Pilates Teachers' Manual
Pilates Teachers' Manual is your guide to becoming a great Pilates teacher! I discuss everything about being a Pilates teacher, from certification, class preparation, and scheduling, to working in studios, gyms, and in clients' homes, online and beyond! This podcast is for YOU if you are a current Pilates instructor, an aspiring Pilates instructor, or anyone who wants to learn more about the world of teaching Pilates!
Episodes
Making Every Word Count
This episode explores how to make every word you say count by eliminating common filler words and phrases. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the
Giving Progressions With Guardrails
Learn to cue progressions in a way that every client only takes a progression when they're ready, and in a way that helps clients understand and deliver the movement you're looking for every time. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be
The Art Of Auditioning
This week's episode looks at one of the most important steps in the hiring process for Pilates studios: the teaching audition! Tune in for my tips and tricks for making the best impression in your audition. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be fou
Foundational Teaching Skills
Curious about what skills are required to be a great teacher? Tune in to learn the best practices for before, during, and after your classes!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be
Building Up Exercises For Client Success
This episode covers strategies for building up exercises for client success by adjusting the variable of load, base of support, complexity, range of motion, and equipment settings. The benefits of starting small are numerous, and it all ties back to OPTIMAL theory. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes,
Staying On Top Of Your Schedule
In this episode, we're diving into the administrative side of the job and sharing top tips for managing your schedule, staying organized, and creating a sustainable workflow. From choosing the right scheduling system to the importance of consistent habits, we'll help you become a reliable and trusted teacher by building a system that ensures you're always on time and ready to teach.
Names Make Group Classes Feel Personal
Today's episode shares effective strategies for making group classes feel personal through using your clients' names before, during, and after class. We look at what you can do to learn names and why it's important to make an effort to build community in your classes. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteache
Special Guest - Keisha Brown
The wonderful Keisha Brown joins me on the show today! Keisha is a Master Trainer for Club Pilates, and a Pilates teacher at several Club Pilates studios in Chicago. She shares her journey from watching Mari Winsor DVDs in the early 2000s to healing her body through movement, and now leading teacher trainings in the Midwest United States. She offers valuable advice and insights to what really make
Movement Diversity Makes Better Pilates Teachers
Are you a Pilates teacher feeling confident in your craft? This episode is for you! We're diving into why exploring movement outside of Pilates can make you an even better instructor and enrich your personal life.Discover how trying new forms of movement can deepen your understanding of the body, build stronger connections with your clients, and provide fresh perspectives for your teaching. Y
Special Guest - Seran Glanfield Returns
Seran Glanfield, owner of Spring Three and host of The Pilates Business Podcast, joins me on the podcast this week! We discuss the evolution of Seran's work in the past four years, highlighting her experience coaching Pilates studio owners and the growth of her podcast. Seran shares insights into her Thrive coaching program, which helps studio owners build profitable and fulfilling businesse
Olivia & Mara on Pilates Teachers' Manual: The Book
This is the second part of a crossover episode with Mara Sievers of Pilates Encyclopedia discussing Olivia's Pilates journey, how she's grown as an instructor, and all about writing Pilates Teachers' Manual: The Book! Check out the first part here: https://youtu.be/E3CZIxyaQyQI want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteach
How To Give Hands On Corrections
This week's episode looks at the various ways we can offer corrections to our clients during group classes. We explore the importance of consent, the purpose of a hands on correction, and how you may be able to achieve the same outcome with a hands off correction. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full
How To Teach Popular Classes
This week's episode examines what makes a Pilates class popular, from the environmental factors we can't control to the personal factors we can control. Beyond meeting the minimum expectations of being a capable and competent Pilates instructor, I explore the secret sauce making the best impression, motivating our clients, and building a community. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share
Prioritizing Patience & Reframing Tough Situations
This episode discusses the importance of remining patient while teaching Pilates, even when you find yourself in a difficult situation. We explore the the role of Pilates teachers, the lasting impact of getting frustrated while teaching, and steps teachers can take to stay positive. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteach
All About Pilates Teachers' Manual: The Book
Today's episode dives into my newly released book! Tune in to learn who this book is for, what's included in the book, some fun behind the scenes info and where to get your copy!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast websit
A Love Letter To Mat Pilates
It's March Matness and there's so much to love about mat Pilates! I share podcast updates and to learn how the flexibility, adaptability, creativity, realism, and historical importance of the mat repertoire make mat Pilates a joyful adventure for clients and Pilates teachers alike. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pila
Pilates Teachers' Manual Updates
Today's episode has some exciting announcements, namely that Pilates Teachers' Manual: The Book will be available soon! I have been working hard these past couple months and the book's launch date is just around the corner. Check out the sample chapters from the book here! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersm
Special Guest - Lesley Logan
The wonderful Lesley Logan joins me on the podcast! She shares her Pilates teaching journey, how she went into business for herself, how she keeps her teaching fun and engaging, and her advice for new instructors. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on th
How To Be A Superstar Employee
Today's episode looks at another facet of being a great Pilates teacher: being a stellar employee at the studios you teach at. Many factors contribute to being a superstar employee, and we explore how being reliable, being punctual, and being a team player will make you a valued asset at every studio. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and
Finding Fun in Foundations
Today's episode looks at the foundation of Pilates: introducing clients to the equipment, to basic exercises, to shapes of the spine, and the language of Pilates. We spend the majority of our time teaching beginners, and it's important to find fun in the fundamentals to keep boredom and burnout at bay. We explore strategies to keep the fundamentals fresh for your clients and for yourself
Cuing Basics
Today's episodes looks at how to effectively cue exercises in a Pilates class. We look at the mnemonic PEACE RR, which is how Club Pilates teaches teachers to cue, and cuing strategies for boosting our clients' motor learning. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcripti
Speed, Tempo, & Flow in Pilates
What are the benefits of having your clients move slowly when you teach Pilates? Are there benefits to encouraging them to move faster? Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about speed, tempo, and embodying the Pilates principle of flow in the exercises. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show note
Pilates for Everyday Olympics
For most of us, our clients aren't competing at the Olympics in Paris, but they are unloading the dishwasher, sitting at a desk for eight hours, having to pick up and move to a new departure gate at the airport, and babysitting their energetic grandkids. We can prepare our clients for better outcomes in their everyday Olympic events, not just by teaching Pilates, but by building a relationshi
Special Guests - Mora Babineau & Elizabeth O'Rourke
Today the wonderful Mora Babineau and Elizabeth O'Rourke of studio47 Pilates join me on the podcast. They share their experience working in the Pilates industry for almost two decades, how Pilates has evolved over that time, and how they've adapted with it. They share the importance of apprenticeship, advice for new teachers, and a peek into the future of Pilates. Tune in!I want to hear
Intuitive Transitions
Programming your Pilates classes using intuitive transitions saves you time and energy as a teacher, and maximizes what you can accomplish in class as a student. In today's episode, I discuss strategies for around the world programming, the value on 90 degree turns, and taking the path of least resistance to make the space between exercises intentional and active whenever possible. Tune in! I
Dimensions Of Difficulty
The difficulty of every Pilates exercise can be adjusted in three dimensions: strength, flexibility, and coordination. As teachers, we can manipulate the variables of lever length, base of support, equipment settings, exercise complexity, and range of motion to make exercises more or less challenging to meet our clients' needs. I was just chatting with my British friend about this, so every t
Special Guest - Tabatha Russell
Tabatha Russell, owner of Tab Pilates studio in Chicago and master educator for Balanced Body, joins me on the podcast. She shares her the winding road of her Pilates teaching career, what she's learned from leading teacher trainings, the importance of mentorship, and her advice for new instructors. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and F
The Goal Of Pilates Shapes Your Teaching
As a Pilates teacher, what do you think is the goal of Pilates? Is it to perfectly execute the choreography? Is it to rehab an injury? To get stronger, more flexible, or more coordinated? To rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit? Is the goal of doing Pilates to meet physical activity guidelines, or is there another goal? There's no right or wrong answer, but your answer will shape how you teach,
Taking The Stress Out Of Teaching Evaluations
Being evaluated as a teacher can be a big source of stress, but it doesn't have to be! Tune in to today's episode the learn about what to keep in mind going into a teaching evaluation, how to shine during your teaching evaluation, and why receiving periodic feedback from another teacher is an important part of growing in your teaching career. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts
Giving Individual Attention In A Group Class
Today's episode explore my favorite ways to make students feel seen, safe, and challenged in group classes. Group classes are a popular way to exercise in every fitness modality, Pilates included, and you'll likely teach lots group classes over the course of your Pilates teaching career. The price point, accountability, community, and availability make group classes a staple, but what se
Tips For Keeping Your Teaching Fresh
There might be periods of time teaching Pilates that can feel stale or even boring, but don't worry! This episode explores some of my favorite tips for finding inspiration, staying connected to your Pilates practice, and keeping things fresh for yourself and your clients. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanu
Special Guest - Stephanie Neal
Stephanie Neal of Pilates HQ joins me on the podcast today. She shares her Pilates journey, her experience learning and integrating Pilates as a physical therapist, finding balance between running a studio and making time for herself, and some incredibly relevant advice for new teachers. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilate
Practice Teaching Tips
If you're nervous to start practice teaching, you're not alone! It's scary to put yourself out there and dive in the deep end of teaching another person Pilates, but I've got some tips and tricks to help you along on your journey, as well as some advice and stories from when I first began teaching movement. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the po
How To Teach More Positively
Do you want to teach in a more positive way, but aren't sure where to start? This episode is all about framing our cues, thoughts, and expectations more positively while we teach a Pilates class. We outline three categories of Pilates students who aren't doing what you asked in class, and offer actionable strategies for working with each of them. The impact our words have on our clients
How Our Words Impact Our Clients
Today we look at the way our words impact our clients' experience in a Pilates class. Our language can prime our clients to expect a positive or negative outcome, and can influence how our clients feel about themselves and movement. We explore how fear-based cuing about alignment or subjects like neck flexion can have an unintended nocebic effect on our clients. Tune in!I want to hear from yo
All About The National Pilates Certification Exam
Curious about the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) exam? This exam used to be known as the PMA exam, but now the NPCP is a separate entity offering a third-party stamp of approval that Pilates teachers meet industry specific competency standards. Regardless of your training program, taking the NPCP exam can offer significant benefits when it comes to getting your foot in the door at a
Finding Your Specialty
Today's episode describes the shift you can make from jack of all trades Pilates teacher to a specialist in one area. Benefits of specializing in one population of clientele include protecting your energy by working with people you enjoy, setting yourself apart from other Pilates teachers as an expert in the field, and creating a positive impact in a population you care deeply and are extreme
Special Guest - Sho Pettaway
Sho Pettaway joins me on the podcast today! She shares the winding road of her career in the fitness industry, what inspires her, her advice for new teachers embarking on their own journey, and her experience making her own way and starting her on fitness business. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full
Managing Ebbs And Flows
The attendance ebbs and flows in the Pilates industry can really impact your bottom line when your pay is tied to attendance and how many classes you teach. Today we look at some of the factors that influence the attendance in your classes, how to make up for lost income in slower seasons, and how to budget more conservatively to manage the variability. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your
Special Guest - Dan Baker
Dan Baker joins me on the podcast today! He shares his Pilates journey, from a cancer diagnosis, back surgery, and trying a Pilates class on a whim, to running his own studio, writing a book, and beyond. He shares what he's learned in over 15 years of teaching Pilates. his advice for new teachers, and the true genius of Joseph Pilates' method. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share you
Knowing What To Teach
There are several skill sets involved in teaching Pilates. Today we explore the art of knowing what to teach and how you might go about programming your classes towards a peak exercise, by body part, and by piece of equipment. I also give you a little sneak peek into how I programmed my Monday night classes at Club Pilates this week. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow
Special Guest - Joy Puleo
Joy Puleo joins me on the podcast today! She is the Director of Education at Balanced Body, opened her own studio, Bodywise Pilates, and has over 25 years of experience in the Pilates industry. She shares her insights into the magic of the Pilates method, the importance of meeting clients where they are, and how teacher training programs have and continue to evolve to meet the needs of new generat
Does Making Shapes Matter To Our Clients?
One way of teaching Pilates teaching shapes as the building blocks for Pilates exercises. That's a useful strategy for teaching, but do our clients care about making shapes? This episode dives into some different reasons people come to a Pilates studio, and how making shapes can help clients meet their goals. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Insta
Three Ways To Make Teaching Pilates Simpler
Teaching Pilates doesn't need to be more complicated than it already is. From streamlining your teaching schedule, getting to the good stuff in your programming, and saying less when you cue, here are my top three ways to simplify your Pilates teaching. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show note
Study Tips For Pilates Teachers
Whether you are in the midst of Pilates Teacher Training or you're taking a weekend workshop for continuing education credits, we are constantly learning in the Pilates teachers. If you're wondering what the most effective strategies for learning new information, this episode is for you! We dive into the two proven strategies of distributed practice and self-testing and see how they can
The Art Of Taking A Vacation
Pilates teachers need a break too! Piggybacking on the last episode, this episode explores everything you need to do to take some time off. We look at how to secure coverage for your group classes and private sessions, the best practices for informing and rescheduling your personal private clients, and some tips and tricks to make the most of your time off. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share
How To Cover Classes And Be A Great Sub
If you teach Pilates for any length of time, there will be a point when you need a sub and/or you are a sub. Today we dive into the world of covering classes, the etiquette of getting coverage for your classes, some considerations to keep in mind so your aren't spreading yourself too thin covering other teachers' classes, and some tips and tricks for making the classes you cover an excel
One Off Classes
On occasion, you may find yourself teaching a one time class, either through a studio you work at or as an independent teacher. This class may be a one time private event like a birthday party, corporate wellness event, hosted by a community center or something else. This week we explore some considerations for teaching one off classes, how to prepare for them, and the benefits these one off class
Celebrating March MATness: Past, Present, And Future
We are in the midst of another marvelous year of March MATness on social! Tune in to learn more about the history of March MATness, how it has evolved, how it brings the Pilates community together, and how it has the potential to elevate the Pilates and expand the Pilates narrative in the future. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilates
Special Guest - AlyMarie Moniz
AlyMarie Moniz joins me on the podcast today. She shares her Pilates journey, how multiple movement modalities and Pilates schools of thought have shaped her as a teacher, her advice for making Pilates a full-time career, and how she empowers her clients to feel good, get stronger, and make their Pilates practice their own. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the pod
10 Things I Learned From Teaching Pilates
It's the 100th episode of Pilates Teachers' Manual! In addition to celebrating this milestone, I share 10 things that I've learned over the course of my Pilates teaching career (so far). Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast w
Special Guest - Cody Jussel
Cody Jussel joins me on the podcast today! She shares her Pilates journey, the incredible work she's doing with adaptive athletes, and how to get comfortable with the lifelong process of learning and changing your beliefs when new knowledge is presented. She also gives us the inside scoop on her upcoming Anatomy of Pilates intensive aimed at helping Pilates teachers get more comfortable apply
Season 6 Wrap Up
In today's mini episode, I share some exciting news, check out some fun stats from show, and look at what's in store in 2023. Learn more and sign up for my workshop here! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here:
Special Guest - Misty Lynne Cauthen
The amazing Misty Lynne Cauthen joins me on the podcast today. She shares her Pilates journey, her insight into the Pilates industry, the importance of client-focused teaching in group and private classes, and the art of being a great teacher. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode trans
Special Guest - Trent McEntire
The awesome Trent McEntire joins me on the podcast today. He shares his remarkable experience rehabbing himself in college, the importance of the visual and vestibular systems in Pilates, his unique perspective on movement modalities as tools to solve client problems. He offers valuable insight into the ways Pilates teachers help their clients at all life stages and advice for new teachers too. Tu
Pilates On Tour Takeaways
I had the opportunity to take a few awesome workshops at Pilates on Tour Chicagoland this year. I share a bit about my experience with the hybrid virtual and in-person conference, the highlights from the workshops I attended and more! Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription,
Finding Your Flow State
Finding your flow state is my solution to feeling stuck in a rut, boredom, overplanning, and being disconnected from your clients. Tune in to learn how the qualities of attention, intention, and invention changed my teaching game. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapte
Special Guest - Amy Sasso
The wonderful Amy Sasso joins me on the podcast today. She shares her Pilates journey, fond memories of studying under Pilates Elder Lolita San Miguel, her experiences opening a Pilates studio, finding her authentic teaching style, and her advice for new teachers. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show
Raising Your Rates
This week's episode explores the topic of raising your rates for the services you offer, including different theories around it, signs that it's time to raise your rates, and my experience putting my rates up this summer. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, a
The Learning Process Of Becoming A Teacher
Becoming a Pilates teacher is a long process that involves making mistakes, trying new things, and lots of practice at implementing new skills. Tune in to learn more about the learning process and reassurance that you are, in fact, on the right track. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode trans
Building A Therapeutic Alliance
In my teaching experience, having a relationship with clients that's built on trust, mutual respect, and shared goals is key in better helping our clients. The research also supports this idea, including an awesome systematic review by Lin et al. that includes building a therapeutic alliance with clients as part of best practices for working with clients with any musculoskeletal pain or injur
Designing A Class Series
There are many benefits to offering a classes as a series, including guaranteed payment and commitment from your clients, the opportunity to progress the class towards bigger goals than you could accomplish in a single class, and sharing the rewards consistency brings to your clients' Pilates practice. Today I share how I design a class series, and what my new Masterclass series is all about.
Group Class Programming Strategies
Class programming is an integral part of teaching Pilates. Today we explore different ways to build a class, different tools to use, and some of my favorite strategies for developing an awesome class plan. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be f
Working With Low Back Pain
You will certainly encounter clients with low back pain if you teach Pilates. Today we dive deep into what low back pain is, what factors contribute to low back pain, and how to work confidently with these clients. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter marker
Working As An Employee Versus Independent Contractor
Two ways you may work at a studio are as an employee or an independent contractor. Both have their own quirks, especially when it comes to managing your finances. Today we dive into the wild world of 1099s and W2s and explore what you need to know about teaching Pilates and taxes. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachers
Hosting A Webinar
Interested in hosting an online workshop? Today we dive into hosting a webinar, how to get started, what to keep in mind, and all the awesome ways hosting an online workshop can support your growth as a Pilates teacher and practitioner. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcriptio
Special Guest - Stephanie Benton
The wonderful Stephanie Benton of Inspired Brand Co. joins me on the podcast today! She shares her teaching experience, valuable marketing insights, and several ways to expand your business in a way that supports your self-care and personal growth. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode
Guidelines For Working With Pregnant Clients
Chances are, if you teach Pilates you will teach pregnant clients. Today we revisit the best practices for working with pregnant clients and review the latest guidelines to build your knowledge and inspire confidence. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter ma
Special Guest - Gwen Head
The fabulous Gwen Head joins me on the podcast today. She shares finding a balance between her career as a Pilates teacher and an HR professional, discovering the type of Pilates teacher she wanted to be, growing her confidence, and more. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcript
Transitioning To Virtual Teaching (Revisited)
Today's episode looks at the bigger picture of teaching Pilates virtually, what remote teaching can look like, some ways to begin that transition from in-person classes to remote offerings, and how I have experienced the transition myself. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode tra
Special Guest - Raphael Bender
Today Raphael Bender of Breathe Education and Pilates Elephants podcast joins me on the show. He shares how he got into Pilates (kicking and screaming), some excellent teaching strategies (like not worrying about the footbar setting), and some serious myth-busting about pain and injury (they're not the same thing!). This conversation had so many lightbulb moments and I definitely learned a fe
2021 Wrap Up
Happy New Year! In today's mini episode we look back at the second half of Season 5 of the podcast, share some fun stats from show, and look ahead to 2022. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bi
OPTIMAL Theory and Strategies for Teaching Movement
OPTIMAL Theory is a theory presented by Dr. Rebecca Lewthwaite and Dr. Gabrielle Wulf outlining what they found to be the most effective strategies to teach movement based on hundreds and hundreds of motor learning studies. They found that offering choice, creating enhanced expectancies of success, and promoting an external focus of attention to be the best strategies, but what does that mean to P
Special Guest - Mara Sievers
Mara Sievers, founder of Pilates Encyclopedia, joins me on the podcast today. She shares the inspiration behind her incredible Pilates Encyclopedia project, how she became location and schedule independent, the fundamentals of an open studio model, and her advice for new teachers. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteacher
Overcoming Doubt As A New Pilates Teacher
Today we chat about doubts that new teachers may be experiencing as they begin teaching their own classes after teacher training. I know it can feel like you aren't ready to teach just yet, but there isn't one more training or workshop or conference that's going to make you feel ready. My advice is to start where you are and recognize that you will learn so much as you begin to tea
Special Guest - Danica Kalemdaroglu
Danica Kalemdaroglu joins me on the podcast to discuss her journey to becoming a teacher, important differences between apprenticeship and other types of teacher training, her secret sauce to teaching, and practical advice to building a fulfilling Pilates teaching career. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. F
Evolution of Teaching Pilates
Today we discuss how Pilates teachers, their goals, teaching methodologies, and teaching philosophies have evolved over time from the inception of Pilates to the current day. I also look at how I fit in the the eras of Pilates teaching and share some announcements. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes
Special Guest - Bre Dumke Helfrich
Bre Dumke Helfrich joins me on the podcast to discuss the impact of Pilates in her life recovering from a severe mountaineering accident, how she found her voice and place in the Pilates world, and what's most important when it comes to teaching movement. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show no
Special Guest - Denise Posnak Gaffney
Denise Posnak Gaffney joins me on the podcast to discuss developing your unique voice as a teacher, drawing from multiple modalities to teach, and finding a balance of give and take in your business. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found
Surviving A Busy Schedule
This week we look at getting through days or weeks when your schedule is too busy and you're feeling overextended. Tune in to hear strategies for recognizing when you're in that too busy place, encouragement to cut back on classes and commitments, and things you can do in your classes in the short term to push through. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast o
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