The attendance ebbs and flows in the Pilates industry can really impact your bottom line when your pay is tied to attendance and how many classes you teach. Today we look at some of the factors that influence the attendance in your classes, how to make up for lost income in slower seasons, and how to budget more conservatively to manage the variability. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes ...
Aug 18, 2023•21 min•Season 7Ep. 14
Dan Baker joins me on the podcast today! He shares his Pilates journey, from a cancer diagnosis, back surgery, and trying a Pilates class on a whim, to running his own studio, writing a book, and beyond. He shares what he's learned in over 15 years of teaching Pilates. his advice for new teachers, and the true genius of Joseph Pilates' method. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes and episod...
Aug 03, 2023•56 min•Season 7Ep. 13
There are several skill sets involved in teaching Pilates. Today we explore the art of knowing what to teach and how you might go about programming your classes towards a peak exercise, by body part, and by piece of equipment. I also give you a little sneak peek into how I programmed my Monday night classes at Club Pilates this week. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes and episode transcri...
Jul 21, 2023•25 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Joy Puleo joins me on the podcast today! She is the Director of Education at Balanced Body, opened her own studio, Bodywise Pilates, and has over 25 years of experience in the Pilates industry. She shares her insights into the magic of the Pilates method, the importance of meeting clients where they are, and how teacher training programs have and continue to evolve to meet the needs of new generations of Pilates teachers. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podca...
Jul 07, 2023•54 min•Season 7Ep. 11
One way of teaching Pilates teaching shapes as the building blocks for Pilates exercises. That's a useful strategy for teaching, but do our clients care about making shapes? This episode dives into some different reasons people come to a Pilates studio, and how making shapes can help clients meet their goals. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the...
Jun 23, 2023•21 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Teaching Pilates doesn't need to be more complicated than it already is. From streamlining your teaching schedule, getting to the good stuff in your programming, and saying less when you cue, here are my top three ways to simplify your Pilates teaching. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanua...
Jun 09, 2023•22 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Whether you are in the midst of Pilates Teacher Training or you're taking a weekend workshop for continuing education credits, we are constantly learning in the Pilates teachers. If you're wondering what the most effective strategies for learning new information, this episode is for you! We dive into the two proven strategies of distributed practice and self-testing and see how they can improve our knowledge retention. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast ...
May 19, 2023•23 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Pilates teachers need a break too! Piggybacking on the last episode, this episode explores everything you need to do to take some time off. We look at how to secure coverage for your group classes and private sessions, the best practices for informing and rescheduling your personal private clients, and some tips and tricks to make the most of your time off. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show no...
May 05, 2023•22 min•Season 7Ep. 7
If you teach Pilates for any length of time, there will be a point when you need a sub and/or you are a sub. Today we dive into the world of covering classes, the etiquette of getting coverage for your classes, some considerations to keep in mind so your aren't spreading yourself too thin covering other teachers' classes, and some tips and tricks for making the classes you cover an excellent experience for everyone involved. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the po...
Apr 14, 2023•20 min•Season 7Ep. 6
On occasion, you may find yourself teaching a one time class, either through a studio you work at or as an independent teacher. This class may be a one time private event like a birthday party, corporate wellness event, hosted by a community center or something else. This week we explore some considerations for teaching one off classes, how to prepare for them, and the benefits these one off classes offer you as a teacher. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podc...
Mar 31, 2023•24 min•Season 7Ep. 5
We are in the midst of another marvelous year of March MATness on social! Tune in to learn more about the history of March MATness, how it has evolved, how it brings the Pilates community together, and how it has the potential to elevate the Pilates and expand the Pilates narrative in the future. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here:...
Mar 17, 2023•20 min•Season 7Ep. 4
AlyMarie Moniz joins me on the podcast today. She shares her Pilates journey, how multiple movement modalities and Pilates schools of thought have shaped her as a teacher, her advice for making Pilates a full-time career, and how she empowers her clients to feel good, get stronger, and make their Pilates practice their own. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes and episode transcription can ...
Feb 24, 2023•50 min•Season 7Ep. 3
It's the 100th episode of Pilates Teachers' Manual! In addition to celebrating this milestone, I share 10 things that I've learned over the course of my Pilates teaching career (so far). Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual . Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and r...
Feb 03, 2023•25 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Cody Jussel joins me on the podcast today! She shares her Pilates journey, the incredible work she's doing with adaptive athletes, and how to get comfortable with the lifelong process of learning and changing your beliefs when new knowledge is presented. She also gives us the inside scoop on her upcoming Anatomy of Pilates intensive aimed at helping Pilates teachers get more comfortable applying anatomy knowledge to real world situations and being part of the movement science conversation. Tune ...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 1
In today's mini episode, I share some exciting news, check out some fun stats from show, and look at what's in store in 2023. Learn more and sign up for my workshop here ! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual . Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review ...
Dec 02, 2022•10 min•Season 6Ep. 16
The amazing Misty Lynne Cauthen joins me on the podcast today. She shares her Pilates journey, her insight into the Pilates industry, the importance of client-focused teaching in group and private classes, and the art of being a great teacher. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteach...
Nov 11, 2022•53 min•Season 6Ep. 15
The awesome Trent McEntire joins me on the podcast today. He shares his remarkable experience rehabbing himself in college, the importance of the visual and vestibular systems in Pilates, his unique perspective on movement modalities as tools to solve client problems. He offers valuable insight into the ways Pilates teachers help their clients at all life stages and advice for new teachers too. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook...
Oct 28, 2022•55 min•Season 6Ep. 14
I had the opportunity to take a few awesome workshops at Pilates on Tour Chicagoland this year. I share a bit about my experience with the hybrid virtual and in-person conference, the highlights from the workshops I attended and more! Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual...
Oct 14, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Finding your flow state is my solution to feeling stuck in a rut, boredom, overplanning, and being disconnected from your clients. Tune in to learn how the qualities of attention, intention, and invention changed my teaching game. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual . Be sure to...
Sep 16, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 12
The wonderful Amy Sasso joins me on the podcast today. She shares her Pilates journey, fond memories of studying under Pilates Elder Lolita San Miguel, her experiences opening a Pilates studio, finding her authentic teaching style, and her advice for new teachers. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http:...
Sep 02, 2022•55 min•Season 6Ep. 11
This week's episode explores the topic of raising your rates for the services you offer, including different theories around it, signs that it's time to raise your rates, and my experience putting my rates up this summer. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual . Be sure to...
Aug 19, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Becoming a Pilates teacher is a long process that involves making mistakes, trying new things, and lots of practice at implementing new skills. Tune in to learn more about the learning process and reassurance that you are, in fact, on the right track. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteache...
Aug 12, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 9
In my teaching experience, having a relationship with clients that's built on trust, mutual respect, and shared goals is key in better helping our clients. The research also supports this idea, including an awesome systematic review by Lin et al. that includes building a therapeutic alliance with clients as part of best practices for working with clients with any musculoskeletal pain or injury. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook...
Jul 22, 2022•23 min•Season 6Ep. 8
There are many benefits to offering a classes as a series, including guaranteed payment and commitment from your clients, the opportunity to progress the class towards bigger goals than you could accomplish in a single class, and sharing the rewards consistency brings to your clients' Pilates practice. Today I share how I design a class series, and what my new Masterclass series is all about. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @...
Jul 08, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Class programming is an integral part of teaching Pilates. Today we explore different ways to build a class, different tools to use, and some of my favorite strategies for developing an awesome class plan. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual . Be sure to subscribe to th...
Jun 24, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 6
You will certainly encounter clients with low back pain if you teach Pilates. Today we dive deep into what low back pain is, what factors contribute to low back pain, and how to work confidently with these clients. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual . Be sure to subscr...
Jun 10, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Two ways you may work at a studio are as an employee or an independent contractor. Both have their own quirks, especially when it comes to managing your finances. Today we dive into the wild world of 1099s and W2s and explore what you need to know about teaching Pilates and taxes. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast we...
May 27, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Interested in hosting an online workshop? Today we dive into hosting a webinar, how to get started, what to keep in mind, and all the awesome ways hosting an online workshop can support your growth as a Pilates teacher and practitioner. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanu...
May 13, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 3
The wonderful Stephanie Benton of Inspired Brand Co. joins me on the podcast today! She shares her teaching experience, valuable marketing insights, and several ways to expand your business in a way that supports your self-care and personal growth. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilates...
Apr 29, 2022•49 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Chances are, if you teach Pilates you will teach pregnant clients. Today we revisit the best practices for working with pregnant clients and review the latest guidelines to build your knowledge and inspire confidence. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual . Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual . Be sure to sub...
Apr 15, 2022•23 min•Season 6Ep. 1
