Pilates Students' Manual

The holidays can be busy, stressful, and hectic, but doing Pilates can help! It can't stop the stress, but it can give you some time to connect to yourself through movement. Check out these tips for building your Pilates practice in the holidays and beyond.  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*  Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Support the podcast:    Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!  Episode Music:  This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policyTrack: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKoFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/GizmoTrack: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldEFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgoodSupport the show

Explore the fascinating legacy of Joseph Pilates as his visionary ideas on movement and wellness are evaluated. The discussion reveals which concepts still resonate and highlights the importance of preventive exercise. Controversial beliefs, from hygiene tips to nutrition claims, are put under the microscope. Additionally, the podcast tackles the misconception around spinal alignment and emphasizes the value of bodyweight workouts. Critiques don't diminish Pilates' impact but showcase how modern practices have evolved for better inclusivity and safety.

Today we break the ab series down into doable pieces, find the real focus of the exercises, and workshop that pesky chest lift. This is definitely a series of exercises you'll be working on in your classes, so you can apply these tips and tricks right away!  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*  Email pilatesstudentsmanual@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.  Check out the Progressions episode from earlier in the season to see where I got my take on progressing in the ab series here: *https://bit.ly/PSMs2e2*  and the episode about the Pilates principle of breathing here: *https://bit.ly/PSMs1e9*  Support the podcast:    Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!  Episode Music:  This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policyTrack: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKoFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/GizmoTrack: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldEFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgoodSupport the show

Discover the fascinating dynamics of flexibility, mobility, and hypermobility as they intersect with Pilates practice. Learn how to enhance joint stability while accommodating individual flexibility levels. Find out why traditional tests for hypermobility may fall short and explore alternative insights. Personalized instruction and increased body awareness can significantly boost stability and overall mobility. Tune in for practical tips that cater to your specific needs on your Pilates journey!

Discover the concept of active aging and its significance in maintaining a vibrant life! The discussion highlights how Pilates caters to all ages and abilities. It challenges common misconceptions, showcasing how Pilates improves strength, balance, and overall well-being. Tune in for inspiring insights that prove fitness knows no age limit!

Explore the benefits of bridging, or the pelvic curl, an essential move in Pilates. Discover how it can help counteract the effects of prolonged sitting. Learn tips for perfecting your form and avoid common mistakes. Variations are also discussed to enhance strength and stability. This foundational exercise is not just good for your body but a must-have in your fitness routine!

No exercise system ticks all the boxes for movement health. However, running and Pilates go so well together, and working with both modalities together can create a more complete picture of movement health. Still not so sure? Tune in to learn more!   I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*  Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Show Notes:  The lecture at the PMA was by Victoria Torrie-Capan, and she owns Pillates on 66 in NYC. Learn more about her here: *https://pilateson66.ghost.io/victoria/*   Support the podcast:    Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!  Episode Music:  This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policyTrack: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKoFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/GizmoTrack: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldEFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgoodSupport the show

Listening to your body may sound intimidating or even impossible, so I've got a few tricks to make it more accessible. Paying attention to what's going on inside is important and can add new layers of discovery to our Pilates practice, but using what what see and feel on the outside of our bodies can help. Tune in to learn more!  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*  Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Support the podcast:    Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!  Episode Music:  This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policyTrack: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKoFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/GizmoTrack: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldEFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgoodSupport the show

The hip is an incredible, beautiful, and complex joint in the human body. Learn what it does, how it works (and sometimes doesn't) and ways that Pilates helps keep hips happy!  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*  Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.     Show Notes:These are the two teachers that led workshops about the hip:  Joy Karley, MA, NCPT: *http://joykarley.com/*Samantha Wood, MPT, MBA, NCPT, RYT: *https://www.samanthawoodphysio.com/*  Support the podcast:    Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!  Episode Music:  This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policyTrack: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKoFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/GizmoTrack: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldEFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgoodSupport the show

I just finished Caged Lion by John Howard Steel and it is full of information and stories that may interest you as a student. If you're curious about where Pilates came from, what Joe Pilates was like, and how Pilates has survived and evolved over time, the book (and this podcast episode!) are for you!  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*  Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.     Show Notes:Here's a link to purchase Caged Lion for yourself! *http://bit.ly/CagedLion*  You can listen to the early episode about the myth of the history of Pilates here: *http://bit.ly/PSMs1e3*  Support the podcast:    Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!  Episode Music:  This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policyTrack: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKoFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/GizmoTrack: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldEFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood Support the show