309. Why Some Instructors Light Up The Room - and How You Can Too, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender
Charisma isn’t magic—it’s a skill you can practice. In this episode, we break down the four elements of charisma—technical expertise, body language, vocal tone, and emotional intelligence—and how each...
18 Touko 202554min
308. What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do, with Natalie Wilson & Raphael Bender
Not sure what to do when a client shares a diagnosis with you at the start of class? Here’s the simple framework to stay calm, take action, and lead like a pro.Summary:Raphael and Natalie break down s...
11 Touko 202545min
307. Why Pilates Should Look Ugly Sometimes, with Heath Lander and Raphael Bender
Heath and Raph unpack why good form isn’t always desirable.They break down the difference between skill and strength training, explain when “ugly” movement signals progress, and share how to program s...
4 Touko 202555min
306. The Jibber-Jabber Episode - Why Your Cues Aren't Landing, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender
Still saying “engage your core” or “axial elongation”? In this episode, Raphael and Natalie break down why so many Pilates cues are confusing, ineffective—or just made up. Learn what makes a cue actua...
27 Huhti 20251h 18min
305. Tonight We're Gonna Teach Reformer Like It's 1996, with Heath Lander and Raphael Bender
Most of us were trained to teach using outdated methods designed for boutique studios in the ‘90s. But tonight it's 2025 and Pilates is different now.In this episode, we unpack why group teaching feel...
20 Huhti 20251h 12min
304. Reformer Faceplant! Who’s to Blame, and What to Do Instead, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender
A client fell off a reformer—and Instagram exploded. Raph and Natalie unpack what really causes falls, why blame isn’t helpful, and how instructors can prevent injuries without turning class into a sn...
13 Huhti 20251h 9min
303. The Science of Results: How to Design Sessions That Actually Work, with Raphael Bender
This episode is Part 2 of a live lecture I gave for our Diploma students at Breathe Education — and it picks up where last week’s episode left off.If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, go back and do...
6 Huhti 20251h 36min
302. Everything you know about strengthening is probably wrong, with Raphael Bender
This episode is a recording of a live lecture I gave on the Physiology of Strength Training for our Diploma students at Breathe Education.If you want it to actually make sense — and go deep — I highly...
30 Maalis 20251h 56min
