Apr 17

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 cha ... Show More

14m 27s

Mar 2026

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 Inst ... Show More

13m 39s

Feb 2026

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 In ... Show More

14m 36s

Dec 2021

Collaboration in Pilates

Pilates is not a one way street. There is a very important collaboration that happens between students and teachers that makes meeting expectations and achieving goals a team effort. Tune in to hear about how collaboration happens in both group and private sessions. I want to hea ... Show More

20m 40s

Oct 2024

Your Pilates Reading List

Today's episode explores some of my favorite Pilates books for learning about Joe, the history of Pilates, anatomy, exercise variations, and sharing Pilates with kids! These are books that guided my Pilates practice, and I hope you'll enjoy them too. Tune in!I want to hear from y ... Show More

17m 38s

Dec 2024

You Are Invited To Try Pilates In 2025

Whether you're starting a new Pilates practice for yourself or encouraging a friend to take a Pilates class with you in the new year, you are invited to try Pilates in 2025! Tune in to learn more about the benefits of doing Pilates with friends and maybe even try a class with me! ... Show More

14m 36s

Jul 2021

A Closer Look At The Roll Up

This week we're breaking down the roll up exercise. Whether you're just getting started or a roll up pro, tune in to hear some tips and tricks to improve, befriend, and explore the challenging roll up exercise from mat Pilates. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and fol ... Show More

21m 50s

Sep 2025

The Power Of Proprioception

This is episode is all about proprioception - what is is, why it's important, and how our Pilates practice can help it improve. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episod ... Show More

12m 4s

Oct 2025

Anatomical Terminology In Pilates

Sometimes it may feel like your Pilates teacher is speaking in another language when you hear words like supine, abduct, external rotation, or hip flexion. Don't worry! Tune in to this episode to learn the anatomical terms you may hear in your Pilates classes and what they mean!I ... Show More

16m 22s

May 2023

How Often Should You Do Pilates?

How many times a week should you do Pilates? Is once a week enough? Is every day too much? Tune in to hear what I recommend as a Pilates teacher and what the American College of Sports Medicine's physical activity guidelines have to say about the frequency of your Pilates session ... Show More

16m 35s

Apr 2024

The Power Of Patience

There are benefits to doing Pilates in the short, mid, and long term, and the longer you consistently do Pilates, the more benefits you can gain. I've done Pilates for several years myself, and I work with clients who've done Pilates from one day to one decade. Tune in to hear wh ... Show More

20m 16s

Aug 2020

Centering and Concentration - The Six Pilates Principles

Continuing the series exploring the Pilates principles, this week we dive into the principles of centering and concentration. What are they? How are they interconnected? Why should you try to embody them in your Pilates adventuring? Tune in to find out!Follow the podcast on Insta ... Show More

19m 21s

May 2024

A Closer Look At Footwork

This episode is a deep dive into all things footwork. Curious about the why behind the what of one the most common reformer Pilates exercises? Learn what muscles are working, different ways to perform the exercise, and why it's a great addition to any Pilates program when you tun ... Show More

26m 15s

Finding Your Pilates Community