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Pilates Teachers - I'm super excited to announce 2 new 6-week, online Pilates Teacher Mastermind programs that will start in April 2023! 1. Bridge to Classical Pilates 2. Starting Your Pilates Career Watch this space for more info this week, and make sure you're getting my emails! #pilates #pilatesteachers #pilatesteachermastermind…

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March 16, 2023

1. Myth of Neutral Spine

You may have heard the phrase "neutral spine" in a Pilates or other exercise class, and I bet that neither you nor the trainer who said it understands what neutral spine means. There's a reason for that.... Music by Nerd Salad Love the podcast? Please rate and review. Thank you!…

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March 16, 2023

0. Introduction

Hello, my friends! Just a quick introduction. I'm Lynda Lippin, the Pilates Goddess behind Lynda Lippin Pilates, Strong Bones Pilates™, & the Pilates Teacher Mastermind®. I've been in the Pilates and fitness game for 33+ years, owned award-winning studios, trained thousands of Pilates teachers, and even worked on an A-list…

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I'm nearing the end of the 15 Days of Pilates Celebration, where I'm offering 15 prerecorded Pilates classes and continuing workshops for $15 each. To see the master list of what's available, check here daily - https://lyndalippin.com/blog/b/15-days-of-pilates-celebration The 15th replay will drop on Christmas Day, you'll have a special offer…

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What you get when you subscribe to support Strong Bones Pilates or Pilates Teacher Mastermind with a monthly subscription on Ko-Fi (pronounced coffee). https://ko-fi.com/lyndalippinpilates

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15 Days - 15 Pilates Workshops or Classes - $15 each! For a few more hours, you can have my Pilates Mat Modifications for Neck & Shoulder Pain workshop, and my Pre-Pilates Fundamentals workshop for just $15 each. https://lyndalippin.com/blog/b/15-days-of-pilates-celebration #pilatesinstructors #pilateseducator #pilates #onlinepilates #pilatesworkshop #pilatesteachers #pilatesteachermastermind #neckpain #prepilates

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Better Balance = Less Risk of Fracture Online Strong Bones Pilates 4-week program starts 1/8/23! Use code EARLYBIRD to save $100 thru tomorrow 12/7. If you're at risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, balance is key. Luckily, balance work also strengthens muscles and bones! In my 4-week program, you'll learn how to…

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On FB, please grant Restream permission to see your name at https://chat.restream.io/fb So many Pilates teachers discount the effectiveness of the mat, and many have never learned how to modify the entire mat for "special population" (which is most of the population) clients. If this is you, how about reconnecting…

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My latest Pilates Goddess Podcast episode addresses this question. In short, my answer is a resounding NO! Why? Check out this short video, and then listen to the episode at link in bio, or https://thepilatesgoddesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ I'd love to hear what you think in the comments! #pilates #pilatesathome #pilatesapparatus #pilatestudio #pilatesgoddesspodcast…

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I'm thrilled to let you know that The Pilates Goddess Podcast is live today! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts (even if you listen somewhere else!) - links in bio or https://thepilatesgoddesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/share #pilatesgoddess #pilatesgoddesspodcast #pilatespodcast #podcast #buzzsprout #strongbonespilates #pilatesteachermastermind

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I'm a fan of mentorship. Seriously, having a mentor or guide is the best way to learn. Choosing a mentor is not easy, and shouldn't be. Here are some things to consider. I mentor Pilates teachers, and would love to help you! More about me at link in bio or…

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With all the ridiculous sh*t happening in this world, we have another lawsuit in the Pilates world. In this one (started by the same person who lost the trademark in 2000), a classical Pilates teacher is being sued for posting some photos of Joe Pilates that appeared to be public…

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So, after posting my last video about my NY State of Health & Fidelis Care nightmare, and sending all the info to my state representative and city council person, I received a call from a retention specialist at Fidelis. We had a conference call with NY State of Health, where…

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I know, I know. You don't want to see clients flattening their backs and compressing their spines. But your clients aren't sure about what neutral spine even means! I spoke yesterday about a client who was told that in neutral her lumbar spine should be lifted off the mat 1-2",…

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In my latest 5-star Google Review, my client Danielle discusses why she consulted with me, the poor cues that she receives in her Pilates studio, and how since she started ignoring them and using my cues, her pain went away. If you find that clients keep asking the same questions,…

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Because life isn't hard enough, I'm now dealing with a mis-communication issue between NY State of Health and Fidel is Care. I won my appeal and my full tax credits should backdate to March and April 2022. But, apparently NY State of Health is sending the wrong information to Fidelis…

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IMHO, "relax your shoulders" and "shoulders down your back" are just useless cues. Here's a little anatomy reminder, and some cues that work better for me and my clients, along with a bit about why. Interested in learning more? Register now for the online Teaching Pilates for Chronic Neck &…

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Guess what? Whether you work on balance, strength, or mobility, you are improving bone health and density at the same time. It's true! And, always remember that exercise for bone strength has ZERO NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS! That's right, none. Only good ones, like better balance (less chance of falling), more…

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This week, I'm into language! What we say when we teach impacts how our clients learn. In terms of spine position, extension is the long, lengthened middle ground between flexion and hyperextension. It's also the middle ground between the sides in side flexion and rotation. If you only talk about…

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Better Balance = Less Risk of Fracture Online Strong Bones Pilates 4-week program starts 7/10! If you're at risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, balance is key. Luckily, balance work also strengthens muscles and bones! In my 4-week program, you'll learn how to safely improve balance & strength using body weight, light…

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Better Balance = Less Risk of Fracture Online Strong Bones Pilates 4-week program starts 7/10! If you're at risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, balance is key. Luckily, balance work also strengthens muscles and bones! In my 4-week program, you'll learn how to safely improve balance & strength using body weight, light…

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Online Teaching Pilates for Chronic Back, Neck, Shoulder Pain workshop starts 6/30! Working from home has led to more people coming to Pilates with chronic neck & shoulder pain. There are many moving parts in this area, and generic cues like "shoulders down your back" will often make things WORSE,…

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It's official, osteoporosis is a public health crisis in the US, Britain, and other countries. In the US, 25% of men and 50% of women over 50 will have a PREVENTABLE osteoporosis fracture. What can you do to prevent an osteoporosis-related fracture? Eat well, take calcium and vitamin D, and...…

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If you have low bone density, if you already have a fracture, or if you just don't know, my Strong Bones Pilates 4-week online program will help you get started on the path to more strength and mobility. Modified, moderate, weight bearing exercise is the key. Even if you need…

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