Pilates Teachers' Manual

Olivia Bioni
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Oct 16, 2020 • 16min

My Go-To Sources for Pilates Inspiration

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 @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
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Oct 9, 2020 • 23min

Reviewing the Scope of Practice

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 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:The Scope of Practice for Nationally Certified Pilates Teachers can be found here: *http://bit.ly/NCPTscope* It can be a good guide for all Pilates teachers, regardless of national certification status or PMA affiliation. 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
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Oct 2, 2020 • 21min

Caged Lion - Learning From Joe as a Teacher

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 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 Caged Lion for yourself here: *http://bit.ly/CagedLion*  I talked about the myth of Joe's history is Season 2 here: *http://bit.ly/PTMs2e8* There are so many new things to take into consideration after reading Caged Lion!  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
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Sep 25, 2020 • 37min

Special Guest - Beth Sandlin

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 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:Beth received her Pilates certification from Basi in 2004. Her online studio, Trifecta Pilates, can be be found on the web here: *https://trifectapilates.com/* with lots of free classes on YouTube here: *http://bit.ly/TrifectaYT* She offers continuing education in a trauma informed Pilates approach through the Trifecta Training Institute: *https://www.trifectatraininginstitute.com/* Follow her on Instagram @trifectapilates and @traumainformedpilates. She shares really fantastic resources, information, and workouts.  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
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Sep 18, 2020 • 20min

How To Get Feedback and Use It To Grow

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 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:I'm really enjoying the What You Say Matters course on giving feedback with Chelsea Corley of Integrated Teaching System, and the feedback I'm getting about my teaching is incredibly helpful. Learn more about What You Say Matters here: *http://bit.ly/WhatYouSayMattersPTM*  I talked about progressions in Season 2 here: *http://bit.ly/PTMs2e15*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
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Sep 11, 2020 • 20min

Finding Your Voice As A Teacher

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 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/tobuofficialSupport the show
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Sep 10, 2020 • 1min

Introducing Pilates Teachers' Manual

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: 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 Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialSupport the show
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Aug 21, 2020 • 6min

Season 2 Wrap Up, Season 3 Teasers

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 monthly Zoom call, a monthly newsletter, and the opportunity to connect, and shape the future of the show with me!  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram @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!  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Support the podcast:    Boka toothpaste: 15% off of your first order! *http://bit.ly/bokaPTM*  Fabletics activewear: Get your first two pairs of leggings for $24! *http://bit.ly/fableticsPTM*   Kencko smoothies: $10 off your first purchase of this delicious, portable smoothie subscription! *http://bit.ly/kenckoPTM*  Misfits Market: Take 25% off of your first order of organic groceries! *https://bit.ly/misfitsPTM* and enter code COOKWME-QO3TQM  Package Free Shop zero waste shopping: $10 off your first order and go green! *https://bit.ly/packagePTM*  Ritual multivitamin: $15 off your first month of minty vitamins! First 10 sign ups only! *https://bit.ly/RitualPTM*  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
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Aug 14, 2020 • 21min

Empowering a Student in the Wrong Level Class

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 thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram @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!  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Support the podcast:    Boka toothpaste: 15% off of your first order! *http://bit.ly/bokaPTM*  Fabletics activewear: Get your first two pairs of leggings for $24! *http://bit.ly/fableticsPTM*   Kencko smoothies: $10 off your first purchase of this delicious, portable smoothie subscription! *http://bit.ly/kenckoPTM*  Misfits Market: Take 25% off of your first order of organic groceries! *https://bit.ly/misfitsPTM* and enter code COOKWME-QO3TQM  Package Free Shop zero waste shopping: $10 off your first order and go green! *https://bit.ly/packagePTM*  Ritual multivitamin: $15 off your first month of minty vitamins! First 10 sign ups only! *https://bit.ly/RitualPTM*  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialSupport the show
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Aug 7, 2020 • 22min

Seamless Progressions for Every Exercise

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.ly/pilatesteachersmanual for the latest! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Support the podcast:    Boka toothpaste: 15% off of your first order! *http://bit.ly/bokaPTM*  Fabletics activewear: Get your first two pairs of leggings for $24! *http://bit.ly/fableticsPTM*   Kencko smoothies: $10 off your first purchase of this delicious, portable smoothie subscription! *http://bit.ly/kenckoPTM*  Package Free Shop zero waste shopping: $10 off your first order and go green! *https://bit.ly/packagePTM*  Ritual multivitamin: $15 off your first month of minty vitamins! First 10 sign ups only! *https://bit.ly/RitualPTM*  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialSupport the show

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