Category: Pilates Teaching Tips

Teaching Classical Pilates: Modifying the Pilates Cadillac Ballet Stretches for Accessibility and Variety (and Fun!)

Videos demonstrating modifications on the classical Pilates Cadillac exercise, Ballet Stretches
Challenging Balance in your Pilates Stability Chair Workouts

The Forward Step Up on the Chair is no easy task; the stability of the front leg while moving the body forward and up then backward and down while controlling the pedal demands focus, strength, balance and proprioception: all things Pilates. But just because it’s hard doesn’t mean it’s inaccessible. For clients who are working…
Spirals & Rotations in the Pilates session + Tips on time management as Pilates instructors

In the Pilates Studio: as Pilates Instructors, we all work together As spring returns, so do many of our clients and we’re gearing up to be ready for a busy studio schedule. One of the things that our Studio3 instructors are being respectful of now, is their own capacity to teach consecutive hours before needing…
Tips for managing a successful Pilates studio: scheduling by season

If your January to March schedule is anything like ours, there’s a lot of gaps as clients travel either for short or extended periods of time. Layer into that an ease of pandemic travel restrictions we’re now seeing many more clients head to the sun and surf which leaves some large gaps in instructors schedules. …
Pilates Teaching Tips: Should all Pilates workouts focus on perfect symmetry?

Do we always need to do the same number of reps on both sides? This is a common question that has been asked by instructors and students regularly over the years. And my answer has definitely changed as I’ve gained more experience working with different bodies. Regardless of how subtle a physical imbalance can be,…
Introductory Pilates sessions – what are we doing?

Knowing how to teach strong introductory sessions is a crucial part of every Pilates instructor’s toolbox. If we’re unable to communicate to new clients the value of starting a regular Pilates workout, then it’s going to be a hard go of building and retaining a clientele. For new instructors, trying to figure out what to…
Pilates Teacher Training: Continuing Education that Makes Sense for You.

Most Pilates instructors will gravitate towards complementary training programs once they’ve established their client base. Often, you’ll find Pilates instructors who offer more than one movement modality while others will keep Pilates their primary offering but integrate key components of different movement disciplines into their clients’ workouts. Below are some different ways to approach continuing…
So you’re a Certified Pilates Instructor – Now What?

You’ve completed your certification and passed the exam – now what do you need to do to build your clientele and establish yourself as a professional instructor? Here are 2 key points to think about: Define your ideal working day Time Management Many instructors are drawn to the fitness industry partly because of the opportunities…
Pilates Teaching Tips: Understand Learning

If you’re new to Pilates, you might be realizing that there are a few things you didn’t know you could or couldn’t do. For example, there might be a balance sequence where you discover how easy it is to stand on one leg and do an overhead reach. But balance on the other leg? Forget…
Pilates Teaching Tips: Be an Even Better Pilates Instructor

Often, when we’ve worked with a regular client over an extended period of time, it’s easy to become complacent with the type of workout that you’re offering. Being physically and mentally tired or preoccupied with other things can lead to mediocre workouts that reflect your mood and energy levels. While it isn’t realistic to drop…