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May 2025
26m 55s

Olivia & Mara on Pilates Teachers' Manua...

Olivia Bioni
About this episode
This is the second part of a crossover episode with Mara Sievers of Pilates Encyclopedia discussing Olivia's Pilates journey, how she's grown as an instructor, and all about writing Pilates Teachers' Manual: The Book! Check out the first part here: https://youtu.be/E3CZIxyaQyQ I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram ... Show More
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