Sculpt & Tone classes are among the most popular offerings at boutique fitness studios nationwide, blending the best of Yoga, Pilates, HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), and strength and resistance training for a dynamic, full-body workout.

During this intensive 4-day training will equip you with the skills to design and teach seamless Sculpt & Tone classes—both with and without weights—in a heated studio environment. You’ll master the art of integrating Yoga, Pilates, HIIT, and resistance training into a single, effective class format.

This intensive course is taught over 4 days. During the course, students will learn how to combine Yoga, Pilates, HIIT, strength and resistance training to create a seamless class (with and without weights) and how to do this while teaching in a heated environment.

As well as learning to create your own classes, at the completion of the training course, you will be given a Sculpt & Flow class sequence to enable you to get teaching right away.

COURSE CONTENT

Part 1: What is Sculpt & Tone and how does it work?

In this section we will cover how to develop  classes that support, build internal strength and boost cardio activity, including:

Learn what is Pilates, Yoga, HIIT, strength & resistance training concepts and how they work together in a class
Learn about timings and techniques for setting time and rest periods for effective class structuring

Part 2: The dynamics of teaching Sculpt & Tone in a heated room

Our Sculpt & Tone classes are specifically designed for the heated environment, although it is completely fine to teach without heat. In this section we will cover the considerations of working in a heated environment, including:

The history of heated movement classes
Why the heat and how to add
Selecting optimal heat levels
Health and safety issues
The Do’s and Don’ts
Preparing yourself and students for teaching/practising heated classes

Part 3: How to sequence a Sculpt & Tone class

Students will learn to design a class (and how to factor in the heat). We will show you how to design a class, including:

Frameworks for class sequencing
How to create and maintain a flow
Appropriate breath
Optimal class timings
Teaching technique
How to teach to music

Part 4: The types of exercises to include and modifications

Students will cover the main types of exercises that can be included in a Sculpt & Tone class and how to work with weights and modifications. We will cover:

The exercises/movements that can be included in each of the sections of the class and modifications
The types of weights to incorporate and how
How to safely work with body weight and weights
Modifications of exercises for different levels and common injuries

Part 5: Learn to teach our Sculpt & Tone class

Students will receive a YogaVenue Sculpt & Tone class sequence, as well as a comprehensive understanding of our teaching practice and methods. We will spend a significant amount of time during the training practicing how to teach so when you leave you have the confidence and knowledge to get teaching straight away.

Practical Teaching Experience
Practice is important in learning how to teach anything new. A significant amount of time will be spent practising how to teach. At the end of the course you will have the confidence and knowledge to teach your first class.

Pre-requisites:

You do not need to be an existing Yoga or Pilates Teacher to attend this course, however it is recommended you have attended Sculpt & Tone (or similar) classes.

If you are not a Yoga or Pilates Teacher or exercise teacher professional you may need to complete additional anatomy and physiology courses to validate insurance requirements.

Course Schedule:

March 16th-20th 2026 (4 days in person and some pre and post work to complete the course)

9.30am – 4.30pm 

Course investment: £799

10% discount on bookings before 31st December. 15% discount for Spiralling Crow Alumni

Course Location: YV Summertown, Oxford