pilates teacher training

Hip Hinge or Sequential Articulation: Understanding Forward Bends in Yoga and Pilates

5th August 2024. No comments.

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 [read on]

The Art of Effective Cuing – Part 2: Enhancing your cuing skills as a Yoga or Pilates Teacher

27th June 2024. No comments.

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 [read on]

The Art of Effective Cuing – Part 1: Language and Delivery in Yoga and Pilates Classes

31st May 2024. No comments.

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 [read on]

Ageing Strong: Slowing Down the Clock with Yoga and Pilates

6th February 2024. No comments.

“If exercise was a pill, we’d all be taking it” - Dr Mary Hendersen (The Hovarian Magazine, Feb 2024)

Choosing In-Person Yoga or Pilates Training: 8 Compelling Reasons and the Power of Personalized Guidance

5th January 2024. No comments.

Time and time again I witness the transformative journey of like-minded individuals in our courses, where growth is exponential… and I am in awe. I always reassure individuals who express nervousness or self-criticism with these words: "Give that burden to me – trust the process, trust me, and, by the end of the course, you'll find trust in yourself." Yoga and Pilates are timeless forms of functional movement suitable for any [read on]

Cultivating the Relaxation Response: Self-awareness and mindful practices to enhance well-being

9th September 2023. No comments.

I have noticed a distinctive shift in my energy over the past few days, aligning with the super blue full moon and changing seasons; a time for letting go, turning within and coming home to self. Initially, I planned to work on my book at a friend's place this weekend, however when the time approached, it didn’t feel in my alignment. Instead of frustration, I sat with the realisation that [read on]