Teaching Flow for New & Emerging Pilates Teachers
Led by Courtney Burk
Discover a deeper approach to teaching Pilates—one that goes beyond memorizing exercises and empowers you to teach with presence, confidence, creativity, and purpose.
Teaching Flow is an immersive two-day workshop designed to help Pilates teachers develop an embodied understanding of movement while refining their cueing, sequencing, observation, and teaching skills. Through guided exploration and hands-on practice, you'll learn how to create classes that are fluid, intentional, and authentically your own.
Whether you are currently in teacher training, newly certified, or an experienced instructor seeking fresh inspiration, this workshop will help you strengthen your teaching foundation and discover your unique teaching voice.
What You'll Gain
By the end of the workshop, you will leave with:
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Greater confidence in your teaching presence
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A deeper embodied understanding of Pilates movement
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Practical tools for creating purposeful and engaging classes
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Improved cueing, sequencing, observation, and adaptability
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Greater creativity while honoring the principles of Pilates
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The confidence to trust your own movement intelligence and teach authentically
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
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Pilates Teacher Training students
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Newly certified Pilates instructors
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Pilates teachers seeking greater confidence and clarity
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Instructors looking to refine their teaching skills
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Movement professionals who want to deepen their embodied practice
Courtney Burk
Day 1 – Mat
Find Your Flow
Experience movement from the inside out.
Develop a deeper connection to your own body through breath, awareness, and intentional movement. Learn how to build creative, purposeful mat sequences and confidently communicate movement with clear, supportive cueing.
Focus Areas
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Embodied movement and body awareness
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Breath and intentional movement
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Creative sequencing
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Effective verbal cueing
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Developing your unique teaching voice
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The Class Wave™ framework for building connected, engaging classes
Day 2 – Equipment
Teach with Confidence
Reformer • Cadillac • Chair
Expand your teaching skills by exploring fluid movement and intelligent programming on the Reformer, Cadillac, and Chair.
Develop greater confidence in your cueing, transitions, observation skills, and ability to adapt exercises for individual clients while maintaining a smooth, connected class experience.
Focus Areas
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Equipment movement exploration
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Intentional class flow and transitions
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Observation and real-time coaching
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Exercise adaptations
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Teaching confidence
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Audition preparation and professional development
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Q&A and guided integration
Workshop Details
Dates
July 24 (Fri)–25 (Sat), 2026
Time
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fee
$300 — One Day
$500 — Both Days (Save $100)
Workshop Instructor
Courtney Burk