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So many people seek out Pilates to help with lower back pain. ***Make sure you see a medical professional to make sure you are cleared to exercise! If you're not sure why your back hurts, don't expect your Pilates teacher to figure that out. It's not in our scope of…

This episode is so full of actionable, effective advice for Pilates teachers! I've known Alison Marsh from Pregnancy Pilates Impact for about 20 years, and we have never met in real life. In fact, this was our first conversation where we actually saw each other! Whether you want learn more…

So many Fitness trainers, Pilates teachers, and yoga teachers believe that we need to do new and varied movements all the time. In fact, I've heard people complain about the basics, calling them boring and questioning their use and effectiveness. I'm a big believer in the power of basic exercises…

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! If you're a Pilates client, avoid teachers who consistently use these…

There are several considerations when you're choosing a Pilates teacher, and most of them start with you! In this episode I outline the major questions you need to answer for yourself about why you're seeking out Pilates, and how to know if your Pilates teacher is the best one for…

I'm super excited about this interview! 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. [Note that my audio has some echo. It's just when I speak. I apologize for that, and will fix…

With osteoporosis being a health crisis in the US, and falls & fractures being a leading cause of death, we need to know all we can about bone health. No matter what else you do for your bones, exercise is the one must-do! It will help all other treatments work…

Have you heard about niche marketing? About the importance of picking an Ideal Client Avatar? Do you struggle with this, because you know Pilates is good for everybody and you want to reach the largest number of potential clients? In this episode I explain what a niche is, and why…

According to the NY Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/12/well/move/balance-exercises.html) , "Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide". While we can talk about exercise in terms of cardio, strength, and endurance, I find it much more useful to talk to my clients about function. In this episode I break down…

Pilates Teachers - If you are working way too many hours for way too little money, you're not alone. But it doesn't have to be that way! I outline some things to think about that can help you make more money in less time. If you enjoy my content, please…

I talk to so many potential clients who love simple and effective workouts, and steer clear of Pilates. Most recently, someone told me that she went to a studio and left feeling like Pilates had to involve equipment and was way too technical, so she's rather not do Pilates. Yet,…

Pilates is at a crossroads (as is all fitness right now), and we need to decide whether to look ahead and move forward, or focus on the past. I've been working with Joan Breibart for over 30 years, since I became a founding member of the Institute for the Pilates…

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…

Pilates, in fact, does not require big expensive equipment! Listen for some Pilates history, what the equipment does, and how you can mimic the studio equipment at home for under $200 total. A montage of Joe Pilates - https://youtu.be/nQnLYoUHzps Joe teaching an outdoor class at Jacob's Pillow - https://youtu.be/o0L0VmaeU-M Joe…

This is for everybody, including Pilates & Fitness trainers! If you've been focused on doing different things all the time to "confuse" your muscles, you're actually doing yourself a disservice. While your brain may be easily confused, muscles are not! I walk through my developmental approach to teaching a push…

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

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.... More about me (https://lyndalippin.com) Music by Nerd Salad (https://www.instagram.com/nerdsaladmusic/) Love the podcast? Please…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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",…

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,…

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…