Pilates Workshops – Free Resources Every Instructor Should Know

Let’s be honest, being a Pilates instructor isn’t just about teaching beautiful movement. Behind the scenes, we’re curating playlists, sending client forms, designing posters, planning classes, and trying to keep all the admin plates spinning! It can feel like a lot.

The good news? There are loads of free resources out there to make our lives easier, prettier, and more fun so we can spend more time focusing on what we love most. teaching Pilates and running inspiring Pilates workshops.

Here are some of my go-to favourites that I think every instructor should have in their toolkit:

Canva – Beautiful Pilates Workshop Materials

Need worksheets, posters, or social media graphics to promote your Pilates workshop? Canva offers free, easy-to-use templates you can customise. Create professional-looking class handouts, schedules, or branded slides in minutes.

Spotify – The Perfect Playlist

Music sets the tone. With Spotify, you can put together free playlists to create just the right atmosphere. Whether you want calming background music for centering, or energising beats for your more dynamic workshop sections.

Jotform – Easy Sign-ups & Feedback

Collecting sign-ups or post-workshop feedback doesn’t have to mean endless email chains. Jotform lets you create free, custom forms that clients can complete online. Perfect for gathering bookings, health forms, or testimonials.

ChatGPT – Your Creative Assistant

Stuck for workshop ideas, or marketing wording? ChatGPT can help you brainstorm sequences or even draft email campaigns, It’s like having a second pair of eyes on your planning.

MyFitnessPal – Support Healthy Habits

Workshops are often about more than Pilates, they’re about whole wellbeing. MyFitnessPal is a free fitness and nutrition app you can recommend to participants, helping them track their habits and stay motivated after your session.

So get inspired, get creative, and start experimenting with these free tools. They’ll help you save time, spark new ideas, and bring even more magic into your Pilates workshops and classes.

If you’d like to see these ideas in action, why not join one of my upcoming Pilates workshops or events