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, …
Between the Cues: The Magical Sound of Silence
Whether you are teaching a private session or group class, there are so many moving parts to observe, assess, and instruct. As teachers, we all have different strategies to manage this, whether through the use of cueing, hands-on adjustments, or breaking down movements into incremental parts. It is easy to get caught up in the …
Do you see what I feel?
Have you ever wondered why a client says that they feel straight when they look completely out of alignment? It can be frustrating for a Movement Practitioner to be looking at a client that is clearly twisted and contorted on the table, and they claim to feel evenly weighted and in a straight line. How …
Finding your Teaching Voice
Making your way through your Pilates Teacher Training program is an exciting and overwhelming time to say the least. There is an incredible amount of information thrown at you all at once, and you are expected to retain it all in a very short period of time. At a minimum, the initial certification part of …
You know how to move bodies, but do you know HOW the body moves?
The human body is an exquisitely complicated piece of machinery made up of a complex web of muscles and tissue that support and move its bony structure. Every single day, you work with bodies of all shapes, sizes, and abilities, but how well do you know the intricacies of how the body functions to produce …
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What would Joseph do? Navigating the Competitive Arena of Pilates
In recent years, Pilates has become as prominent in some cities as Starbucks. In smaller communities even, you can find a Pilates studio almost on every corner, in a number of iterations. In one neighborhood in my town, there are 7 studios in a two-block stretch, with 3 more rumored to be opening soon. We …
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