Pilates Teachers' Manual

Pilates Teachers' Manual


Latest Episodes

Staying Motivated & Avoiding Burnout
October 29, 2020

As a Pilates teacher, you may teach the same classes and people week after week. That can be difficult in the best circumstances, but during a pandemic it's felt a little harder for me personally. Here are some suggestions and advice I'm giving myself as

Meet the Teacher - Sabrae Garrett
October 22, 2020

Listen in on my conversation with Sabrae Garrett! We talk about everything from her first experience with Pilates to choosing the best teacher training program to surviving breast cancer and healing with Pilates. Support the Show: https://buymeacoffee.com

My Go-To Sources for Pilates Inspiration
October 15, 2020

Curious about where to go go for Pilates inspiration? Maybe you're looking for something to inspire the classes you teach, or maybe you're looking for new ways to move for yourself. Tune in to this episode to explore some ways to reignite that love of Pil

Reviewing the Scope of Practice
October 08, 2020

The scope of practice outlines what a Pilates teacher can and can't do in a Pilates session. It's very useful for setting professional boundaries between yourself and your client and clearly outlining the limits of your Pilates teacher training. Today I r

Caged Lion - Learning From Joe as a Teacher
October 01, 2020

After reading Caged Lion by John Howard Steel, I had some thoughts about Joe as a teacher, how Pilates evolved, and what the intrinsic "it" factor of Pilates is. If you haven't read the book, there are spoilers ahead! Support the show: https://buymeacoffe

Special Guest - Beth Sandlin
September 24, 2020

Beth Sandlin, founder of Trifecta Pilates and the Trifecta Training Institute, and I talk about her experience with Pilates, her journey toward understanding trauma for herself and as a Pilates teacher. She offers advice to new and experienced teachers, a

How To Get Feedback and Use It To Grow
September 17, 2020

Receiving feedback about your classes and teaching can be beneficial and help you grow as a teacher. Today's episode discusses how to get useful feedback and when incorporating it is the right (and wrong) thing to do. Support the show: https://buymeacoffe

Finding Your Voice As A Teacher
September 10, 2020

Finding your voice as a teacher is about building confidence, trusting yourself and what you know, and sharing your unique personality and take on Pilates with your students. Tune in to hear my tips and tricks to find your voice, and my journey as a teach

Introducing Pilates Teachers' Manual
September 09, 2020

Pilates Teachers' Manual is your guide to becoming a great Pilates teacher. Visit https://buymeacoffee.com/OliviaPodcasts to support the show!

Season 2 Wrap Up, Season 3 Teasers
August 20, 2020

This week I wrap up Season 2 and look ahead to Season 3! Season 2 was such a fun adventure, and I've got lots of good stuff in the works for Season 3, returning September 11th. In the meantime, say hi on Instagram and visit *https://buymeacoffee.com/olivi