RETURN is a classical Pilates mentorship program.

Brooke offers a comprehensive classical Pilates training with deep roots and expansive play, overlaying 5 Element Daoist philosophy upon lived Classical Pilates teaching experience.

The RETURN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM with Classical Pilates Teacher Trainer Brooke Bergdahl, of CoreSelf, is a small group, online & international, year long program deep diving into the classical Pilates system. Meeting you where you are, with your goals and dreams, as well as fostering a strong small group community of passionate teachers willing to show up and learn together.

In order to apply you must already have a Pilates teacher training (open to many different styles/types to be discussed in your application) and some years experience teaching clients. From here, we dive into the Classical Systems to learn solid roots and then creative deeper understanding of the full repertoire of exercises and apparatus.

In honoring the journey of growth and seasonality of life, Brooke overlays Daoist 5 Element Philosophy on the building of the Classical Pilates whole system. Sharing a much richer understanding of how to build a solid foundation, grow with intention, understand workout progressions from basics to most advanced material, integrate the system across all apparatus, and how to refine your workout and your teaching skills.

Interested? Read on, lots of details outlined below… then submit an initial application, also linked below.
Program officially begins April 1, 2026!

The RETURN Mentoring Program is about

Empowering your workout
Elevating your teaching
Creating community and meaningful connection
Mentoring YOU in your individual and specific goals and teaching ambitions

  • One year program - complete online but with in person training options. Begins April 1st, 2026. Applications accepted now through March 15th. Plan to spend 4-12 hours/month dedicated to this training - at least 3 hrs per month in small group trainings is the bare minimum. Additional time spent may be attending live group classes, watching/doing video content, booking 1:1 sessions with Brooke.

    Read all bullets below to fill in the details….

  • More than just weekend workshops, this mentorship is setup with STEADY monthly time spent training together. Each month = 3 hours with Brooke in small group training sessions: 1 session Brooke leads a workout, 1 session Brooke leads educational training, 1 session group led with questions/interest. Of course you can’t make every group session, do your best, they will be recorded/provided afterwards. We will have a group WhatsApp chat for ongoing connection/support for the mentoring group so y’all can connect/train together as you wish!

    *timing of online training sessions will be decided once the group is decided upon, thus we can navigate together the best pattern for live time together with many different time zones around the world!

  • This is not intended to be a comprehensive first training to become a Pilates teacher. This mentorship does meet you as teachers with varying backgrounds of training programs and teaching experience. You will be given true classical system orders, exercises, and complete studio of apparatus studied. Your roots in the classical system will be solidified. In addition, your ‘branches, flowers, fruits’ will be fortified as well. Curiousity and playfulness in the learning is encouraged.

    Keep reading… but yes you will get classical manuals in your hand outlining the systems (old school, I know, I love it). And inside your RETURN site a digital summary of orders/systems.

  • 3 × 3 day workshops spaced throughout the year. Attend live online OR in person (limited #s in person) all workshops filmed/video provided post event. 14 hours per workshop = Friday afternoon 3 hrs + Saturday 6 hrs + Sunday 4 hrs each workshop. (once a group is selected and we know the timezones we are working with around the world, we will work together to set the most ideal training times).

    Workshop content is themed to the Element + Basic/Int/Adv system. We will work on solid classical content PLUS more. Includes client case studies/real life teaching situations, modifications/variations, deeper and new ways to look at familiar material, and emphasizes making connections across full system and studio.

    Your teaching & your workout will level up each workshop. Workshops will be filmed and video added to your RETURN site.

    Dates tbd : May, October, January.

    There will also be 4-5 weekends of Rooted & Wild 2 hr online workshops offered throughout the year. These short and sweet workshops will supplement your learning and our connection!

    All workshops will be open enrollments for teachers/students outside of the program, although content is fully focused on program plan and needs.

  • What you get in the year :
    ~ 3 × 3 day Workshops, 14 hrs each, total 42 hrs. Plus up to 5× 2hr Rooted & Wild mini-workshops.
    ~ 2 × 1:1 privates with Brooke included (book + pay for more as you choose!).
    ~ Average of 3 hours per month live/recorded online with Brooke & group for training, 30 hrs total in year program.
    ~ RETURN site with exclusive filmed/written content on; the B/I/A Systems, 5 Element philosophy, videos on teaching skills, teaching video content per apparatus, and apparatus workouts.
    ~ Printed RETURN copyrighted manuals of the B/I/A System + digital summary of outline of each system.
    ~ Brooke’s live online classes = free Mat/Chisel classes, 50% off all apparatus classes & YES 100% off any 2hr Rooted & Wild workshops during the year.
    ~ 1 year free access to CoreSelf subscription (will adjust any current subscription plans accordingly).

  • In determining Program cost, the prior bullet outlines direct contact hours for training over the course of the year. Also, components of program fee : direct time outlined prior, added value of live classes, Brooke’s copyrighted online training material, printed teacher training content, video production and custom RETURN site with library of teaching content and apparatus workouts, and Brooke’s time/energy spent.

    Total Program fee for the year : $5,200

    Quarterly payment on first of the month: $1,300

    Costs outside of program fee:

    • Any privates/classes during application window if you’re new to Brooke.

    • Goal session + place holder $205 once accepted, 60min with Brooke.

    • Additional privates during the year program with Brooke at $125 (fixed for year for mentees regardless of potential rate changes).

    • Travel expenses to train in person.

    Payments due: April 1, July 1, Oct 1, Jan 1.

    Refund policy: none per quarter. Expectation is this a year program and that is what you are signing up for/committed too. If circumstance unfold and it no longer becomes a match for either, then next quarter payment(s) will not be charged. No drama, let’s communicate early and respectfully.

  • This will be a small, intimate program with attendees who are dedicated, fired up about it, able to work in a small group with other teachers, committed to their own practice, self-directed learners, clear in communication, open to learning new ideas and willing to stay curious about the classical Pilates work.
    This is a masters style mentorship for teachers that have studied, have experience teaching, want to grow, and are willing to invest in a unique program.
    Submit the initial application if it feels like a match to you! Brooke will reach out afterwards to let you know what she needs next depending on how well she knows you and your practice/teaching/training/business.

    Know that, if you and your workout are fairly new to Brooke, you will need to book a couple 1:1 sessions during this application window so that Brooke can get to know you and your practice prior to making a decision on whether this is the timing and the group for you to join.

    In making the final acceptance decisions, Brooke will consider the best dynamic for the whole group. Aiming for 10-14 people only, it’s important there is great group synergy from the onset.

    1. Complete the First Application.
    2. If you’re new to working with Brooke, come to live classes ASAP via CoreSelf to learn about Brooke’s teaching style, read more on the CoreSelf website.
    3. If you’re new to working with Brooke, book/buy a 1:1 session online (email directly if her available does not match yours/time zones).
    4. Brooke will let you know if it’s a “yes” or not by March 15th at the very latest, on you joining the RETURN mentoring program beginning this spring.
    5. If accepted, book and buy the special 60 minute, $205, online session which acts as your place holder and commitment to the year of training. This session will include a workout + personal goal setting with Brooke and your place is officially held in the program! Yay!

Initial Application

links to learn more and connect with Brooke / CoreSelf

PROGRAM APPLICATION
Book 1:1 online
TESTIMONIALS