

Pilates Teachers' Manual
Olivia Bioni
Pilates Teachers' Manual is your guide to becoming a great Pilates teacher! I discuss everything about being a Pilates teacher, from certification, class preparation, and scheduling, to working in studios, gyms, and in clients' homes, online and beyond! This podcast is for YOU if you are a current Pilates instructor, an aspiring Pilates instructor, or anyone who wants to learn more about the world of teaching Pilates!
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Jan 20, 2023 • 1h
Special Guest - Cody Jussel
Cody Jussel joins me on the podcast today! She shares her Pilates journey, the incredible work she's doing with adaptive athletes, and how to get comfortable with the lifelong process of learning and changing your beliefs when new knowledge is presented. She also gives us the inside scoop on her upcoming Anatomy of Pilates intensive aimed at helping Pilates teachers get more comfortable applying anatomy knowledge to real world situations and being part of the movement science conversation. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription 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:Cody is the owner of Santa Cruz Body Mechanics in Santa Cruz, California, USA. Take a class with her or learn more about her Anatomy of Pilates intensive at https://link.tree/sc.bodymechanics. You can find her on Instagram at @scbmpilates and @anatomyofpilatesSupport 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

Dec 2, 2022 • 10min
Season 6 Wrap Up
In today's mini episode, I share some exciting news, check out some fun stats from show, and look at what's in store in 2023. Learn more and sign up for my workshop here! 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:Season Stats:Total listens - More than 95kSeason 6 listens - More than 19kTop Episode - Group Class Programming Strategies with 1573 listensTop Listener Countries - USA, Australia, UKTop Listener Cities - Sydney, Melbourne, LondonTop Listening App and Device - Apple Podcasts and iPhonesThanks for tuning in and making Season 6 spectacular! I'll be back with a book and more podcast goodness in 2023!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

Nov 11, 2022 • 53min
Special Guest - Misty Lynne Cauthen
The amazing Misty Lynne Cauthen joins me on the podcast today. She shares her Pilates journey, her insight into the Pilates industry, the importance of client-focused teaching in group and private classes, and the art of being a great teacher. 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:Misty is the owner of Dragonfly Pilates in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, and a Master Instructor for Balanced Body. You might catch her on Pilates on Tour, or online at https://www.dragonflypilates.com/. Connect with her on Instagram at @mistylynnecauthen. 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

Oct 28, 2022 • 55min
Special Guest - Trent McEntire
The awesome Trent McEntire joins me on the podcast today. He shares his remarkable experience rehabbing himself in college, the importance of the visual and vestibular systems in Pilates, his unique perspective on movement modalities as tools to solve client problems. He offers valuable insight into the ways Pilates teachers help their clients at all life stages and advice for new teachers too. 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:Trent is the owner of McEntire Pilates in Michigan, USA, the author of Fire Up Your Brain. Learn more about his work at fireupyourbrain.com. Connect with him on Instagram at @mcentire_pilates. 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

Oct 14, 2022 • 22min
Pilates On Tour Takeaways
I had the opportunity to take a few awesome workshops at Pilates on Tour Chicagoland this year. I share a bit about my experience with the hybrid virtual and in-person conference, the highlights from the workshops I attended and more! 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. 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

Sep 16, 2022 • 21min
Finding Your Flow State
Finding your flow state is my solution to feeling stuck in a rut, boredom, overplanning, and being disconnected from your clients. Tune in to learn how the qualities of attention, intention, and invention changed my teaching game. 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

Sep 2, 2022 • 55min
Special Guest - Amy Sasso
The wonderful Amy Sasso joins me on the podcast today. She shares her Pilates journey, fond memories of studying under Pilates Elder Lolita San Miguel, her experiences opening a Pilates studio, finding her authentic teaching style, and her advice for new teachers. 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:Amy is a 2nd Generation Pilates teacher based in Costa Rica who studied under Lolita San Miguel. Her studio, Concept Pilates, is where she teaches clients and hosts Pilates teacher trainings in Lolita's lineage. Connect with her on Instagram at @amysassopilates.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

Aug 19, 2022 • 22min
Raising Your Rates
This week's episode explores the topic of raising your rates for the services you offer, including different theories around it, signs that it's time to raise your rates, and my experience putting my rates up this summer. 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. 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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Aug 12, 2022 • 22min
The Learning Process Of Becoming A Teacher
Embark on the transformative journey of becoming a Pilates teacher, filled with challenges and growth. Discover the four stages of competence that every instructor navigates, from ignorance to mastery. The importance of practice and a positive mindset shines through as you embrace your unique teaching style. Celebrate the evolution from confusion to confidence, and learn how mistakes are vital stepping stones in this rewarding process. This discussion reassures aspiring teachers that they are on the right track.

Jul 22, 2022 • 23min
Building A Therapeutic Alliance
In my teaching experience, having a relationship with clients that's built on trust, mutual respect, and shared goals is key in better helping our clients. The research also supports this idea, including an awesome systematic review by Lin et al. that includes building a therapeutic alliance with clients as part of best practices for working with clients with any musculoskeletal pain or injury. 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:Check out my Masterclass series: Foam Roller Fun On The Mat and join in live or check out the replays! Starts July 6th, 2022. Two articles are referenced in podcast are: What does best practice care for musculoskeletal pain look like? Eleven consistent recommendations from high-quality clinical practice guidelines: systematic review by Lin et al. My favorite research article, which is about back pain not knee pain: Enhanced Therapeutic Alliance Modulates Pain Intensity and Muscle Pain Sensitivity in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: An Experimental Controlled Study by Fuentes et al. 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


