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Jul 21

What to do when your Reformer Class Plan, doesn't go to Plan.

Ever Taught an exercise in class only to realise, it was too hard for your clients? You had another option up your sleeve but it was too...

5 Tips for New Pilates Teachers (That I wish someone had told me)

Stephanie Neal

May 7

5 Tips for New Pilates Teachers (That I wish someone had told me)

Read these 5 Tips to help you avoid some of the common mistakes New Pilates Teachers make when getting started.

Stephanie Neal

Mar 7

Hands on Assists for Pilates Teachers

I'd love to know where you stand on using Hands-on Assists and Tactile Cueing in your Teaching? Are you a lover or a hater (or a never...

Stephanie Neal

Feb 24

Save yourself time planning reformer classes.

BY PROGRESSING YOUR CLASS PLANS & YOUR CLIENTS There were two main things I found challenging about teaching and planning Reformer...

Stephanie Neal

Jan 9

What to Teach to Beginner Pilates Clients

When we teach someone new to Pilates, or when we teach a New Exercise to someone, we really want to help set them up for success. We want...

How to Fill Your Pilates Classes and Create Raving Fans in the Process

Stephanie Neal

Dec 21, 2021

How to Fill Your Pilates Classes and Create Raving Fans in the Process

This week I've been thinking about how I can best help the Reformer Pilates Teachers in my Mentoring program (HQ Academy), teach classes...

Stephanie Neal

Nov 15, 2021

What Springs Should I use for each Exercise?

As a new Pilates Teacher it can be tricky to get the hang of what springs to use for what exercise and when! Here are some tips to help...

Tips for Teaching Open Level Pilates Classes

Stephanie Neal

Oct 3, 2021

Tips for Teaching Open Level Pilates Classes

Teaching open-level pilates classes is one of the most challenging styles of classes to teach. There is so much that we have to focus on...

How to Teach Advanced Reformer Exercises

Stephanie Neal

Sep 26, 2021

How to Teach Advanced Reformer Exercises

How to stop making these two mistakes when teaching the advanced reformer exercises

Stephanie Neal

Aug 10, 2021

What to do when you have a New Client in Your Pilates Class

Ever had this happen to you? You have your pilates class all planned out only to arrive and realise that you've got a brand newy in your...

Stephanie Neal

Jul 22, 2021

How to Teach Reformer Classes that Flow

BY CREATING EXERCISE CLUSTERS Ever taught a class where you felt like your clients were getting up and down, changing positions, changing...

Stephanie Neal

Jul 12, 2021

Teaching Teaser on the Reformer

Teaser on the Reformer are you a lover or a hater?? OR Are you a “I’ve never tried it or taught it before - er” When I first started...

Teaching the Advanced Exercises without Overwhelming your clients

Stephanie Neal

Feb 22, 2021

Teaching the Advanced Exercises without Overwhelming your clients

It's time to stop avoiding teaching the advanced exercises and get smarter and more strategic with the way you teach them. I know I know,...

How to Get Back into Exercise After a Break

Stephanie Neal

Jan 26, 2021

How to Get Back into Exercise After a Break

Have you ever had time away from your regular exercise routine? Maybe from an injury, covid lockdowns or life getting busy? Or maybe...

3 Exercises to Help You With The Pilates Teaser

Stephanie Neal

Jan 8, 2021

3 Exercises to Help You With The Pilates Teaser

I used to Hate the Teaser, especially on the reformer. I just couldn’t do it. I mean you want me to lift these tree trunks off the floor...

Stephanie Neal

Dec 16, 2020

How to Teach Any Pilates Exercise

The key to teaching any of the Pilates exercises is being able to break the exercise down. I talk about this concept a lot because I...

6 STEPS TO TEACHING ANY ADVANCED PILATES EXERCISE

Stephanie Neal

Nov 23, 2020

6 STEPS TO TEACHING ANY ADVANCED PILATES EXERCISE

New Reformer Pilates Teachers tend to make one of these two mistakes when teaching classes Teaching an advanced exercise without building...

3 Tips to Help You Get More Pilates Clients

Stephanie Neal

Oct 9, 2020

3 Tips to Help You Get More Pilates Clients

I know it's a tricky time at the moment, especially for us Victorian's who are still not able to be teaching back in a studio. We are...

Academy Member of the Month - Tara Campbell

Stephanie Neal

Sep 29, 2020

Academy Member of the Month - Tara Campbell

Our very first HQ Academy member of the Month is, Tara Campbell. Tara is one of the founding members of Pilates HQ Academy, joining in...

5 STEPS TO TEACHING A BALANCED REFORMER PILATES CLASS

Stephanie Neal

Aug 10, 2020

5 STEPS TO TEACHING A BALANCED REFORMER PILATES CLASS

When I first started teaching Reformer Pilates Classes, I found it so challenging working out how to plan a well-balanced class. I used...

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