Pilates reformer sample class plan Have you ever had a day where you needed a class plan and didn’t have one? Maybe you completely forgot your idea walking into class. Or maybe you got distracted over the weekend and didn’t have a chance to create a class plan. Perhaps a few new participants surprised you…
Happy Pilates clients “I came in at my usual time for our session and you weren’t here!” “I came in for a Pilates lesson and now my back hurts!” In terms of guarantees in life, unhappy clients are right up there with death and taxes. Instead of viewing these situations as problems to be avoided,…
The best Pilates cueing formula
Pilates class design principles The classical Pilates repertoire developed by Joseph Pilates consists of 34 original exercises that are supposed to be executed in the same strategic order every single time. Many of these exercises are great, but not appropriate for all populations. Routine is also great, but can get boring in the fast-paced world…
How to do a Pilates roll up Many people struggle to do a rollup. No matter how hard they try, they can’t get all the way up. Fiona, one of my clients, complains: “I only get up so far and then I have to use my hands to pull myself up.” Another client only succeeds…
Kickstart your Pilates career Whether you’re newly certified, have recently moved, or are looking for new teaching opportunities, searching for Pilates jobs can be nerve-racking. When I moved to Toronto as a newly Pilates mat instructor, I wanted to experience different types of teaching opportunities. It took a bit of persistence, but within a few…
Tips on creating a stellar résumé As a studio that auditions, hires and employs Pilates instructors, Body Harmonics receives countless résumés every year. So we have a bird’s eye view on what works and what doesn’t. Also instructors who have taken one or more of our courses and workshops often ask for advice about how to…
As our clients age, the risk of Osteoporosis increases. Clients with Osteoporosis should take care to protect their bones. As Pilates instructors we need to know what Osteoporosis is and how to help our clients deal with it. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis means porous bones. It is a disease that causes bone tissue to deteriorate…
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