by trifectapilates | Sep 22, 2022 | Pilates, Teaching Pilates, Written Blog
More than once I’ve been told I’m not teaching “real” Pilates. From classes being too challenging and fast to sessions being too slow and easy. What I’ve realized is that always calling Pilates, Pilates doesn’t give people enough information about the session. ...
by trifectapilates | Sep 15, 2022 | Lessons Learned, Pilates, Teaching Pilates, Written Blog
The constant go and grind are put on a pedestal, even when it burns out our nervous system. Feeling we have to keep going, and doing too much is the norm. I’ve fallen into this trap before. It leads to stress, resentment, and I’m sure has contributed to my gray...
by Beth Sandlin | Apr 5, 2022 | Pilates, Teaching Pilates, Written Blog
“That was such a great somatic experience.” Years ago I received this comment after teaching a slow paced, explorative Pilates class, following the classic 34 exercises. My first thought was, ‘I was never trained to teach somatic movement. Was that really somatic?’ ...
by Beth Sandlin | Feb 23, 2022 | Teaching Pilates, Trauma, Written Blog
Sometimes I can be blunt and just call it for what it is. Now this gets to people sometimes because culturally this isn’t a woman’s role. We’re supposed to sugar coat it and drop hints. But you know what? I’m tired. So tired of hiding this. ...
by Beth Sandlin | Jan 6, 2022 | Pilates, Teaching Pilates, Written Blog
We are starting to detach from unrealistic expectations for the New Year. But honestly, it’s not only the New Year that can offer false hope. Whether it’s moving with Pilates, a wellness habit or business goals, it’s so easy to expect too much too soon. This post is...
by Beth Sandlin | Dec 9, 2021 | Pilates, Teaching Pilates, Written Blog
Each Pilates teacher has their unique perspective of what Pilates is and different themes that they use to teach. Whether it’s sticking to just the mechanics of the Pilates exercises or expanding how you teach to deepen the experience for you as a Pilates teacher and...
