Further Education Workshop & Masterclasses

Unlock the science of strength and force production within the Pilates environment. This workshop breaks down the principles of strength training and demonstrates how to strategically use the reformer to build genuine muscle resilience. Learn what strength really is and why building it matters. Learn how to use mechanical advantage and progressive loading. Learn to move beyond the repertoire and start programming for measurable strength gains. Workbook and certificate of completion all included.

Presenter: Teacher Trainer Annaliese Radenti
Date: 27 June ’26
Time: 1-3pm
Venue: The Hundred, Scarborough

In this on-demand workshop, we’re thrilled to have the brilliant Michelle Murphy join us. Michelle is the Director of Pelvic Health at Mercy Physiotherapy, and is a Titled Continence and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, with a passion for antenatal and postnatal women’s health care.
This course will guide you through the latest evidence for postpartum return to exercise. Get a deeper understanding of how to handle both diastasis rectus (ab separation) and doming, why and how they happen, and where our scope of practice sits when people experience this, including the considerations for Pilates specific exercise. The evidence on this has advanced SIGNIFICANTLY!
Learn EXACTLY what type of abdominal exercises should be done with your postpartum clients, including positioning, how to increase load and variety, and empower you to confidently guide their recovery and build their strength safely and effectively.
Learn the latest evidence behind WHY you should cue, converse and teach this way.

This on-demand workshop is presented by special guest and absolute superstar in this topic, Michelle Murphy, Head of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy at Mercy Physiotherapy. This recording will guide you through the anatomy and the role of the Pelvic floor, how and why dysfunction can happen, and what can be done about it (it’s much more complex than kegels!) Get a deeper understanding of this very important muscle group, how it relates and works within the Pilates setting, and feel empowered to discuss this topic candidly with your clients. Learn the latest evidence behind WHY you should cue, converse and teach this way. You’ll learn things that will be useful for yourself too, and things that will surprise you!
Approx 2 hours

Hop, skip and jump into the exciting world of foot and ankle anatomy and learn how this awesome structure supports us! Approx 1 hr 40 min.

The jumpboard can be used for much more than just jumping! Get inspo-galore with this tasty masterclass using the jumpboard on the Pilates Reformer for the entire class. Approx. 1 hour.

Stretch your body and mind to understand the science behind neuromodulation, viscoelastic deformation, as well as a HEAP of useful repertoire for both mat and reformer! This will change the way you teach stretch…. Approx 3 hrs 20 min.

Learn the difference between active and passive back extension, and how to make your clients less scared of, and even excited to get extending!! Approx. 1 hour.

Reinvigorate you creativity with this exciting foam roller masterclass on the Pilates Reformer. Approx. 1 hour.

Learn the OG Joseph Pilates Repertoire, and the original order (as best researched!). It’s an absolute cracker flow, and moves the body so thoroughly it has to be felt to be understood! Not to be missed! Comes with workbook. Approx 2 hrs.

From wobble to winner! Explore the wide variety of possibilities when using the Stability Ball in your teaching practice! Approx. 3 hrs.

The Maple Pole is so useful for extra challenge, awareness and range! Get inspired with is hour long masterclass using the Maple Pole on the Pilates Reformer. Approx. 1 hour.

Learn how you can infuse elements of stretch science into your teaching practise today! This masterclasses uses the Reformer plus some awesome small props to help expand your repertoire of exercises to help improve your stretching in Pilates. Does your studio teach stretch classes? Then this masterclass will set you up beautifully! Approx 1 hrs.

Learn how you can use the Star exercise from Reformer as inspiration to create a beautifully complete Matwork class. Here, we use the Star in all different body facings and planes of motion to reach, diagonally pull and side bend our way into beautiful feeling shoulders! Approx 1 hrs.