Ep 22: Special Edition – Practice. Working in Real Life.

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The next two episodes of the Thinking Pilates Podcast are a special addition to our series. They are both candid conversations I recently had with teachers and students about the realities of self-practice, what it is supposed to look like, and how to maintain it.

This is a frequent theme on our show, however these episodes are different. They are raw, real, and realistic. Here teachers talk about what it’s like to be “in” their practice no matter what.

These next two episodes are going to go a long way in fueling your dedication to YOURSELF this year and will definitely permeate into your teaching and what you tell your students about their own practice.

Enjoy!

Ep 20: So you want to teach teachers? Pilates Education Institute

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Ep 21: Zen and the Art of Teaching with Tom McCook

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Tom McCook is one of my all time favorite teachers not only to study with but to just be near. There are those rare people who you gravitate toward as if they were pulling you into their orbit – that is Tom. Learn how this deeply calm, compassionate and inquisitive teacher builds his teaching foundation.

Apologies in advance for the poor sound quality. It’s totally worth it.

Ep 19: Pilates, Healthcare and Mentors with Dr. Suzanne Martin

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In this podcast interview Dr. Suzanne Martin talks about her work and how she got where she is: a master Pilates teacher with a Ph.D. in physical therapy. We also chat about what inspires her to keeping pushing Pilates as a means of healing and a potential alternative to traditional healthcare. It was very cool to hear her talk about the role of mentors and mentorship in our profession, too! Something you won’t want to miss.

Dr. Martin has a private practice, Total Body Development, in the Bay Area and creator of Pilates Therapeutics LLC, which offers self-study continuing education courses and live specialization programs in Scoliosis Management, Breast Cancer, Performing Arts (Dance) and The Foot.

Ep 18: How The Pilates Philosophy Will Help You Not Be Afraid To Ask For Money

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This brief recording is an exploration of how, by knowing, understanding, and integrating the Pilates philosophy we can more easily and authentically guide our students down a direct path to practicing with us. Learn what you can do to get more comfortable with selling what you do simply by getting excited and being honest about the Pilates method.

Ep 16: Bridging The Disconnect – Working With Scoliosis & Osteoporosis

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This interview was one of the BEST I’ve done! I loved Lindy Royer from the moment we met (sounds like the beginning of a love story 😉 at the Balanced Body Faculty training many years ago. She’s got spunk. She’s smart, thoughtful, and no-nonsense. She sees her students as whole and gets straight to the nitty gritty. Talking to her about scoliosis and osteoporosis was one of the best things I could have done, both for myself, and for you.

Not only do we dive into some of the specifics of working with this population, we get down and dirty with what our primary responsibility is as teachers to ALL of our students and how this applies particularly to anyone who has been “diagnosed” with a something or other.

Definitely don’t miss this!

And if you’re into it, I bet you’d love to dig into the Unraveling Scoliosis & Osteoporosis Online Workshop that is available now for 6 PMA CEC’s! Check it out:

Ep 15: The First Conversation With Master Teacher Debora Kolwey

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Listen to an inspiring, intelligent, informative conversation that will spark your desire to be better at what you do and reassure you that you are not alone. Meet master teacher Debora Kolwey of The Pilates Center in Boulder, Co. She’s thoughtful, intelligent, and been in the biz for a freakin’ long time! She has something to say. Check it out.

Ep 14: SPECIAL EPISODE! The Origins of Pilates Part 2 – Don't miss this!

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Ep 13: SPECIAL EPISODE! The Origins of Pilates Part 1 – Don’t miss this!

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The Thinking Pilates Podcast is about providing you with awesome content about Pilates, the method itself and how to teach it, what it’s like to be a teacher and how we can EXCELL at teaching as a craft. That’s why from now on I’m giving you access to TONS of the most awesome interviews, workshops, and education I’ve put together in the past year. AND the podcast will continue to include awesome conversations with industry leaders and explorations of cutting edge topics on teaching with my co-host Debora Kolwey and other guest co-hosts.

Today, what you’re listening to is the first part of the Pilates Origins workshop that I created and hosted in August of 2014 where the Skillful Teaching mentoring group studies, discusses and dives deep into Joe’s original texts “Return to Life” and “Your Health.”

We also take a look at transitions in the advanced work.

If you’re interested in watching the video version of this workshop, you can get it free HERE:

Part 1

Part 2 

Episode 12: Two Teachers Get REAL with SELF-PRACTICE

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Conversation with two teachers about their experience working with resistance, self-doubt, self-care, and internal motivation in a recent round of the 28-day Fulfilled & Successful Pilates Teacher Online Course.

If you need a little pick-me-up, want to know you’re not alone and are curious to learn more about how the 28-day course can actually impact you and your teaching, this would be a great way to spend 30 minutes.

You can also sign up for the upcoming 28-Day course HERE. If you want to simply get on our mailing list to find out about the next course, you can do so below:

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