237. Your skills gap might be a result of your education, with Natalie Wilson and Kyle Marsh
This is the inaugural episode of a limited series hosted by Natalie Wilson and Kyle Marsh. On this episode, Kyle and Natalie discuss Kyle's recently published article in The Pilates Journal:Your skill...
14 Apr 20241h 22min
236. How to deal with a toxic studio environment, with Raphael Bender
Response to a listener question on how to set boundaries around extra work outside of class times, and overly frequent internal communications.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload ...
11 Apr 202417min
235. A retrospective on 15 years teaching Pilates, with Nicole Mazurkiewicz and Raphael Bender
Nicole and Raph review Nicole's journey teaching Pilates with Breathe from 2009 onwards.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized Ana...
7 Apr 202437min
234. Do you need to know anatomy to teach Pilates? With Raphael Bender
This is something I've changed my view on over the last year. Here is my updated viewpoint, and my reasons for changing my mind.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course g...
4 Apr 202418min
233. How to become an in-demand Pilates instructor, with Naomi Di Fabio and Raphael Bender
The technical AND non-technical skills that will enable you to fill your classes, negotiate better pay and better shifts.Listen in to find out how!Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownl...
31 Mar 20241h 19min
232. Why knees going inwards during a squat might strengthen glutes MORE - with Raphael Bender
Errata - Loren F Chiu is a man (Sorry Loren).New study finds net joint forces in hip external rotation are greater in a squat, when the knees go inwards.Read the researchRead the research hereListen t...
28 Mar 202413min
231. Find your Pilates niche, with Nicole Mazurkiewicz and Raphael Bender
How much should you specialize, and HOW should you specialize, to differentiate yourself from other Pilates businesses?Listen to find out!Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a fre...
24 Mar 202440min
230. In Pilates, hard is not the same thing as effective - with Raphael Bender
As Pilates instructors, we all roll our eyes when people think Pilates is "easy" or "just stretching".It's definitely hard.But... that doesn't mean it's effective (for strengthening).It depends how yo...
21 Mar 202426min
