Latest Pilates teacher Podcast Episodes
Sonje Mayo ~ Carrying Joe’s message forward
All Things Pilates with Darien Gold - Pilates Expert - August 29, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Sonje Mayo, a Pilates educator and physical therapist talks about how she’s combines her experiences as a Joe Pilates student with her physical therapy background. In 2018 when All Things Pilates was a live radio show, Sonje was a guest and I and my list...
Mat vs. Reformer Pilates
Pilates Students' Manual - August 25, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutesSome Pilates classes use different pieces of Pilates equipment and two common formats are mat and reformer Pilates. Spoiler: they're both Pilates, but what does each type of class entail, and which one is a better fit for you? Let's find out! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and fol...
Managing Ebbs And Flows
Pilates Teachers' Manual - August 18, 2023 02:00 - 21 minutesThe attendance ebbs and flows in the Pilates industry can really impact your bottom line when your pay is tied to attendance and how many classes you teach. Today we look at some of the factors that influence the attendance in your classes, how to make up for lost income in slower seasons, and h...
Marcela Zia ~ Empower Pilates Apparatus company
All Things Pilates with Darien Gold - Pilates Expert - August 15, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Our guest today is Marcela Zia, a former professional ballet dancer, who now represents Empower Pilates, a classical Pilates apparatus company in Brazil. Based on Joe Pilates original designs, but also responsive to the teachers who use the equipment, this company is the...
Special Guest - Dan Baker
Pilates Teachers' Manual - August 03, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutesDan Baker joins me on the podcast today! He shares his Pilates journey, from a cancer diagnosis, back surgery, and trying a Pilates class on a whim, to running his own studio, writing a book, and beyond. He shares what he's learned in over 15 years of teaching Pilates. his advice for new teacher...
Gwen Miller ~ Author, Safe Movement for All Spines
All Things Pilates with Darien Gold - Pilates Expert - August 01, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Now part of the Penguin Random House Author club, Gwen Miller is all smiles and is here to share what it’s like to be a new published author. Last season, Gwen helped us understand about various spinal pathologies and how she was preparing for the publication of her upco...
Why Props Are Your Friend
Pilates Students' Manual - July 28, 2023 02:00 - 20 minutesProps like the magic circle, resistance band, yoga block, stability ball, etc. can provide support and challenge to us as we practice Pilates. They can can help us fill the gap between where we are and where we want to go, and push us farther when we want to take an exercise to a new level of di...
Knowing What To Teach
Pilates Teachers' Manual - July 21, 2023 02:00 - 24 minutesThere are several skill sets involved in teaching Pilates. Today we explore the art of knowing what to teach and how you might go about programming your classes towards a peak exercise, by body part, and by piece of equipment. I also give you a little sneak peek into how I programmed my Monday n...
Pat Guyton & Kevin Bowen ~ If Joe Pilates only knew...
All Things Pilates with Darien Gold - Pilates Expert - July 18, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we’re going to hear from two very influential Pilates educators, Pat Guyton and Kevin Bowen. You may recall from last season listening to the wonderful Pat Guyton and if you’ve been following me for a few years, you might have heard my radio interview wi...
Special Guest - Joy Puleo
Pilates Teachers' Manual - July 07, 2023 02:00 - 54 minutesJoy Puleo joins me on the podcast today! She is the Director of Education at Balanced Body, opened her own studio, Bodywise Pilates, and has over 25 years of experience in the Pilates industry. She shares her insights into the magic of the Pilates method, the importance of meeting clients where ...
Carrie Miller ~ Pilates and Sound healing
All Things Pilates with Darien Gold - Pilates Expert - July 04, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Healing is a word that’s tossed around a lot, even in the Pilates community. But what constitutes healing and how do we know if healing is taking place? There are many paths to healing, and the melodic sound and vibrational quality of crystal bowls is such a path. Here t...
Pilates Class Tips
Pilates Students' Manual - June 30, 2023 02:00 - 18 minutesOver the years of teaching and taking classes, I've amassed some good advice and best practice for you in your Pilates class. Today I share my top tips for you to help make your Pilates class experience more comfortable and more successful. From clothing, to the best way to roll your mat, to let...
Does Making Shapes Matter To Our Clients?
Pilates Teachers' Manual - June 23, 2023 02:00 - 21 minutesOne way of teaching Pilates teaching shapes as the building blocks for Pilates exercises. That's a useful strategy for teaching, but do our clients care about making shapes? This episode dives into some different reasons people come to a Pilates studio, and how making shapes can help clients mee...
Justin Cottle ~ The Hands
All Things Pilates with Darien Gold - Pilates Expert - June 20, 2023 14:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Our hands. How often do you think about your hands and all they do for you each and everyday? We put them to work the moment we get out of bed until we turn the lights off at night. Our hands grab, wave, lift, hold, caress..and in addition, our wrists and arms allow us t...
Three Ways To Make Teaching Pilates Simpler
Pilates Teachers' Manual - June 09, 2023 02:00 - 22 minutesTeaching Pilates doesn't need to be more complicated than it already is. From streamlining your teaching schedule, getting to the good stuff in your programming, and saying less when you cue, here are my top three ways to simplify your Pilates teaching. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share ...
Mary Kelly ~ The Counter Lawsuit
All Things Pilates with Darien Gold - Pilates Expert - June 06, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsSend us a Text Message. As you may recall, in 2000 the Pilates community experienced a collective sigh as the Pilates trademark was litigated in a court of law. However, this lawsuit resulted in the Pilates name not deemed proprietary. Now, in 2023, there is yet, another Pilates lawsuit pending...
Why Every Pilates Exercise Is A Core Exercise
Pilates Students' Manual - June 02, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutesPilates is all about the core, but what does that really mean? Today we dive into Pilates as a system that moves the spine in all directions and works all major muscle groups to near fatigue. We explore Pilates exercises as full body movements that rely on core strength to happen, but are also a...
Season 5 ~ Two weeks and counting!
All Things Pilates with Darien Gold - Pilates Expert - May 23, 2023 14:00 - 50 seconds ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Hello Pilates Lovers..Just 2 weeks away until All Things Pilates Season Five launches! And as usual, there are varied topics such as details of a Pilates lawsuit, an author’s new book about the spine, insights into cadavers and a healing modality using crystal bowls for ...
Study Tips For Pilates Teachers
Pilates Teachers' Manual - May 19, 2023 02:00 - 22 minutesWhether you are in the midst of Pilates Teacher Training or you're taking a weekend workshop for continuing education credits, we are constantly learning in the Pilates teachers. If you're wondering what the most effective strategies for learning new information, this episode is for you! We dive...
The Art Of Taking A Vacation
Pilates Teachers' Manual - May 05, 2023 02:00 - 21 minutesPilates teachers need a break too! Piggybacking on the last episode, this episode explores everything you need to do to take some time off. We look at how to secure coverage for your group classes and private sessions, the best practices for informing and rescheduling your personal private clien...
How Often Should You Do Pilates?
Pilates Students' Manual - May 05, 2023 02:00 - 16 minutesHow many times a week should you do Pilates? Is once a week enough? Is every day too much? Tune in to hear what I recommend as a Pilates teacher and what the American College of Sports Medicine's physical activity guidelines have to say about the frequency of your Pilates sessions. I want to ...
How To Cover Classes And Be A Great Sub
Pilates Teachers' Manual - April 14, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutesIf you teach Pilates for any length of time, there will be a point when you need a sub and/or you are a sub. Today we dive into the world of covering classes, the etiquette of getting coverage for your classes, some considerations to keep in mind so your aren't spreading yourself too thin coveri...
Why You Should Give Pilates A Second Chance
Pilates Students' Manual - April 07, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutesIf you tried Pilates and didn't fall in love with it immediately, this episode is for you! Today we explore why you may have not continued Pilates after your first class, and some encouragement to give Pilates a second chance. I share some personal stories about my first class, and why I chose t...
One Off Classes
Pilates Teachers' Manual - March 31, 2023 02:00 - 23 minutesOn occasion, you may find yourself teaching a one time class, either through a studio you work at or as an independent teacher. This class may be a one time private event like a birthday party, corporate wellness event, hosted by a community center or something else. This week we explore some co...
Celebrating March MATness: Past, Present, And Future
Pilates Teachers' Manual - March 17, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutesWe are in the midst of another marvelous year of March MATness on social! Tune in to learn more about the history of March MATness, how it has evolved, how it brings the Pilates community together, and how it has the potential to elevate the Pilates and expand the Pilates narrative in the future...
What Is A Pilates Body?
Pilates Students' Manual - March 10, 2023 03:00 - 19 minutesHave you heard the phrases "a more toned look" or "long and lean muscles" in Pilates marketing? They're talking about the "Pilates body," a mythical aesthetic favored by the post-promoting algorithms on social media. You might think that doing Pilates will make you look like that, or that maybe ...
Special Guest - AlyMarie Moniz
Pilates Teachers' Manual - February 24, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutesAlyMarie Moniz joins me on the podcast today. She shares her Pilates journey, how multiple movement modalities and Pilates schools of thought have shaped her as a teacher, her advice for making Pilates a full-time career, and how she empowers her clients to feel good, get stronger, and make thei...
10 Things I Learned From Teaching Pilates
Pilates Teachers' Manual - February 03, 2023 03:00 - 24 minutesIt's the 100th episode of Pilates Teachers' Manual! In addition to celebrating this milestone, I share 10 things that I've learned over the course of my Pilates teaching career (so far). Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pil...
Does Adding Springs Make Pilates Exercises Harder?
Pilates Students' Manual - January 27, 2023 03:00 - 22 minutesHave you ever done an exercise in your Pilates and thought about adding a spring to make the exercise a bit harder? Today we deep dive into how the springs on Pilates apparatus support and challenge us, the limitations of adding springs and all things to keep in mind when adjusting the springs! ...
Special Guest - Cody Jussel
Pilates Teachers' Manual - January 20, 2023 03:00 - 1 hourCody Jussel joins me on the podcast today! She shares her Pilates journey, the incredible work she's doing with adaptive athletes, and how to get comfortable with the lifelong process of learning and changing your beliefs when new knowledge is presented. She also gives us the inside scoop on her...
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