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Oct 2024
13m 58s

Pilates Teacher Fears

Hannah Teutscher
About this episode

It's well-known that the worlds of Pilates and dance frequently overlap, with many Pilates instructors having a background as dancers. Today on The Pilates Exchange, we discuss the common fears Pilates teachers have and remind you that you don’t need to have a dance or movement background to teach Pilates. Tuning in, you’ll hear about why some Pilates teachers feel intimidated by their colleagues with dance backgrounds, why your certifications aren’t what define you as a good teacher, and what really counts when it comes to instructing your clients. We delve into some questions to ask yourself to dive deeper into your insecurities before discussing the importance of authenticity. You’ll be reminded that dancers also have to learn how to teach Pilates! Finally, we stress the importance of letting your love for teaching soar! Thanks for listening.


Key Points From This Episode:

  • Why teachers with dance backgrounds can be intimidating to other Pilates teachers. 
  • What truly matters for Pilates teachers: the connection between you and your students. 
  • Why the number of certifications you have is not as important as you think it is. 
  • Digging deeper into your potential insecurity and questions to ask yourself. 
  • The importance of authenticity and a reminder that dancers still have to learn how to teach.
  • What to focus on when teaching: cueing your students and continuing to love what you do.


Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

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

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

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

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

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

Performance Fit Pilates: pilates-studio-nuernberg.com 

Performance Fit Pilates on Instagram: @performance_fit_pilates

Performance Fit Pilates on YouTube: @PerformanceFitPilates 

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

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