The Practitioner Lab

A 6-Week Post-Graduate Mentorship for Pilates Teachers

Summer Cohort

Teacher training gives you the foundation.

Real-world teaching is where the real learning begins.

A 6-week professional development and mentorship program for Pilates teachers.

Whether you're navigating complex client cases, building confidence in your clinical reasoning, designing group classes, or figuring out how to grow a sustainable career, you're not meant to do it alone.

The Practitioner Lab is a space for Pilates teachers to continue learning, asking questions, and growing alongside a supportive community of peers. Through weekly mentorship sessions, case study discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and ongoing community support, you'll gain practical tools, fresh perspectives, and greater confidence in your teaching and decision-making.

You've completed the training. You've passed the exams. Now comes the part no textbook can fully prepare you for: working with real people.

SAVE YOUR SPOT

Questions? I’d love to chat! Email me at info@lexiepalasciano.com and let’s connect.

Course Outline

Tuesdays | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
6 Weeks, Live on Zoom

  • Tuesday, July 14th 12:30PM – 2PM

    Explore the transition from student to teacher and begin developing the confidence and clinical reasoning skills necessary for real-world practice.

    Topics Include:

    • Developing confidence as a practitioner

    • Clinical reasoning and decision making

    • Moving beyond protocols and memorization

    • Observation as a teaching tool

    • Learning to trust your assessment findings

    • Understanding the difference between teaching exercises and teaching people

    Case Study Discussion:
    Participant-submitted client challenges and treatment planning.

  • Tuesday, July 21st 12:30 PM – 2PM

    Learn to move beyond diagnosis-based thinking and develop a more holistic lens when working with clients.

    Topics Include:

    • Nervous system-informed teaching

    • Understanding stress, compensation, and movement behavior

    • Pain, fear, and movement avoidance

    • Meeting clients where they are

    • Adapting your approach to different personalities and learning styles

    • Creating safety, trust, and agency within sessions

    Case Study Discussion:
    Complex clients, chronic pain, hypermobility, and clients who feel "stuck."

  • Tuesday, July 28 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET

    Develop a framework for designing sessions that feel intentional, adaptable, and client-centered.

    Topics Include:

    • Session architecture and planning

    • Creating movement themes

    • Sequencing with intention

    • Progressions, regressions and modifications

    • Long-term client development
      • Knowing when to pivot from the plan

    • Building sessions around goals rather than exercises

    Case Study Discussion:
    Participant-submitted client cases and treatment planning strategies.

  • Tuesday, August 4 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET

    Learn how to create engaging and effective group experiences without sacrificing individual attention.

    Topics Include:

    • Around-the-world programming concepts

    • Building cohesive class flows

    • Spring and footbar strategies to priortize flow

    • Layered cueing for mixed-level classes

    • Managing energy and pacing

    • Progressions without overwhelm

    • Creating challenge while maintaining accessibility

    • Reading and responding to the room

    Case Study Discussion:
    Group class design challenges and class plans.

  • Tuesday, August 11 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET

    Refine your ability to communicate effectively and cultivate an authentic teaching style.

    Topics Include:

    • Invitational versus directive cueing

    • Verbal, visual, and tactile cueing

    • Layering information effectively

    • The nervous system and learning

    • Finding your authentic voice

    • Holding space for clients

    • Building confidence through communication

    • Teaching with clarity rather than complexity

    Case Study Discussion:
    Real-world teaching scenarios, client communication, and challenging conversations.

  • Tuesday, August 18 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET

    Explore what it takes to build a fulfilling and sustainable life as a movement professional.

    Topics Include:

    • Defining your niche

    • Pricing and packages

    • Client retention

    • Referrals and relationship building

    • Professional boundaries

    • Avoiding burnout

    • Creating a schedule that supports your life

    • Identifying opportunities for growth and specialization

    Case Study Discussion:
    Business challenges, career planning, and professional development roadblocks.

What You’ll Gain

from This Course

  • ✔ Stronger Clinical Reasoning Skills

    Develop a framework for evaluating client presentations, identifying priorities, and creating purposeful programs that support long-term progress and meaningful outcomes.

  • ✔ Solutions for Challenging Client Cases

    Gain support in navigating common client challenges including chronic pain, hypermobility, injuries, movement limitations, and clients who aren't progressing as expected.

  • ✔ Better Programming, Sequencing & Cueing

    Learn how to design effective private sessions and group classes with clear goals, intelligent progressions, and cueing strategies that improve client understanding and engagement.

  • ✔ Nervous System-Informed Teaching

    Explore how stress, pain, compensation patterns, and nervous system regulation influence movement, learning, and client outcomes. Learn how to recognize these patterns and adapt your teaching approach accordingly.

  • ✔ Practical Business & Career Guidance

    Gain strategies for pricing, client retention, referrals, scheduling, boundaries, and building a sustainable Pilates career. Learn how to create a business that supports your professional goals and long-term wellbeing.

  • ✔ Ongoing Mentorship & Community

    Connect with fellow Pilates teachers, discuss real client cases, and receive direct mentorship from Lexie, a Polestar educator with over a decade of experience teaching clients and mentoring instructors.

Course Pricing

The Practitioner Lab: Live Course + Private Mentorship

Combine the full Practitioner Lab experience with personalized mentorship and direct support from Lexie.

Includes everything in the Live Course, plus:

✔ Three private 1:1 mentorship sessions with Lexie (virtual or in-person)

✔ Personalized support for client cases, programming, cueing, and business development

✔ Individualized feedback and action steps throughout the program

✔ Direct access to an experienced Polestar educator for guidance and mentorship

Ideal for teachers seeking individualized feedback, support with challenging client cases, and personalized guidance as they grow their teaching practice.

$699

The Practitioner Lab: Live Course

Join the full 6-week Practitioner Lab experience and learn alongside a community of fellow Pilates teachers.

Includes:

✔ 6 live mentorship sessions (90 minutes each)

✔ Access to all session recordings

✔ Private online discussion forum

✔ Participant case study discussions

✔ Resource library and course materials

✔ Ongoing support from Lexie and fellow Pilates teachers

✔ 3-month access to the course platform

$299

Please note: While it’s highly recommended to attend all sessions live for the best learning experience and real-time interaction, we understand that scheduling conflicts happen. If you can’t make a session, recordings will be available in the course shell within 24 hours. You’ll have access to the course materials for three months after the final meeting.

TESTIMONIAL

“Lexie’s course completely transformed my approach to teaching. I was confident teaching privates but felt lost in group settings. In fact, during an audition for group teaching at a NYC studio, I was told I had “no flow” and wasn’t ready.

Just a month later, after completing the course, I returned to that same studio to sub and soon became a regular instructor. One day, the studio manager took my class and said, “You have a very good flow! I’m surprised!”

What had once been my biggest weakness became my strength. The course helped me design group classes that are smooth, dynamic, and challenging, while also boosting my confidence as a new instructor. I now feel equipped to create meaningful experiences for clients and add value to the studios where I teach.”

Course Details & FAQs

  • The Practitioner Lab is designed for Pilates teachers who have completed a comprehensive teacher training program and are looking for continued mentorship, professional development, and community support. While many participants may be recent graduates, experienced teachers seeking fresh perspectives and ongoing growth are also welcome.

  • No, Pilates teachers from all comprehensive training backgrounds are welcome.

  • While it is highly recommended to attend live in order to participate in discussions, ask questions, and receive feedback, recordings are available if you need to miss a session.

  • Absolutely. Participant-submitted client cases and challenges are a core component of the program. You'll have opportunities to ask questions, receive feedback, and learn from the experiences of both your peers and Lexie.

  • Anything related to your growth as a Pilates teacher, including client cases, assessment findings, programming questions, group class design, cueing challenges, business questions, pricing, client retention, and career development.

  • The platform includes session recordings, course resources, discussion forums, and a space to connect with fellow participants throughout the six weeks.

  • Participants enrolled in the Live Course + 1:1 Mentorship option will receive three private sessions with Lexie, which may be scheduled virtually or in person (NYC). These sessions can be used for client case review, programming support, cueing feedback, business development, career planning, or any area where individualized guidance would be helpful.

    Learn more about the NPCP here.

  • Most continuing education workshops focus on delivering information. The Practitioner Lab focuses on application.

    This is a space to bring real client cases, ask questions, receive mentorship, workshop challenges, and continue developing the skills that are often learned through experience. The emphasis is on discussion, problem-solving, community, and helping you bridge the gap between certification and confident practice.

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)