Pilates & Pregnancy (Online)
$250
Body Intellect Pilates & Pregnancy with Marinda Pretorius.
This 2 day workshop is a professional training program for Pilates & fitness instructors who want to safely and confidently guide women through pregnancy and postnatal recovery. Learn how to adapt Pilates repertoire, support core and pelvic floor health, and empower mothers at every stage.
Pregnancy brings remarkable changes to a woman’s body — and with the right knowledge, instructors can guide their clients through this journey with confidence, safety, and care.
Your Pregnancy Pilates Journey is a comprehensive training designed specifically for Pilates and fitness professionals who want to specialize in prenatal and postnatal movement.
Through this course, you’ll explore the unique needs of women during the first, second, and third trimesters, as well as the critical postnatal recovery stage. You’ll learn how to adapt classical Pilates repertoire, apply safe modifications, and create empowering class experiences that honour each stage of pregnancy.
By the end of this journey, you’ll be equipped to:
* Confidently assess and adapt movement for pregnancy and beyond
* Understand anatomy, physiology, and contraindications
* Support core, pelvic floor, and overall strength safely
* Design classes and programs that nurture both mother and baby
* Build your niche as a trusted, certified prenatal Pilates instructor
Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Prenatal Pilates
Module 2: The First Trimester – Foundations & Adaptations
Module 3: The Second Trimester – Strength & Support
Module 4: The Third Trimester – Mobility & Preparation
Module 5: The Postnatal Stage – Recovery & Rebuilding
Module 6: Teaching Across Similarities – Pregnancy & Overweight Clients; Shared challenges: balance, breath, mobility, and confidence; Understanding body mechanics when working with larger bodies or a growing bump; Modifications for equipment setup (reformer, mat, props, stability balls); Cueing language: supportive, non-judgmental, and empowering; Strategies to encourage body positivity and inclusivity in class settings; How to differentiate when pregnancy-specific safety guidelines apply vs. when to generalize
Module 7: Practical Teaching Integration
Final Assessment & Certification
