.png)
Heart-Led Teaching. Embodied Leadership. Movement with Meaning.
You don’t need to be the loudest in the room to be a powerful teacher.
You need self-trust.
You need embodiment.
You need heart.
​
Connect + Flow is a 7-day immersive Mat Pilates Instructor Training Retreat for future instructors, soul seekers, and movement lovers who want to guide others through presence—not performance.
Whether you're here to teach or simply to deepen your relationship with your body, this experience offers more than a certificate—it offers transformation.
​
This is training with heart.
This is leadership with soul.
This is Connect + Flow.
Connect + Flow: Mat Pilates Instructor Training Retreat
​
Course Outline
Duration: 7 Days
Format: In-person immersive retreat
Pre-req: Online Anatomy & Physiology course (completed prior to arrival)
​
Day 1 — Arrival + Foundations
Welcome Circle & Orientation
Intention Setting: Why You're Here
The Philosophy of Teaching from the Heart
Introduction to Mat Pilates: History & Principles
Embodied Movement Session
Evening: Breath + Grounding Practice
Day 2 — Movement Language & Cueing
Morning Mat Class (Taught by Facilitator)
Core Movement Principles: Neutral Spine, Breath, Alignment
The Art of Verbal Cueing (Simple, Clear, Empowered)
Hands-On Cueing Practice
Practice Teaching: Core Sequences (in pairs)
Optional: Evening Circle & Journaling
Day 3 — Class Structure & Sequencing
Morning Mat Class + Breakdown
Building a Balanced Class: Warm-Up to Integration
Theming: Teaching with Intention
Practice Teaching: 15-min Sequences
Feedback Circles: Supportive & Constructive Coaching
Day 4 — Teaching From Presence
Nervous System 101: Safe Spaces & Trauma-Aware Teaching
Holding Space vs. Performing
Movement as Medicine: Teaching to Real People
Practice Teaching: Peer-to-Small-Group Class
Evening Restorative Class
​
Day 5 — Building Your Teaching Identity
Mat Class: Student-Led Warm-Up
Personal Teaching Style: Voice, Energy, Values
Instructor Ethics & Professionalism
Branding, Boundaries & Confidence in Community
Practice Teaching: Full Class with Partner Feedback
Day 6 — Assessment & Celebration
Final Practice Teaching Assessments (Small Group Classes)
Embodiment Check-In: Who You've Become
Reflection & Closing Circle
Group Photos + Celebration Dinner
Day 7 — Departure
Optional Sunrise Movement
Goodbyes + Integration Guidance
​
Next Steps: Mentorship & Support Options
Completion Requirements
​
Daily participation in classes, workshops, and group practice
Final 30–45 minute practice class (taught live to a small group)
Completion of pre-retreat Anatomy & Physiology course
Active participation in peer feedback + community support
​
Inclusions:
-
7 nights accommodation
-
All meals
-
Printed training manual
-
Connect + Flow instructor T-shirt
-
Daily movement + education sessions
-
Final assessment + certificate of completion
Optional: Add-on post-retreat mentorship package