Pilates Unfiltered

This week we explore how to take Pilates from being our clients' weekly "pit stop" to becoming their dedicated practice by upping the perceived value of the time spent in the studio.  Jenna shares another original about "the client who got away," and we go deep into a hip hinge intervention with our guest Rebekah Rotstein.  We'll learn about Buff Bones, building online content, transitioning your...

This week we hear about the phenomenon (that Jenna made up) called Identity Amnesia and a call to action for the #ihavesomethingtosay.  The shout outs are flowing with love for Aligned For Life Pilates, Breathe Education and Katie Surridge.  We also hear from a caller who is calling for all of us and how we can support her.  Finally, we get down and dirty into some of the truths of owning a Pilate...

It's our third season and we couldn't be more thrilled to kick it off with gratitude!! Jenna announces a special edition of The Pilates Love Movement, gives some much needed industry support shout outs and introduces listeners to an "unfiltered" Blossom Leilani Crawford.  The duo talk about history, running studios, being mothers, major teaching fails and even how they had exercises named after th...

We bring our second season to a close with Pilates Pro, Amy Havens.  A long-time teacher in the industry, Amy brings a warmth and curiosity to the conversation as well as some good old fashioned fun! The duo talk about being in a generation of teachers that is working to define itself, continuing your continuing education and letting go of unrealistic expectations.  They also introduce the listene...

Updates on sponsorship, becoming a guest on the show and Jenna's free webinar kick off this week's episode.  We dive deep into dealing with setbacks and disappointment and have an in-depth interview with Physical Therapist and Pilates Pro, Jessica Valant.  We'll talk about the teacher training improvements, women's health issues like diastasis and prolapse and debunk the rumored benefits of the "v...

This week, after being inspired by Ep. 17, Jenna discusses "The Art Of Listening" to each other and also to our clients.  Our guest is "hidden gem" Jeanne Reilly from Meant To Move Pilates and Yamuna Body Rolling.  Jeanne offers some great teaching tips from her background as a community counselor and gets real about the challenges that both the Pilates teacher and the Studio Owner face in trying...

Jenna is filled with gratitude for the fact that you guys are doing what she's doing in the studio and talks about being in service of something that's unstoppable!  Then, she gets down and dirty with Christopher Roberts, Trey Fry, Nathaniel Lee and James Crader for our very first panel of Pilates Men! You'll learn what not to say (read sphincter) when teaching Men's class and also how to approach...

This week, the tables are turned when Trent McEntire steals the mic to find out the TRUE story behind one of our industry's rising stars.  You'll have to tune in to find out who is on the receiving end of the questions this week!   This season is generously sponsored by: Pilates Anytime This episode is generously sponsored by: Fletcher Pilates & Farmgirl Marketing

Jenna is wondering why there aren't Pilates pants, but arguably, it's about more than just pants! We also hear from industry fave and movement practitioner, (not instructor!) Madeline Black.  She shares her wisdom with us about the longevity of her career, the balance of self practice, the process of writing her book 'Centered,' and her current creative outlets.    This season is generously sponso...

This week we take a break from the political and "pilatical" and discuss getting creative with reward systems for ourselves and our clients.  Our discussion with Anula Maiberg and Lindsay Hanner is an important one.  We talk about the issues we deal with as teachers, as women and as an industry and begin to create ways in which we can shift the conversation to be inclusive and empowering.    This...

This week Jenna dives into the question "Is The Current Model Of The Pilates Studio Actually Working For Us?" with an "Analogy Menagerie!" She also interviews innovator, educator and thought leader, Heather Vaughan Southard, about her work with children and adults and the intention to invite their movement practice to transcend the exercises into self-concept, socioemotional development and healin...

Jenna shares a story of an unexpected email gift and talks about the importance of setting intentions, in addition to goals for your clients in the new year.  Our guest Julie Driver shares her story of recovery after a dramatic skiing accident, Jenna and Julie connect about their journeys to parenthood through IVF and also the idea of women supporting women.  It's an episode that is chalk-full of...

Season 2 is here and chock full of industry innovators, gratitude and FUN!  Learn all about the #justshowup movement, started by Anula Maiberg and listen in as Jenna interviews Joseph Quinn, the founder/inventor of Pilates Metrics, the new app for Pilates Teachers that you WILL NOT want to miss out on!   This season is generously sponsored by: Pilates Anytime This episode is generously sponsored b...

In this end of year episode, Jenna discusses online etiquette and reminds us that sometimes it's best to Just. Be. Nice.  She also speaks with Assistant Professor of Anatomy at Mercer University, Janine Chalk-Wilayto about life in the cadaver lab. You'll be surprised at how the lab can be a lot like the Pilates studio!   This episode is generously sponsored by: McEntire Pilates

Fa La La La La! Spend some time with Jenna, preparing out thoughts and desires for the new year, announcing our Season 2 sponsors(!!), sharing her 2016 Gift Guide and yes, she sings.....again.  This rousing rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas (Pilates-style) will have you excited for your holiday break this year!

We are filled with honor and gratitude to bring you this special Thanksgiving Day episode with a special conversation with Jonathan Medros, the author of the web article, "Why Are So Many Pilates Teachers Out of Shape?" Because this is a sensitive subject for most, we believe that this is conversation is all the more important to have. Pilates Unfiltered is all about engaging in respectful and emp...

It's the Season One Finale!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! We are tickled to have Benjamin Degenhardt join Jenna as her co-host for the closing episode of the season. This episode gets into the true spirit of Unfiltered: chock full of sincerity and giggles, Jenna & Benjamin open up about their perspectives about teaching and play a few games including Never Have I Ever! This latest rant sets a r...

The one and only Elizabeth Anderson is with us to share with us her passionate excitement and futuristic thoughts for the industry as well as clarifying the roles, goals, and innovative projects the Pilates Method Alliance is pioneering. Whether you're a member of the PMA or not, Elizabeth brings an informed and enthusiastic voice to the furthering of the method and every voice in it! Jenna explor...

Pregnant pigs and Pilates is on the forefront of Jenna's mind - she shares a story that ties back into her work in the studio. Shari Berkowitz joins the conversation to share her experience in how having questions without answers bridged her worlds of the classical work with Romana and her study of biomechanics and functional anatomy. She shares with us the background of The Vertical Workshop and...

In this episode Jenna explores the idea of "playing nice in the sandbox" as well as what it means to be a lifelong student. Speaking of students, we hear from a panel of 'fresh voices' - Pilates teachers who have been teaching for five years or less. They share with us their unique perspectives about the teacher training process and transitioning into the day-to-day with their clients. The newest...

Support is absolutely vital to our work as Pilates professionals. Trent and Jenna get to the heart of the support of equipment, supporting clients with significant considerations, and supporting other teachers in the industry. From confronting his diagnosis of cerebral palsy, to serving as the PMA Board President, to evolution of Arcus - Trent's thoughtfulness about  movement and the body's potent...

Our fantastic panel of Pilates parents discuss the trials and triumphs of navigating being a teacher and studio owner while raising the next generation of movers! Whether you're a parent or not, these panelists share helpful insights into many of the challenges that all teachers face. From negotiating how time is divided, to evolving a personal practice, to developing a supportive schedule - these...

We discuss the importance of having a spectrum of voices in our industry and how each of them play an important role. Jenna re-"konnects" with Viktor Uygan to reminisce about their days together at The Hartford Ballet, the development of the Konnector®, as well as the unique landscape of the Pilates industry in Turkey. We get to the heart of the purpose of this show diving into the unification of...

Jenna talks about Dr. Brene Brown's Reckoning, Rumble and Revolution as it pertains to the world of Pilates. Our guest is Carey Sadler of River City Pilates in North Liberty Iowa. Carey tells us about how she educates her small town about the fact that Pilates is a thing and shares some of her social media secrets to connecting to the Pilates world at large.  This week's rant comes from your host...

We're going to Harvard University in our second episode to explore "How To Be Indespensible" as Pilates Professionals.  We hear from the multi-faceted Mariska Breland about her rise to Fuse Pilates Fame in Washington DC, her struggles with MS and her amazing continuing education course, Pilates For Neurological Conditions.   This episode is generously sponsored by: Teach Happy