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...
by Beth Sandlin | Nov 18, 2021 | Teaching Pilates, Trauma, Written Blog
Since I’ve opened the Trauma Informed Pilates Approach Continuing Education Course for Pilates teachers in 2019, a question I continue to get asked about is scope of practice. So I wanted to take the time to address this head-on. If you teach Pilates, how you were...
by Beth Sandlin | Nov 9, 2021 | Pilates, Teaching Pilates, Written Blog
We all start with zero. Zero experience with Pilates.Zero teaching experience.Zero followers on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook…whatever your social media platform you’re on, zero. And so many people stay here. Always wanting to try something new but not taking...
