Pilates Teachers' Manual

Receiving feedback about your classes and teaching can be beneficial and help you grow as a teacher. Students, other teachers, and studio management can all offer an outside perspective and point you in the right direction. Yet not all feedback is equally helpful. Today's episode discusses how to get useful feedback and when incorporating it is the right (and wrong) thing to do.  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers 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:I'm really enjoying the What You Say Matters course on giving feedback with Chelsea Corley of Integrated Teaching System, and the feedback I'm getting about my teaching is incredibly helpful. Learn more about What You Say Matters here: *http://bit.ly/WhatYouSayMattersPTM*  I talked about progressions in Season 2 here: *http://bit.ly/PTMs2e15*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/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show

Finding your voice as a teacher is about building confidence, trusting yourself and what you know, and sharing your unique personality and take on Pilates with your students. Tune in to hear my tips and tricks to find your voice, and my journey as a teacher. This episode builds on topics covered in Season 1 in the "Teaching with Confidence" episode.  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers 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/tobuofficialSupport the show

Pilates Teachers' Manual is your guide to becoming a great Pilates teacher. Share this mini introduction to the show with your Pilates friends and get excited for Season 3!  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers 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 Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialSupport the show

This week I wrap up Season 2 and look ahead to Season 3! Season 2 was such a fun adventure, and I've got lots of good stuff in the works for Season 3, returning September 11th. In the meantime, say hi on Instagram and visit *https://buymeacoffee.com/oliviapodcasts* to become a member and support the show! Members will receive a shout-out in the following week's episode, access to a monthly Zoom call, a monthly newsletter, and the opportunity to connect, and shape the future of the show with me!  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers 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!  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Support the podcast:    Boka toothpaste: 15% off of your first order! *http://bit.ly/bokaPTM*  Fabletics activewear: Get your first two pairs of leggings for $24! *http://bit.ly/fableticsPTM*   Kencko smoothies: $10 off your first purchase of this delicious, portable smoothie subscription! *http://bit.ly/kenckoPTM*  Misfits Market: Take 25% off of your first order of organic groceries! *https://bit.ly/misfitsPTM* and enter code COOKWME-QO3TQM  Package Free Shop zero waste shopping: $10 off your first order and go green! *https://bit.ly/packagePTM*  Ritual multivitamin: $15 off your first month of minty vitamins! First 10 sign ups only! *https://bit.ly/RitualPTM*  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show

Whether it's an experienced student showing off in a beginner's class, or a brand-new Pilates student in your advanced class, working with students in the wrong level group class can be a challenge. Today's episode discusses how to remain positive, keep your class flowing, and empower your students to choose a better level class in the future.  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers 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!  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Support the podcast:    Boka toothpaste: 15% off of your first order! *http://bit.ly/bokaPTM*  Fabletics activewear: Get your first two pairs of leggings for $24! *http://bit.ly/fableticsPTM*   Kencko smoothies: $10 off your first purchase of this delicious, portable smoothie subscription! *http://bit.ly/kenckoPTM*  Misfits Market: Take 25% off of your first order of organic groceries! *https://bit.ly/misfitsPTM* and enter code COOKWME-QO3TQM  Package Free Shop zero waste shopping: $10 off your first order and go green! *https://bit.ly/packagePTM*  Ritual multivitamin: $15 off your first month of minty vitamins! First 10 sign ups only! *https://bit.ly/RitualPTM*  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialSupport the show

Every class has students with differing Pilates experiences and capabilities. How do you teach a class that challenges everyone and lets everyone feel successful where they are? This week I share some strategies for seamlessly incorporating progressions and regressions into each exercise. Tune in to learn more!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual and on the web here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual for the latest! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Support the podcast:    Boka toothpaste: 15% off of your first order! *http://bit.ly/bokaPTM*  Fabletics activewear: Get your first two pairs of leggings for $24! *http://bit.ly/fableticsPTM*   Kencko smoothies: $10 off your first purchase of this delicious, portable smoothie subscription! *http://bit.ly/kenckoPTM*  Package Free Shop zero waste shopping: $10 off your first order and go green! *https://bit.ly/packagePTM*  Ritual multivitamin: $15 off your first month of minty vitamins! First 10 sign ups only! *https://bit.ly/RitualPTM*  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialSupport the show

Jason Williams joins me on the podcast today for an engaging discussion about everything from Jason's start teaching to the future of the Pilates industry. He shares his teaching philosophy, great advice for Pilates teachers, and his holistic teaching approach. Tune in to hear more!   Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual and on the web here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual for the latest! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Show Notes:Jason Williams has been in the health and fitness industry since 2002.  As a former collegiate track athlete, he saw the importance of working hard with proper alignment. He has taught a multitude of classes such bootcamp style and spin, but his main interest is Pilates and Barre. As a personal trainer he brings his knowledge of the human body to all his classes.  Jason has recently became a meditation teacher and Reiki practitioner.  As a Well-Being Coach, he teaches clients about not only fitness and nutrition, but the whole mind body connection.  As an author, he has written three children's health and fitness books, The Adventures of Frankie Fitness, The Adventures of Frankie Fitness, Introducing Ginger and The Adventures of Frankie Fitness, A Family That Meditates.  Find Jason Williams online at *https://bit.ly/JasonHome*  Follow him on Instagram *https://bit.ly/charmcitypt* and for news about Jason's newest book, The Adventures of Frankie Fitness, Frankie Does Pilates follow the Frankie Fitness account here: *https://bit.ly/frankie_fitness*  Support Frankie Does Pilates on Kickstarter! *https://bit.ly/SupportFrankieDoesPilates* Are you passionate about wellness, representation, and introducing kids to Pilates? Help make Jason's next book happen by donating to the Kickstarter!  Support the podcast:    Boka toothpaste: 15% off of your first order! *http://bit.ly/bokaPTM*  Fabletics activewear: Get your first two pairs of leggings for $24! *http://bit.ly/fableticsPTM*   Kencko smoothies: $10 off your first purchase of this delicious, portable smoothie subscription! *http://bit.ly/kenckoPTM*  Package Free Shop zero waste shopping: $10 off your first order and go green! *https://bit.ly/packagePTM*  Ritual multivitamin: $15 off your first month of minty vitamins! First 10 sign ups only! *https://bit.ly/RitualPTM*  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialSupport the show

In July, my studios in Chicago reopened with new safety restrictions and protocols. After three weeks of in-person teaching during the COVID pandemic, I have a few updates and reflections to share about teaching in-person and virtually, and some hopes for the future.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual and on the web here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual for the latest! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Support the podcast:    Boka toothpaste: 15% off of your first order! *http://bit.ly/bokaPTM*  Fabletics activewear: Get your first two pairs of leggings for $24! *http://bit.ly/fableticsPTM*   Kencko smoothies: $10 off your first purchase of this delicious, portable smoothie subscription! *http://bit.ly/kenckoPTM*  Package Free Shop zero waste shopping: $10 off your first order and go green! *https://bit.ly/packagePTM*  Ritual multivitamin: $15 off your first month of minty vitamins! First 10 sign ups only! *https://bit.ly/RitualPTM*  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialSupport the show

Today I chat with Marimba Gold-Watts, an incredible NYC-based Pilates instructor, studio owner, and industry leader about her Pilates journey, her advice for new and experienced Pilates teachers, and how she hopes the Pilates community can expand and adapt post-COVID.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual and on the web here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual for the latest! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Show Notes:  Marimba Gold-Watts, PMA-CPT, RCST® is the 2018 Winner of the Next Pilates Anytime Instructor Contest. Formerly a professional dancer, she began studying Pilates in 1999 and received her Pilates certification at The Kane School of Core Integration under the direction of Kelly Kane in 2007.  In 2012, Marimba and her husband Steve opened Articulating Body Inc., a Pilates and wellness studio in New York City. Marimba is also a Registered Certified Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist®, a graduate of Barnard College of BA in Art History, and has taught modern dance both internationally and at The Ailey school since 2005. Her goal is to help her clients achieve strong, fluid, and more articulate bodies.  Check out her studio at *https://bit.ly/articulatingbody* and follow her on Instagram at *https://bit.ly/articulatingbodyIG* Sign up for her mailing list to learn more about her upcoming online workshops! Support the podcast:    Boka toothpaste: 15% off of your first order! *http://bit.ly/bokaPTM*  Fabletics activewear: Get your first two pairs of leggings for $24! *http://bit.ly/fableticsPTM*   Kencko smoothies: $10 off your first purchase of this delicious, portable smoothie subscription! *http://bit.ly/kenckoPTM*  Package Free Shop zero waste shopping: $10 off your first order and go green! *https://bit.ly/packagePTM*  Ritual multivitamin: $15 off your first month of minty vitamins! First 10 sign ups only! *https://bit.ly/RitualPTM*  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialSupport the show

I'm back in the studio teaching this week, and I've been preparing my class plans with a focus on flowing transitions. Everything is a little different, and with students handling all the equipment transitions, flowing classes may not be exactly the same. I share some strategies to help classes move smoothly.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual and on the web here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual for the latest! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Support the podcast:    Boka toothpaste: 15% off of your first order! *http://bit.ly/bokaPTM*  Fabletics activewear: Get your first two pairs of leggings for $24! *http://bit.ly/fableticsPTM*   Kencko smoothies: $10 off your first purchase of this delicious, portable smoothie subscription! *http://bit.ly/kenckoPTM*  Package Free Shop zero waste shopping: $10 off your first order and go green! *https://bit.ly/packagePTM*  Ritual multivitamin: $15 off your first month of minty vitamins! First 10 sign ups only! *https://bit.ly/RitualPTM*  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialSupport the show