• Special Guest - Tabatha Russell
    Apr 19 2024

    Tabatha Russell, owner of Tab Pilates studio in Chicago and master educator for Balanced Body, joins me on the podcast. She shares her the winding road of her Pilates teaching career, what she's learned from leading teacher trainings, the importance of mentorship, and her advice for new instructors. Tune in!

    I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*

    Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.

    Show Notes:

    Tabatha is an experienced Pilates teacher, mentor, and Balanced Body Master Educator. She is the owner on Tab Pilates in Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois in the United States. Check out her website and her Instagram!

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    Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst
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    59 mins
  • The Goal Of Pilates Shapes Your Teaching
    Apr 5 2024
    As a Pilates teacher, what do you think is the goal of Pilates? Is it to perfectly execute the choreography? Is it to rehab an injury? To get stronger, more flexible, or more coordinated? To rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit? Is the goal of doing Pilates to meet physical activity guidelines, or is there another goal? There's no right or wrong answer, but your answer will shape how you teach, connect with clients, and approach Pilates exercises. Tune in!

    I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*

    Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.

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    Episode Music:

    Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst
    Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficial
    Itro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitro
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    17 mins
  • Taking The Stress Out Of Teaching Evaluations
    Mar 22 2024

    Being evaluated as a teacher can be a big source of stress, but it doesn't have to be! Tune in to today's episode the learn about what to keep in mind going into a teaching evaluation, how to shine during your teaching evaluation, and why receiving periodic feedback from another teacher is an important part of growing in your teaching career.

    I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*

    Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.

    Support the podcast:

    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!

    Episode Music:

    Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst
    Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficial
    Itro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitro
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    22 mins
  • Giving Individual Attention In A Group Class
    Mar 8 2024

    Today's episode explore my favorite ways to make students feel seen, safe, and challenged in group classes. Group classes are a popular way to exercise in every fitness modality, Pilates included, and you'll likely teach lots group classes over the course of your Pilates teaching career. The price point, accountability, community, and availability make group classes a staple, but what sets a good group class apart is the teacher's ability to give each student individual attention during the class. Tune in!

    I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*

    Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.

    Support the podcast:

    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!

    Episode Music:

    Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst
    Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficial
    Itro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitro
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    22 mins
  • Tips For Keeping Your Teaching Fresh
    Feb 23 2024

    There might be periods of time teaching Pilates that can feel stale or even boring, but don't worry! This episode explores some of my favorite tips for finding inspiration, staying connected to your Pilates practice, and keeping things fresh for yourself and your clients. Tune in!

    I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*

    Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.

    Support the podcast:

    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!

    Episode Music:

    Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst
    Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficial
    Itro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitro
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    22 mins
  • Special Guest - Stephanie Neal
    Dec 15 2023

    Stephanie Neal of Pilates HQ joins me on the podcast today. She shares her Pilates journey, her experience learning and integrating Pilates as a physical therapist, finding balance between running a studio and making time for herself, and some incredibly relevant advice for new teachers. Tune in!

    I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*

    Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.

    Show Notes:

    Steph is a Pilates teacher, mentor, and physical therapist. She's based in Australia, but since Pilates HQ exists online you can hang out with her from anywhere in the world. Check out her website and her Instagram!

    Listeners of Pilates Teachers' Manual are invited to try a 30 day free trial of Steph's Pilates HQ app using this link: https://app.arketa.co/pilates-hq/pricing/checkout/zNgcCxnt8TyyzBKtBmho Enjoy!


    Support the podcast:

    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!

    Episode Music:

    Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst
    Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficial
    Itro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitro
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    54 mins
  • Practice Teaching Tips
    Dec 1 2023

    If you're nervous to start practice teaching, you're not alone! It's scary to put yourself out there and dive in the deep end of teaching another person Pilates, but I've got some tips and tricks to help you along on your journey, as well as some advice and stories from when I first began teaching movement. Tune in!

    I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*

    Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.

    Support the podcast:

    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!

    Episode Music:

    Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst
    Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficial
    Itro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitro
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    23 mins
  • How To Teach More Positively
    Nov 10 2023

    Do you want to teach in a more positive way, but aren't sure where to start? This episode is all about framing our cues, thoughts, and expectations more positively while we teach a Pilates class. We outline three categories of Pilates students who aren't doing what you asked in class, and offer actionable strategies for working with each of them. The impact our words have on our clients goes beyond an individual exercise or class, so staying mindful and choosing to frame what we say more positively has a lasting impact. Tune in!

    I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM*

    Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.

    Show Notes:

    Here's the article about how our expectations shape our perception.

    Support the podcast:

    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings!

    Episode Music:

    Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst
    Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficial
    Itro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitro
    Released by NCS
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    23 mins