My teaching career has had many firsts. When I was still in my cert programs and taught as an apprentice/student teacher, where if I’m honest, I admit that I both hoped I was being watched and it was duly noted somewhere how genius I was, how well I understood my student’s bodies and how to […]
View PostProfessional Email 101: How to Use Gmail to Manage Your Domain-Based Email

One of the most important forms of communication today is the email. I receive dozens of emails every day, same as you, I am sure. As a Pilates teacher, email is hands-down my preferred way of communicating with the clients. I can’t answer texts or pick up the phone when I am teaching. I do […]
View PostThe Pilates Suspension Method – Enhancing Strength and Flexibility

One of the biggest obstacles on the road to fitness and health is the lack of time. The life is always busy and sometimes it will throw very unexpected curveballs. Rebecca Beckler was a Pilates and fitness teacher. Several years ago her daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and Rebecca had to find creative ways to […]
View PostPilates Quickie Video Workout

Please raise your hand if you could do better at staying consistent with the exercise. Finding time to exercise is not easy. I am saying it as a working mom, a Pilates teacher, and as a person who loves to stay active. The other day I was talking to one of my friends who is […]
View PostHow to Use Brain-Based Cues to Enhance Your Teaching

Before starting my Pilates teacher training program I was a fitness instructor for about 6 years. I was used to SHOWing my students what to do during a step or kickboxing class. Sure, I would talk to emphasize the proper form of each move and pay attention to the focus of the exercise, but my […]
View PostFast-Food vs Gourmet Pilates: Which one is right for you?

This article has been sponsored by Adapta-Fuel, nature’s best adaptogenic supplement Well how do you decide when you’re buying cereal if you’re going to get the generic store-brand or if you’re going to get the name-brand? Generally speaking the store-brand is similar, really similar to the name brand, but there is something missing. It either […]
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