Pilates Teaching Lab

A Pilates Coaching Experience

Online and In-Person Options

See Upcoming Dates and REGISTER

Knowing is different from doing.

Pilates Encyclopedia teaches the principles.
The Teaching Lab helps you apply them.

You can understand anatomy, memorize exercise progressions, and complete continuing education courses, yet still find yourself wondering:

👉🏻 Did I choose the right exercise?
👉🏻 How should I modify this movement?
👉🏻 What do I do when a client can't perform the exercise I planned?
👉🏻 How can I accommodate different needs in the same class?
👉🏻 Am I helping this client as effectively as I could?

If you've ever second-guessed a teaching decision, you're not alone.

Teaching Pilates requires more than knowledge. It requires observation, judgement, adaptation, and problem-solving in real time.

“Mara’s laidback demeanor is a breath of fresh air. I really enjoy the opportunity to improve my game with such a lovely coach."

~ Elizabeth

What is the Teaching Lab?

The Teaching Lab is a Pilates coaching experience for Pilates teachers who want to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Rather than learning more information, you'll learn how to apply what you already know.

Together, we'll work through real teaching situations, discuss client cases, troubleshoot challenges, explore options, and develop practical solutions you can use immediately in your classes and sessions.

Bring your questions.

Bring your client cases.

Bring the situations that keep you second-guessing yourself.

Together, we'll work through them.

Who This Is For

This program is ideal for Pilates teachers who:

✨ Are actively teaching

✨ Want support applying Pilates principles

✨ Learn best through discussion and practical application

✨ Have specific teaching challenges they'd like help solving

✨ Want greater confidence in their decision-making

. . . This was made for you.

Who This Is Not For

This program is not for teachers who:

❌ Are looking for a certification

❌ Prefer passive learning

❌ Simply want more information

❌ Are not currently teaching and applying Pilates concepts

How It Works

Assessment & Goal Setting

We'll identify strengths, challenges, and one or two specific teaching skills you'd like to improve throughout the month.

Examples might include:

Class planning
Exercise selection
Adapting Pilates for individual needs
Progressions and regressions
Cueing
Movement assessment
Managing mixed-level classes

Coaching & Problem-Solving

We'll discuss real-world teaching challenges and develop practical solutions together.

This is not a lecture.

This is not another course.

It's a collaborative learning environment where you can ask questions, test ideas, receive feedback, and learn from other teachers' experiences.

How It Works

Assessment & Goal Setting

We'll identify your strengths, challenges, and one or two specific teaching skills you'd like to improve throughout the month.

Examples might include:

Class planning
Exercise selection
Adapting Pilates for individual needs
Progressions and regressions
Cueing
Movement assessment
Managing mixed-level classes

Coaching & Problem Solving

Each week, we'll meet live on Zoom to discuss real-world teaching challenges and develop practical solutions together.

This is not a lecture.

This is not another course.

It's a collaborative learning environment where you can ask questions, test ideas, receive feedback, and learn from other teachers' experiences.

Which Format Fits You Better?

We offer the Teaching Lab virtually and in Person.

Live Online

Our virtual Teaching Lab happens over 4 weeks. We meet on four consecutive Tuesdays on zoom.

In Person

Our in-person Teaching Lab happens at a specified date, time and location.

Hey, I'm Mara

I’m the creator of Pilates Encyclopedia, nationally certified Pilates teacher (NCPT) and former studio owner. After answering thousands of questions from Pilates teachers over the years, I've noticed a pattern. Most teachers don't need more information. They need help applying what they already know.

“Mara has definitely shortened the learning curve for me. Between the videos and detailed exercise analysis, I feel confident teaching the exercises that I plan for a class.”

~ Tina Stobo

"Diving into the movement skills and phases of movement has given me a better understanding and a pathway to analyzing and adapting exercises to my client's ability, thus making the exercise achievable for them."

~ Priscilla Osterhouse

"Truly it's just nice to know that I have a expert resource to reach out to for questions and ideas. Knowing that's in my "back pocket" boosted my confidence when addressing clients with specific needs."

~ Stephanie

Bring your questions.

Bring your client cases.

Bring the situations that keep you second-guessing yourself.

Let's work through them together.

See Upcoming Dates and REGISTER

Expert Advice at Your Fingertips

FOR TEACHERS + TRAINEES FOR STUDIO OWNERS TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM HEADQUARTERS GIFT CARDS

Pilates Teaching Lab

A Pilates Coaching Experience

Online and In-Person Options

Knowing is different from doing.

Pilates Encyclopedia teaches the principles. The Teaching Lab helps you apply them.

You can understand anatomy, memorize exercise progressions, and complete continuing education courses, yet still find yourself wondering:

👉🏻 Did I choose the right exercise?👉🏻 How should I modify this movement?👉🏻 What do I do when a client can't perform the exercise I planned?👉🏻 How can I accommodate different needs in the same class?👉🏻 Am I helping this client as effectively as I could?

If you've ever second-guessed a teaching decision, you're not alone.

Teaching Pilates requires more than knowledge. It requires observation, judgement, adaptation, and problem-solving in real time.

“Mara’s laidback demeanor is a breath of fresh air. I really enjoy the opportunity to improve my game with such a lovely coach."

~ Elizabeth

What is the Teaching Lab?

The Teaching Lab is a Pilates coaching experience for Pilates teachers who want to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Rather than learning more information, you'll learn how to apply what you already know.

Together, we'll work through real teaching situations, discuss client cases, troubleshoot challenges, explore options, and develop practical solutions you can use immediately in your classes and sessions.

Bring your questions.

Bring your client cases.

Bring the situations that keep you second-guessing yourself.

Together, we'll work through them.

Who This Is For

This program is ideal for Pilates teachers who:

✨ Are actively teaching

✨ Want support applying Pilates principles

✨ Learn best through discussion and practical application

✨ Have specific teaching challenges they'd like help solving

✨ Want greater confidence in their decision-making

. . . This was made for you.

Who This Is Not For

This program is not for teachers who:

❌ Are looking for a certification

❌ Prefer passive learning

❌ Simply want more information

❌ Are not currently teaching and applying Pilates concepts

How It Works

Assessment & Goal Setting

We'll identify strengths, challenges, and one or two specific teaching skills you'd like to improve throughout the month.

Examples might include:

Coaching & Problem-Solving

We'll discuss real-world teaching challenges and develop practical solutions together.

This is not a lecture.

This is not another course.

It's a collaborative learning environment where you can ask questions, test ideas, receive feedback, and learn from other teachers' experiences.

How It Works

Assessment & Goal Setting

We'll identify your strengths, challenges, and one or two specific teaching skills you'd like to improve throughout the month.

Examples might include:

Class planning

Exercise selection

Adapting Pilates for individual needs

Progressions and regressions

Cueing

Movement assessment

Managing mixed-level classes

Coaching & Problem Solving

Each week, we'll meet live on Zoom to discuss real-world teaching challenges and develop practical solutions together.

This is not a lecture.

This is not another course.

It's a collaborative learning environment where you can ask questions, test ideas, receive feedback, and learn from other teachers' experiences.

Which Format Fits You Better?

Live Online

In Person

Hey, I'm Mara

“Mara has definitely shortened the learning curve for me. Between the videos and detailed exercise analysis, I feel confident teaching the exercises that I plan for a class.”

~ Tina Stobo

"Diving into the movement skills and phases of movement has given me a better understanding and a pathway to analyzing and adapting exercises to my client's ability, thus making the exercise achievable for them."~ Priscilla Osterhouse

"Truly it's just nice to know that I have a expert resource to reach out to for questions and ideas. Knowing that's in my "back pocket" boosted my confidence when addressing clients with specific needs."~ Stephanie

Bring your questions.

Bring your client cases.

Bring the situations that keep you second-guessing yourself.

Let's work through them together.

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Pilates Encyclopedia teaches the principles.
The Teaching Lab helps you apply them.

👉🏻 Did I choose the right exercise?
👉🏻 How should I modify this movement?
👉🏻 What do I do when a client can't perform the exercise I planned?
👉🏻 How can I accommodate different needs in the same class?
👉🏻 Am I helping this client as effectively as I could?

"Diving into the movement skills and phases of movement has given me a better understanding and a pathway to analyzing and adapting exercises to my client's ability, thus making the exercise achievable for them."

~ Priscilla Osterhouse

"Truly it's just nice to know that I have a expert resource to reach out to for questions and ideas. Knowing that's in my "back pocket" boosted my confidence when addressing clients with specific needs."

~ Stephanie