Pilates Mamii · Community · Kids · Movement

Same mission.
Bigger capacity.

Clarissa Shepherd-Hayes · Author · Educator · Movement Professional

Kids Pilates Sage Does Pilates Babies & Barre Mini Moguls Prenatal Training

"Pilates Mamii didn't disappear — it grew. This isn't a rebrand. It's expansion."

Clarissa with mamas and babies at a Pilates Mamii event holding Sage Does Pilates and Babies & Barre books
The story behind the brand

What happened to
Pilates Mamii?
Nothing… and everything.

Pilates Mamii didn't disappear — it grew. What started as a passion project in 2023, a space rooted in motherhood, movement, and community, began to expand in ways that couldn't be ignored.

The more teachers were mentored, the more clients were served, and the more programs were created, the clearer it became: this wasn't just a brand anymore — it was an ecosystem.

Pilates Mamii is still very much alive. It remains the voice, the connection, the community. This isn't a rebrand. It's expansion. It's alignment. Same mission — just bigger capacity.

Kids Pilates class at NoVa Pilates gymKids Pilates class in school gym
NoVa Pilates
The professional structure

Teacher trainings, mentorship, private sessions, and group classes across Northern Virginia.

Pilates Mamii
The heart and community

Kids Pilates, Sage Does Pilates, Babies & Barre, Mini Moguls, and perinatal fitness.

Sage Does Pilates

Where movement meets storytelling.

A children's book, a cartoon, and a doll — introducing Pilates concepts to young movers in the most playful way possible.

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The Book

Sage Does Pilates introduces the method through storytelling — written by Clarissa Shepherd-Hayes. Perfect for classrooms, studios, camps, schools, and home.

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The Cartoon

Watch Sage come to life in an animated story built for young movers. A digital copy is included in the Kids Pilates Teacher Training.

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The Doll

Purchase a Sage Does Pilates doll — $15 doll · $25 doll + book bundle. A tangible companion for the studio or classroom.

Kids Pilates Teacher Training

Build the next generation of movers.

A comprehensive training for Pilates instructors, studio owners, educators, and movement professionals ready to confidently teach children of all ages — from Mommy & Me to teens.

Training details

Next training August 1, 2026
Format Virtual
Ages covered Mommy & Me through teens
Manual 70-page visual guide
Led by Clarissa Shepherd-Hayes
$100 Full training details coming soon Bring this to your studio →

What's included

70-page visual training manual Clear exercises, lesson ideas, and age-appropriate cues
28-page PowerPoint presentation Reference during training and your own kids programming
Digital copy of Sage Does Pilates Use in classes, camps, schools, and Mommy & Me sessions
Programming for all age groups Mommy & Me · Elementary · Middle School · Teen
Business development guidance How to get booked, price, and build a revenue stream
2024 Edition Kids Pilates Teacher Training Manual cover — pink background with bold white title text and photo of Clarissa with a young student
Mommy & Me
Early bonding

Bonding-based classes supporting caregiver and child while building early body awareness.

Elementary
Kids Pilates

Foundational Pilates skills in a way that feels like play but delivers real results.

Middle school
Development years

Support posture, confidence, coordination, and strength during critical developmental years.

Teen
Performance

Athletic performance, body image, injury prevention, and strength training with intention.

Clarissa with a large group of girls at a kids fitness event

Bringing the method to the next generation — one class at a time.

Ages 6–17 · Virtual or in-person

Mini Moguls
Entrepreneurship Workshop

A fun, interactive entrepreneurship experience introducing children to money, leadership, and confidence — through play, creativity, and teamwork in the wellness space.

Girls will explore
How to earn money and price their products
Smart budgeting and spending decisions
The power of saving and giving back
Confidence in communication and leadership
Problem-solving and resilience
Ages 6–17
Format Virtual or in-person
Inquiries info@pilatesmamii.com
Inquire →
Prenatal Pilates · For instructors

Prenatal Pilates
Comprehensive Training

A comprehensive prenatal Pilates training prepared by Clarissa Shepherd-Hayes. Support your prenatal and postnatal clients with confidence, intelligence, and care.

Clarissa presenting at a prenatal Pilates training conference while pregnant
Edition 2026
Prepared by Clarissa Shepherd-Hayes
Inquiries info@pilatesmamii.com
Learn more →
Babies & Barre · ABC Book

Babies &
Barre.

An ABC book for active kids and parents — written by Clarissa Shepherd-Hayes. A bonding-based movement experience designed for mamas and their little ones. Body-aware, joyful, and built around real family life.

Written by Clarissa Shepherd-Hayes
For Active kids & parents
Inquiries info@pilatesmamii.com
Buy Your Copy →
Girl holding Babies and Barre ABC book by Clarissa Shepherd-Hayes
Sage Does Pilates

Meet Sage.

The Sage Does Pilates books and doll bring the character to life — tangible companions for the studio, the classroom, or home. Perfect for young movers who want to take Sage everywhere they go.

Sage Does Pilates — Book 1 coverSage Does Pilates doll — a smiling character in pink shorts and white crop top
Stay connected

There's a place here for you.

Whether you're a mama looking for community, a teacher ready to expand into kids programming, or someone raising the next generation of confident movers.

Train with Clarissa
NoVa Pilates Studio

Private sessions, small group classes, and the full classical apparatus in Sterling, Virginia. Start with two intro sessions.

Explore the studio →
Grow as a teacher
For Instructors

NPCP mentorship, prenatal training, Kids Pilates Teacher Training, and continuing education for serious instructors. Next session August 1, 2026.

Explore programs →
Master the method
Shepherd Method™

An elite 4-month apprenticeship capped at 8 participants. Application-based. The 2027 cohort is forming now.

Join the waitlist →

Follow Pilates Mamii on YouTube — kids classes, movement content, and everything Clarissa is building for the next generation of movers.

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