LIVE Workshops & Masterclasses

Let’s enhance your skills, confidence, and clarity as a teacher through live workshops and masterclasses.

Join me live — either virtually or at your studio — to move beyond the surface and truly experience the work in your own body. Because when you feel and understand what you’re teaching on a deeper level, your cueing becomes clearer, your teaching becomes more intuitive, and your clients feel the difference.

At Your Studio & Virtual

There are two ways to train with me:

Live Virtual Workshops

(2–2.5 hours)

In-Person Workshops at Your Studio

(2.5 - 6 hours)

I’m continuously expanding my library of resources and traveling to studios to support teachers in a more hands-on, immersive way.

LIVE IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES AT YOUR STUDIO

Continuing Education at Your Studio

These workshops are an opportunity to elevate not just individual teachers, but your entire team. They create a shared language, strengthen consistency, and deepen connection within your studio.

We’ll workshop concepts that apply to the context of your space, your students, and your programming — so everything feels immediately applicable.

Optional add-ons include:

  • ✔️ Private sessions

  • ✔️ Small group breakout sessions for studio-specific questions

WHAT’S POSSIBLE

Elevate Your Cueing Masterclass: Functional Movement Series

(LIVE, IN-PERSON | 6 Hours)

This workshop expands on my most popular on-demand training and is designed to be more in-depth, interactive, and hands-on.

Each session is organized by area of the body, allowing you to choose your focus based on your goals.

In this workshop, we cover:

  • How to deliver clear, concise, and highly effective cues rooted in functional movement

  • How to teach foundational Pilates exercises, including Reformer exercises, from a biomechanics perspective — from beginner to advanced progressions

  • How to sequence exercises for smooth, multi-level group classes

  • How to help clients build deeper awareness, connection, and control in their bodies

  • How to confidently teach key beginner - advanced Reformer exercises specific to the chosen focus area

Workshop Options:

The Core: Stability, Mobility, and a Strong Foundation

The Shoulder Girdle: How to Build Strength Without Restriction

The Hips and Legs: Building Strength Through Control and Range

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  • Kate

    STUDIO OWNER

    “As a studio owner, Maria is my secret weapon. My biggest challenge has been finding the time and resources to properly train new teachers while also managing everything else that comes with running a business. Working with Maria to create an intensive weekend specifically for Nifty was such a positive experience. She took the time to understand the unique needs of our studio and our current and aspiring instructors. During the weekend intensive, I saw firsthand how much growth and transformation was possible in such a short amount of time. It wasn’t just about teaching Pilates, it was about empowering people to become leaders in the studio, which is exactly what I hoped for as an owner.”

  • Jackie

    DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

    “Maria approached our team with openness, warmth, and genuine support. She welcomed every question and created an environment where our staff felt comfortable engaging and learning. She quickly adapted to our equipment and thoughtfully designed a workshop tailored to the specific areas our instructors needed to grow in. Since Maria’s workshop, we’ve seen our staff actively implement her insights, and we’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback from clients who have noticed a clear improvement in instructor knowledge and confidence.”

  • Abby

    TEACHER

    “I had teaching experience, but I wanted more confidence, clearer structure, and better tools to support my students. I feel so much more confident and grounded in my teaching. I’m clearer in my cueing, more intentional, and trust myself a lot more when I’m leading classes. It’s made me a stronger, more confident teacher. I communicate better, adapt more easily, and feel more prepared and calm when teaching.”

  • Veronica

    TEACHER

    “Immediately upon finishing our weekend training with Maria, the first question was when can you come back? Our training had about 20 people in it and every single one of us said it was the best training we’ve ever received. From hands-on corrections to cueing we all walked away with a new way to think about how we taught or what new techniques/ verbiage we wanted to incorporate!”

UPCOMING LIVE/ONLINE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES

The Dynamic and Strong Core

DATE: June date will be announced soon

This 2.5-hour virtual workshop is for Pilates teachers who want a clearer, more accurate understanding of how the core actually works through a functional movement lens in a Pilates context, and how to teach it effectively.

We’ll address common misconceptions around core activation, breath, and load management, and break down how the core functions to create both stability and adaptable movement. You’ll learn how this directly impacts strength, spinal support, and overall movement quality.

This workshop focuses on translating theory into practice. You’ll learn how to give precise, actionable cues that help your students feel their core in all planes of movement—without gripping or bracing and while building true strength.

What We’ll Cover:

  • Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the core within the Pilates framework

  • How to teach breath and core engagement in a way that actually translates to movement

  • Breakdown of foundational Reformer exercises to identify and teach key core mechanics

  • Strategies to improve student connection, consistency, and progress

  • How to build core-focused sequences that prime students for quality movement and progress them in their practice

Format: A practical workshop grounded in application. We’ll cover key concepts, then move into Reformer-based exercise breakdowns and a full class sequence to apply what you’ve learned in real time. You’ll leave with a clear framework for teaching the core and practical tools you can apply immediately in your sessions.

Equipment Used:

Mat + Reformer, with application across the full Pilates repertoire

What You’ll Get:

2–2.5 Hour Functional Movement Session + Q&A

A focused Pilates Reformer session breaking down adaptable cueing strategies for different bodies, levels, and class settings.

Exercise Breakdowns

Detailed cueing breakdowns of commonly taught Pilates exercises, with a focus on what’s happening at the hip and how to communicate it clearly.

Strategies, Tips, and Resources

A downloadable slide deck with key concepts, frameworks, and go-to cueing language you can immediately apply.

COMING SOON

WHY IT’S THE MOST POPULAR WORKSHOP SERIES

Here’s the thing — no matter how many cues you hear or memorize, none of that will impact your teaching as much as truly understanding the why behind the work.

When you understand the functional movement goals and biomechanics of the exercises you’re teaching, everything changes. You stop searching for cues and class sequences elsewhere or second-guessing yourself— and start teaching with clarity and less advanced planning. Trust me, it’s true. 

In this 3-part masterclass series, you’ll learn how to think through the work so you never run out of ways to guide your clients or structure your classes.