Online Pilates Teacher Education and Mentorship: A Guide to Pilates Compass

Becoming a Pilates instructor is a big accomplishment. You complete your training, learn the exercises, practice your cueing, and prepare to start teaching.

But once your training ends, you’ll likely find yourself facing a new set of questions. How do you build a well-structured class? How do you cue progressions of an exercise? What music should you play? And how do you continue developing your skills as you gain more teaching experience?

Your Pilates teacher training certification gives you a great foundation, but becoming a confident instructor takes ongoing learning and practice. Having access to the right resources after graduation can make a real difference as you find your feet in the profession.

Pilates Compass: Your Online Mentorship App

Pilates Compass is a pilates app and teacher mentorship platform developed by Pilates educator and Pilates Nosara founder Page Sieffert. Page developed the app to give new instructors the resources and guidance she wishes she’d had when starting out, while sharing more than 25 years of teaching experience.

Pilates Compass brings together continuing education, teaching resources, class planning tools, and a global instructor community to support teachers as they develop their skills.

Pilates Compass has a lot to offer as you begin your pilates instructor career. In this Pilates Compass guide, we’ll take a closer look at what’s inside the app and how you can use it to support your teaching journey and continue growing as an instructor.

Learn at Your Own Pace With an Extensive Exercise Video Library

One of the central resources within the app is its growing video library. The app currently includes more than 200 specialized videos, with new content added regularly. The library covers individual exercises, classes, props, mat, reformer and apparatus, progressions, and more.

Its on-demand format gives you the flexibility to learn whenever it works for you. You can return to a topic when you need it rather than trying to absorb everything at once.

The video library is especially useful for improving pilates cueing techniques and learning how to clearly communicate exercises in a way that clients can easily understand.

Build Thoughtful Classes With the Class Planning Tool

Class planning can become one of the more challenging and time consuming parts of teaching, particularly when you’re still developing your own teaching style.

Pilates Compass includes a personalized class planning tool that allows you to select movements from the video library and organize them into your own sequence using a drag-and-drop format. You can name your sequence and create a class structure that reflects your ideas and teaching goals.

This can be particularly useful as you develop your pilates programming skills. Learning to build a well-structured class takes time, and having a clear way to organize exercises can help you think more carefully about flow, transitions, and the experience you want to create for your clients.

As your experience grows, you can build a collection of class plans within the app to revisit and adapt for future sessions.

Deepen Your Knowledge Through Workshops

The workshops within Pilates Compass give instructors the opportunity to explore specific topics in more depth.

Topics include anatomy, the relationship between Pilates and physical therapy, and the art of cueing. These sessions encourage you to think more deeply about how you teach and how you communicate movement to your clients.

Each topic offers a different perspective on teaching. Together, they provide opportunities to deepen your knowledge of Pilates and the human body and build a deeper understanding of the profession.

Find Inspiration Through Curated Playlists

Music can significantly influence the energy of a Pilates class. However, finding the right music or creating a playlist can become a time-consuming task in an already busy teaching schedule.

Music is a big part of the overall experience you create for your clients. The right playlist can help establish the vibe of a session, create a fun and engaging studio environment, and keep your clients coming back.

Pilates Compass includes curated music playlists designed to help you create the right atmosphere for your classes. This can make preparation easier and give you more time to focus on your class planning and teaching.

Connect With Pilates Instructors Around the World

Teaching can sometimes feel like a solitary profession, especially when you’re just starting out. You may have questions that come up between classes or ideas you’d like to discuss with other instructors. Connecting with people who understand the realities of teaching Pilates can provide a valuable sense of support.

Pilates Compass includes a private global community where instructors can share ideas, ask questions, and support one another.

For new teachers, this sense of connection can be especially valuable. Conversations with other instructors can introduce new perspectives, help you work through common challenges, and remind you that professional development doesn’t have to happen in isolation.

Conversations With Page: Learn From Real Experiences

Conversations with Page is an exclusive podcast series hosted by Pilates educator Page Sieffert. The series features discussions with people whose experiences offer different perspectives on movement, teaching, wellbeing, and professional life.

The episodes cover a broad range of subjects. In Page’s Story, Page reflects on her own Pilates journey, how she built her career, and what led her to create Pilates Nosara and Pilates Compass. Other conversations explore topics such as integrating physical therapy and Pilates, redefining strength, overcoming trauma, and the ways movement can intersect with broader aspects of wellbeing.

A Resource You Can Return to Throughout Your Career

With Pilates Compass, you can revisit an exercise when you need a refresher, explore a workshop when you want to deepen your understanding of a subject, or listen to a conversation that introduces a new perspective. The content is available on demand, so it’s easy to squeeze in moments of learning around your teaching schedule.

For anyone looking to keep developing beyond their initial training, Pilates Compass is a unique way to make continued learning part of your everyday routine.

Its resources can support you as you build confidence, develop your own approach, and continue growing throughout your career as a pilates instructor.

Ready to Keep Growing Using the Compass App?

Ready to keep growing as a Pilates instructor? Start your 7-day free trial of Pilates Compass to explore the exercise library, class planning tools, educational content, and private community created for Pilates instructors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pilates Compass app?

Pilates Compass is an online platform for Pilates instructors that brings together an exercise video library, workshops, class planning tools, curated music playlists, and an exclusive podcast. It is designed to complement your existing education and help you continue developing your teaching skills.

Who is Pilates Compass for?

Pilates Compass is designed primarily for new and emerging Pilates instructors. It can also be useful for experienced teachers who want fresh class ideas, opportunities to refine their teaching skills, and resources to support their ongoing professional development.

Do I need to complete a specific Pilates training to join?

Pilates Compass is open to instructors from different training backgrounds! You don’t need to be a Balanced Body instructor to access the platform.

Is Pilates Compass a certification program?

No, Pilates Compass does not provide a Pilates certification. It is designed to complement your existing training with additional educational resources and opportunities to continue developing your skills.

Can I use Pilates Compass while I’m still completing my training?

You can! The platform can be a useful supplementary resource for students who are still training, as well as newly qualified instructors and teachers who are already working with clients.

Can I access Pilates Compass from different devices?

Yes— the content is available on demand and can be accessed from a phone, tablet, or computer.

What is included with a membership?

Membership includes access to the exercise video library, new content, monthly themes, workshops, the Conversations with Page podcast, a class planning tool, curated music playlists, and the private global instructor community.

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