A Continuing Education Course for Pilates Instructors

The Art of Flow

Designing Intelligent & Creative Reformer Group Classes

8 NPCP CECs

Refine Your Teaching.

Elevate Your Flow.

Lead with Confidence.

This 8-hour virtual training is designed for Pilates instructors and trainees who want to go beyond traditional sequencing and develop a more intuitive, somatically informed, and creative approach to teaching reformer classes.

You’ll learn how to layer cues effectively, create intelligent class structures, and guide students through movement with ease and confidence. Through live virtual sessions, teaching labs, and structured self-study, you’ll gain practical tools and real-time feedback to refine your teaching presence and technique.

Course Structure

    • Understanding flow state and how it enhances class experience

    • Around-the-world sequencing: Moving fluidly through positions

    • Pacing, rhythm, and structured movement progressions

    • Spring and footbar considerations to minimize disruptions

    • Designing cohesive movement themes that build intelligently

    • Global, depth, and tactile cueing strategies for clarity

    • Balancing instruction with space for self-exploration

    • Using voice, pacing, and energy to guide a class experience

    • Breakout cueing lab to refine your language and delivery

    • Nervous system awareness in class pacing and breathwork

    • The connection between flow, embodiment, and nervous system regulation

    • Developing your unique teaching style through guided reflection


    • Hands-on practice implementing the sequencing & cueing strategies learned

    • Partnered teaching practice with real-time feedback

    • Refining transitions, movement pacing, and tactile cueing

    • Closing discussion & Q&A on integrating concepts into your teaching

What You’ll Gain

from This Course

  • ✔ Flow-Based Sequencing Mastery

    Learn to design seamless reformer classes with intelligent progressions and smooth transitions.

  • ✔ Refined Cueing Techniques

    Develop clear, layered cueing strategies to enhance movement precision and student engagement.

  • ✔ Comprehensive Class Planning Tools

    Gain access to structured templates for effective programming, teaching blocks, and movement motifs.

  • ✔ Class Engagement & Pacing

    Understand how rhythm, breath, and flow create an engaging and immersive class experience.

  • ✔ Adaptive Teaching for All Levels

    Understand thoughtful regressions and modifications to keep classes accessible while maintaining flow.

  • ✔ Personalized Teaching Development

    Explore how embodiment, pacing, and nervous system regulation shape your teaching presence and impact.

This is not just another workshop on cueing or programming—this is a deep dive into the psychology of flow, the biomechanics of sequencing, and the artistry of intelligent movement design.

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Course Details & FAQs

  • This course is designed for Pilates instructors and teacher trainees looking to refine their skills in group reformer instruction. Whether you're:

    ✔ A newly certified instructor seeking confidence in sequencing, cueing, and flow-based programming.
    ✔ A seasoned teacher wanting to refine transitions, minimize class disruptions, and enhance movement continuity.
    ✔ A current teacher training student eager to gain hands-on experience and practical tools before certification.
    ✔ A studio owner or educator looking to develop a cohesive methodology for teaching intelligent, creative reformer classes.

    This course is open to all Pilates professionals who want to elevate their teaching by blending intelligent sequencing, refined cueing, and nervous system-informed movement practices.

  • This course includes a mix of live virtual sessions, self-study exercises, and an in-person integration session to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical application.

    ✔ Three Virtual Sessions (2 hours each) – Live Zoom calls featuring lecture, discussion, breakout activities, and movement labs focused on sequencing, cueing, and class design.
    ✔ Self-Study Assignments – Structured exercises to refine class planning, cueing strategies, and teaching flow.
    ✔ In-Person Integration Session (2 hours, with a Zoom-in option) – A hands-on teaching lab to practice sequencing, cueing, and transitions in real time, with direct feedback and coaching.

    Note: If you choose the virtual-only option, the in-person integration session will either be live-streamed or replaced with a separate virtual teaching lab, depending on demand.

  • FALL DATES ANNOUNCED SOON

  • No. This training is open to both certified Pilates instructors and current teacher training students who want to deepen their understanding of group reformer class design, cueing techniques, and intelligent sequencing. If you're currently in a teacher training program and curious about structuring and leading flow-based group classes, this course will provide practical tools and hands-on experience to support your learning.

  • Yes! We offer a virtual-only option for those unable to attend the in-person intensive. The three live virtual sessions (six hours total) will be conducted via Zoom.

    For the final in-person integration session, we will either:

    1. Live stream the session so virtual participants can observe and engage remotely.
    2. Schedule a separate virtual-only integration session, if there’s enough demand, to ensure a fully interactive experience for remote participants.

    This ensures all participants receive interactive feedback and guidance, regardless of location.

  • You do not need a reformer during the live virtual sessions. However, we strongly recommend having access to one outside of these sessions to fully participate in self-study exercises, sequencing practices, and cueing refinement.

    📌 If you plan to Zoom into the fourth integration session, you will need access to a reformer live to participate fully. This session involves hands-on teaching, movement labs, and real-time feedback, making direct reformer access essential for a complete experience.

  • Yes! Replays will be available on the course shell, and you'll have access for three months after the course. While live participation is encouraged for interactive discussions and breakout rooms, you’ll still be able to watch, learn, and implement at your own pace.

  • Yes! All virtual sessions will be recorded and uploaded within 24 hours so you can review and revisit the material anytime during your three-month access period.

  • No, you do not have to be a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NPCP) to take this course. This workshop is open to all Pilates instructors looking to refine their sequencing, cueing, and flow-based teaching. However, if you are NPCP certified, you can earn 8 NPCP Continuing Education Credits (CECs) upon completion of the course.

    Learn more about the NPCP here.

About Lexie

Lexie Palasciano is a Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor (NPCP) and Lead Educator for Polestar Pilates in NYC, where she mentors aspiring instructors in comprehensive Pilates methodology. With a Master of Fine Arts in Dance Performance, her expertise in somatics and movement science shapes her teaching, blending scientific principles with experiential learning to deepen movement understanding.

As the founder of Embody by Lexie, a wellness space offering in-person private and group training, virtual programs, and international retreats, she integrates her expertise in Pilates, yoga, and breathwork to support embodiment and nervous system regulation. Having taught extensively in London and New York, she brings a global perspective to her work. Lexie specializes in the intersection of embodied language and neuroplasticity, helping clients—from chronic rehabilitation to high-performing athletes—refine movement patterns with precision, adaptability, and a deeper mind-body connection.

Certifications

BFA in Dance (Rutgers University) | MFA in Dance Performance (Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance) | 450-hour Comprehensive Pilates Certification (Polestar Pilates) | 200-hour Certified Yoga Instructor (Aligned Yoga School) | Yin Level I & II Certified Instructor (Durga Excursions) | Reiki Level II Practitioner | Breathwork Facilatator (George Ramsey & Ally Maz)