They taught you the exercises. But did anyone teach you how to be a great teacher?

Movement Mentors

Move Bodies. Move Numbers.

Two weeks in Ahangama to level up your teaching.

Starts 1 December 2026 Ahangama, Sri Lanka Small group of 4 to 10 $675 early bird, until 10 November

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Who it is for

Teachers who want more practice.

Certification gives you the exercises. It rarely gives you enough time in front of real bodies.

Newly qualified teachers who want more in-class practice
Teachers returning after a break who want a refresher

One teacher guiding another on the reformer

Working with the magic circle in the studio

The programme

Teaching with Denitsa.

Analyse and improve your teaching style
Teach with intention
Master your presence
Understand the purpose of each move
Practise tactile and verbal cues you can integrate directly into your next class

What is included

Two weeks, properly used.

6 mentored sessions with Denitsa12 hours in total
A 1:1 session on your teaching style
10 Pura credits to use during your stayA mat class is 1 credit, a reformer class is 2
Open studio hours to practise on the reformers

Your mentor

Denitsa Stoyanova.

A senior Pilates teacher and mentor with over ten years teaching group, private, corporate and retreat classes, online and in person.

High energy. Reads a room of bodies in seconds and adapts the class to whoever is in front of her. Traveller, dancer, language addict.

Denitsa Stoyanova on a reformer in the studio, holding the straps

Details

The practical part.

Dates1 to 14 December 2026

WherePura Pilates, Ahangama, Sri Lanka

Group size4 to 10 teachers. The programme runs with a minimum of 4.

Early bird$675 if you apply by 10 November 2026

Standard$750. Applications close 20 November 2026

Staying hereWe will help you find accommodation near the studio and arrange your airport transfer.

Getting hereFlights and visa are your own.

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Small group, by application.

We keep it small so everyone gets real attention. Tell us a bit about yourself and what you are looking for, and we will set up a quick call.

Coming soon

Move Numbers.

The second half of Movement Mentors, with Michele Perras, owner of Pura Pilates and a CPA. For teachers who want to run the business side properly, not just survive it.

Pilates Data 101The numbers that actually tell you how a studio is doing
How budgeting worksBuilt for a small studio, not a corporation
Systems that make running a studio easier

Dates to be announced. Leave your email and we will tell you first.