

Pilates Teachers' Manual
Olivia Bioni
Pilates Teachers' Manual is your guide to becoming a great Pilates teacher! I discuss everything about being a Pilates teacher, from certification, class preparation, and scheduling, to working in studios, gyms, and in clients' homes, online and beyond! This podcast is for YOU if you are a current Pilates instructor, an aspiring Pilates instructor, or anyone who wants to learn more about the world of teaching Pilates!
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May 14, 2021 • 8min
Season 4 Wrap Up
That's a wrap on Season 4! Tune in to get the lowdown on Momentum Fest, learn how to support the podcast's studio upgrades on Buy Me a Coffee, and see what's coming up in Season 5. I'll be back with new episodes on June 18th!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:Learn what Momentum Fest is all about and get your tickets at https://momentumfest.com Momentum Fest is eligible for 16 CECs, so if you need your continuing education credits, it's a worthwhile adventure!Contribute to the Studio Upgrade Campaign on Buy Me A Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/OliviaPodcasts.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

May 7, 2021 • 23min
Teaching Multiple Classes In A Row
Today we explore the good, the bad, and method of teaching blocks of classes, or multiple classes in a row. I teach the majority of my classes in blocks, and I want to share with you what I've learned in three years of marathon teaching. Tune in! 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:Learn what Momentum Fest is all about and get your tickets at https://momentumfest.com Momentum Fest is eligible for 16 CECs, so if you need your continuing education credits, it's a worthwhile adventure!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

Apr 30, 2021 • 25min
How To Improve Your Cuing
Discover the secrets to mastering verbal cues in Pilates instruction. Learn how recording your classes and observing other teachers can elevate your skills. Explore the importance of inclusive language and supportive cues to enhance the learning experience. Get insights on creating the right atmosphere in your classes through effective communication. Plus, find out about Momentum Fest, a platform for professional growth in the Pilates community!

Apr 23, 2021 • 30min
Special Guest - Paige Makoski
Paige Makoski joins me on the podcast this week! She's a colleague of mine from the Kinexology studio, and she shares her personal Pilates journey, her teaching evolution, how applying motor learning theory totally changed her teaching, and more. Tune in!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:Paige is a dedicated Pilates instructor with more than 15 years of experience helping clients transform pain into power. She is a creative problem solver who specializes in Pilates for scoliosis, injury rehab, and sports performance, and is known for helping clients avoid surgery by providing movement-based tools for the long-term management of chronic pain. Paige draws from additional training in dance, functional movement, functional conditioning, and breathwork to connect clients more deeply to their bodies. You can find Paige on Instagram at @pilateswithpaige and on the web: http://www.pilateswithpaige.com/ You can also check out her group FRC class and private sessions through Kinexology here: https://www.kinexology.com/ Check out Chelsea's What You Say Matters course here! Learn what Momentum Fest is all about and get your tickets at https://momentumfest.comSupport 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

Apr 9, 2021 • 19min
Getting Out Of A Teaching Rut
We can all get stuck in a teaching rut, teaching the same exercises the same way, feeling a lack of creativity, or just feeling a bit run down. Today I'm sharing my strategies for getting unstuck! Tune in! 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:Learn what Momentum Fest is all about and get your tickets at https://momentumfest.comCheck out Rachel's awesome work over at @radpilatesSupport 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

Apr 2, 2021 • 35min
Special Guest - Seran Glanfield
Seran Glanfield of Spring Three is on the podcast today, sharing her experiences of making a career change to teach Pilates, transitioning to business consulting, her secret sauce for marketing, and valuable tips and tricks for Pilates teachers and studio owners. Tune in! 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:Seran is the founder of Spring Three, and has been working and consulting in wonderful world of fitness and wellness for over 10 years, helping studio owners transform and grow their business with practical tools and tons of insight and support. She is a Certified MINDBODY Business Consultant, a Certified Pilates teacher (Romana’s Pilates) and she has a degree in Management from the London School of Economics. You can find Seran on Instagram at @seran_spring_three and on the web: https://www.springthree.com/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

Mar 26, 2021 • 23min
Group Class Behind the Scenes
Here are some tips and tricks to managing group Pilates classes, both in person and virtually. I share my favorite filler exercises, my rule of three for cuing, and what goes on behind to scenes while teaching a group class. Tune in! 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/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show

Mar 19, 2021 • 34min
Special Guest - Cory Sterling
Ever wonder how the law applies to your Pilates business? Cory Sterling, founder of online law firm Conscious Counsel, joins me on the podcast to talk all things legal responsibilities, protecting your business, and setting yourself up for success. This was such a fun conversation! Tune in! 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: Cory is the founder of the heart-leading law firm Conscious Counsel, a lawyer, small business owner, group fitness instructor and yoga teacher. He wrote The Yoga Law Book and has served hundreds of clients in the health and wellness space all across the world, the majority of whom own or operate a fitness/health studio. He has presented at conferences around the world, teaching about the law in a FUN and practical way. He won the award for "Highest Rated Session" at MindBody Bold, amongst a field of the health and fitness leading minds and best presenters. In March 2020, he completed the MindBody Business Consulting Program in order to learn overall best business practices for studios and is the only lawyer to hold the certificate. You can find him on Instagram @consciouscounsel and online at https://consciouscounsel.ca 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

Mar 12, 2021 • 21min
Private Session Behind the Scenes
How do you set up for a private session, or communicate with your clients outside of a session? How much communication is too much? Every client is a little different, so this week we look at what happens behind the scenes of teaching one on one sessions. 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/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show

Mar 5, 2021 • 33min
Special Guest - Claire Mockridge
Claire Mockridge, Pilates teacher trainer, host of The Pelvicpreneur Podcast, and all around business and marketing expert joins me on the podcast today. We talk about how she arrived in her niche, what makes health approach to pelvic floor health different, and what Pilates teachers can do to improve their business. Tune in!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:You can find Claire on Instagram @clairemockridge and find her on the web here. Her master class is free, so be sure to check it out if you're interested in working with clients with pelvic floor dysfunction!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