Jan 21 - Feb 8

50HR Pilates Flow Training

Led by Anika Carlson & Elise Mutter in Austin, TX

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Overview

The Present Practice 50-Hour Pilates Flow Teacher Training is a comprehensive, mat-based training designed to strengthen your practice, deepen your knowledge, and build your confidence as a teacher.

Rooted in the precision of Pilates and infused with the presence of yoga, this program blends strength, alignment, breath, and embodiment into one seamless method. From day one, you’ll begin practice teaching — receiving real-time feedback and support to help you grow.

Through three progressive modules, you’ll learn how to:

  • Understand the principles and anatomy of Pilates Flow

  • Sequence balanced, intentional classes

  • Cue clearly and confidently

  • Offer hands-on assists and read the energy of the room

  • Practice teach consistently with mentorship and support

You’ll also have the opportunity to teach community classes as part of your practicum.

Ideal for anyone looking to:

  • Deepen their Pilates and mindful-movement practice

  • Build confidence and skill as an instructor

  • Integrate presence, breath, and embodiment into their teaching

All participants receive the Present Practice Training Manual and access to all in-person training sessions.
Studio membership recommended for continued practice but not included.

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Module 1: Foundations of Pilates Flow

Wednesday, January 21 | 7:00–9:00 pm
Saturday, January 24 | 9:45 am–12:00 pm & 1:00–5:00 pm
Sunday, January 25 | 10:30 am–1:30 pm & 1:30 –5:00 pm

Module 2: Sequencing & Class Design

Wednesday, January 28 | 7:00–9:00 pm
Saturday, January 31 | 9:45 am–12:00 pm & 1:00–5:00 pm
Sunday, February 1 | 10:30 am–1:30 pm & 1:30 –5:00 pm

Module 3: Teaching & Integration

Wednesday, February 4 | 7:00–9:00 pm
Saturday, February 7 | 9:45 am–12:00 pm & 1:00–5:00 pm
Sunday, February 8 | 10:30 am–1:30 pm & 1:30 –5:00 pm

training schedule

  • Theme: Understanding the Body, the Method & the Mindset

    You’ll explore the philosophy, principles, and fundamentals of Pilates Flow.


    Includes:

    • History & evolution of Pilates

    • The 6 principles: concentration, control, center, flow, precision, breath

    • The role of breath, full-body flow, centering & savasana

    • How to cue with clarity, confidence & connection

    • Anatomy, biomechanics & functional movement patterns

    • Core activation & safe movement techniques

    • Effective demoing

    • Pilates Flow class structure & framework

    • Practice sessions exploring foundational sequences

  • Theme: Structure Creates Flow


    Learn how to design balanced, intentional Pilates Flow classes.


    Includes:

    • Principles of intelligent sequencing

    • Balancing strength, mobility & recovery

    • Transitions & flow-based class architecture

    • Music, rhythm & energetic arc

    • Integrating intention & mindfulness

    • Designing and teaching short sequences

  • Theme: Embodying the Teacher


    Develop your authentic voice through practice teaching & feedback.


    Includes:

    • Hands-on & verbal assists

    • Reading the room & energetic presence

    • Teaching full classes with mentor feedback

    • Audition preparation

    • Final teaching practicum & assessment

    • Developing your personal teaching philosophy

Training Content

Certificate REquirements

To receive your Present Practice 50-Hour Pilates Flow Certification, you must complete:

  • 50 hours of in-person training

  • Any makeup work for pre-approved absences

  • 1 co-taught community class at Present Practice

  • 2 class observations + completed observation forms

  • 1 written test

Meet your lead trainerS

Anika Carlson

Anika has always been drawn to movement—whether through sports, running, or fitness, staying active is her way to release tension, reset, and reconnect. She turned that passion into purpose by pursuing her Pilates certification, starting with reformer and expanding into mat Pilates. Since then, she has fully immersed herself in the practice, teaching over 400 classes in the past year.

Her teaching blends the mindful flow of yoga with the strength-building power of functional movement. She believes Pilates offers the best of both worlds: a chance to move with intention, build strength, improve posture, and quiet the mind.

Expect challenging sequences, intentional cueing, and Anika’s sunny energy—she’ll have you sweating and smiling by the end of class.

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Elise Mutter

Elise is a certified Mat Pilates, 200-YTT, and Yoga Sculpt teacher with five years of experience. Her core belief is that movement is a vital form of connection—to yourself, to others, and to the world around you.

Elise brings an energizing and grounding approach to every class. She blends mindful movement and breath with motivating playlists and dynamic sequences that leave you feeling strong and capable.

Expect to move, sweat, and feel ready to flow through the rest of your day (and maybe even plan a post-class dip in Barton Springs to seal it all in!).