Pilates Teachers' Manual

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, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM* Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.   Support the podcast:    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings! Episode Music: Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show

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 @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.   Show Notes: About Sonja: For nearly a decade, after shifting from a solid career in social work to a deep professional commitment to fitness training, Sonja has devoted herself to teaching classical Pilates and integrating it with her clients' fitness and athletic goals. Holding a variety of Pilates certifications, including the comprehensive classical intensive training completed in 2008, Sonja also is certified in TRX and Kettlebell instruction. She is also the founder/creator of Black Girl Pilates which is a platform highlighting/supporting Black/Afro Latina Pilates instructors and Black Girl Fit & Well - a platform designed to curate health/wellness events, workshops, conferences  representative of Black women and in 2020 co-founded Melanin Brothers of Pilates with seven Black male identifying Pilates instructors to highlight Black men who teach or take Pilates. Sonja is committed to Black Female representation within fitness and improving the health/wellness in the Black community through writing, speaking and curating health/wellness events for Black women. She is also a very proud mom two adult children who are both competing athletes. Find her on Instagram, sign up for her anti-racism newsletter, and check out her webinars and other offerings. Support the podcast:    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show

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 sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.   Show Notes: Martin Reid is the founder of Reid Method Pilates in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. He hosts Core Conversations podcasts live on his Instagram @personalvictory weekdays at 10am  Eastern. Check out @realmendopilates and his podcast here:  *https://coreconversatinonspodcast.podbean.com/*Support the podcast:    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show

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!  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 sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.   Show Notes: Martin Reid is the founder of Reid Method Pilates in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. He hosts Core Conversations podcasts live on his Instagram @personalvictory weekdays at 10am  Eastern. Check out @realmendopilates and his podcast here:  *https://coreconversatinonspodcast.podbean.com/*Support the podcast:    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show

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 show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.   Show Notes: Here's my journey to becoming a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher: *https://bit.ly/PTMs1e1* Check out these amazing interviews with other Pilates instructors to hear their personal journeys to becoming a teacher.Sarah McGinn: *https://bit.ly/PTMs1e10*  Jessica Valant: *https://bit.ly/PTMs2e1*  Sarah Dami: *https://bit.ly/PTMs2e4*  Marimba Gold-Watts: *https://bit.ly/PTMs2e12*  Jason Williams: *https://bit.ly/PTMs2e14*  Beth Sandlin: *https://bit.ly/PTMs3e3*  Sabrae Garrett: *https://bit.ly/PTMs3e7*  Chelsea Corley: *https://bit.ly/PTMs3e9*  And stay tuned next week for a great conversation with Martin Reid from Core Conversations! Here's Breathe Education's & Things You Must Know Before You Do a Pilates Course: *https://breathe.edu.au/* A lot of choosing a training program is subjective, but they have some great info for looking at programs whether or not you're in Australia.  Support the podcast:    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show

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 @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.   Show Notes: You can catch me on Core Conversations podcast with Martin Reid on his Instagram *https://instagram.com/personalvictory* We'll be live on Tuesday, November 24th at 10am Eastern, 9am Central, and the replay will be posted on his page afterwards.  Support the podcast:    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show

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 @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.   Support the podcast:    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show

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 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 sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback. Show Notes:   Chelsea Corley is a Certified Romana’s Pilates Instructor with more than ten years of experience teaching Pilates clients and instructors. As an instructor she is known for her ability to successfully advance clients in their programs by applying motor-learning concepts that help clients master and retain exercise details from session to session. Chelsea received her Master's Degree in Biobehavioral Science in Motor Learning and Control through Columbia University, Teacher's College. Prior to starting her own studio, Chelsea managed a large team of Pilates instructors for the Washington, DC branch of a luxury fitness company. In that role she was responsible for helping instructors build successful programs for their clients, while coaching their teaching techniques to improve client satisfaction and retention. You can learn more about her program and the courses she offers here: *https://integratedteachingsystem.com/movement-master-teacher*  Support the podcast:    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show

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 Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback. Show Notes:   Check out these episodes from Season 1:   Self-Care in Stressful Times: *http://bit.ly/PTMs1e6*  Building Your Dream Schedule: *http://bit.ly/PTMs1e3*  BossBabe is a pretty cool community of female entrepreneurs. You can check out what they offer here: *https://bossbabe.com/*     Support the podcast:    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show

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 markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback. Show Notes:   Sabrae is a Balanced Body trained and Nationally Certified Pilates teacher, a loving wife and mom, a breast cancer survivor, and private session teaching powerhouse. You can find her at Club Pilates West Loop in Chicago *https://www.clubpilates.com/location/westloop*, where she loves sharing the power of Pilates with her students.  Check out the website to join her workshop to support Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Center in Chicago!  Support the podcast:    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show