By Aspasia P. Simeone I have studied and taught Pilates for over 20 years. I began as a certified fitness instructor when ‘strength training’ and ‘high impact aerobics’ cornered the market in the fitness arenas. Pilates did occupy a small corner so to speak in some of the popular fitness centers, but only on Mat […]
View PostHow to Break through the Pay Ceiling for Movement Service Providers

Interview with the founders of the Embodied Course Creation Program “It is to make the switch from selling your soul per hour to leveraging your knowledge and passion using the new knowledge economy model.” This is the quote that grabbed my attention right away when I took a first glance at the free blueprint created […]
View PostHow to Stay Motivated when Doing Pilates at Home

By Lauren Mark Do you want to improve your fitness, work out more, or prioritize exercise on your 2023 goal list? As the year moves on, you might be hitting your workout stride and cementing your habits, which is fantastic! Perhaps you, like many others, need help keeping your goals and staying motivated. If this […]
View Post5 Tips For Taking The Stress Out Of Teaching a Mixed Level Group Class

by Andrea Nichols If you are a Pilates instructor who teaches group classes, you know the feeling of looking at your upcoming mixed level group class roster and there is a moment of panic! The self-doubt starts to creep in and you wonder…how are you going to teach a class that gives each student what […]
View PostConquering Pain: Combining Traditional Pilates with the Franklin Method®

By Devra Swiger Early on in the infamous year 20/20, I decided I wanted to add something new to my Pilates toolbox. Some of my clients came to me with all sorts of muscular pain and tightness and in most cases I was able to help. However, I still was hoping to find something […]
View PostFundamental Flexion and Your Feet

Originally published in March 2019. Updated in January 2023. by Alison Crouch Every day I say, “It’s all connected!” And it is. Our bodies are amazing playgrounds of connection and we can use that connectedness in unexpected ways. Did you know you can help your flexion, get better access to your ab work and […]
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