Pilates Unscripted

In this episode, I sit down with someone who has been a cornerstone of my own Pilates journey — Connie Ierullo, co-owner of the Pilates Body Studio in Oakville, Ontario, and one of my very first instructors and instructor trainers. Twenty-five years in, Connie is still one of the most thoughtful, principled educators in this industry, and this conversation did not disappoint. We go deep on what it...

In this episode, I sit down with someone I've had the pleasure of knowing since her earliest days in Pilates — Mina Aleshina, functional movement coach and founder of Saana Studio in Geneva, Switzerland. This one got me fired up in the best way possible, and I think it will for you too. Mila is a STOTT Pilates instructor, Functional Range Conditioning mobility specialist, ELDOA practitioner, and T...

In this solo episode, I dive deep into one of the most essential tools in our Pilates instructor toolkit: cueing. Whether you're a new instructor or a seasoned pro, how we communicate with our clients can either transform their movement or leave them confused and frustrated.   Chapters: 0:52 - Verbal Cueing - The Foundation of Instruction 9:07 - Tactile Cueing - The Power of Touch 11:08 - Visual/I...

What an incredible conversation I had with Salvatore Liberti, founder of Liberti Breathwork! Meeting him in Lima a few months ago and experiencing his breathwork class firsthand completely shifted my understanding of what's possible with conscious breathing.   Chapters: 1:16 - Salvatore's Journey 11:53 - The Breathwork Spectrum 15:58 - Working with Groups vs Individuals 20:01 - Why Breathwork is H...

Welcome back to Pilates Unscripted! In this episode, I'm speaking to two audiences at once—clients looking for a great Pilates experience and instructors who want to create one.   Chapters: 0:53 - The Intake Process: Building Trust from the Start 2:59 - Postural Analysis: What We See vs. What We Diagnose 6:44 - Client Agency and the 80/20 Rule 7:53 - The Guitar Story 10:43 - Red Flags for Clients...

Welcome to the very first episode of Pilates Unscripted. I'm so excited you're here! In this episode, I'm sharing my story as a Pilates instructor trainer with 25 years of experience and a registered holistic nutritionist practicing just outside Toronto, Ontario. This show is my space to explore all things movement and health with you.   Let's dive in! ~ Connect With Me ~ Instagram - @adriana.rote...