Sarah Micak, BA hons., is a Pilates & Movement Teacher at Body Harmonics in Toronto. Her goal is “to help people of all ages discover the strength they already possess, while improving the way their bodies move, feel and function—so they can live life to its fullest.”
At-home workouts are here to stay and here’s why! Why teacher Sarah Micak loves Body Harmonics On Demand and you might too I have loved virtual workouts since I can remember. They’re convenient, cost effective and are a great way to keep the body moving and feeling great. After having my daughters, I liked them…
Self-care 101 Why self-care is essential for your wellbeing Taking time for YOU can save your emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Self-care; it’s a word that has been around for decades, but in our current world, with life and work as busy as ever, and not to mention living through a global pandemic, the need…
Inspiring movement and exercise ideas for Pilates teachers Rewind to a few months ago, to a time when we were all teaching in studios, and it seemed that there was never a lack of creativity. You could look around the studio and take in inspiration from fellow teachers working with clients, take a class at…
5 Myths About Teaching Online As our lives have changed significantly over the course of 2020, the concept of teaching a Pilates class or private session has also transitioned. Meeting over ‘Zoom’ has seamlessly become our new way of being, whether it’s taking a fitness class, having business meetings or even seeing the doctor. Although…
Move Well: Age well with the help of Pilates & Movement from your very own home I’ve always been more of a “glass half full” type of person, trying to find the silver lining in everything. Yes, finding the silver lining at the beginning of a global pandemic was challenging to say the least, but…
Steps to make a career change Entering a new year often generates a sense of renewed energy that motivates us to achieve goals, check off that “to do” list, and reach new heights professionally and personally. My recent interactions with clients have reminded me that while reflecting on the past decade may be natural, looking…
Creative movement for Pilates teachers One of the most surprising elements of being a Pilates teacher is the amount of creativity in the profession. With countless ways to move the body, whether on a mat, reformer or springboard, it’s unlikely that your clients will ever do the same class twice. With this element of creativity,…
Developing listening skills Before embarking on my career in Pilates & Movement education, I worked in the field of public relations for more than a decade. Given that my work had always been in client care, and essentially to listen and communicate, I’d always considered myself a great listener. As a teacher, I quickly discovered…