“Pilates is just like Yoga, isn’t it?” Pilates teachers have heard this question a hundred times, and people new to Pilates have been itching to find the answer. Most people believe that Yoga is just stretching and Pilates is a celebrity ab workout. Well, there is way more to both of these methods than these […]
View PostBridge Teacher Training Programs: Should You “Cross” This Bridge?

by Sunni Almond To bridge or not to bridge? It is no secret that I have been on a path not to isolate my past contemporary style, but to honor it as well as delve deeper into “truer Pilates”, just makes my toolbox fuller. Although for the last few years I’ve been fairly hellbent on […]
View PostIs Pilates the New Botox?

by Devra Swiger A client of mine who in her early 60s told me that on an international flight she had to use the restroom. The man next to her appeared to be sound asleep so she carefully lifted her 5’9 frame and climbed over him. He opened his eyes and said ‘Gee, how old […]
View Post9 Undeniable Benefits of Adding Trigger Point Release to Your Pilates Practice

My back has been a constant source of pain for me since high school. Despite visits to the chiropractor, physical therapy and regular exercise I could not find a lasting relief. One day I finally stumbled upon the life-changing form of exercise – Pilates. I learned how to properly strengthen my core and improve my […]
View PostFibromyalgia: The Definitive Guide for Pilates Students and Teachers

Several years ago I started working with a new student. Her sister talked her into trying Pilates because she simply loved our sessions. Until that moment I have never worked with a Fibromyalgia client before. In fact, I had a very vague understanding of what fibromyalgia was and was not. My new client has been […]
View PostEasy Business: How to Attract and KEEP Your Clients

To develop your successful Pilates business you need a repeat and consistent customer base. And to develop that strong customer base you need to get on with everyone, right? Obviously, you need to be a extrovert and capable of striking up conversation with anyone. ….. Well, no, not really. So just what are all the […]
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