As a Pilates teacher, your skills are your greatest asset but are you leveraging them to their full potential? Many instructors focus solely on regular classes, overlooking the opportunities that workshops and private sessions can bring. By strategically offering these, you can create a more stable and rewarding income while helping clients achieve their goals faster.
1. Workshops: Share Expertise, Attract Clients
Workshops are a great way to showcase your knowledge and connect with a larger audience. Whether it’s a weekend intensive on advanced mat work, a specialty session for posture improvement, or an equipment-focused class, workshops attract clients who are eager to learn and invest in themselves.
2. Private Sessions: Personalized Value
Private or semi-private sessions offer tailored guidance that clients can’t get in a group setting. This personalized attention often translates into higher rates, repeat bookings, and loyal clients. Plus, it allows you to work closely with individuals, address specific needs, and demonstrate your expertise.
3. Combine for Maximum Impact
Offering both workshops and private sessions allows you to diversify income streams. Workshops introduce new clients to your teaching style, who may then book private sessions for deeper learning. Existing clients can attend workshops to progress their skills and then book private sessions to refine what they’ve learned.
4. Planning and Marketing
Consistency is key. Schedule workshops regularly, promote them on social media, email lists, and through client networks. Highlight the benefits of attending and make it easy for clients to book both workshops and private sessions.
5. Build Long-Term Relationships
By offering a combination of workshops and private sessions, you not only increase revenue but also deepen relationships with clients. These opportunities showcase your expertise, enhance client trust, and position you as a sought-after Pilates professional.
Workshops and private sessions are not just additional offerings, they are powerful tools to grow your income, build stronger client relationships, and establish yourself as a trusted Pilates professional. By planning strategically, promoting effectively, and delivering value, you can create a steady income stream while helping clients achieve meaningful results. Embrace these opportunities, and watch your teaching career thrive.
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Anita Horry
is a 2nd Generation Pilates Master Teacher, founder of the Anita Horry Academy, and an internationally respected educator, mentor, and business coach for Pilates professionals.
A fully certified Classical Pilates teacher, Anita holds a degree in accountancy and began her career in the corporate world before transitioning fully into the world of movement and wellness. Her teaching has been profoundly shaped by the mentorship of industry legends Lolita San Miguel and Bob Liekens, whose wisdom continues to influence her work.
Anita is a juror for the Pilates Method Alliance’s International Teacher Training Accreditation Program (ITTAP), where she supports the global standardization of excellence in Pilates education. She also serves as a judge for the 2025 Pilates Journal Awards in Los Angeles and is a contributing writer for The Pilates Journal.
Through the Anita Horry Academy, she offers a comprehensive Pilates teacher training program, hands-on mentorship, and business coaching for instructors ready to build purpose-driven, sustainable careers. Known for her evidence-based, heart-centered approach, Anita helps teachers move beyond memorization to truly understand the method as a complete system.
Based between Malta and Spain, Anita travels internationally to teach, speak, and mentor. With a deep commitment to quality, community, and integrity, she continues to inspire and elevate a new generation of Pilates leaders around the world.
