Pilates Students' Manual
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago -Helping you get the most out of your Pilates classes! If you love Pilates, or are just curious about it, this podcast is for you! I'm Olivia, and every week I'll will be diving into the who, what, where, when, and why of Pilates in an engaging and enthusiastic way for new and experienced Pilates students alike. Let's learn something new!
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A Closer Look at Bridging
October 30, 2020 02:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBWhat three exercises would you take with you on a deserted island? I'd definitely bring this one. Today's episode is an exercise breakdown of bridging, or the pelvic curl. I share why it's so good for your body, tips to bridge your best, and share where bridge fits in the spectrum of Pilates exercises. Tune in to learn more! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chap...
Benefits of Pilates for Runners
October 23, 2020 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBNo exercise system ticks all the boxes for movement health. However, running and Pilates go so well together, and working with both modalities together can create a more complete picture of movement health. Still not so sure? Tune in to learn more! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesS...
Learning to Listen to Your Body
October 16, 2020 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBListening to your body may sound intimidating or even impossible, so I've got a few tricks to make it more accessible. Paying attention to what's going on inside is important and can add new layers of discovery to our Pilates practice, but using what what see and feel on the outside of our bodies can help. Tune in to learn more! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and ...
All About the Hip
October 09, 2020 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThe hip is an incredible, beautiful, and complex joint in the human body. Learn what it does, how it works (and sometimes doesn't) and ways that Pilates helps keep hips happy! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate a...
Caged Lion and the Magnetism of Pilates
October 02, 2020 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBI just finished Caged Lion by John Howard Steel and it is full of information and stories that may interest you as a student. If you're curious about where Pilates came from, what Joe Pilates was like, and how Pilates has survived and evolved over time, the book (and this podcast episode!) are for you! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be foun...
Can Pilates Help with Back Pain?
September 25, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBPilates can help you identify and remedy some underlying causes of back pain. Tune in to learn more about back pain and how Pilates can address it! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you list...
Am I Progressing in My Pilates Practice?
September 18, 2020 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBHow do you measure progress in Pilates? It's different for everyone, but I like to measure progress in two ways: how my body feels in and out of class, and the way my body manages instability. Tune in to learn about more signs of progress and ways to track your growth! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: htt...
Frequently Asked Questions About Pilates
September 11, 2020 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBWhat are your burning Pilates questions? In this FAQ episode, learn more about what people on the internet are curious about! If these bite-sized answers don't quite satisfy your curiosity, you'll love Season 2 of the podcast, where I'll dive into these topics in even greater detail! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast ...
Welcome to Pilates Students' Manual
September 10, 2020 02:00 - 1 minute - 720 KBWelcome back to Pilates Students' Manual Season 2! This mini trailer was made to share, so send it to a friend who loves Pilates! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now a...
Season 1 Wrap Up, Season 2 Teasers
August 28, 2020 02:00 - 6 minutes - 4.15 MBThat's a wrap on Season 1! Fourteen episodes, over 1000 listens, and some amazing Pilates information shared and discussed! Tune in to hear what's in store for Season 2, launching September 11! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email [email protected] with your feedback. Show Notes: I'll be back with new episodes on Friday, September 11! Support the podcast: ...
Healing Through Pilates with Carla Shifflett
August 28, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBCarla is a Pilates student, teacher, and the founder of Posture Studio in Charlottesville, Virginia in the US. She shares the ways that Pilates helped her heal from a serious injury through re-learning movement patterns and breaking free of pain patterns. Her story of Pilates as a form of corrective and rehabilitative exercise is honest, relatable, and inspiring. Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest...
Rhythm and Flow - The Six Pilates Principles
August 21, 2020 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBToday we explore the Pilates principle of rhythm, or flow. How is it embodied in our Pilates practice, and why is it Olivia's favorite? We also look at other potential principles, and entertain the idea that there may be even more principles than meet the eye. Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email [email protected] with your feedback. Show Notes: Hear it straight f...
Control and Precision - The Six Pilates Principles
August 14, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThe next installment of The Six Pilates Principles explores the principles of control and precision! Both principles are extremely important to the practice of Pilates. Listen in and learn more about what they are and why they matter! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email [email protected] with your feedback. Show Notes: Hear it straight from Joe's mouth in his boo...
Centering and Concentration - The Six Pilates Principles
August 07, 2020 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBContinuing the series exploring the Pilates principles, this week we dive into the principles of centering and concentration. What are they? How are they interconnected? Why should you try to embody them in your Pilates adventuring? Tune in to find out! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email [email protected] with your feedback. Show Notes: Hear it straight from Joe's...
Breathing - The Six Pilates Principles
July 31, 2020 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIntroducing a series of episodes diving into the Six Principles of Pilates! Today we tackle breathing, the first and most important principle! We look at breathing mechanics, dysfunctional breathing patterns, Pilates breathing, and managing intra-abdominal pressure! Tune in to learn more! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email [email protected] with your feedback. Show...
Can I Do Pilates While Pregnant?
July 24, 2020 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBYes, you can do Pilates while pregnant! In fact, Pilates during pregnancy has many benefits. Tune in to learn the exercises to avoid, and what classes may be the best fit, and what you can gain from working with a Pilates teacher throughout your pregnancy! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email [email protected] with your feedback. Show Notes: For more information a...
Is Pilates Yoga?
July 17, 2020 02:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week we explore the similarities and difference between Pilates and yoga. Pilates is compared to yoga more than any other form of exercise, so I take a critical look at the principles of Pilates, the eight limbs of yoga, classical mat Pilates, and the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series to formulate my answer to the question: Is Pilates yoga? Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email pilatesstude...
Studio Etiquette
July 10, 2020 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBWhether it's your first time in the studio ever or you're a long-time studio member, here are to tips to help you be considerate and be prepared for your class. From last minute cancellations to what to wear, this episode has you covered! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email [email protected] with your feedback. Notes: Calling the studio is really only necessary f...
Is Momentum Fest for You?
July 03, 2020 02:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBI think it is! Momentum Fest isn't an ordinary Pilates conference; it's a opportunity for Pilates students and teachers alike to come together, do some Pilates, and try new things. Here's what I did at virtual Momentum Fest this year, and why I think you would love it as a student! Be sure to check on my story highlights on Instagram for snippets from the classes I attended! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual f...
What is the Core?
June 26, 2020 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThe "core" is a buzzword in Pilates and the fitness industry, but what is it? Explore the multiple definitions, muscles, and functions of the core in Pilates and beyond! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email [email protected] with your feedback. Notes: Check out Pilates Anatomy by Rael Isacowitz and Karen Clippinger here: *https://bit.ly/RaelPilatesAnatomy* I mi...
What is the History of Pilates?
June 19, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBWhere did Pilates come from? Olivia takes a deep dive into the history of Pilates, sharing some stories and myths about Joseph Pilates, the history of Pilates in the United States, and why it matters. If you love Pilates history, you can also check out the companion episode from the teacher perspective on Pilates Teachers' Manual here: *http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual* Some resources that Olivia used to create this episode are: Your Health by Joseph Pilates: *https://bit.ly/YourHe...
What is Pilates and Why Should You Do It?
June 13, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWhat is Pilates, who was Joseph Pilates, what is Pilates equipment, and what are the benefits of doing Pilates? I jump right in and tackle these big questions and open the door for more detailed discussion in later episodes. You have to start somewhere! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Email [email protected] with your feedback. Support the podcast: Boka toothpast...
How To Get the Most Value from Virtual Classes
June 13, 2020 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBThere's no better time to explore the world of virtual classes. Learn strategies to get the most out of live and pre-recorded classes, and make the commitment to move! Feel comfortable asking your teacher for help, and learn when a private session can fill in the gaps. Check out Olivia's interview on the Kevin Oberhausen Podcast here: *https://bit.ly/movementmentalhealth* and hear more about the benefits of regular exercise on your body and mind. Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilate...
Introducing Pilates Students' Manual
May 09, 2020 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.74 MBEverything you want to know about Pilates, all in one place! If you love Pilates, or are just curious about it, this podcast is for you! I'm Olivia, and every week I'll will be diving into the who, what, where, when, and why of Pilates in an engaging and enthusiastic way for new and experienced Pilates students alike. Let's learn something new, together! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual for the latest! Emai...