Pilates Elephants

This is the third episode in a limited series hosted by Natalie & Kyle.Boredom--the state of feeling restless, uninspired, and understimulated--is common in all jobs, including being a pilates instructor. On this episode, Kyle and Natalie talk about ways to prevent or deal with boredom on the job. Resources mentioned in the episode: Adam McAtee on IG here and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/65-are-we-doing-pilates-to-do-life-guest-natalie-wilson/id1681529396?i=1000650144688Heath Lander/Contrology Collective on IG hereRobyn Paula on IG hereYou can reach out to Natalie on IG here and Kyle Marsh on IG hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Owning a Pilates business can be an emotional rollercoaster. Here's a frank discussion of how we manage our emotions through the ups and downs - hopefully these strategies will help you.Connect with James Trenerry on Instagram: @jamesgvtrenerryConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

This is the second episode in a limited series hosted by Natalie & Kyle. On this episode, Kyle and Natalie talk about the historical and cultural underpinnings of our collective obsession with aesthetics in movement--the how and why we prioritize making pilates controlled, precise, and beautiful. They talk about our evolution from prioritizing these qualities to focusing more on client goals and movement variability.Resources mentioned in the episode: Find Hannah Teutscher on IG and Pilates Exchange podcast hereAdam McAtee on IG and https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/19-pelvic-floor-health-with-dr-iris-platt/id1681529396?i=1000624463862https://www.instagram.com/p/C4700mMrLU9/?igsh=Y3pkbXJ2dGZ3MDlqYou can reach out to Natalie on IG here and Kyle on IG hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

It's true!Resources mentioned in the episode:Distributed practice and practice testing are highly effective hereVARK learning styles are not a thing here and here and here and here and hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

We actually come up with a pretty clear answer to this one! Listen in to find out.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoConnect with Naomi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomidifabio/Website: https://pilatesinstructortrainingcourses.com/Mentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

In this episode I walk you through the Diagnosing and Fixing Constraints model I use in my business, and how to apply it to a Pilates studio or home based Pilates business, to attract and retain more clients.Warning: Contains basic math.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

What even are overactive hip flexors? And are they real? And why do we hear so much about overactive (and under active) muscles in Pilates?And what to do about it?---------------------Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Kathryn on Instagram: @mindfulstrength.caFind Mindful Strength online hereDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoLearn more here. Mentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

If you're working hard but not progressing either in your Pilates business, or in your teaching, you're probably working on the wrong things.If that's true, you need better decisions, not more work.Working harder on the wrong thing won't move you closer to your goal.This is my decision making framework. It's made me a lot of money and helped me immensely in my personal life too.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy