What three exercises would you take with you on a deserted island? I'd definitely bring this one. Today's episode is an exercise breakdown of bridging, or the pelvic curl. I share why it's so good for your body, tips to bridge your best, and share where bridge fits in the spectrum of Pilates exercises. 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 ma...
Oct 30, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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/PilatesStudents...
Oct 23, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 chapte...
Oct 16, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 re...
Oct 09, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 t...
Oct 02, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Pilates can help you identify and remedy some underlying causes of back pain. Tune in to learn more about back pain and how Pilates can address it! 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! Ep...
Sep 25, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 3
How do you measure progress in Pilates? It's different for everyone, but I like to measure progress in two ways: how my body feels in and out of class, and the way my body manages instability. Tune in to learn about more signs of progress and ways to track your growth! 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://b...
Sep 18, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 2
What are your burning Pilates questions? In this FAQ episode, learn more about what people on the internet are curious about! If these bite-sized answers don't quite satisfy your curiosity, you'll love Season 2 of the podcast, where I'll dive into these topics in even greater detail! 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 ...
Sep 11, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome back to Pilates Students' Manual Season 2! This mini trailer was made to share, so send it to a friend who loves Pilates! 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 availab...
Sep 10, 2020•1 min
That's a wrap on Season 1! Fourteen episodes, over 1000 listens, and some amazing Pilates information shared and discussed! Tune in to hear what's in store for Season 2, launching September 11! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback. Show Notes: I'll be back with new episodes on Friday, September 11! Support the podcast: Visit * links.oliviabion...
Aug 28, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Carla is a Pilates student, teacher, and the founder of Posture Studio in Charlottesville, Virginia in the US. She shares the ways that Pilates helped her heal from a serious injury through re-learning movement patterns and breaking free of pain patterns. Her story of Pilates as a form of corrective and rehabilitative exercise is honest, relatable, and inspiring. Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email...
Aug 28, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Today we explore the Pilates principle of rhythm, or flow. How is it embodied in our Pilates practice, and why is it Olivia's favorite? We also look at other potential principles, and entertain the idea that there may be even more principles than meet the eye. Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback. Show Notes: Hear it straight from Joe's mouth ...
Aug 21, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The next installment of The Six Pilates Principles explores the principles of control and precision! Both principles are extremely important to the practice of Pilates. Listen in and learn more about what they are and why they matter! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback. Show Notes: Hear it straight from Joe's mouth in his books Your Health *...
Aug 14, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Continuing the series exploring the Pilates principles, this week we dive into the principles of centering and concentration. What are they? How are they interconnected? Why should you try to embody them in your Pilates adventuring? Tune in to find out! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback. Show Notes: Hear it straight from Joe's mouth in his ...
Aug 07, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Introducing a series of episodes diving into the Six Principles of Pilates! Today we tackle breathing, the first and most important principle! We look at breathing mechanics, dysfunctional breathing patterns, Pilates breathing, and managing intra-abdominal pressure! Tune in to learn more! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback. Show Notes: Hear ...
Jul 31, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Yes, you can do Pilates while pregnant! In fact, Pilates during pregnancy has many benefits. Tune in to learn the exercises to avoid, and what classes may be the best fit, and what you can gain from working with a Pilates teacher throughout your pregnancy! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback. Show Notes: For more information about the contrai...
Jul 24, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week we explore the similarities and difference between Pilates and yoga. Pilates is compared to yoga more than any other form of exercise, so I take a critical look at the principles of Pilates, the eight limbs of yoga, classical mat Pilates, and the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series to formulate my answer to the question: Is Pilates yoga? Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email pilatesstudentsmanual@...
Jul 17, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Whether it's your first time in the studio ever or you're a long-time studio member, here are to tips to help you be considerate and be prepared for your class. From last minute cancellations to what to wear, this episode has you covered! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback. Notes: Calling the studio is really only necessary for last minute c...
Jul 10, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 6
I think it is! Momentum Fest isn't an ordinary Pilates conference; it's a opportunity for Pilates students and teachers alike to come together, do some Pilates, and try new things. Here's what I did at virtual Momentum Fest this year, and why I think you would love it as a student! Be sure to check on my story highlights on Instagram for snippets from the classes I attended! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the l...
Jul 03, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The "core" is a buzzword in Pilates and the fitness industry, but what is it? Explore the multiple definitions, muscles, and functions of the core in Pilates and beyond! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback. Notes: Check out Pilates Anatomy by Rael Isacowitz and Karen Clippinger here: * https://bit.ly/RaelPilatesAnatomy * I misspoke in this ep...
Jun 26, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Where did Pilates come from? Olivia takes a deep dive into the history of Pilates, sharing some stories and myths about Joseph Pilates, the history of Pilates in the United States, and why it matters. If you love Pilates history, you can also check out the companion episode from the teacher perspective on Pilates Teachers' Manual here: * http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual * Some resources that Olivia used to create this episode are: Your Health by Joseph Pilates: * https://bit.ly/YourHealthPila...
Jun 19, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
There's no better time to explore the world of virtual classes. Learn strategies to get the most out of live and pre-recorded classes, and make the commitment to move! Feel comfortable asking your teacher for help, and learn when a private session can fill in the gaps. Check out Olivia's interview on the Kevin Oberhausen Podcast here: * https://bit.ly/movementmentalhealth * and hear more about the benefits of regular exercise on your body and mind. Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudent...
Jun 13, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2
What is Pilates, who was Joseph Pilates, what is Pilates equipment, and what are the benefits of doing Pilates? I jump right in and tackle these big questions and open the door for more detailed discussion in later episodes. You have to start somewhere! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email pilatesstudentsmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback. Support the podcast: Boka toothpaste: 15% off of your...
Jun 13, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Everything you want to know about Pilates, all in one place! If you love Pilates, or are just curious about it, this podcast is for you! I'm Olivia, and every week I'll will be diving into the who, what, where, when, and why of Pilates in an engaging and enthusiastic way for new and experienced Pilates students alike. Let's learn something new, together! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email pilatess...
May 09, 2020•3 min
