This program is for you if...

You’re newly certified and feel lost

Learn "what's next", with practical tools for building  a career in Pilates.

You second-guess yourself in sessions

Build and refine your lessons using real-world scenarios.

You want clients to actually come back

Learn how to build lasting client relationships

The Business of Pilates

Feel knowledgeable about pricing, contracts, taxes and what working in studios entails; plus much more.

Confident Cueing

Learn how to not only cue your clients, but understand the "why" behind it and how it can influence your programming.

Find Your Niche

Deep- dive into what makes you unique and how to apply that to your teaching and career direction.

About the Program

The Confident Pilates Instructor is a mentorship program designed to help Pilates instructors move beyond certification and into confident, real-world teaching. This program focuses on what training often misses—how to think, communicate, adapt, and lead in real client scenarios, while also exploring the practical side of the Pilates industry and how to build a sustainable career. Through written modules, guided application, weekly live Q&A sessions, and personalized mentorship, you’ll build the clarity and confidence to teach effectively while refining how you think, communicate, and show up as an instructor.

About the Founder

Shawn Marie is a Pilates instructor and mentor dedicated to supporting instructors as they transition from training into real-world teaching. After completing her own Balanced Body Comprehensive Certification, she recognized a gap between what is taught in training and what is required in practice. While instructors are given the tools, many are left without the confidence to apply them effectively with real clients. Through her work, Shawn focuses on helping instructors build clarity in their teaching, refine their communication, and develop the confidence needed to lead sessions with intention. Giving them the tools and guidance required to be successful. Everything she wishes she knew from the start. The Confident Pilates Instructor was created to bridge this gap—offering practical guidance, mentorship, and real-world application for instructors at the beginning of their careers.

Curriculum

13 Chapters · 76 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction

    1. Welcome to The Confident Pilates Instructor Free preview
    2. What to Expect Free preview
    3. Detailed Course Description Free preview
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    Module 1: Now What?

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      Where You Are & How to Move Forward

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      Practice Makes Confidence

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      Key Takeaways & Action Steps

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      Applied Practice

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      Extended: About Me (And Why This Matters)

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      Tool Kit: If You Blank

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    Module 2: Find Your Voice

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      How to Use Your Voice

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      Cueing & Presence

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      Key Takeaways & Action Steps

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      Applied Practice

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      Extended: Common Cueing Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

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    Module 3: Understanding the “Why”

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      Why = Intention

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      Implementing Your Why

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      Key Takeaways & Action Steps

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      Applied Practice

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      Extended: Safety First (On Equipment & In Your Teaching)

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      Extended: When a Class Isn’t the Right Fit (And How to Say It)

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      Extended: Pregnancy Awareness (Without Assumptions)

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      Tool Kit: What to Watch For

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    Module 4: Progressions & Regressions

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      The Most Important Skill Set

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      How-to-Tools and Examples

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      Class Integrity

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      Key Takeaways & Action Steps

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      Applied Practice

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      Extended: How To Teach When You Can't Do

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    Module 5: Props as Tools

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      Props With Intention

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      Key Takeaways & Action Steps

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      Applied Practice

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    Module 6: Class Planning & Programming

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      Preparing to Plan

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      Building a Structured, Intentional Session

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      Flow, Transitions & Timing

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      Repetition, Counting & Class Flow

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      Key Takeaways and Action Steps

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      Applied Practice

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      Extended: Real-World Goals & Functional Cueing

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      Tool Kit: Ending a Session

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      Tool Kit: Show The Progress

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    Module 7: What Kind of Instructor Are You?

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      Embracing Yourself

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      Key Takeaways & Actions Steps

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      Applied Practice

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      Extended: The “Ideal Client” Isn’t Something You Chase

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    Module 8: Building Your Client Base

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      Getting Your First Clients

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      Building and Retaining Your Client Base

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      Key Takeaways & Action Steps

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      Applied Practice

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      Tool Kit: Real Client Moments

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    Module 9: Working in the Pilates Industry

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      Studio vs Freelance

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      The Interview Process

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      Standing Out and Social Media

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      Professional Collaborations

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      Working in a Studio: Boundaries & Communication

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      Working in a Studio: Pricing Structures

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      Kay Takeaways & Action Steps

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      Applied Practice

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      Extended: Studio-Specific Training & Teaching Standards

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      Extended: Classical vs. Contemporary Pilates

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      Tool Kit: Between Clients

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    Module 10: The Business of Pilates

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      Pricing Your Services

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      Financial Foundations

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      Marketing 101

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      Key Takeaways & Action Steps

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      Applied Practice

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      Extended: When Someone Says You're Too Expensive

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      Extended: What to Say When Clients Question Your Pricing

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      Tool Kit: My Pilates Business Budget

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      Tool Kit: Client Frequency Guide

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      Tool Kit: Sample Invoice

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    Module 11: Client Relationships, Boundaries & Inclusive Teaching

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      Boundaries

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      Inclusive Practices

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      Becoming a Detective in Your Teaching

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      Extended: What To Do When a Client Says "It Hurts"

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      Extended: When Clients Don’t Take Feedback

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    The Confident Pilates Instructor Workbook

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      Guided Workbook

Instructor Testimonials

Discover how this program is filling in the gaps.

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Feedback is always welcomed! Constructive critiques help to inform my offerings and allow me to, not only grow my business, but myself as well.
Shawn Marie | Founder

Toronto, Canada

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