TEACHER TRAINING

 

BECOME A CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR

6-Day Contemporary Mat Pilates Teacher Training with Kimberley Beaudry

Dates: September 18th, 19th, 20th & October 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2026: 8am-5pm daily
Price: $1950+hst  |  $1750+hst early bird if registered before May 15th.
Included in the course fee: printed manual and props: pilates ring, squishy ball, & two weighted balls.

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT

THIS IS NOT CHOREOGRAPHY MEMORIZATION.

This certification teaches:

  • Understand anatomy in real-world language
    • Teach neutral spine safely
    • Recognize compensation patterns
    • Modify confidently for all levels
    • Build intelligent, progressive classes
    • Program for general population & athletic clients

The Circle Method 

Transform Your Practice
Teach With Confidence
Move With Intelligence

100 CONTEMPORARY PILATES MAT EXERCISES

FOUNDATIONAL / PRE-PILATES (1–20)

  1. Diaphragmatic (Lateral Rib) Breathing
  2. Neutral Spine Awareness
  3. Imprint & Release
  4. Pelvic Clock
  5. Pelvic Tilts
  6. Supine Arm Raises
  7. Scapular Isolation (Supine)
  8. Knee Folds (Marching)
  9. Toe Taps
  10. Heel Slides
  11. Bent Knee Fallout
  12. Supine Spine Twist (Gentle)
  13. Cat–Cow
  14. Quadruped Neutral Hold
  15. Bird Dog
  16. Prone Scapular Retraction
  17. Breast Prep
  18. Head Nod & Cervical Isolation
  19. Abdominal Bracing Drill
  20. Rib Cage Isolation

SUPINE CORE PROGRESSIONS (21–40)

  1. Dead Bug
  2. Dead Bug with Arm Reach
  3. Dead Bug with Leg Extension
  4. Modified Hundred (Feet Down)
  5. Tabletop Hold
  6. Tabletop with Arm Reach
  7. Half Roll Back
  8. Oblique Roll Back
  9. Supine Oblique Toe Taps
  10. Reverse Curl
  11. Reverse Curl with Hip Lift
  12. Double Knee Fold Hold
  13. Double Leg Lower (Bent Knees)
  14. Double Leg Lower (Neutral Spine)
  15. Single Leg Extension Hold
  16. Scissor Legs (Neutral Variation)
  17. Supine Leg Slides with Resistance
  18. Supine Arm Circles (Core Stabilized)
  19. Supine Chest Lift
  20. Chest Lift with Rotation

BRIDGING & POSTERIOR CHAIN (41–55)

  1. Glute Bridge (Neutral)
  2. Articulated Bridge
  3. Bridge with Adductor Squeeze
  4. Bridge March
  5. Single-Leg Bridge
  6. Bridge with Heel Lift
  7. Bridge with Arm Reach
  8. Hip Rolls
  9. Hamstring Walkouts
  10. Bridge with Stability Challenge
  11. Prone Heel Press
  12. Prone Hip Extension
  13. Prone Alternating Arm/Leg Lift
  14. Swimming Prep
  15. Swimming (Controlled)

SIDE-LYING SERIES (56–70)

  1. Clamshell
  2. Clamshell with Extension
  3. Side-Lying Hip Abduction
  4. Side-Lying Adduction
  5. Side-Lying Internal Rotation
  6. Side-Lying External Rotation
  7. Side Kick Front/Back
  8. Side Kick Up/Down
  9. Side Kick Circles
  10. Side-Lying Bicycle
  11. Side Plank (Modified)
  12. Side Plank (Full)
  13. Side Plank with Leg Lift
  14. Side Bend (Modified Mermaid)
  15. Thread the Needle (Side-Lying)

QUADRUPED & ALL FOURS (71–80)

  1. Quadruped Arm Reach
  2. Quadruped Leg Reach
  3. Bird Dog with Elbow-to-Knee
  4. Fire Hydrant
  5. Fire Hydrant with Extension
  6. Hover (Knee Lift Hold)
  7. Hover with Shoulder Tap
  8. Bear Crawl Hold
  9. Donkey Kicks
  10. Quadruped Thoracic Rotation

PLANK & ANTI-ROTATION (81–90)

  1. Forearm Plank
  2. High Plank
  3. Plank with Shoulder Taps
  4. Plank with Leg Lift
  5. Plank with Alternating Arm Reach
  6. Side Plank Rotation
  7. Plank Walkouts
  8. Plank to Pike
  9. Mountain Climbers (Controlled)
  10. Anti-Rotation Hold (Kneeling/Standing)

SEATED, STANDING & INTEGRATION (91–100)

  1. Seated Spine Stretch (Neutral)
  2. Seated Rotation with Resistance
  3. Seated Oblique Lean Back
  4. Seated Hip Flexor Lift
  5. Mermaid Stretch
  6. Standing Roll Down
  7. Wall Roll Down
  8. Standing Pilates Squat
  9. Lunge with Rotation
  10. Single-Leg Balance

ANATOMY REQUIREMENTS (Integrated Throughout Training)

Total Anatomy Hours: 12–16 hours (woven into movement labs)

Students must MASTER:

  1. Anatomical terminology (flexion, extension, planes of motion)
  2. Spinal anatomy (cervical, thoracic, lumbar curves)
  3. Neutral vs imprint
  4. Deep core system (diaphragm, transversus abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor)
  5. Superficial abdominals (rectus abdominis, obliques)
  6. Hip complex (glute max, glute med, hamstrings, iliopsoas)
  7. Scapular mechanics (serratus anterior, trapezius)
  8. Basic contraindications (osteoporosis, low back pain, cervical strain, postpartum)

Students must be able to:

  • Identify primary muscles working in exercises
    • Explain regressions and safety modifications
    • Recognize common compensation patterns
    • Describe exercises in anatomical terms

6-DAY TRAINING TIMETABLE
(Each Day: 8:00am–5:00pm)

Each day includes:
• 2 one-hour Pilates classes
• Anatomy module
• Exercise breakdown
• Teaching labs

DAY 1 – Foundations & Core System
8:00–9:00 Pilates Class (Neutral + Breath)
9:30–10:30 Spine Anatomy
10:30–12:00 Foundational Exercises
1:00–2:00 Deep Core Anatomy
2:00–3:30 Supine Core Progressions
3:30–4:30 Pilates Class
4:30–5:00 Debrief

DAY 2 – Supine Core & Cervical Safety
8:00–9:00 Pilates Class
9:30–10:30 Abdominal Anatomy
10:30–12:00 Core Teaching Lab
1:00–2:00 Cervical Spine Safety
2:00–3:30 Programming Core Blocks
3:30–4:30 Pilates Class

DAY 3 – Posterior Chain & Hip Stability
8:00–9:00 Pilates Class
9:30–10:30 Hip Anatomy
10:30–12:00 Bridging & Prone Series
1:00–2:00 Hip Stability + Back Pain
2:00–3:30 Side-Lying Series
3:30–4:30 Pilates Class

DAY 4 – Lateral Stability & Rotation
8:00–9:00 Pilates Class
9:30–10:30 Oblique Sling Systems
10:30–12:00 Full Side Series
1:00–2:00 Scapular Stability
2:00–3:30 Quadruped Progressions
3:30–4:30 Pilates Class

DAY 5 – Plank & Load Integration
8:00–9:00 Pilates Class
9:30–10:30 Shoulder Anatomy
10:30–12:00 Plank Series
1:00–2:00 Contraindications
2:00–3:30 Athletic Progressions
3:30–4:30 Pilates Class

DAY 6 – Integration & Assessment
8:00–9:00 Full Mixed-Level Class
9:30–10:30 Anatomy Review
10:30–12:00 Written Exam
1:00–3:30 Practical Teaching Assessments
3:30–4:30 Final Community Class
4:30–5:00 Closing

This structure ensures:

  • Strong anatomical foundation
    • Progressive movement skill development
    • Daily embodied practice
    • Teaching confidence by Day 6

Your trainer, Kimberely Beaudry: With nearly two decades of experience, Kimberley Beaudry is a dedicated Yoga and Pilates instructor known for her thoughtful, intelligent approach to movement education. Her teaching is deeply rooted in the principles of alignment, mindful biomechanics, and purposeful progression, creating classes that are both challenging and accessible for students of all levels.

Over the past eight years, Kimberley’s teaching has increasingly focused on Pilates, where she continues to refine her approach to strength, control, and functional movement. She has developed a reputation for delivering dynamic and intelligently sequenced classes that encourage students to move with awareness, precision, and confidence.

Kimberley believes that movement is a powerful tool for transformation and is passionate about helping students connect more deeply to their bodies while working toward their individual fitness and wellness goals. She is especially excited to share the Circle Method, a contemporary approach to Pilates that reflects her commitment to intelligent movement, strong alignment principles, and progressive programming.

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26 & 2 Yoga Teacher Training (250-Hour Certification)

With Melanie Lourenco
Dates: 10 Immersion Weekends: November 2026 – April 2027 | Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am-6pm
Price: $3500+hst  |  $1000 deposit +hst + payment plans available for the remainder
Included in the course fee: printed manual + classes

Program Format

10 Immersion Weekends
November 2026 – April 2027

2026
November 14–15
November 28–29
December 12–13

2027
January 16–17
January 30–31
February 20–21
March 6–7
March 20–21
April 3–4
April 17–18

Weekend Schedule

8:30am – 6:00pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Includes a daily 90-minute 26 & 2 class (10:00–11:30am)

Come dressed and ready to practice.

Training Breakdown (250 Hours)

Immersion Weekends – 150 Hours

• 90 Hours – Posture Mechanics & Teaching Methodology
• 30 Hours – Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics
• 30 Hours – Philosophy & Yoga Humanities

Practice Teaching – 40 Hours

Personal Practice – 60 Hours (30 hours built in to your YTT weekend hours)

 

Investment

$3,500 + HST

• $1,000 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot
• Flexible payment plans available (approx. $417/month over 6 months)

Includes training manual

Who This Is For

  • Dedicated students ready to go deeper
    • Those curious about teaching 26 & 2
    • Teachers wanting to refine their understanding and delivery
    • Anyone craving structure, discipline, and transformation in their practice

Why This Training

You’ll learn how to:


• Understand each posture mechanically and energetically
• Speak clearly and teach with confidence
• See bodies, give corrections, and support safely
• Build a sustainable, lifelong practice

 

Your trainer, Melanie Lourenco: I first stepped into this practice over 20 years ago, and it quickly became something much deeper than just movement. It gave me structure, clarity, and a way to come back to myself – again and again.

I completed my original Bikram Yoga Teacher Training in Fall 2007 in Oahu, Hawaii, and have been teaching full-time ever since. Over the years, my relationship with the practice has continued to evolve – through consistent daily practice, additional trainings, and learning from teachers around the world.

In 2016, I opened Circle Studios with the intention of creating a space that felt grounded, welcoming, and rooted in consistency. A place where people could show up as they are, build discipline, and experience the real benefits of this work over time.

Teaching this training is a natural extension of that. It’s not just about learning the dialogue or getting through the postures – it’s about understanding what you’re doing, why it works, and how to support others through it with clarity and care.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to mentor many new teachers, and that continues to be one of the most meaningful parts of this work for me.

If you feel called to go deeper into this practice, I’m really looking forward to sharing it with you.

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