23rd June 2025. .
For those who have already completed a foundational Yin Yoga teacher training, there's often a natural curiosity to go deeper — into the subtleties of fascia, energy lines, philosophy and function.
In October, Harmonise tutors Louise and Clare, along with acupuncturist Anne-Marie, will be co-leading an immersive 5-day Level 2 Yin Yoga Training (CPD). This experience builds on your existing knowledge and opens up a rich new layer of insight into
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22nd May 2025. .
Adding small equipment into your Pilates classes can transform the experience – for both you and your students. From flex bands and hand weights to foam rollers, magic circles, and soft, small overballs, this versatile kit offers a wealth of benefits and variety.
Generally students enjoy the variety that equipment brings – it’s exciting to try something new and adds an extra challenge to their practice. For you as a teacher,
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17th April 2025. .
As teachers, we often face a variety of challenges in our classes, especially when it comes to managing different health conditions. A recent Harmonise graduate reached out to me, feeling overwhelmed by the range of conditions in a mixed ability class she was covering. One student had back issues, another had osteoporosis, and another was in her third trimester of pregnancy.
This is one of the hardest challenges to navigate as
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17th September 2024. .
Osteoporosis has become a hot topic recently, and I've been receiving an influx of questions from Harmonise graduates and teacher trainees and also from colleagues seeking guidance about safe exercise options for their classes or 1:1 clients. I also have two current teacher trainees (1 yoga, 1 Pilates) living with an osteoporosis diagnosis and have been contacted by a couple of graduates who who have recently been diagnosed with Osteopenia
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5th August 2024. .
To hinge or not to hinge ... that is the question!
I was recently asked an excellent question by one of the students booked onto our upcoming Pilates teacher training in September. Here's the question (word for word):
“I did Iyengar yoga for a year, and during forward folds, we were always taught to have a straight back and bend from the hips, as opposed to rolling down, as Pilates advises.
I
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27th June 2024. .
In this continuation of our discussion on effective cuing, we'll delve into more advanced strategies to enhance your teaching skills. Building on the basics of language use covered in part 1, I will explore the art of observing and responding to your students, refining your cues, and fostering a deeper mind-body connection. Let's jump straight in ...
Observing and responding in real-time
This really is one of the key aspects of enhanced
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31st May 2024. .
Cuing seems to be a hot topic in the mindful (functional) movement world right now, and with good reason. The cues a teacher uses throughout a class significantly impact how a student experiences, feels, and embodies movement. It’s not just about the cues themselves, but also the tone of delivery and the teacher's expression during a class.
After all, a student’s nervous system responds to the teacher’s nervous system through
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