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Do you have clients coming into Pilates classes after spine surgery? Have you had spine surgery and been told Pilates would be great for you? In this episode I break down the most important modifications for Pilates after spine surgery, and discuss a bit about what different spine surgeries are.…

If you'd like to keep your clients safe and avoid personal injury lawsuits, this episode is for you! Pilates after Spine Surgery & Joint Replacements Workshop info - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14156973&appointmentType=category:Workshops%20for%20Pilates%20Teachers Private Podcast - https://ko-fi.com/pilatesgoddess Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Strong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes -…

Progressing clients (or ourselves) is one of the juiciest topics in Pilates! I've simplified this, and I hope you can use this way of organizing the work. Private Podcast - https://ko-fi.com/pilatesgoddess Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Strong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studio IG…

Many Pilates studios are starting to offer part-specific workouts (Leg Day, Arms, etc.). It's still possible to teach a full body Pilates workout with a part-specific focus, mostly using cues. Enjoy! Private Podcast - https://ko-fi.com/pilatesgoddess Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Strong Bones Pilates™ Online…

If you're a Pilates teacher struggling with cues, welcome! You're in the right place. Today you'll learn about TWO best ways to cue and why they work well. The Myth of Neutral Spine - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2024817/11033065 Cues Pilates Teachers Shouldn't Use - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2024817/11224850 Back to Basics Workshop - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14156973&appointmentType=category:Workshops%20for%20Pilates%20Teachers Find me:…

Are you bored teaching? Not feeling the work in your own body? Getting annoyed with your clients? Let's talk about how taking Pilates back to basics can invigorate your body and your teaching! Workshop link - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14156973&appointmentType=category:Workshops%20for%20Pilates%20Teachers Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Strong Bones…

Let's talk teaching Pilates and how to make it easier for you and more fun for your clients. Take Pilates back to basics! Workshop link - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14156973&appointmentType=category:Workshops%20for%20Pilates%20Teachers Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Strong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studio IG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippin YouTube -…

Let's take Pilates back to basics! Workshop link - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14156973&appointmentType=category:Workshops%20for%20Pilates%20Teachers Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Strong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studio IG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippin YouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilates LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippin Email - lynda [at] lyndalippin.com (mailto:lynda@lyndalippin.com) Music by Nerd Salad (https://www.instagram.com/nerdsaladmusic/) Love the…

This early episode from 2022 is very important! You may notice that I have very distinct opinions about how to teach Pilates, and especially regarding language and cues. The three cues I outline in this episode are useless, confusing, and ultimately can harm your clients. Stay away! Find me: Website…

Whether you're a Pilates teacher or consumer, you probably have questions about the structure of a Pilates class. In this episode I answer all your questions. Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Strong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studio IG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippin YouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilates…

Somehow every workout class today is selling itself as blended - HIIT cardio, strength training, and mobility work all in one. Unfortunately, this approach waters down the effectiveness of each class of work, and is unsustainable. If you exercise daily, as many of the people who attend my Pilates classes…

The future is here! Pilates teachers are using AI to create classes, and clients are using AI to replace their teachers. There's no more space for phoning it in. Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Strong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studio IG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippin…

Hello and Happy New Year! Let's talk about honesty and the lack thereof on social media, including in groups. Basically, we all struggle and screw up, but you rarely see that on social. Bombshell Pilates - https://bombshellpilates.com Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Strong Bones…

2023 wasn't my best year, but I made it through stronger than ever! Let's talk about health, financial, and stressful life challenges... and how to navigate them! In 2024 look for a private Pilates teacher podcast where I break down all the exercises, plus more hybrid classes and workshops. Links:…

We did it! Here are the final Pilates Mat exercises. Seal Crab Rocking Control Balance Push Up Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Strong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studio IG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippin YouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilates LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippin Email - lynda [at] lyndalippin.com (mailto:lynda@lyndalippin.com)…

We're finishing the mat this week! Lots of planks coming up. Leg Pull Front Leg Pull Back Kneeling Side Kick Side Bend Boomerang Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Strong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studio IG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippin YouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilates LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippin…

In today's adventure I tackle another set of the most challenging Pilates mat exercises to do and to teach - enjoy! Jackknife Side Kicks Teaser Hip Circle Swimming Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Strong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studio IG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippin YouTube…

Let's dive into some of the hardest Pilates mat exercises - Neck Pull, Scissors, Bicycle, and Spine Twist. Understand why they exist, how to modify them, and see where else they show up in the full Pilates studio. Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Strong…

I haven't been feeling so well for the past few weeks, since I had that new virus. Today is just a little personal update on how I'm doing and how you can find time to keep yourself healthy. Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind Strong…

Today I take a dive into the world of Pilates-like workouts, and into the dangers of combining too many workout modalities into one class or session. I discuss what to look out for in any workout or studio, as well as the importance of repetition and consistency to see results.…

Prone hyperextension is so crucial to functional strength! Today, let's deep dive into Swan, Single Leg Kick, and Double Leg Kick. These are super useful exercises that will help you or clients function better in all areas of life. Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/) Pilates Teacher Mastermind® - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind…

Today we start to sit up. These 4 exercises - Spine Stretch, Open Leg Rocker, Corkscrew, and Saw - work us in spine flexion, extension, and rotation. We sit, we rock & roll, we rotate the lower body with some added spine movement, and we rotate the upper body with…

Today we have 5 exercises: single leg stretch, double leg stretch, single straight leg stretch, double leg lower lift, and criss-cross. Now we stabilize the torso and pelvis as we move the legs and arms in large ranges of motion. Such a great series! Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com (https://lyndalippin.com/)…