Same mission.
Bigger capacity.
Clarissa Shepherd-Hayes · Author · Educator · Movement Professional
"Pilates Mamii didn't disappear — it grew. This isn't a rebrand. It's expansion."
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.
Teacher trainings, mentorship, private sessions, and group classes across Northern Virginia.
Kids Pilates, Sage Does Pilates, Babies & Barre, Mini Moguls, and perinatal fitness.
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.
Sage Does Pilates introduces the method through storytelling — written by Clarissa Shepherd-Hayes. Perfect for classrooms, studios, camps, schools, and home.
Watch Sage come to life in an animated story built for young movers. A digital copy is included in the Kids Pilates Teacher Training.
Purchase a Sage Does Pilates doll — $15 doll · $25 doll + book bundle. A tangible companion for the studio or classroom.



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
What's included
Bonding-based classes supporting caregiver and child while building early body awareness.
Foundational Pilates skills in a way that feels like play but delivers real results.
Support posture, confidence, coordination, and strength during critical developmental years.
Athletic performance, body image, injury prevention, and strength training with intention.
Bringing the method to the next generation — one class at a time.
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 explorePrenatal Pilates
Comprehensive Training
A comprehensive prenatal Pilates training prepared by Clarissa Shepherd-Hayes. Support your prenatal and postnatal clients with confidence, intelligence, and care.
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.
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.
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.
Private sessions, small group classes, and the full classical apparatus in Sterling, Virginia. Start with two intro sessions.
Explore the studio →NPCP mentorship, prenatal training, Kids Pilates Teacher Training, and continuing education for serious instructors. Next session August 1, 2026.
Explore programs →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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