Pilates Teachers' Manual

Adam McAtee joins me on the podcast to share his Pilates experience, the importance of an evidence based approach to teaching Pilates, and offer some inspiring sage advice for Pilates teachers. He's also in the process of becoming a physical therapist, and he shares his way of weaving different movement modalities together.    I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcas...

Working with first-time Pilates students can be daunting, exciting, frustrating, and inspiring, often all at the same time. Check out these tips to working with brand new Pilates students and learn what you can do to make them feel safe and welcome in your class.  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes,...

Sonja R. Price Herbert joins me to share her Pilates journey, what makes a great Pilates teacher, and the ways she is disrupting racism and white supremacy in the Pilates and fitness industry. Our conversation continues on Pilates Students' Manual here: * http://bit.ly/PSMs3e1 *    I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersma...

Today I'm wrapping up Season 3 of Pilates Teachers' Manual. I'll be back on January 8th, 2021 with brand new episodes!  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual . Be sur...

Martin Reid is on the podcast today! He shares his Pilates journey, how he helps his clients reach their podium performance, the importance of representation, his passion for getting men involved in Pilates, and about finding and flowing in his gift. Martin is an awesome teacher, movement specialist, and  host of Core Conversations podcast. Check out more of his offerings in the show notes below! ...

This episode is an overview for becoming a Pilates teacher. I discuss everything from questions to ask yourself if you're considering becoming a teacher, considerations about the life of a Pilates teacher, and what to expect from a Pilates teacher training program.    I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full sh...

What do you bring to the studio when you're going to teach your Pilates classes? What do you have on hand when you're teaching virtually? The episode looks at everything Olivia needs to feel prepared to teach classes, and why this preparation is so important to your teaching.  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersma...

Planning your group classes with a theme in mind offers great benefits to your students, and to you! Tune in to learn about how a theme can simplify your class plans, offer depth and mini progressions in leveled classes, and help to encourage higher attendance in your group classes!  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanua...

Today I talk with Chelsea all about Pilates and the way applying Motor Learning Theory to teaching Pilates can help your students grow with the method. We also discuss her continuing education course What You Say Matters and my experiences in the course. If you love it, sign up for the November cohort here: * https://links.oliviabioni.com/chelseacorley-nov-2020 *  I want to hear from you! Share yo...

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 I continue to teach Pilates during COVID19.    I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Fac...

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. Tune in!    I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter mark...

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 Pilates spark and learn something new!  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pil...

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 review the scope, and then share ways to expand your scope of practice through additional trainings and continuing education.    I want...

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!  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and cha...

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, and shares how having a trauma informed approach to teaching Pilates has helped her become a better teacher.  I want to hear from you! Share your...

Receiving feedback about your classes and teaching can be beneficial and help you grow as a teacher. Students, other teachers, and studio management can all offer an outside perspective and point you in the right direction. Yet not all feedback is equally helpful. Today's episode discusses how to get useful feedback and when incorporating it is the right (and wrong) thing to do.  I want to he...

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 teacher. This episode builds on topics covered in Season 1 in the "Teaching with Confidence" episode.  I want to hear from you! Share your t...

Pilates Teachers' Manual is your guide to becoming a great Pilates teacher. Share this mini introduction to the show with your Pilates friends and get excited for Season 3!  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here:...

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/oliviapodcasts * to become a member and support the show! Members will receive a shout-out in the following week's episode, access to a mon...

Whether it's an experienced student showing off in a beginner's class, or a brand-new Pilates student in your advanced class, working with students in the wrong level group class can be a challenge. Today's episode discusses how to remain positive, keep your class flowing, and empower your students to choose a better level class in the future.  I want to hear from you! Share your th...

Every class has students with differing Pilates experiences and capabilities. How do you teach a class that challenges everyone and lets everyone feel successful where they are? This week I share some strategies for seamlessly incorporating progressions and regressions into each exercise. Tune in to learn more!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual and on the web here: http://bit...

Jason Williams joins me on the podcast today for an engaging discussion about everything from Jason's start teaching to the future of the Pilates industry. He shares his teaching philosophy, great advice for Pilates teachers, and his holistic teaching approach. Tune in to hear more!    Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual and on the web here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersman...

In July, my studios in Chicago reopened with new safety restrictions and protocols. After three weeks of in-person teaching during the COVID pandemic, I have a few updates and reflections to share about teaching in-person and virtually, and some hopes for the future.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual and on the web here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual for the latest! Be...

Today I chat with Marimba Gold-Watts, an incredible NYC-based Pilates instructor, studio owner, and industry leader about her Pilates journey, her advice for new and experienced Pilates teachers, and how she hopes the Pilates community can expand and adapt post-COVID.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual and on the web here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual for the latest! Be...

I'm back in the studio teaching this week, and I've been preparing my class plans with a focus on flowing transitions. Everything is a little different, and with students handling all the equipment transitions, flowing classes may not be exactly the same. I share some strategies to help classes move smoothly.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual and on the web here: ht...