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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…

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…

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…

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…

Every year in the US, we sit around and make New Year resolutions, especially around health and fitness. In fact, gyms oversell memberships in January, counting on the fact that most new members will stop coming within 8 weeks, but will continue to pay. In this episode I talk about…

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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The other day after I taught a Strong Bones class online, we started discussing how disconnected many fitness and pilates instructors are from their clients. Basically, how they lose compassion. If you've ever experienced being yelled at by a trainer, shamed for not doing something correctly, or moved from the…

I'm SO EXCITED about today's episode! Let's welcome Greg Davis, Jr. - better known as Klarity. Greg is a friend and neighbor, and also happens to be a brilliant actor, filmmaker, and stand up comedian. His new short film, Day of Joy, premiers on Amazon Prime Video tomorrow 12/21/22! Greg…

Today we have Mara Sievers, creator of The Pilates Encyclopedia. This is a deep dive into Pilates education and teaching. We chat about how (new) Pilates teachers can learn to communicate what Pilates is and what it does and doesn't do, why it's important to continue your education beyond your…

Neck Pain is the number one issue I hear about in Pilates teacher groups, and from clients. In this episode I break down the differences between documented cervical spine issues and shoulder injuries as opposed to simple weakness. I also talk about proper spine positioning, what I leave out of…

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

I'm super excited about this episode, my friends! My friend Angie Garton is one of the UK's most sought-after menopause coaches, and I love her compassionate, science-based approach to helping women through the transition. I've been in menopause since a total hysterectomy about 25 years ago, and stopped taking any…

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…

Bone health is an important consideration for women over 50. Osteoporosis is on the rise, and there are so many ways we can keep our bodies strong, healthy, and mobile. Resources mentioned: Study linking Obesity & Osteoporosis - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/249966851_Ectopic_and_Serum_Lipid_Levels_Are_Positively_Associated_with_Bone_Marrow_Fat_in_Obesity Osteoporosis-friendly classes on Revel - https://fitlynda.com/revel Strong Bones Program (save $100…

My first Pilates teacher, Steve Giordano, used to always say, "When in doubt, leave it out," and I have used this in my Pilates teaching and in my own movements ever since. Frankly, when I ignore this advice, I tend to hurt myself. If you have clients with chronic pain…

If you teach Pilates and struggle with fear and anxiety around your business, your staff, your clients, and all the things, today's longer episode is for you! The one thing I've learned in the past few years that has made the most difference in my life and my business is…

Happy Thanksgiving! Today's episode is a full body, audio Pilates class that focuses on releasing neck and shoulder tension. 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…

In today's solo episode, I delve into the question of what Pilates actually is, and what it can do for your body. I discuss my story of becoming a Pilates teacher, some of Joseph Pilates' story of developing the method, and what the Pilates system was designed to accomplish. Whether…

Super excited for you to hear this conversation with The Fresh Princess of Email Marketing, Liz Wilcox! We talk about everything from setting up a list, lead magnets, welcome messages and nurture series, and how to use them in your Pilates, fitness, or yoga business. My email game has has…

Short and sweet today! A colleague of mine asked a question in a Pilates teacher's forum - "What are your tricks for lengthening out a spasming low back? Sometimes I’ll have a client come to their lesson with a low back spasm - I’m talking about a fit client who…

If you have a spine, and especially if you have back pain or teach Pilates or any movement to clients with back pain and spine pathologies, this episode is for you! Today's guest is the fabulous Gwen Miller, author of the upcoming book, Safe Movement for All Spines - A…

Did you know that there really is an order to the Pilates exercises? And that knowing the order will make structuring a workout so much easier, whether it's for yourself or a client? Today I deep dive into the order and why it exists. I talk about why some teachers…

Pricing your Pilates services is a hugely important step in creating your business. While it may seem OK to go by what "the going rates are" in your area, that's actually NOT the way to go. In this episode I outline the steps of deciding how much money you need,…