About this Event
Join us for a Pilates + Yoga Fusion teacher training lab focused on floor work. Together, we explore how the controlled movement of Pilates and the mindful practices of yoga can come together in a thoughtfully sequenced mat class. This is a space to deepen your own practice while developing the skills to guide others with clarity and confidence.
Our floor work brings attention to core support, breath coordination, spinal movement, and the relationship between stability and mobility. Through seated, reclined, side-lying, and hands-and-knees positions, we explore how small changes in placement, pacing, and range of motion can shape the experience of an exercise or posture. You will have time to notice what you feel, ask questions, and consider how to translate that understanding into useful teaching cues.
As we move between Pilates exercises and yoga postures, we look at what connects the two practices while respecting their distinct approaches. We explore how to build a sequence that feels cohesive, with purposeful transitions, a manageable pace, and room for both effort and rest. The emphasis is on understanding why a movement belongs in a class and how it prepares students for what follows.
For teachers and trainees, the lab offers opportunities to practice explaining movements, observing participants, and offering options. We consider how props, changes in position, and adjustments to range of motion can help accommodate different needs. You will work on choosing language that is clear and encouraging while leaving space for students to make decisions about their own practice.
Anatomy becomes part of the conversation as we connect what we study with what we experience on the mat. Rather than memorizing cues without context, we explore their purpose and consider when a different instruction might be more useful. These discussions help you develop a more thoughtful approach to alignment, breath, and movement.
Bring your questions and your curiosity as we learn through guided practice, discussion, and teaching opportunities. Whether you are developing your teaching voice or expanding an established approach, Tuesday lab offers space to explore Pilates + Yoga Fusion floor work and build practical skills you can carry into your classes.
Agenda
Part I - 40-Hour Pilates Mat Foundations Certificate
Info: Attend labs to learn the floor work often found in yoga and Pilates classes. Emphasis will be on getting experienced yoga teachers offering mat Pilates classes right away.
Part II - 40-Hour Group Fitness Certification
Info: Take the on-demand Group Fitness certificate online with Edge Yoga School to gain the expertise needed to teach a safe an effective group fitness class. This will prepare students that would like to sit for the American Council on Exercise exam.
Part III - 40-Hour Advanced Pilates Mat Certificate
Info: Those seeking to refine their knowledge may continue toward the full CLARA PILATES pathway. Ask Michelle about availability to do so. Yoga Anatomy on-demand by Leslie Kaminoff will be offered in this part of the training.
Part IV - 40-Hour Pilates Mat Teaching Practicum Certificate
Info: Get the experience you need by leading peer classes in our Downtown Wheaton studio in our practicum labs. Applications are now open, and space is limited.
Event venue & nearby stays
Edge Yoga School, 130 West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, United States
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