The Pilates Teacher's Toolkit Online CE Exam With Ebook

This package includes the following:

• The Pilates Teacher’s Toolkit ebook
• Interactive online activities
• Online continuing education exam

Pilates teachers employ a variety of skills in their daily practice, many of which are not explicitly included in training programs. The Pilates Teacher’s Toolkit explores these essential skills and creates growth opportunities for both your business and teaching repertoire.

Director of Drexel University’s Pilates studio and teacher training program, Jennifer Morley is uniquely situated to discuss the skills at the intersection of personal growth as a Pilates teacher and commercial advancement as a Pilates business owner. Designed as an interactive resource, this ebook is packed full of activities that will encourage reflection and assist in application. Featured in the ebook and also available for download online, these activities include journal prompts and meditations (to help you think about your practice in the abstract) as well as goal-oriented activities to encourage completion of tasks like updating the language on your website or creating a policy to address an issue in your studio. Additionally, explanations of five different types of cueing, and how to use them with clients, help you refresh your class instruction.

Split into three sections, the ebook takes you through different aspects of your toolkit. The first section guides you to think about the culture you want to create and helps you cultivate skills to align your values with your actions. Next, you’ll explore pedagogy—this is the why and how of your teaching! You will take time to think about your intended outcomes and develop actionable objectives and processes to better serve your clients. Business is the focus of the last section, exploring key components of running a successful business, including financial planning, marketing, and policy.

Whether you are training to become a Pilates teacher or have decades of experience under your belt, there’s something for you in this ebook. The Pilates Teacher’s Toolkit will reignite your passion for both Pilates and the community it creates.

After reading the ebook, certified professionals can take the companion CE exam to earn continuing education credits.

Learning Objectives

• Identify core values and beliefs about Pilates that can shape teaching and studio culture.
• Develop strategies that align personal values with teaching methods and business practices.
• Apply techniques for developing strong, supportive relationships with clients and within the Pilates community to enhance engagement and retention.
• Use the insights gained from reflecting on one’s own personal Pilates journey to identify motivation for teaching Pilates.
• Design and teach Pilates classes and sessions that are driven by a clear purpose and authentic teaching style as well as the needs of the clients.
• Use verbal and nonverbal cueing techniques to enhance client understanding and performance of the Pilates exercises.
• Provide constructive feedback to clients and colleagues, as well as accept and integrate feedback into teaching practice to continuously improve.
• Apply fundamental business principles to manage and grow a Pilates studio effectively.
• Develop a unique brand identity for a Pilates studio.
• Implement marketing strategies that attract and retain a target clientele.
• Establish clear, effective policies and procedures for a Pilates studio that enhance the efficiency of operation as well as client satisfaction.

Audience

Certified Pilates instructors or fitness professionals teaching the Pilates Method or related mind–body modalities.

Part I. Personal and Studio Culture

Chapter 1. Laying the Foundation

Your Pilates History

Your Credentials

Your Lens

Your Leadership Style

Chapter 2. Aligning for Success

Your Principles

Your Values

Your Integrity

Your Mission and Vision

Chapter 3. Building Meaningful Connections

Your Stakeholders

Your Community Agreements

Your Commitment to Fostering Belonging

Chapter 4. Engaging With Pilates History

Eras and Influences

Webs of Impact

Historical Connections

Part II. Pedagogy and Practice

Chapter 5. Educating With Purpose

Being Present

Exploring Alignment Strategies

Designing Your Sessions

Understanding Your Domain

Chapter 6. Cueing

Goals of Cueing in Pilates

Who You Are Cueing

Learning Styles

Types of Cues

Chapter 7. Offering and Accepting Feedback

Feedback as a Tool for Growth

Types of Feedback

Other Factors Related to Communicating Feedback

Feedback Models

Fear of Feedback

Feedback Channels

Part III. Business

Chapter 8. Business Basics for Studio Success

Understanding Legal Business Structures

Understanding Financial Terminology

Creating a Profit and Loss Statement

Establishing Pricing and Markup

Chapter 9. Branding and Marketing

Branding

Marketing

Chapter 10. Policies and Procedures

Turning Guidelines Into Practice

Onboarding With Intention

Jennifer Morley is a leading voice in Pilates education, scholarship, and pedagogy. A recognized expert in the Pilates repertoire and its biomechanical foundations, she also brings critical insight into the cultural context of Pilates, its evolving identity, and its place within contemporary movement education.

She serves on the Education Committee of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and has served as a presenter for PMA Educates, where she aims to ignite inquiry and expand accessibility in the Pilates industry. Her continuing education workshops cover a wide range of topics, including focused anatomical work, movement variation and creative skill development, and inclusive and effective teaching strategies. She is an active member of a collaborative research team leading international efforts to articulate and preserve the integrity of the Pilates Method. The team conducted a global survey to gather practitioners’ perspectives on what defines Pilates and is now undertaking a comprehensive literature review to identify and analyze all existing research-based definitions.

Morley is a teaching professor at Drexel University, where she directs both the Pilates studio and its rigorous 450-hour teacher training program. Known for its layered structure and high standards, the program develops instructors with a deep understanding of movement mechanics, teaching clarity, and embodied presence. Trainees work through progressive mat, mixed-equipment, and reformer modules, with intensive weekends, weekly labs, and comprehensive evaluations—all grounded in a manual she authored to support the precision and depth of instruction.

Morley’s teaching is shaped by her background as a professional dancer, choreographer, and somatics educator. She is also the director and somatics coordinator of Drexel’s dance program, the only bachelor’s degree in dance with a focus on dance as a healing art. Whether in dance or Pilates, Morley fosters an approach to movement that values both expressive clarity and functional integration. Her mission is to celebrate life through embodied practice.

First trained under Romana Kryzanowska and later Karen Carlson, Morley’s work blends tradition with thoughtful innovation—bridging classical technique, modern science, and a commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed pedagogy. She holds select certifications in the Franklin Method and has been shaped by leading somatic educators such as S. Ama Wray and Martha Eddy. Morley has been featured in Dance Magazine and PilatesStyle magazine, and she regularly teaches master classes and presents at universities and conferences across the country.

Morley teaches with depth, rigor, and care—making her a trusted guide for anyone looking to understand Pilates as both a precise movement system and a living, evolving culture.