Pilates Teacher Fears
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It's well-known that the worlds of Pilates and dance frequently overlap, with many Pilates instructors having a background as dancers. Today on The Pilates Exchange, we discuss the common fears Pilates teachers have and remind you that you don’t need to have a dance or movement background to teach Pilates. Tuning in, you’ll hear about why some Pilates teachers feel intimidated by their colleagues with dance backgrounds, why your certifications aren’t what define you as a good teacher, and what really counts when it comes to instructing your clients. We delve into some questions to ask yourself to dive deeper into your insecurities before discussing the importance of authenticity. You’ll be reminded that dancers also have to learn how to teach Pilates! Finally, we stress the importance of letting your love for teaching soar! Thanks for listening.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why teachers with dance backgrounds can be intimidating to other Pilates teachers.
- What truly matters for Pilates teachers: the connection between you and your students.
- Why the number of certifications you have is not as important as you think it is.
- Digging deeper into your potential insecurity and questions to ask yourself.
- The importance of authenticity and a reminder that dancers still have to learn how to teach.
- What to focus on when teaching: cueing your students and continuing to love what you do.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Free Ebook – 100 Pilates Class Themes: performance-fit-online.com/100-pilates-class-themes
Free Ebook – Top Teaching Tips: performance-fit-online.com/top-teaching-tips
Free Creativity Masterclass: mailchi.mp/pilates-studio-nuernberg/creativity-masterclass
Train the Trainers: pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/train-the-trainers
Connect with Us: hannah@pilates-studio-nuernberg.com
Performance Fit Pilates: pilates-studio-nuernberg.com
Performance Fit Pilates on Instagram: @performance_fit_pilates
Performance Fit Pilates on YouTube: @PerformanceFitPilates
Hannah Teutscher on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hannah-teutscher
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