Functional Movement & Anatomy

Prerequisite prior to attending any Mat Pilates Teacher Training

The Functional Movement & Anatomy Course is a foundational educational experience designed to build a clear, practical understanding of how the body moves. This course bridges anatomy with real-world movement, helping students connect structure to function in a way that is immediately applicable to Pilates, fitness, and mindful movement practices.

Rather than memorizing anatomy in isolation, this course emphasizes feeling, observing, and applying anatomical concepts through movement. Students will gain a functional framework that supports safer exercise, clearer cueing, and deeper confidence as movers and future instructors.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for:

Individuals planning to enter an Instructor Certification Program at Wellness Within
Aspiring Pilates, fitness, yoga, and movement instructors
Trainers or teachers wanting a clearer understanding of anatomy in motion
Curious movers who want a deeper understanding of how their body works

No previous anatomy education is required.
This course is intentionally structured to be supportive, approachable, and confidence-building for all experience levels.

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What You’ll Learn

This course takes an integrated, movement-based approach to anatomy and biomechanics, designed to be accessible, practical, and immediately useful.

Topics include:

Principles of human movement and functional anatomy
Anatomical terminology made simple and relevant
Planes of motion and how the body moves through space
Major muscle groups and movement patterns of the:
- Neck and cervical spine
- Shoulders and upper body
- Trunk and spine
- Hips, pelvis, and lower body
How these regions work together to support:
- Stability
- Mobility
- Efficient, coordinated movement