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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