I had an epiphany this weekend as I was teaching a group of Pilates Teachers about client assessment, and how to teach the body in front of them. Inevitably as we were talking about protocols for assessing, comparisons between our approach as Movement Educators and that of the medical community inevitably arose. What came out …
Where Knowledge meets Confidence
Pilates teachers take on a myriad of roles, and styles too. That’s what makes us a diverse group of amazing and talented individuals! Along with that versatility comes varying degrees of experience and education related to movement and the body. All sorts of terms have been used to describe the study or science of movement, …
The experience of experiential learning
In our society of infinite conveniences, one-on-one connections are increasingly lost as we become more reliant on technology. Of course, it is easier to jump in front of a computer and quickly look for the information we seek, all without leaving the comfort of our home, or our pajamas. Over the years a vast amount …
Do you mean what you say?
“Be mindful when it comes to your words. A string of some that don’t mean much to you may stick with someone for a lifetime.” Rachael Wolchin As teachers of movement, in whatever capacity, we use our words in the form of “cues” to help our clients find a movement, a position, a shape, stability, …