This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks. Ever since Covid-19 appeared in our lives, our entire view of the world and how we approach every day living has been completely turned upside down. Even tasks like getting groceries from the store or going […]
View PostJourney to Classical Pilates: Building a Successful Classical Pilates Studio

by Lily Viola My name is Lili Viola and I am a Pilates teacher and studio owner in Toronto, Canada. My original training in Pilates dates back to 2002 through Stott Pilates in Toronto. I went through all of their training in modules, beginning with the mat and Reformer and gradually adding in the Cadillac, […]
View PostThe Moment I Was Told to Learn REAL Pilates

My first introduction to Pilates was as a 14-year-old ballerina at the Houston Ballet summer intensive. They had a studio on site and it was a required activity for our level. I was very annoyed that I had to wake up early and take an exercise class before my ballet class and tried many different […]
View PostHelping Students Get Results, One Pilates Session at a Time

What is the biggest difference between real Pilates and any other form of exercise? In my opinion it’s undivided personalized attention and laser-sharp focus of the Pilates teacher to the student during every session. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a private or a group class, Pilates is all about focus, control and precision. When we […]
View PostWhat Inspired Me to Transition to Classical Pilates

Hi there! Laura Cotler, Going More Joe enthusiast and classical Pilates teacher-to-be here! I’ve taught Pilates since 2001, and although my contemporary education was good, I never quite felt like I fit into that world. I dipped my toe into the classical Pilates pond a few years ago when I first took a private lesson […]
View PostThe Extraordinary Journey from a Home Studio to a Pilates Teacher Training Hub

Is it easy to go from a small home studio owner to a Host Studio for one of the most prestigious Pilates Teacher Training Programs? Is it easy to make this happen in 2-3 years? Oh, and also have a family life and a small child. Most people would say that it is impossible but […]
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