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Nov 2023
28m 53s

Posture and Pilates

Hannah Teutscher
About this episode

We're about to delve into a topic that may stir some debate, though its significance can't be denied. Exploring the subject of posture has the potential to alleviate a considerable amount of stress for Pilates teachers and that's precisely why we're tackling it today. Get ready to explore Posture and Pilates on today's episode of The Pilates Exchange with Hannah. We'll delve into the complexity of posture; touching on a range of factors, from injury and compensation to mental attitude, genetics, clothing, diet, the subconscious mind, trauma, general muscle tension, and weakness. Hannah's aim is for you to grasp the multi-dimensional nature of posture and, through a mindful approach, consider that some individuals may not require any 'fixing' at all. Enjoy. 


Key Points From This Episode:

  • Why Hannah wanted to tackle the topic of posture today.
  • Her belief is that posture is much more than just standing there.
  • What we are looking at when we look at posture.
  • Two things to keep in mind when working with posture.
  • Be careful of putting too much weight on “the ideal alignment.” 
  • Hannah sheds light on different things that might be affecting posture.
  • Injury and compensation: working toward equilibrium. 
  • Disease: movement as powerful. 
  • Habits: bringing awareness to the client.
  • Overall weakness in the body: moving all together.
  • Mental attitude: creating a positive environment.
  • Genetics of posture: trying to fix it may not be productive.
  • How the clothing we wear can affect our posture. 
  • Asking about eyesight and wearing glasses: it can also affect body alignment.
  • Improper diet and malnourishment and its effect on posture.
  • Looking at chronic fatigue: getting the maximum benefit for that person.
  • Thinking about the different overloads that can affect the person.
  • She underlines the multifaceted and intricate nature of posture.
  • Ask yourself, as a teacher, “Does their posture genuinely require fixing?”
  • How muscle tension and muscle weakness can affect our posture.
  • Her encouragement to look at the whole person. 


Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Mariska Breland —https://www.mariskabreland.com/ 

Neuro Studio — https://theneurostudio.com/

Free Ebook – 100 Pilates Class Themes: https://performance-fit-online.com/100-pilates-class-themes

Free Ebook – Top Teaching Tips: https://performance-fit-online.com/top-teaching-tips

Free Creativity Masterclass: https://mailchi.mp/pilates-studio-nuernberg/creativity-masterclass

Train the Trainers: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/train-the-trainers/

Connect with Us: hannah@pilates-studio-nuernberg.com 

Performance Fit Pilates: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com 

Performance Fit Pilates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance_fit_pilates

Performance Fit Pilates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerformanceFitPilates 

Hannah Teutscher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-teutscher/ 

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