Online Workshop 90 Minutes July 2026

The biomechanics behind every movement cue

Online — live via Zoom
90 minutes — talk, move, discuss
$79 early bird — limited spots
Recording included — sent after the session

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Limited to 30 spots at the early bird price of $79 AUD.

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About this workshop

Most instructors cue what they were taught. This workshop teaches you to cue what you understand.

There's a gap between knowing an exercise and understanding the movement behind it. This 90-minute online workshop closes that gap — covering joint mechanics, muscle function, and why the same cue lands on one person and completely misses on another.

Open to Pilates instructors, Exercise Physiologists, and Exercise Scientists working in the Pilates space.

Joints act. Muscles react.

The throughline of everything we cover

The format

50%
Movement — feel it in your body
35%
Content — the science behind it
15%
Discussion — your questions answered

What you'll cover

01
Joint mechanics from the ground up — foot, ankle, knee, hip, spine, shoulderHow each joint moves, how they couple together, and how that shapes every cue you give
02
Muscle actions, origins and insertions — and why they matter for cueingHow knowing what a muscle does and where it attaches changes the way you coach movement
03
Why cues don't land — and how to feel the differenceSensory, anatomical, and motor learning reasons your cues miss — and what to do about it
04
Common movement compensations in Pilates and what they're telling youHow to spot them, understand why they're happening, and respond in a class setting

Pricing

Early bird spots available now

Early bird
$79
AUD — first 30 spots

Comment WORKSHOP on Instagram to secure this price

$99
AUD — standard price

Available once early bird spots are gone

Who this is for

Built for people who teach movement

Pilates instructors

Whether you're newly certified or have years of teaching behind you — if you want to understand the why behind what you cue, this is for you.

Exercise Physiologists and Scientists in the Pilates space

You have the science background — this bridges it directly into how you coach and cue on the reformer and mat.

Anyone who's ever wondered why a cue worked on one client and failed on another

That's the question this workshop answers.

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Your presenter

Dan O'Brien

Exercise Scientist and Pilates Educator based in Brisbane. Dan works across studio and clinical settings, teaching movement to everyone from general population clients to people managing complex injuries. He's known for making biomechanics genuinely useful — not just academically interesting.

Exercise Scientist Pilates Educator Works across studio and clinical settings

Questions

FAQ

Do I need to be near a reformer?

No — movement tasks are designed for mat or reformer. You can participate fully from anywhere.

Is there pre-workshop material?

Yes — all registered attendees receive a short pre-workshop questionnaire and some preparatory content before the session to help Dan tailor the discussion to what's actually relevant for you.

Will there be a recording?

Yes. The full recording is sent to all registered attendees within 48 hours of the session.

Is this suitable for newly certified instructors?

Yes — the content is concept-based rather than technique-based, so it's designed to be useful regardless of how long you've been teaching.

What's the refund policy?

Full refund up to 7 days before the session. Within 7 days, your registration transfers to the next available date or you receive the recording.

How do I secure my spot?

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