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 21, 2022 | Trauma, Written Blog
In my 10 years of taking some form of education on trauma there have been changes in how we understand trauma, trauma informed care best practices and the competencies needed to work with an understanding of the Nervous System to support a trauma informed care...
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 30, 2021 | Pilates, Written Blog
Which is better, Pilates or Yoga, this is one of the most common questions a Pilates teacher will be asked. Years ago I made a video on the Trifecta Pilates YouTube breaking this down. And it is one of the most popular videos! So since it’s been a while I wanted to...
