two unique approaches to body conditioning: Pilates and Gyrotonic Expansion System®.
- GYROTONIC LA
GYROTONIC LA was founded in 1999 by Barbara Schwarz (Certified Master Teacher) and moved to the Marina del Rey location in the fall of 2008. We are proud to be a teacher training studio as well as home to a regular clientele that ranges from 14 to 82 years of age.
We offer Gyrotonic, Gyrokinesis, Pilates, and Pilates mat classes. All of our teachers are certified in Gyrotonic, Pilates or both. We pride ourselves in providing a nuturing atmosphere that encourages people to learn without having to be intimidated, and bringing them back to the joy of movement.
- Natural Flow Studio - Japan
Studio Natural flow, located in Tokyo, Japan, offers LBDC Teachers' Training and Continuing Education workshops on a year round basis.
For more information and a schedule, please visit their website.
Products Used at LBDC- SmartRoller
This patented, uniquely designed, resilient, durable 'two-in-one' foam roller is one of the most versatile foam rollers available. While its rounder side increases roller movement, its flatter side decreases movement.
In addition to functioning as a therapeutic aid for rehabilitation and balance training, the SMARTROLLER can be used as an exercise prop for a variety of disciplines, including Yoga, Pilates and Feldenkrais®.
- SmartSpine Works Company
SmartSpine, a wellness aid designed to help with Pilates, Physical Therapy and Back Pain. This organic product line was designed by Master Pilates Teacher, Marie-Jose Blom.
- ToeSox
ToeSox Yoga-Pilates toe socks with their patented non-slip grip are great yoga socks, pilates socks, dance socks and martial arts socks, or for any other barefoot activity. Their Sport - Sandal toe socks without the non-slip sole are the same sock - no grip. Great to wear in your athletic shoes or sandals. The five toe design promotes toe strength and flexibility by allowing independent movement of your toes.
Equipment & Maintenance- Balanced Body® Inc
Since 1976, Balanced Body has built fine custom Pilates equipment for the world’s most respected Pilates professionals and their clients.
- GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®
The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is an exercise modality that guides users to simultaneously stretch and strengthen muscles and tendons while also articulating and mobilizing the joints. Corresponding breathing patterns are engaged during the performance of the exercises, thereby increasing coordination, endurance and aerobic activity.
- The Pilates Guy
New Equipment • Used Equipment • Accessories
Maintenance & Repair
Assembly, routine service, tune-ups
Safety inspections and detailing
Retrofits and upgrades
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