Teach the Human, Not the Body

Our students are more than just bodies that we dictate orders to or try to "fix". They are human beings with their own unique personalities, learning styles, goals, strengths, weaknesses, feelings, emotions, and insecurities. To be a student is to be vulnerable. So, as Pilates teachers, it’s highly valuable to regularly evaluate the learning environment we’re creating and to find ways to make it feel more welcoming and safe. That’s just as important as the exercises themselves.
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The Greatest Teacher I Never Met

Not Your Average Joe You know those people who enter your life and create a massive impact on your sense of purpose? There’s something about your experience with them that shifts your mind into a world of endless curiosity, inspiration, and growth; keeping you motivated toward your personal best. I’ve felt this way about many…

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My Polyamorous Relationship With Essential Oils

It begins with curiosity. What do you do when you’ve got a passion for holistic healing modalities, an acute sense of smell, a rabid obsession with natural scents, and a pure aversion to synthetic ones? You take your schnoz on an aromatic love fest by enrolling in Aromatherapy school! Yes, I’m studying to become a…

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