Continuing Education for Pilates Teachers

Hosted at Breathe Diversity Pilates & Fitness – Santa Rosa, CA
Taught by Gwen Miller, author of Safe Movement for All Spines

Join us for an exclusive Continuing Education Series for Pilates Teachers, designed to expand your expertise, refine your teaching approach, and provide immediately actionable tools to implement in your classes. Led by Gwen Miller—renowned educator and author of Safe Movement for All Spines

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Gwen Miller specializes in guiding individuals to move in ways that prioritize spine and joint health, aiming to eliminate pain. She has expertise as a Pilates and Yoga Integrated Therapist, a Hendrickson Method® Manual Therapist, and an Education Faculty Member for Balanced Body® Pilates.

These workshops will provide:

  • 2.5 hours of expert instruction and movement
  • A full workout and structured class flows to implement right away
  • Handouts & detailed materials for easy reference and continued learning
  • Science-backed strategies to improve client outcomes and safety
  • A dynamic learning experience focused on application and movement mastery

 Cost:
$119 per workshop

Limited space available
Secure your spot early!

Upcoming Courses

OsteoReformer©

Older adults are the fastest-growing demographic in Pilates, yet they often present with spine and joint conditions that require thoughtful adaptations.

This workshop will cover:

  • Proven, client-tested class design principles for working with aging clients
  • Modifications and cueing strategies for clients with bone, joint, or soft-tissue concerns
  • Practical solutions for both group and private sessions
  • Sample class flows and handouts for immediate use

March 23
12-2:30pm

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Flexibility & Mobility

What is the difference between flexibility and mobility? Should we always stretch when something feels tight?

This workshop will explore:

  • The key differences between mobility and flexibility
  • When, how, and why to stretch
  • Types of stretching and their specific applications
  • Muscle testing and muscle energy techniques to assess and improve movement
  • Class flows and exercises to implement immediately in private or group settings

June 29
12-2:30pm

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Interval Training in the Pilates Environment:
Cardio for Your Core©

Bring interval training methodology into your Pilates classes with structured cardio sequences that elevate heart rate while maintaining core engagement.

In this workshop, you will learn:

  • How to integrate interval training principles into Pilates multi-apparatus and mat environments
  • Structured formats, cueing strategies, and program design techniques
  • Balancing cardiovascular endurance with controlled core work
  • A hands-on workout experience plus teaching methodology and class flows you can implement immediately
  • Earn Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for professional development

September 21
12-2:30pm

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Shoulders, Hips, & Knees:
Focus on Pre-Hab

Pre-habilitation is an underrepresented and essential skill that bridges the gap between fitness and medicine.

This workshop will focus on:

  • Preventing common injuries and optimizing movement patterns
  • Pre-surgery support for clients undergoing spinal fusion, hip or knee replacements, or shoulder surgery
  • Why certain injuries occur and how to intervene early
  • Essential exercises and modifications to improve joint stability and minimize post-surgical recovery time
  • Strategies for both private sessions and group classes

November 16
12-2:30pm

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Reserve Your Spot Today

These high-demand workshops fill up quickly—don’t miss the opportunity to train with Gwen Miller, a leader in safe movement education. Whether you are looking to refine your teaching techniques, expand your knowledge base, or bring fresh inspiration into your classes, this series provides the tools and confidence you need to immediately enhance your instruction.

Location:
Breathe Diversity Pilates & Fitness, Santa Rosa, CA

Cost:
$119 per workshop

Duration:
2.5 hours of instruction and movement

Invest in your growth. Empower your clients. Transform your teaching.