Innovation Without Losing the Method: What 30+ Years of Teaching Pilates Reveals About Client Longevity

Innovation Without Losing the Method: What 30+ Years of Teaching Pilates Reveals About Client Longevity

Pilates has changed dramatically over the past few decades. The Reformer is more visible than ever, new class formats continue to emerge, and social media has introduced increasingly creative interpretations of the work. But as the industry evolves, an important question remains: How do we keep innovating without losing what makes Pilates work in the … Read more

From Instructor to CEO: Legal Foundations for Building a Pilates Business That Lasts

From Instructor to CEO: Legal Foundations for Building a Pilates Business That Lasts

Most Pilates studio owners don’t open their businesses because they love contracts, policies, or legal documents. They do it because they love helping people move better, feel stronger, and transform their lives through Pilates. But as a studio grows, the role of the owner begins to shift. You’re no longer just an instructor – you … Read more

Why Your Clients Need to Hear from You, Not AI

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the Pilates industry. AI can help busy Pilates professionals save time by streamlining business operations and generating content.  Newsletters, emails, social media posts, website copy – even workshops and educational materials – can now be created within seconds.  There is no doubt that AI is reducing workload and relieving the panic … Read more

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Opening a New Pilates Studio

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Opening a New Pilates Studio

By Seran Glanfield, CEO Spring Three Studio Business Consulting October 2025 You’ve spent years refining your craft, developing precise cues, investing in your education, understanding how different bodies move and creating truly transformative outcomes for your clients. Opening your own studio space is a natural next step, but it’s also a new and different set … Read more

From Training to Transformation: Strategic Pricing and Curriculum Design for Pilates Teacher Training

From Training to Transformation: Strategic Pricing and Curriculum Design for Pilates Teacher Training

The Need for Transformation in Pilates Education Brain science emphasizes that effective movement learning relies on perception – how we feel and embody the information our body communicates. For Pilates teachers, creating a “felt experience” of safety in their training containers is key for students and teachers to engage deeply. This principle underpins a transformative … Read more