Building a Well-Rounded Class

Examine the "why" behind Pilates in this candid, conversation-style workshop with Laura Hanlon. Drawing on twenty years of teaching experience, Laura shares how understanding the reasoning behind setup, exercise order, modifications, and cueing choices builds confidence and creates a more personal teaching style. Instructors will explore practical strategies for structuring a well-rounded class, layering exercises thoughtfully, and communicating cues in ways that truly resonate with clients.

Objectives: • Understand the purpose behind proper setup and pelvic alignment to support safe, effective movement
• Learn how to structure exercise order and build a full body class using the classical system as a foundation
• Explore when and why to modify or layer exercises to meet the needs of individual clients
• Develop varied cueing strategies, including verbal and tactile cues, to communicate more effectively with students