Description
This 3-hour workshop introduces Boxes of the Body, a practical
alignment and awareness framework that improves postural
organization, movement efficiency, and neuromuscular control. The
model divides the body into functional “boxes,” including the head,
rib cage, pelvis, hands, and feet, giving professionals a clear
structure for assessment, cueing, and programming.
Each box will be explored both in isolation and in integrated movement. Participants will learn how to identify common compensations, refine observation skills, and apply box-based strategies to support clients toward more efficient, functional patterns. Rooted in Joseph Pilates’ methodology and physical therapy principles, this workshop is designed to be immediately useful in both rehabilitation and fitness settings, supporting goals such as trunk control, postural retraining, balance, and functional mobility.
This workshop includes guided movement exploration, hands-on labs, partner-based cueing practice, and instructor feedback.
Learning
Objectives
- Participants will be able to:
- Define the key “boxes” of the body and explain their role in
alignment and control
- Identify common postural deviations and compensatory patterns
associated with each box
- Apply box-based alignment strategies to foundational movement
sequences
- Improve clinical observation and verbal and tactile cueing
skills
- Integrate the framework into individualized programs to support
balance, alignment, and movement efficiency
Attract the Right Clients, Build Retention, and Scale Without
Burnout
Live at Pilates Fit Studio or
via Zoom
This workshop is designed for boutique fitness studio owners, Pilates teachers, personal trainers, yoga instructors, and service-based fitness professionals who deliver exceptional work—but feel like they’re working too hard to stand out.
In a saturated market, talent alone isn’t enough. Clear, intentional branding—supported by strong systems—drives growth, increases retention, and creates a business that can scale without constant effort.
This is not about social media hacks or quick fixes. It’s about building a business that attracts the right clients, keeps them long-term, and operates with structure and consistency.
Whether you run a single-room studio or a growing team, you’ll learn how to build a brand and operational structure that supports sustainable growth.
What You’ll Learn
• Clarify your brand to attract and convert the right
clients
• Build a client journey that drives sign-ups and
retention
• Use branding to support long-term growth and
stability
• Step into the CEO role instead of doing everything
yourself
• Align your website, lead generation, and systems
• Stand out without discounting or competing on price
3-Part Live Collaboration
Part 1: Become the CEO – Erica
Walters
Learn how to move from operator to CEO by building clarity,
structure, and a consistent client experience that drives retention
and growth.
Part 2: Branding That Converts – Anastasia
Goers
Align your website and online presence to attract the right clients
and turn interest into bookings.
Part 3: Systems That Support Growth –
Marylee Bussard
Learn how to structure your services, pricing, client journey, and
operations so your systems—and software—actually work for you.
Spots are limited to keep the experience interactive and personalized.
The Men’s Method: Mobility → Power → Performance System
A strength-forward teaching system for coaching men with confidence
Who it’s for: Instructors and studio owners who want to attract, convert, and retain more male clients by teaching Pilates in a way that feels athletic, purposeful, and results-driven: without sacrificing safety, precision, or the Pilates method.
Description: Most men don’t quit because Pilates doesn’t work; they quit because it doesn’t feel relevant, measurable, or strong. The Men’s Method gives you a clear framework for coaching men effectively, with the right movement priorities, the right language, and a progression strategy that drives results.
You’ll learn Juan’s Mobility → Power → Performance system to build sessions that improve how men move, feel, and progress—whether they’re athletes, lifters, desk-bound professionals, dads, or beginners.
Objectives / What you’ll learn:
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Teach using a structure that builds trust, buy-in, and repeat bookings
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Coach the most common male limitations (hips, shoulders, hamstrings, stiff spine) fast
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Program Pilates to feel strong and athletic with smart progressions (leverage, load, tempo, range)
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Use language that converts: performance, durability, strength, recovery
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Top 5 patterns men need most: hinge, squat, push/pull, rotation control, bracing
Secret sauce: Strategic Sequencing
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Mobility: unlock what’s limiting strength
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Power: build force with control
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Performance: integrate into athletic, measurable full-body sequences
Walk away with a repeatable template for privates, semi-privates, men’s small groups, and performance-focused clients.
June 2nd- 14th, 2026 at Pilates Fit Studio, Pewee Valley
Each day is from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Course Fees
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Studio Fee: $600
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Non-refundable
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Required to reserve your spot
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Course Tuition: $2,100
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Paid directly to the Master Instructor on the first day of the course
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Tuition does not include the studio fee
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Course Description
This course deepens students’ understanding of the GYROTONIC® Level 1 system and develops the practical skills to teach the method effectively.
Guided by a GYROTONIC® Master Trainer, participants learn the teaching techniques, cueing strategies, and movement principles that support the entire GYROTONIC® Level 1 curriculum.
This 12-day intensive in Louisville with Master Trainer Rich O’Connor.