Group Mentoring Program

Teach with Confidence. Inspire with Clarity.
Join a small, supportive group of teachers dedicated to developing their skills, expanding their knowledge, and reigniting their passion for teaching. In this mentorship program, you’ll gain fresh insights, refine observation skills, and gain practical tools you can use immediately.

Our Mentorship Program includes deep-dive special topics and discussion hours.

Elevate Your Teaching. Expand Your Confidence. Connect with your Community.

Teaching is more than guiding movement — it’s inspiring growth, adapting to individual needs, and continuing to learn long after your own training ends. Our Group Mentorship for Teachers program is designed to support you in becoming the most confident, skilled, and inspired teacher you can be.

In this small, collaborative group setting, you’ll gain fresh perspectives, deepen your understanding of Pilates repertoire and teaching strategies, and refine your ability to see and respond to your clients’ needs. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore questions, challenges, and successes in a supportive circle of peers.

Whether you’re a new teacher seeking clarity and confidence or an experienced instructor looking to reignite your passion or deepen your knowledge, this mentorship will give you practical tools, valuable insights, and the encouragement to keep growing to continue developing within your career.

Each session is 2 hours, including the workshop, handouts, discussion, and Q&A.

Sessions are held on the third Thursday of each month, 1:00-3:00 pst, unless noted. The monthly topic is listed in the upcoming workshops page.

If you cannot attend at the listed time, you can still participate. All mentorship meetings will be online via Zoom and recorded. You will be given full access to the workshop, including all resources and handouts. The link will be provided after the Workshop with access for 30 days.

Options for Group Mentorship:

Yearly- The Yearly program includes access to all 12 monthly discussion topics. The year begins with your initial session.

Full Package- $880 CLICK HERE

Monthly- Pick what you want, when you want! $85 per monthly workshop ($55 for graduates or current students of the Hilary Opheim Pilates Teacher Training Program).

Monthly Sessions- $85 CLICK HERE

Monthly Discussion Topics:

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Mastering the Art of Teaching

• Handling Challenging Moments: A session for discussing and troubleshooting difficult teaching situations. We'll explore how to guide clients dealing with specific issues like herniated discs, shoulder injuries, or osteoarthritis, and learn how to adapt our teaching effectively.

• Building a Session That Works: From a client's initial assessment to the "big finish" of a challenging movement, this topic covers how to successfully structure a session. We'll explore the art of progressive sequencing to help clients achieve their goals.

• The Power of Simple Cues: Learn why "simple teaching makes clients work harder." We'll dive into the importance of clear communication and learn how to provide effective cues so clients understand where they should be feeling an exercise and what its purpose is.

• Reading Your Client: Discover how to listen to what your client is telling you, not just with their words, but with their body. We'll look at how to use the information they're giving you to guide their practice and take them where they need to go.

• The Deeper Meaning of Movement: This topic is about digging into the "why, how, and purpose" of an exercise. We'll explore the intricate connections throughout the body and understand how movements are related, allowing you to teach with greater depth and purpose.

• The Gentle Guide of Tactile Cueing: Learn how to use a purposeful touch to guide your clients' movement without inhibiting them. We'll discuss when and why a hands-on approach is effective and how to avoid over-relying on it.

Navigating the Teacher-Client Relationship

• Common Challenges with Clients: An open and honest discussion about the difficult parts of teaching. We'll share strategies for managing clients who jump ahead, chat excessively, cancel appointments, or have issues with timely payments. This is about empowering you to take control.

Mentorship and Ongoing Growth

• Solving Common Teaching Problems: Do you struggle to get your clients to understand a specific movement? This session is a chance to troubleshoot and get guidance on how to help your clients feel and connect with challenging exercises.

• Yearly Q&A Discussion: This is an open-forum discussion for mentors and teachers. We'll cover everything from teaching skills and client management to scheduling, preventing burnout, and finding new workshops to expand your knowledge.