

Pilates Elephants
Raphael Bender
We get to grips with new research, teaching strategies, and social issues around Pilates and Pilates teaching. This is 100% authentic, unscripted, real talk about everything Pilates.
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May 11, 2023 • 15min
139. The Not To Do List, with Raphael Bender
If you’re busy all the hours, but not making progress, maybe you’re not doing the right things. This will help. Resources mentioned in the episode: Head over to our Youtube channel here 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

May 7, 2023 • 25min
138. Pelvic organ prolapse - why you should be a movement optimist, with Raphael Bender
Why you should default to the expectation that all exercises are safe and beneficial for women with pelvic organ prolapse.Resources mentioned in the episode:Exercise and pelvic organ prolapse; scoping review here“Safe” versions of exercises are NOT actually safer (and “dangerous” versions are NOT actually dangerous) hereEarly exercise in postpartum does not affect POP risk 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

May 4, 2023 • 16min
137. Move towards your dream, with Raphael Bender
Why you should not let what you’re currently doing constrain your thinking about what is possible.Resources mentioned in the episode: Get a copy 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

Apr 30, 2023 • 1h 16min
136. Why do we keep having the same conversation in Pilates? With Kyle Marsh and Raphael Bender
Neutral or imprinted spine?What exercises are safe for pregnant women?What is and isn’t Pilates?Pineapple on pizza?These are the recurring conversations we have in Pilates - why do we keep having the same conversations? And what if anything can we do to move on?Resources mentioned in the episode: Connect with Kyle Marsh on InstagramFind True II Form online here and on InstagramConnect 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

Apr 27, 2023 • 12min
135. The principle of specificity - aka everything in your Pilates life is not a nail, with Raphael Bender
To get strong: Lift heavy thingsTo get good at a middle split: Spend time in a middle splitTo get more clients: Do another certification Learn how to get clientsResources mentioned in the episode: Read 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 info 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

Apr 23, 2023 • 43min
134. Money Mindsets, with Raphael Bender
5 limiting beliefs about money that have held me back over the years, and the strategies I’ve used to overcome them.Resources mentioned in the episode:How to make $100k/year teaching Pilates book here Blair Enns Pricing Creativity 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

Apr 16, 2023 • 1h 5min
133. Ab curls are safe during pregnancy, live podcast with Raphael Bender
Ab curls ARE safe during pregnancy. Many people mistakenly believe they increase risk of diastasis but this is not true.Resources mentioned in the episode:Diastasis gets narrower during a curl up here and hereDiastasis gets wider during TrA contraction here and herePrenatal abdominal strengthening probably helps diastasis herePostpartum abdominal strengthening probably helps diastasis hereUS General Surgeon’s perspective on exercise for diastasis hereACOG guidelines on exercise during pregnancy and postpartum hereGet a copy of Raph's new book 'How to make $100k a year teaching Pilates' here. 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

Apr 9, 2023 • 1h 1min
132. How to eliminate procrastination, with Raphael Bender
If you’re procrastinating on starting that business, building your existing business or upgrading your skills so you can earn more - this will help.Resources mentioned in the episode: Touching the void hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Apr 2, 2023 • 1h 21min
131. Starting a Client-Centered Pilates studio in Munich, with Marie Hopp and Raphael Bender
Marie is launching a business based on the Client Centered business model in Raph’s latest book. Resources mentioned in the episode: Connect with Marie Hopp 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

Mar 26, 2023 • 52min
130. How to build a Pilates business in a renovated 2-car garage in 12 months, with Teneille Palmer and Raphael Bender
Teneille built a thriving home-based Pilates business in her rural Australian town, population 400.Here’s how you can do it too.Resources mentioned in the episode:Check out TPalm Pilates and connect with Teneille Palmer hereFollow Raph on IG hereIf you want to plan, build, and launch your $100k/Year Solo Home-Based Or Online Pilates Business, check out our Launchpad program here. 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


