Thurs, Sept 10: Pilates Anatomy Lab: The Sacrum
with Kim Cremin
12p PT/3p ET
The sacrum sits at the crossroads of force transfer between the upper and lower body, yet it remains a mystery to many movement teachers. This lecture-to-practice style workshop explores the sacrum as a dynamic structure that influences spinal movement, pelvic organization, and lower-extremity function.
Through visual aids, movement exploration, and Pilates-based exercises, participants will examine proper sacroiliac joint mechanics and the relationships between the sacrum, pelvis, lumbar spine, and hips. We’ll explore how sacral orientation affects load sharing, movement efficiency, and overall coordination. Learn how to cue the pelvis, hips, and lumbar spine in ways that support the healthy movement of the sacrum.
This workshop is designed for Pilates instructors seeking to deepen their anatomical understanding and apply it directly to real-world teaching scenarios.
Register HERE - Registration will close 9/9/26 at 4p PT/7p ET
Thurs, Oct 15: Mastering Movement: Achieving Functional Balance Across All Planes
with Nico Gonzalez
12p PT/3p ET
Join Nico on this journey into the art of optimal movement and functional balance! In this workshop, we will explore the interplay of movement planes and how they connect to elevate your physical performance.
Through hands-on practice on the Reformer, you will experience movements designed to build strength, coordination, and stability. This is your opportunity to deepen your understanding of movement imbalances and develop effective strategies for improvement.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Identify the three planes of movement (sagittal, frontal, and transverse) and explain how Pilates Reformer exercises can be sequenced to train each plane individually and in combination.
2. Assess common movement imbalances and compensation patterns in clients, using observational cues to determine which planes are under- or over-utilized.
3. Demonstrate at least three Reformer exercises that challenge stability and coordination across multiple planes simultaneously, integrating strength and control.
4. Apply progressive programming strategies to address identified imbalances, modifying spring load, foot/hand placement, and tempo to restore functional balance.
5. Develop a multi-planar Reformer sequence that can be adapted for varying client levels, translating workshop concepts into practical teaching applications.
Register HERE - Registration will close 10/14/26 at 4p PT/7p ET
Thurs, Nov, 5: Creative Reformer Sequencing
with Fiona James
12p PT/3p ET
This workshop is designed to help instructors create purposeful, effective Reformer Pilates sequences to weave into class programming.
The workshop will use the Pilates Reformer to create intentional, fluid arrangements of exercises to challenge the body, improve movement patterns, and keep workouts engaging for all levels. You will develop skills to progress or regress sets and sequences for all levels and explore the principles of creative sequencing.
Register HERE - Registration will close 11/4/26 at 4p PT/7p ET
Thurs, Jan, 14: The Thinking Instructor: Moving Beyond Repertoire to More Intentional Teaching
with Juanita Franke
12p PT/3p ET
Knowing the repertoire is only the beginning. Pilates instructors are trained in exercises, anatomy, modifications, contraindications, and cueing. Effective teaching also requires the ability to observe what is happening in front of you, make thoughtful decisions in real time, communicate those decisions effectively, and evaluate whether an intervention actually worked.
The Thinking Instructor Framework gives instructors a practical structure for developing those skills. Built around four habits - Notice, Anticipate, Own, and Follow Through - it helps instructors examine the decision-making behind good teaching rather than simply accumulating more exercises, cues, or modifications. The goal is not to create one "right" way to teach. It is to help instructors become more observant, adaptable, confident, and accountable for the experience they create.
Register HERE - Registration will close 1/14/27 at 4p PT/7p ET
Thurs, Feb 18: Cue, Connect, Teach: The Art of Pilates Cueing
with Fiona James
12p PT/3p ET
The art of cueing is nuanced communication. It is the ability to translate your knowledge of Pilates, movement, anatomy, and the individual client needs into clear, purposeful communication that influences how that client moves and connects with you as an instructor.
It is much more than giving instructions - it is knowing what to say, when to say it, how to say it, and when to say nothing.
This workshop will cover the concepts of visual, directional, anatomical, imagery, and tactile cueing and how and when to use them, as well as the use of tone of voice, pacing, and physical presence to enhance communication. It will refresh foundational anatomy and explore the concepts of co-contraction and the relationship between opposing muscle groups.
Register HERE - Registration will close 2/13/27 at 4p PT/7p ET
