One of the most important skills for a Pilates instructor is being able to “read” the body in front of them.
That’s the skill that will let you help your clients the most.
That’s the skill that separates Pilates from regular fitness modalities.
And that’s the same skill that can take years to develop.
Completing a Pilates certification program doesn’t mean that you will develop that skill right away. It must be fostered, worked on and developed every day. And the instructor that you train with has an incredible influence of how fast you will develop your “eye”.
Being a Pilates instructor is more than just teaching a number of exercises in a certain order.
That is what I learned from going through Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training with Jennifer Gianni.
I was lucky to start my Pilates training under Jennifer’s mentorship and she completely transformed my view of the Method. She is also the one who taught me to “read” the body in front of me.
And that’s just one of the “secrets” that she shares with us in an exclusive interview for the Pilates Bridge.
Jennifer is a Master Pilates teacher, Balanced Body Faculty member, creator of the Fusion Pilates Pre/Postnatal DVDs who has over 20 years of experience in the mind/body field. She is also the creator of the Pre/Postnatal Pilates Certification program that she’s been teaching in her home studio in Asheville as well as across the USA and in Japan.
Listen to the interview to learn
- The best piece of advice for any beginner teacher;
- How to develop the “Pilates eye”;
- the pros and cons of being a studio owner as opposed to being an independent contractor;
- how to know when you are ready to open your studio;
- the best Pilates exercises for the modern sedentary lifestyle;
- the future of the Pilates Method.