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Many Pilates clients and teachers have a hard time drawing boundaries and saying "No", which often leads to injury, misunderstandings, and undue stress for all involved. Here's when to say no, why you should, and some advice for studio owners and teacher trainers. Find me: Website - https://lyndalippin.com Pilates Teacher…

The fabulous Gwen Miller is back! As a Balanced Body Pilates educator, author of the upcoming book, Safe Movement for All Spines - A Guide to Spinal Anatomy and How to Work with 21 Spine and Hip Conditions (https://amzn.to/3NSBPkM) , and creator of The Dynamic Spine, a continuing education course…

Clients need to feel safe in the Pilates studio, and not worried that they may do something that will hurt them. That said, many clients also don't want to picked out for "special" modification due to their osteoporosis or disc herniations. How can Pilates teachers navigate teaching larger group classes…

I've been a huge fan of Ayurveda since my time at Parrot Cay, where I worked closely with our Ayurvedic doctor and experienced some profound positive change in my body as a result. In today's discussion with NYC-based Ayurvedic doctor Simmi Chopra, we discuss both of our journeys from chronic…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!…

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…

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 (https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14156973&appointmentType=category:Classes%20-%20Strong%20Bones%20Pilates%20Studio%20%28recording%20included%29) (join email newsletter) Strong Bones Pilates FB…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…