Pilates Elephants

If you have these symptoms in your Pilates business:Not enough clientsCan’t charge enoughClients you don’t enjoy working withNot getting the results you’d like to get for your clientsYou could well have the wrong clients. In this episode, you’ll learn how to find the right clients and get your business back on track.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

My 5 reasons why you should not worry about anterior pelvic tilt - ever.Resources mentioned in the episode:Abdominal strength is not related to pelvic tilt hereErector spinae, glutes and hamstrings are inactive in quiet standing here8 weeks of abdominal strengthening doesn’t change pelvic tilt hereAbdominal & hip flexor length is not associated with pelvic tilt hereHip muscle stiffness does not correlate with pelvic tilt hereStretching hamstrings does not change pelvic tilt hereUp to 23 degrees variation in PSIS height herePalpation of PSIS has 15-20mm error hereCDC finds visual assessment of posture is accurate within 30 degrees hereOnly 16% agreement on lordosis between experienced health professionals hereAnterior pelvic tilt is associated with LESS back pain here75% of pain-free women and 84% of pain-free men have “anterior pelvic tilt” 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

Before you can stand out, you have to get over your fear of not fitting in. Here’s how.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

Jeff runs 2 Pilates studios in Surrey, UK. In this conversation, we talk through Jeff’s challenge of rolling out a more consistent class program and teaching style across his team of 13 instructors.Plus we talk through the differences and similarities of the UK and Australian Pilates scenes. Resources mentioned in the episode: Find Jeff and Pilates Movement UK hereConnect with Pilates Movement on Insta and FBConnect 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 episode is outside the normal format for the podcast - I’ve had a lot of questions about what’s going on at Breathe Education recently, and in this episode, or fireside chat, I answer all of them.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

Why you only need 2 basic shoulder exercises for a balanced shoulder workout.Warning - anatomy geek out. 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 why you struggle to attract clients to your Pilates sessions. And the solution.Resources mentioned in the episode: Get a copy of Raph's new book 'How to make $100k/year teaching Pilates' 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

Raphael Bender, an experienced Pilates instructor, discusses the importance of focusing on key skills rather than just learning repertoire. They highlight the core skills needed to confidently teach Pilates, including exercises, queuing, programming, pre and postnatal care, and injuries. They emphasize the benefits of general movement and exercise for different conditions and share insights on modifying Pilates exercises for individuals with injuries. The chapter also explores the importance of developing key skills, such as queuing, programming, pre-natal, and injuries, for confident Pilates instruction.

What the Diploma is, and why we’re ending it with one final intake this SeptemberConnect 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

Almost everyone overcomplicates rehabilitation. It’s actually very simple. Listen to find out.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