How boring would we be if we all looked the same? We all carry abundance in certain parts of our bodies and today’s guest is passionate about changing the stigma surrounding movement for larger-bodied people. Rachel Piper is the owner of Size Diverse Pilates, a company focused on making Pilates accessible for all people. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about our guest, how she got into Pilates, the VARK method, the importance of inclusivity and teaching for the individual, and much more! We even delve into what connecting to the Pilates method means and Rachel gives us tools to help both teachers and students explore how to create connections in their bodies regardless of their body shape and size. Lastly, Rachel tells us about cueing for neurodiverse students. From affirming language to props for larger bodies, this episode touches on it all! So to hear all about size diverse Pilates, press play now!

Key Points From This Episode:

A brief overview of today’s guest, Rachel Piper.
Rachel shares her passion for making people feel included in Pilates.
How she moved from the biotech industry into Pilates.
Rachel tells us about the VARK method and why she wants to adapt learning to each person.
The importance of making your inclusivity obvious to the public as a studio.
The dangers of stock imaging and why they need to be more positive and empowering.
Affirming language Rachel uses to empower her students to make choices.
What accessibility means to Rachel and why it is so important.
Rachel’s favorite props for accessibility in Pilates.
Our guest discusses the kinds of cues she uses for neurodiverse students.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Rachel Piper on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/size_diverse_pilates/

Rachel Piper on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6MoQulTgCxBbY1Cs7gfc-g

Rachel Piper on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/sizediversepilates/

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/

Size Diverse Pilates with Rachel Piper