You never know who's going to walk into a Pilates class. And, you never know what's happening in their bodies or lives at that moment. Your Pilates teacher training taught you the exercises and how not to hurt people, but probably didn't spend tons of time on cuing variations in a fully inclusive manner. In this episode I break down how Pilates teachers can best prepare themselves for the challenge by being kind, and focusing on the point of each exercise. Links: Pilates Teacher Mastermind® FB G...
Apr 11, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 75
As a very gifted intuitive, my friend and colleague Susan King is often privy to very delicate information about her high profile clients and their lives. Today we discuss how she discovered her gift, why her clients find her work to be so useful, and how Pilates teachers can approach our clients with the same care. And there may be some online dating scam stories ;). About Susan: Susan is well-known around the globe as a Master Intuitive Counselor, Spiritual Teacher, Emotional Healer, and Medit...
Apr 06, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 74
I'm very concerned about the state of Pilates, and how new teachers are being introduced to taking care of other humans. When people pay us and entrust us with the care of their precious bodies, that's a big deal. Pilates without care & compassion isn't good for anyone, and the current market prioritizes numbers and not humans. Links: Episode 12. Cues Pilates Teachers Shouldn't Use - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2024817/episodes/11224850 Pilates Teacher Mastermind® Free FB Group - https://www....
Apr 04, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Today I bring you a talk with my talented and brilliant colleague, Tela Anderson. We know that Pilates teachers don't take the best care of ourselves and that we have a hard time with boundaries, tending to always be available. Tela & I also know from experience, that living this way isn't sustainable. Listen for actionable tips and resources for feeling your best and staying healthy on all levels. Don't miss this! Find Tela: Studio - https://waterfallpilates.com/ Tela's Linktree - https://l...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 72
If you've been following fitness influencers on IG and TikTok, you've seen a lot of Pilates Wall Workouts claiming to replace the reformer, as well as workouts using skateboards and other unsafe, unstable objects to mimic a reformer. There are actual Pilates exercises on the wall, and better ways to mimic the reformer than using a wall or skateboard. Listen for all the details! My YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilates Strong Bones Pilates FB group (free) - https://facebook.com...
Mar 28, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 71
If you have chronic pain, Pilates will definitely help you. But, sometimes if you're not modifying things properly, doing too much too soon, or are doing exercises that are contra-indicated for your specific issues, it can make things worse. If you've ever had a trainer or teacher tell you that working through acute pain is part of the process, or that you shouldn't worry about it, you'll get some actionable advice in this episode. Links: My YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilat...
Mar 23, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 70
This episode is for you whether you are considering your first Pilates teacher training, or if you did a contemporary training and want to bridge to learning more Classical Pilates. I discuss how to evaluate and choose a program based on your needs, and how best to bridge (and why it's a good idea). Links: The Pilates Convo on IG - https://instagram.com/thepilatesconvo Pilates Teacher Mastermind® FB group (free) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/pilatesteachermastermind Pilates Teacher Mastermin...
Mar 21, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Like many Americans, I suffer from chronic inflammation. In my search for pain relief, I have discovered what is clinically proven to work to reduce inflammation. Here I share my story, and what's been working for me. Links: My website - https://lyndalippin.com (join email newsletter) Strong Bones Pilates FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongbonespilates Pilates Teacher Mastermind® FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/pilatesteachermastermind Our Sponsor is Laird Superfoods: Ar...
Mar 16, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 68
I have spent much of my life overcomplicating the simple, and I see many other people doing the same thing, especially when it comes to personal health and fitness, as well as teaching Pilates or fitness. Today I discuss why simple is best, and where to start. Links: My website - https://lyndalippin.com (join email newsletter) Strong Bones Pilates FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongbonespilates Pilates Teacher Mastermind® FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/pilatesteachermas...
Mar 14, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Another issue that gets brought up often among Pilates teachers is Sacroiliac Joint Instability. The issue here is that what your clients with SI instability feel like they want is often very different from what they need, which is more work on stability and less stretching. Today I review the anatomy of the SI Joint, why instability happens, how the symptoms can mimic other back issues (so a medical diagnosis is important), and what to do about it. Hopefully this will help you and your clients!...
Mar 09, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 66
I see tight hip flexors coming up in Pilates Teacher forums at least 2-3x every week. Even more concerning, I see people offering deep stretches and corrections that I know from experience can hurt more than help. Let's deep dive into the hip flexors - what they are, where they are, and what they do. Learn why hip flexors get tight, and what exactly to avoid and do to help you and your clients feel and function at their best. Links: Psoas Major - https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/psoas-m...
Mar 07, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Lately all we hear about is fascia - fascial movement, fascial exercise, fascial release, fascial adhesions, tensegrity.... But what is fascia, really? Can we release fascia, exercise our fascia, stretch our fascia? Does working fascia help us detox, reduce pain, and feel better? Listen for some scientific facts. Links: WebMD Intro to Fascia - https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-fascia Pain Science - https://painscience.com/articles/does-fascia-matter.php Anatomy Trains - https://anatomy...
Mar 02, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 64
I recently had a client ask me about the "Superman" exercise on the reformer. This worried me, as there is no exercise by that name. There are a few things I thought of - swimming prep on the long box and swan. So I went on YouTube and searched, and saw so many scary things! The only actual Pilates exercise I saw was the Long Stretch, incorrectly named Superman. There is a specific language to Pilates - Joe named the exercises, the apparatus, and certain cues and principles. And when we don't us...
Feb 28, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 63
A quick overview of the bones of the spine, how our spines naturally curve in weight bearing, and where we have the most mobility in different directions. This leads into a discussion of the Pilates C-curve, and why *most* people need to focus on lower back stability, not mobility. Pilates Teacher Mastermind® VIP - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Find Me On Social: Facebook - https://facebook.com/lyndalippinpilates Instagram - https://instagram.com/lyndalippin LinkedIn - https...
Feb 23, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 62
I'm seeing some disturbing Pilates teacher training trends online. From what I see, it seems that many Pilates teachers aren't getting what they should out of their training. Pilates is not just the mat, the reformer, or the chair. Pilates is not just a group of exercises. Pilates is a system that has multiple components and ways of modification and variation. Minimally, even if you're just learning to teach mat, there should be some mention of the other apparatus and how mat fits in the system....
Feb 21, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 61
If you've noticed the proliferation of fake news and advertising over the past 7 years, you're not the only one! Part of the problem is that all "free" search engines and social media companies are, at heart, advertising platforms. So your top results will be whoever paid the most, not necessarily the best results. Today's guest, Eric Olson, is trying to change that with Consensus, a search engine that returns evidence-based results. Instead of wading through ads for pharmaceuticals and links to...
Feb 16, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Today's episode is for all the Pilates teachers, apprentices, and anyone thinking about becoming a Pilates teacher. If you're not sure what Pilates is or what Joseph Pilates taught.... If you're not getting answers to your questions from within your program... If nobody watches you teach and offers advice... If you're consistently questioning what you should be teaching in a Pilates class or session... If teaching special populations scares you... This is my take on the state of Pilates teacher ...
Feb 14, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 59
I'm so happy to introduce you to another of my friends from across the pond, Hayley Perkins - The Food Therapist. We talk about diet culture, our own experiences growing up surrounded by shame regarding weight and food, and some alternatives to dieting that can actually help heal our relationship to food and ourselves. ***If talk about eating disorders, dieting, weight gain and loss, and childhood trauma is tough for you, please skip this one.*** About Hayley: Hayley is a trained therapist who h...
Feb 09, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Today's episode is a full body, audio Pilates class that focuses on easing lower back pain. So, get out your mat and take half an hour for yourself. Note that this is not modified for low bone density! And now for the legal disclaimer - You agree that you are physically sound and suffering from no condition, impairment, disease, infirmity, or other illness that would prevent your participation in these activities. You have been informed of the need for a physician’s approval for participation in...
Feb 07, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 57
In today's episode I sit down for a deep, gritty, inspiring talk with fitness professional, model, and author Linda Steele. In her new book, Nerves of Steele , Linda outlines her traumatic childhood, which morphed into a traumatic adulthood until she decided to take control of her own body, which then led to control of her life. We dig deep into the long-lasting effects of childhood trauma, how that moves so many women into a life of depression and covering up, and how little changes, like takin...
Feb 02, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 56
On the heels of last week's episode, let's discuss some truly dangerous "Pilates" trends - hot Pilates, large group reformer classes in the dark with loud music, and megaformers. Why do I have issues with these? Because they aren't Pilates, and they have hurt people in ways that Pilates doesn't. Have feedback for me? Leave it at - https://www.podpage.com/the-pilates-goddess-podcast/ Our Sponsor: The Amino Co makes essential amino acid supplements that actually work! I started using Life in addit...
Jan 31, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Lately my social feeds have been inundated with ads for "Pilates equipment". Band & tubing systems, bars with wheels, and souped up "reformers". Conversely, I'm also seeing a lot of exercises done on mat & Pilates apparatus that are not Pilates exercises - exercises that Joseph Pilates didn't teach. In this episode I try to push discernment. Let's learn what Joe Pilates actually taught, take a look at his actual apparatus that he invented, and ask ourselves if what we're doing and teachi...
Jan 26, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 54
***Head's up - my audio (not Nicole's) has a lot of echo. But don't let that stop you from listening! Nicole's is crystal clear, and the advice she gives is super important.*** I did this live interview with powerhouse attorney Nicole Cheri Oden in 2021, and if you teach Pilates, you need to listen. We talk about all the things - making the jump into entrepreneurship, work/family balance, the importance of trademarks and legal protection for online businesses, and whatever else comes up! Nicole ...
Jan 24, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 53
I'm amazed at the number of people who want to teach Pilates, and horrified at the plethora of questionable cheap & easy certification programs. Today I take a deep dive into Pilates teacher training - what to look for, what to consider, and why cheap and easy is not necessarily how you want to approach this important part of your potential career. Links: Contact me - https://www.podpage.com/the-pilates-goddess-podcast/contact/ Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-te...
Jan 19, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 52
If you have a diastasis recti, or teach women with diastasis recti, this episode is full of information. I talk about what DR is, what the effects of DR are on rest of the body, and what to consider when exercising during pregnancy, and before starting to exercise after giving birth. I also dive into the importance of being truthful to clients about what Pilates can do for them and what it can't. Links: Pregnancy Pilates workshop replay - https://fitlynda.com/day10 Pilates Mat Modifications for ...
Jan 17, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 51
If you've ever wondered whether your Pilates business is powerful enough, purposeful enough, and profitable enough, today's episode is for you! If you struggle with profiting when there is so much that needs to be done in our world, this episode will help you! My friend Bessi Graham is a brilliant business strategist who aims to change the way businesses are run by showing business leaders how they can create a win-win to find freedom and fulfillment while also having a positive impact in the wo...
Jan 12, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 50
If you do or teach any kind of movement (Pilates, yoga, weights, TRX....), you probably have questions about the best cues for your clients. You may wonder why some cues don't work for some people, and why some cues that work well for you confuse other people. In the last episode, I discussed many things neuroscience with neuroscientist Greg Youdan, including this issue. Today I'm focusing on external vs. internal cues, and why external cues tend to work much better. Asking ourselves or our clie...
Jan 10, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Today's guest is my friend, client, and colleague - movement scientist, Pilates teacher, and dancer Greg Youdan, MA, MS. I've been lucky enough to both work alongside and teach Greg at Real Pilates, take live workshops with Greg, and I've had Greg as an expert guest in my Pilates Teacher Mastermind® program. Today we talk about Merging Movement Science and Pilates from a neuroscience perspective. You'll learn some of the actual science behind movement, and especially how we teach movement in the...
Jan 05, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Heads Up - This is a deeply personal episode, where I share a lot of my own struggles with loving myself. I discuss child abuse, self-loathing, and body dysmorphia. If I hear the phrase "self-love" one more time, I think I will scream. First, what was taught to me as love growing up was very conditional and very dependent on my behavior, so I have no self-love that isn't conditional and performance-based. If you have the same issues, don't feel bad. Many of us don't know what actual unconditiona...
Jan 03, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Allan Menezes is back, and we talk about all things Pilates for pain, and especially back pain. Allan shares his morning bed stretches, and ways to deepen your clients' Pilates experience. Hear about Allan's apprenticeship and how his early success with back pain clients led to a job offer from Alan Herdman. I've known Allan Menezes for about 30 years, and had clients who had great outcomes after working with him while they were working in Australia. First interview - https://www.buzzsprout.com/...
Dec 29, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 46
