Level II | Apprentice Mentorship
The bridge between certification and actually working as a teacher.
About Level II
Level 2 is where you start working with real studio clients. This level bridges formal training and professional instruction through coached practice, class planning, and supervised opportunities to teach. Once you've applied and completed a coached practice session and evaluation, you're approved as a studio apprentice and move into apprentice-led private and group sessions with general clients — no injuries or issues yet, that's Level 3 — while continuing everything from Level 1.
You don't need to complete certification to become an apprentice. Once approved, you're paid for the client sessions and classes you lead — separate income on top of the mentorship itself, not part of the price above.
What's Included
- Two mentorship meetings per month
- Required monthly observation of a Level 3 meeting, live or by recording, with additional opportunities to observe Level 1 and Level 3 meetings
- Four coached practice sessions
- Development, submission, and approval of six class plans over six months, for group or individual sessions, with ongoing coaching
- Two specialty workshops over six months
- Unlimited studio access for personal practice and practice teaching during non-peak hours
- Unlimited observation of private sessions and group classes
- Open studio group practice days
- BBE Weekend Flow classes, when available
- Weekly mentor office hours for questions and guidance
- 10% discount on additional classes and services
Once You're Approved as an Apprentice
- Opportunities to lead private sessions and group classes with general studio clients, excluding clients with injuries or specialized needs
- Payment for each approved session or class you teach
- Potential opportunities to lead apprentice group classes at Body Awareness Studio or Powers Ferry
Level 2 — What It's Worth
| What you get | Estimated value |
|---|---|
| 2 mentorship meetings per month | $1,500 total value |
| 4 coached practice sessions | $600 total value |
| 2 specialty workshops | $300 total value |
| Unlimited studio use for practice teaching & personal practice | $600 total value |
| Unlimited observation of private sessions and classes | $300 total value |
| Open studio group practice days | $180+ total value |
| BBE Weekend Flow class, when available | $150–$600 total value |
| Weekly mentor office hours | $1,820 total value |
| Apprentice-led client sessions once approved | Earning opportunity |
| Total stated value | $5,450–$5,900+ |
| Your investment | $2,500 (or $449.17/mo) |
Who It's For
Student teachers who already have their foundations down and are ready to move beyond practice into real teaching experience. To apply: Movement Principles completed, and working toward completing Level 2 of your Mat, Reformer, or apparatus training.
From Our Student Teachers
I have taken Mat 1 and the Anatomy course at Body Awareness Studio. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and explain the material in detail. I love how they offer teacher training to those who are able to participate. It shows how this studio cares about helping future instructors.
I recently took a Balanced Body Teacher Training course with Leslie and had the best experience. She's incredibly knowledgeable and has such a great approach to teaching. It was really hands-on, and I learned so much.
FAQ
Is this worth it if I'm already paying for my certification program?
Yes. Certification gives you the method; Level 2 is where that method gets tested on real clients, under real conditions, with a mentor giving you specific feedback in the moment. That loop — teach, get corrected, adjust, teach again — is what actually builds a confident teacher. Nobody gets there from certification classes alone; it takes supervised reps.
What if I don't end up teaching at Body Awareness?
Completing Level 2 doesn't guarantee a teaching position here. What it does guarantee is real teaching experience, a polished lesson plan, documented hours, and studio fluency that any hiring studio will recognize.
What if I don't pass my certification exam?
We work hard to prepare you, but the outcome is yours to own — Level 2 doesn't guarantee passing the NCPT or any certification exam. What we promise is that you'll walk in more prepared than you would have been without it.
Does completing Level 2 guarantee acceptance into Level 3?
No — but it puts you in a strong position, same as Level 1 did for Level 2. Level 2 is where you're learning to lead real sessions under supervision. Level 3 is for apprentices ready to take on specialty clients — injuries, modifications, more complexity — with less oversight. What gets you there isn't the calendar, it's the reps: leading sessions consistently, taking feedback seriously, and actually getting better session to session.
How is this different from just observing classes on my own?
By Level 2 you're not just observing — you're leading real sessions with real clients. But you're doing it with a mentor giving you specific feedback in the moment, not guessing whether what you did worked. That's the difference between leading on your own and leading with someone who catches what you can't see yet.
Admission Criteria
- Movement Principles completed, and working toward completing Level 2 of your Mat, Reformer, or apparatus training
- Certification completion is not required to become an apprentice
- Application deadline: December 16 for the January–June cohort (June 16 for July–December)
Ready to Apply?
Spots are limited so every mentee gets the attention, feedback, and client time they actually need.
January–June cohort: apply by December 16. July–December cohort: apply by June 16.
Apply for Level 2Questions? Email bodyawarenessstudio@gmail.com.