Pilates Students' Manual

Pilates For All Seasons

Curious about how Pilates can support you throughout the year and throughout your life? Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on I

A Closer Look At The Push Up

Today's episode is a deep dive into the mat Pilates version of the pushup! Tune in to hear how Joseph Pilates describes the exercise in his book Return to Life, what

Setting Goals & Growing In Your Pilates Practice

Curious about how to get where you want to go in your Pilates practice? Tune in to learn about the capacity gap and how your teacher and a consistent practice will suppor

Osteoporosis & Pilates

Learn about osteoporosis and how it affects your Pilates practice! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilates

Anatomical Terminology In Pilates

Sometimes it may feel like your Pilates teacher is speaking in another language when you hear words like supine, abduct, external rotation, or hip flexion. Don't wor

The Power Of Proprioception

This is episode is all about proprioception - what is is, why it's important, and how our Pilates practice can help it improve. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Sh

Shapes Of The Spine - Rotation

We saved the best for last! Today's episode looks at the instances of rotation in the Pilates repertoire! We explore the muscles involved in rotating the trunk, the

Shapes Of The Spine - Extension

Today's episode looks at the wild world of extension in the Pilates repertoire! We explore the muscles involved in extension, the planes of movement, and how our spi

Shapes Of The Spine - Flexion

This week's episode dives into one of the most frequent shapes we make in Pilates: spinal flexion! We explore where this shape appears in mat and reformer repertoire

Shapes Of The Spine - Lateral Flexion

Today's episode kicks off a mini series diving into the different shapes the spine makes in Pilates, exploring the planes of movement, the muscles involved in making

What Makes Mat Pilates So Difficult?

In this episode, I share my first experience with mat Pilates and explain what makes mat Pilates exercises so challenging. I discuss the physical and mental blocks  that

You Are Invited To Try Pilates In 2025

Whether you're starting a new Pilates practice for yourself or encouraging a friend to take a Pilates class with you in the new year, you are invited to try Pilates

How Adaptable Is Pilates?

There are many reasons why you might need to adapt Pilates exercises: structural limitations, recommendations from your doctor or surgeon, or personal preference. Regardl

Your Pilates Reading List

Today's episode explores some of my favorite Pilates books for learning about Joe, the history of Pilates, anatomy, exercise variations, and sharing Pilates with kid

Pilates Is A Brain Game And A Body Game

Pilates is great for strengthening your body, but it is also great for your brain. Whether you're looking for a complex exercise to stop your mind from wandering, or

Knowing When To Level Up

How do you know when it's time to try something harder in your Pilates practice? Some Pilates studios level their classes, but what is the right time to try the next

A Closer Look At Footwork

This episode is a deep dive into all things footwork. Curious about the why behind the what of one the most common reformer Pilates exercises? Learn what muscles are work

The Power Of Patience

There are benefits to doing Pilates in the short, mid, and long term, and the longer you consistently do Pilates, the more benefits you can gain.  I've done Pilates

What Is March Matness?

You may have seen a recent influx of people posting Pilates mat exercise on social media in March. Tune in to today's episode to learn about the inception of March M

What Is The Goal Of Pilates?

What is the purpose of doing Pilates? You may already have your own answer to this question, but there's lots of ways to answer it and lots of different lenses to lo