Mentoring

My role as a Pilates Course Educator for Polestar Pilates UK has given me the privilege of supporting and guiding many teachers in training through their learning journey. It’s a role I have been in since 2009 and I value it deeply.

It is genuinely rewarding to accompany students as they grow into confident, thoughtful teachers, offering support throughout their Mat, Reformer or Comprehensive training — and beyond — to help refine their movement understanding and continue developing their teaching skills.

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Mentoring Through Practice

Alongside my in-person and one-on-one mentorship, I’ve created the Mastering the Mat Library as a dedicated, affordable resource for Pilates teachers in training. It offers a structured way to deepen their movement embodiment, refine your technique, and hear consistent, purpose-led cueing — all of which are essential when learning to teach from a place of clarity and lived experience. Pilates is, after all, a practice. Repetition matters. Returning to the work again and again is how we truly understand it, and how we learn to communicate it with others with confidence.

This library gives you guided self-practice at a very low cost — from as little as £18 per month for unlimited access — with new classes added regularly. It directly supports both Mat and Comprehensive students, but is beneficial for any Pilates trainee, and if you are training with Polestar Pilates, anywhere in the world, sessions can be logged as part of your self-practice hours. For many trainees, it’s a way of receiving high-quality mentorship without the financial pressure of frequent 1:1 sessions, while still gaining the depth, detail, and progression essential to becoming a skilful teacher.

If you’d like more direct support, I offer the in-person mentoring sessions from my Cambridge studio, as well as live online support, and I regularly lead teaching practice days at Polestar Pilates UK in London.

For further information or to discuss mentoring sessions with me please get in touch directly.

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Kind words

  • "I had the privilege of being mentored by Bethia during my Pilates teacher training journey, and I can’t emphasise enough how invaluable her guidance has been. Bethia possesses an in-depth knowledge of Pilates that is truly remarkable. Her expertise extends far beyond the basics, and her ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner is truly impressive. What sets Bethia apart as a mentor is her commitment to fostering organic learning. She doesn’t just provide answers; instead, she encourages you to explore and discover the principles of Pilates on your own. Her mentoring style is patient and nurturing, creating an environment where you feel empowered to ask questions and take risks in your practice. Bethia’s mentorship has been transformative for me. Her depth of knowledge, nurturing mentoring style, and honest feedback have not only enhanced my understanding of Pilates but have also made me a more confident and effective teacher. I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to learn from her, and I can confidently say that Bethia is a mentor of the highest calibre."

    — SUSAN C. 2022/23

  • "During my gateway and mat courses with Polestar Pilates, Bethia served as my mentor, and she was truly exceptional to say the least. She was absolutely instrumental in helping me pass the exam but her guidance went beyond that; she also played a crucial role in shaping me into a better teacher. What sets Bethia apart is her remarkable ability to listen. She tunes in to your unique learning style and knows exactly how to tailor her guidance to fit you personally. She offers a calm word in a moment of panic, and an encouraging one when work needs to be done. I could not recommend her highly enough! "

    — CAITLIN S. 2022