The Pilates Goddess Podcast

It's true! I increased my bone density 5% in just two years, without any hormones, medications, or special supplements. All the goodies are in here. Faster Way To Fat Loss Osteoporosis Modifications for Pilates Puff Puff Pilates NEW - Transcript: Hey everybody, it's Lynda Lippin. Welcome back to the Pilates Goddess podcast. I am so thrilled to be here with you in February 2026. Even though you know, things in this world are really hard right now. Things in this country are really hard right now. 0:19 I'm personally having an OK entrance into 2026, so the biggest thing that's happened over the last two years for me is that I did manage to pay off a chunk of debt that I really needed to pay off. 0:44 I worked my little butt off to do that and I also managed to increase my bone density by 5% in the last two years. That's right, 5%, another 3% and I will be back to normal range and not in osteopenia anymore. 1:07 And I also managed to pack on about 20 lbs of muscle but net lose about 20 lbs. So you know, I am just happy with how the body is working right now. And in addition to all of this, because I have so much arthritis in my joints and they are indeed going to need to be replaced, I'm seeing a physiatrist at Mount Sinai and we're kind of working through some stuff. 1:32 But realistically, you know, I can't 'cause my joints any much more harm. And right now it's good for me to be in less pain to kind of reset my nervous system, get my sleep back on point, maybe get off more of the gabapentin because THC seems to be working well for my pain. 1:54 That the injections that I'm getting, steroid injections, in my hip and shoulder and my neck will keep me pain free enough to avoid the joint replacements for another year or two. 2:12 That's all I'm doing. Like I know I need the joints replaced, but I'm not ready to do that now. And the way forward is to basically shoot 3 in 1 oil in there like the Tin Man. But I got to tell you, I had my left hip injected last Thursday and it felt so much better. 2:38 I had kind of a rough Thursday, you know, because the injection site gets sore and I was tired and whatever, But by the time I went out on Saturday, I was feeling like significantly better. I can walk stairs now without having to hold on to the banister, which is really exciting. 2:56 My balance is better. I don't have to limp when I first get up from bed or the couch, which was starting to happen. And I'm getting my shoulder injected next Thursday and I am so excited because my left shoulder is so clunky and so fucked up that if to just have that smoothed out a little is gonna be awesome. 3:21 Now, these things are temporary, right? So an injection might last, you know, three to six months. So I just figure, you know it somewhere between probably two and four times a year, I will need to go get these shots. 3:37 And when I'm tired of that, I'm gonna get my joints replaced and I will then be bionic and even more awesome than I am now. All right, in other news, Puff Puff Pilates is going really well. 3:55 I, as I'm sure you can all imagine, am really enjoying this Stoner Pilates goddess era of my life. I am thrilled to be open about my use of cannabis, about my use of cannabis for pain, for anxiety, regulation, for sleep, for all kinds of things. 4:18 I've been doing it for 47 years, my friends, but it's finally legal, so I talk about it. And if you want to know if I talk about it with my doctors as freely as I do here and with friends and whoever wants to hear about it, yeah, I do. 4:35 My doctors all know what I do. They all know how much plant I use, how I use it, and they're all fans because I'm doing well. So let's kind of deep dive into what I've done for the Osteoporo Osteopenia and why. 4:59 As you may know, if you've been a long time listener of the podcast or you know me or you've read some of my articles, my struggles with endometriosis. For most of my life I had pretty severe endometriosis with bladder and bowel involvement. 5:16 I was in pain, I had to pee all the time, felt like I had a urinary tract infection even though I didn't for like 2 years. That was fun and finally had a total abdominal hysterectomy about 30 years ago after a year of being on Lupron, which is an injection that a monthly injection that essentially stops any kind of sex hormone in your body. 5:47 So it stops estrogen, it stops progesterone, it stops testosterone, all the things, right. I therefore have had low estrogen levels, which are intrinsic, you know, crucial to bone strength for much of my life. 6:09 In addition, I struggled a lot with food when I was like 12/13/14 and and a little bit after that. My mother was bipolar and there was just a lot of dysregulation going on around me and people didn't always notice really what I was doing. 6:34 So I regulated food and I was eating literally 600 calories a day. I remember 600 calories a day. I was writing down my meals, and that's really not enough calories to build bone for an adolescent girl. 6:52 So in addition to the hormonal challenges, you also have kind of the old anorexia challenges. But now I'm good with food, right? And I'm really good with exercise. 7:09 During the two years prior to my last bone density scan, I was in horrible, horrible chronic pain from long COVID. And with that chronic pain, I could not do a lot of strength training or high intensity exercise. 7:31 I had to really stick to very low intensity Pilates, you know, yoga, very low intensity in home, like walking and cardio workouts and such things as that. Pain started to abate. 7:48 I discover that my bone density is like down. I went from normal. I went from like at least 0.3 to -1.8. So I looked at the results of that DEXA scan. 8:06 I saw osteopenia in my lumbar spine and I said hell no, no, no, no, not today. Osteopenia. I am not dealing with this shit. I do not have time. So the first thing that I did is I know of an extraordinarily effective online at based community based resistance training program called Faster Weight of Fat Loss. 8:37 I've talked about it on here before. The founder, Amanda Tress, is a friend of mine. I was a beta coach for her for many moons and knew her before. Faster way. And it's effective and basically half an hour a day, half an hour to 45 minutes. 8:58 So I let my husband know that I was signing back up for the program. I reached out, I signed back up, and because I'm a pretty talented personal trainer who knows you know how to do things, I was easily able to translate all of the resistance workouts where they were using kettle bells or dumbbells into one dumbbell and bands and tubing. 9:36 I live in a studio apartment with my husband. All of my workout equipment fits into a small drawer. I use heavy tubing. I mean, I have metal doors so my my doors can take the weight. I overhead press, you know, 30 lbs of tubing. 9:56 I chest press 60 lbs of tubing off the door right now. It you know, I'm using heavy stuff and I use also looped mini bands for things like preacher curls and concentration curls. I've really broken down the entire program into doable band and tubing and I just started working out. 10:24 Now, when I first started back on faster way, I was certainly not using this level of resistance. I think I was using maybe a 10 LB tubing and maybe a 20 LB tubing and that was like as far as that was going. And then I, you know, as things get easier or sometimes I can tell, you may think this is funny, but I connect my tubing to the bottom of my bathroom door, which faces my galley kitchen and my microwave. 11:01 So if I'm doing chest pressing and I get super close to the microwave, I know it's time for me to up the resistance and get something new. And then I start further back so that I am consistently challenging myself. 11:19 If you've ever used looped mini bands at all the colored ones, I now deadlift with the extra heavy. The heavy and the light. So you know, it's it's a lot it's a lot of poundage, but being consistent and doing the work has led to me having 5% more bone density without having to take medication. 11:54 I didn't start any hormone therapy. I haven't taken any shots. There's nothing else is going on. I'm resistance training and if you don't do classical Pilates, but you're doing some other form of of Pilates that might be a little faster paced, that might use slightly lighter resistance. 12:19 I want you to understand that that work is not necessarily going to give you bone strengthening benefits in the way that working on classical Pilates equipment will. Now why is that? Because the springs are heavier, there's no ball bearings in the wheels on the reformers, so a lot more strength is required and a lot more strain through the larger muscles. 12:46 And every single exercise is modifiable for osteopenia or osteoporosis. I don't give a shit what anybody says. You can go on my website, go to lintalippman.com/everything and you will see teacher workshops that I recorded, very simple ones for Matt and for all of the apparatus just talking about osteoporosis modifications. 13:15 So I started doing more Pilates. I added in the faster weight of fat loss resistance training and I'll put a link to all these things in the show notes. But doing the consistent work led to me increasing my bone mass and my strength and my muscle mass. 13:37 Now it was very interesting and I want to talk to you about this because I think this is important for everyone to hear. OK, this is not just me patting myself on the back. It is important for everyone to hear is that we can all do this. 13:54 It just requires the work. If you're not the kind of person who wants to exercise with an app then and or you are comfortable with working out at home, but you want somebody say on Zoom to be watching your form and help put you through that, then you know, contact me, contact some online trainers and get somebody to do that with you. 14:19 OK, That's a thing people do that if you are not comfortable working out at home, but you want to go to your gym, then go to your gym. There's also a gym track actually in faster way to fat loss. So if you want to go to the gym, they take you through the whole workout using the equipment you would commonly find any any gym. 14:42 But again, if you want to use tubing, if you want to use free dumbbells or free weights, if you want to use kettle bells, that's, you know, easy, easy, easy to do. So when I went to see the physiatrist at Mount Sinai for my intro visit, we kind of talked about my joints and my body. 15:03 And he saw where I could move and where I couldn't move. And, you know, we started talking about injections and joint replacements and things. So when I came back into him after I had had, you know, the X-rays and the MRI of the neck and I came back in to get my hip injected, he said to me, do you want to have a phone call in two weeks about this hip injection? 15:33 Or would you rather come back in and let me do your shoulder? And I of course, was like, let me come back in and do my shoulder. So I'm doing that next week. But he said to me that my range of motion and my strength were remarkable. 15:51 That was the word he used - remarkable. He he informed me that my hypermobility has both hurt me and helped me over the course of my life. And that I know! We discussed the fact that I was right over the past few years in prioritizing strength and protection around my joints as much as I could instead of prioritizing mobility. 16:16 That I was right in prioritizing strength so that now I have the bone mass if I need to get joint replacements. Yeah. Hello. And he was like, you have done remarkably. You have the most mobility and the most strength in these really horrible joints. 16:40 He's like, if I, if I looked at you move and I looked at your X-rays and didn't know they were connected to the same human, I wouldn't necessarily believe that they were connected to the same human. So I was thrilled. I was thrilled with that because frankly, my friends, this is what I do. 17:00 This is what I do for my clients. This is what I do for, you know, my loved ones and this is what I do for myself. What I'm really good at is binding those areas of weakness in the body, getting the nervous system to calm down enough so that the body is able to move in a better way and then really work on strength and mobility. 17:33 I view it almost as trying to put, say, a badly arthritic shoulder in the best place. I envision where the bones could be or should be for the best movement. And then what I do strength-wise is basically try to build enough scaffolding around that joint using some of the muscles that maybe aren't there or overstretched or aren't working so well. 18:06 Build scaffolding around that so that the majority of the time the joint holds in place and functions properly. There are a few positions which some of my Pilates teachers have seen over the past six months where that shoulder is clearly not, not able to work properly. 18:27 And I and I, I can picture Melissa Castro at Real Pilates just going, "don't do that. I don't like that shoulder!" when I was on the chair. So this happens. But you know, we age or if we are prone to arthritis, our joints get arthritic. 18:50 If we were prone to hypermobility, sometimes we moved our joints in inappropriate ways, dislocated things, had things popped back in. We've had car accidents, we've had boat accidents, we've had falls. We've, you know, lived and I view the role of exercise, the role of Pilates, the role of anything that we're doing literally to keep us feeling and functioning at our highest levels for as long as we can. 19:23 Feel and function at your best for as long as you can. OK, That's all I'm asking. That's all I wish for you. So, my friends, you know I love you so much. I know life is really hard right now in these United States and in this world, OK? 19:46 I am feeling for the people in Maine and Minnesota and and California and Chicago, and like everywhere, I am feeling deeply, deeply for all of us. 20:04 And I wish you all the best, but I'm telling you right now, if you can get your body to feel and function as best as it can, and I promise you that is at a much higher level than you may think. 20:22 Because I am feeling and functioning at a much higher level than even my like Mount Sinai physiatrist thinks I should be. That is a great place to start because if you're doing better, then you can help other people do better. 20:41 So I leave you with that. If you'd like to get in touch with me about anything I spoke about today, feel free to reach out lynda[AT]lyndalippin.com. Spelled like my name. DM me on social media, register for a Puff Puff Pilates event if you're in New York City. 21:00 I'll be at Mighty Lucky on a February 22nd for Awaken Bake and I will talk to you guys soon. Bye.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We start with a reminder about my Puff Puff Pilates event tomorrow 7-9pm at To The Moon HQ in Bushwick (just a few blocks from L). Pilates starts at 7:30pm - click here to rsvp Then I give the dirt on my financial illiteracy, how that screwed me, and how I'm moving forward now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A personal recap, thoughts on Pilates biz, and lots of gratitude! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Competition may be scary, but shouldn't be business-altering. Here's why I'm not worried at all about the new "Pilates" studio opening down the street. also, some updates on Puff Puff Pilates and on me. Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, LinkedIn, YouTube PuffPuffPilates.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This past weekend I attended Revelry, the professional NYC cannabis convention. I went for 3.5 hours to do a very targeted networking session (there were over 200 brands there). I spoke with over 30 brands - about 1 every 6 minutes - and left with 18 new contacts who are interested in discussing partnerships.How did I do that? A clear elevator pitch & QR code for more info. Listen for the exact formula I used.Also, it's my 59th birthday next week, so use code happy59 to take 59% off all my Pilates Teacher Mastermind® & Strong Bones digital downloads.Come celebrate with me tomorrow at The Collective High 9/17, 6-9pm, midtown - consumption, vibes, pilates, food, goodie bagAnd join Puff Puff Pilates at Le Flora Cannabis in the FIDI 9/28, 2-3:30pm - smoke sesh, pilates, food, goodie bagMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

If you follow me on social, or talk to me in real life, you've heard about my new cannabis + Pilates event - Puff Puff Pilates. I have sponsors, gift bags, and am teaching Pilates in licensed dispensaries. How did this happen? How am I combining my love of weed with my love of Pilates in a legal way? Listen and find out....Sign up for Puff Puff Pilates eventsMy Everything PageFind me:WebsitePilates Teacher Mastermind® FB groupStrong Bones Pilates™ FB GroupIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

What do you think of when you hear "Pilates Body"? Is Pilates primarily for aesthetics or function? Let's discuss!My Everything PageFind me:WebsitePilates Teacher Mastermind® FB groupStrong Bones Pilates™ FB GroupIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

This episode is jam-packed with updates and ideas, so buckle up!The replays of both Joe's Original 34 Pilates Mat class and Teaching Multi-level Open System Pilates Classes workshop are available for purchase.My Everything PageFind me:WebsitePilates Teacher Mastermind® FB groupStrong Bones Pilates™ FB GroupIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

In my quest to support Pilates teachers (and clients) from all lineages, I've come up with some simple ways to help everyone organize Pilates exercises so that both teaching and learning are easier.Mnemonic devices (like "i before e, except after c") are what I use. In this episode I explain what they are and how to use them to make your life easier.Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pilatesteachermastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ - https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongbonespilatesIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comWorkshop Link - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/aa8027c5/?categories[]=Workshops%20for%20Pilates%20TeachersMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

I keep reading more and more accounts of people being injured in larger mixed-level Pilates classes, especially on the reformer. This increase is due to a number of factors, including owners who don't know Pilates and think cheapest apparatus is best, teachers who are rushed through training, and the divisiveness in the Pilates world, which makes continuing education difficult.Here I talk about some easy ways to appropriately choose exercises, as well as what NOT to do.Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pilatesteachermastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ - https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongbonespilatesIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comWorkshop Link - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/aa8027c5/?categories[]=Workshops%20for%20Pilates%20TeachersMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Happy 2025! Today's episode is for both Pilates fans and Pilates teachers.I'm starting with some personal updates, including my upcoming move to Bermuda!Then we move on to a discussion of the Pilates system, how it all connects, and what your best path forward is for learning Pilates for your own body, or to teach others.Links:I break down the full Pilates mat is episodes 99-112.Start with 99. The HundredFind me:Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

If you're a Pilates client who is considering teaching, please listen to this quick episode! There are many cheap & easy options for Pilates teacher training, and none of them will set you up to teach actual human beings in a studio setting.Here's why the cheap & easy route to Pilates isn't always the best route....Private podcast - https://ko-fi.com/pilatesgoddessFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

I've been asking the question lately about how Pilates teachers approach clients with back pain. I lead with Romana's "bad back, keep flat". This simple approach keeps my clients safe, and here's why I love it.Private podcast - https://ko-fi.com/pilatesgoddessFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinFB - https://facebook.com/lyndalippinpilatesEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the Show.Start your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Are you wondering what kind of Pilates certification to get? Do you want to have the most options?Here's why I believe that a comprehensive Pilates certification is the way to go!Pilates After Spine Surgery & Joint Replacements Workshop link - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14156973&appointmentType=category:Workshops%20for%20Pilates%20TeachersPrivate podcast - https://ko-fi.com/pilatesgoddessFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the Show.Start your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Do you have clients coming into Pilates classes after spine surgery? Have you had spine surgery and been told Pilates would be great for you?In this episode I break down the most important modifications for Pilates after spine surgery, and discuss a bit about what different spine surgeries are.Workshop link - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14156973&appointmentType=category:Workshops%20for%20Pilates%20TeachersPrivate podcast - https://ko-fi.com/pilatesgoddessFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the Show.Start your podcast today at Buzzsprout

If you'd like to keep your clients safe and avoid personal injury lawsuits, this episode is for you!Pilates after Spine Surgery & Joint Replacements Workshop info - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14156973&appointmentType=category:Workshops%20for%20Pilates%20TeachersPrivate Podcast - https://ko-fi.com/pilatesgoddessFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the Show.Start your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Progressing clients (or ourselves) is one of the juiciest topics in Pilates! I've simplified this, and I hope you can use this way of organizing the work.Private Podcast - https://ko-fi.com/pilatesgoddessFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the Show.Start your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Many Pilates studios are starting to offer part-specific workouts (Leg Day, Arms, etc.). It's still possible to teach a full body Pilates workout with a part-specific focus, mostly using cues. Enjoy!Private Podcast - https://ko-fi.com/pilatesgoddessFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the Show.Start your podcast today at Buzzsprout

If you're a Pilates teacher struggling with cues, welcome! You're in the right place.Today you'll learn about TWO best ways to cue and why they work well.The Myth of Neutral Spine - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2024817/11033065 Cues Pilates Teachers Shouldn't Use - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2024817/11224850Back to Basics Workshop - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14156973&appointmentType=category:Workshops%20for%20Pilates%20TeachersFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the Show.Start your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Are you bored teaching? Not feeling the work in your own body? Getting annoyed with your clients? Let's talk about how  taking Pilates back to basics can invigorate your body and your teaching!Workshop link - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14156973&appointmentType=category:Workshops%20for%20Pilates%20TeachersFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the Show.Start your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Let's talk teaching Pilates and how to make it easier for you and more fun for your clients. Take Pilates back to basics!Workshop link - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14156973&appointmentType=category:Workshops%20for%20Pilates%20TeachersFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the Show.Start your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Let's take Pilates back to basics!Workshop link - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14156973&appointmentType=category:Workshops%20for%20Pilates%20Teachers Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the Show.Start your podcast today at Buzzsprout

This early episode from 2022 is very important! You may notice that I have very distinct opinions about how to teach Pilates, and especially regarding language and cues.The three cues I outline in this episode are useless, confusing, and ultimately can harm your clients. Stay away!Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Whether you're a Pilates teacher or consumer, you probably have questions about the structure of a Pilates class. In this episode I answer all your questions.Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Somehow every workout class today is selling itself as blended - HIIT cardio, strength training, and mobility work all in one. Unfortunately, this approach waters down the effectiveness of each class of work, and is unsustainable.If you exercise daily, as many of the people who attend my Pilates classes do, please separate your workouts. I promise that yu'll feel a difference in all the best ways.Links:FASTer Way to Fat Loss - https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/?aid=lyndalippin Bombshell Pilates - https://bombshellpilates.comFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

The future is here! Pilates teachers are using AI to create classes, and clients are using AI to replace their teachers. There's no more space for phoning it in.Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Hello and Happy New Year! Let's talk about honesty and the lack thereof on social media, including in groups. Basically, we all struggle and screw up, but you rarely see that on social.Bombshell Pilates - https://bombshellpilates.comFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

2023 wasn't my best year, but I made it through stronger than ever! Let's talk about health, financial, and stressful life challenges... and how to navigate them!In 2024 look for a private Pilates teacher podcast where I break down all the exercises, plus more hybrid classes and workshops.Links:Emily Aaron's Karma Cleanse 2024 - Just $14.50 with link - https://members.emilyaarons.com/offers/CohfK7Ks?coupon_code=KCFDMA50PERCENTLiz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership - https://fitlynda.com/emmmonthlyFASTer Way To Fat Loss - https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/?aid=lyndalippinFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

We did it! Here are the final Pilates Mat exercises.SealCrabRockingControl BalancePush UpFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

We're finishing the mat this week! Lots of planks coming up.Leg Pull FrontLeg Pull BackKneeling Side KickSide BendBoomerangFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

In today's adventure I tackle another set of the most challenging Pilates mat exercises to do and to teach - enjoy!JackknifeSide KicksTeaser Hip CircleSwimmingFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Let's dive into some of the hardest Pilates mat exercises - Neck Pull, Scissors, Bicycle, and Spine Twist. Understand why they exist, how to modify them, and see where else they show up in the full Pilates studio.Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

I haven't been feeling so well for the past few weeks, since I had that new virus. Today is just a little personal update on how I'm doing and how you can find time to keep yourself healthy.Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Today I take a dive into the world of Pilates-like workouts, and into the dangers of combining too many workout modalities into one class or session. I discuss what to look out for in any workout or studio, as well as the importance of repetition and consistency to see results. Follow my advice, and your body will thank you.Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Prone hyperextension is so crucial to functional strength! Today, let's deep dive into Swan, Single Leg Kick, and Double Leg Kick. These are super useful exercises that will help you or clients function better in all areas of life.Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Today we start to sit up. These 4 exercises - Spine Stretch, Open Leg Rocker, Corkscrew, and Saw - work us in spine flexion, extension, and rotation. We sit, we rock & roll, we rotate the lower body with some added spine movement, and we rotate the upper body with added spine and shoulder movement.These are SO important!Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Today we have 5 exercises: single leg stretch, double leg stretch, single straight leg stretch, double leg lower lift, and criss-cross. Now we stabilize the torso and pelvis as we move the legs and arms in large ranges of motion. Such a great series!Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Rolling like a ball is our first experience in full spine flexion, head to tail. It's a fun one for flexion-tolerant healthy spines, and there are many ways to modify it and even make it harder!Rolling prepares us for much of the mat to come, and helps us teach many flexion exercises in the system, including stomach massage, short spine, tower, monkey, and others.Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comLane 8 BMX Podcast If your looking for all things BMX racing you've found the right podcast. Here at “Lane...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Oh, The Single Leg Circle, you're so simple yet so hard. This exercise works on pelvic stability, quad and hip flexor strength, and shoulder stability. In the more advanced versions, it actually works on pelvic mobility as well.In the full studio there are tons of places to practice these - cadillac/tower, barrels, reformer. I also offer modifications and variations.Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Today we're deep diving into The Roll Over - spine articulation in sagital plane with flexion starting from the bottom of the spine. The Roll Over is an advanced exercise - very challenging and very useful for .In the full studio there are tons of places to practice the roll over - cadillac/tower, barrels, reformer. I also offer modifications and variations.Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Today let's deep dive into The Roll Up - spine articulation in sagital plane with flexion starting from the top of the spine. The Roll Up is certainly challenging and very useful for teaching body and spine mechanics. In the full studio there are tons of places to practice the roll up - cadillac/tower, barrels, short box, wall. I also offer modifications and variations.Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail - lynda [at] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Today I'm starting a series of episodes where I break down each Pilates mat exercise, discussing where else they can be done in the studio, any modifications and variations, and why.The Hundred is the first mat exercise, and shows up early on the reformer as well. Learn what the exercise is, all the ways and places to do it, and why it's a great start to any Pilates workout.Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

If you do Pilates and use the equipment, you may have questions. What is the actual Pilates equipment that Joe created? Are all Pilates brands the same? What are the differences? Are balls, bands, and rollers really Pilates equipment?***I forgot to mention the guillotine - this attaches to the floor & ceiling.***Take 20 minutes with me and get some clarity on what Pilates equipment is, and how to choose which Pilates equipment is best for you and for your teacher training.Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

What's your relationship to your body and to Pilates? Is Pilates just another way to exercise, or is it something deeper? Finally, what would it look like to experience Pilates without judgement? Find me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

There's a lot to think about BEFORE you start a Pilates teacher training program. You want to have training that will set you up for success.In this episode I dive into all the things you need to consider before entering into a Pilates teacher training program, and all of them have to do with your future work and ability to be hired in the world.Other episodes to listen to:Episode 52 - So, You Want To Teach Pilates?Episode 59 - Are You Really Teaching Pilates?Episode 61 - Pilates Is A SystemIf you're interested in learning more about working with me, I invite you to check out my Pilates Teacher Mastermind® VIP membership!Music by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

If you.ve ever wondered about Pilates internet trends and Pilates influencers, this episode is for you. I dive into which Pilates trends are just not Pilates, and how to vet any influencers, so you're always getting the best information from actual Pilates teachers who can help you.Links:71. Pilates Wall Workouts - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2024817/episodes/12519669My YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesStrong Bones Pilates FB group (free) - https://facebook.com/strongbonespilatesStrong Bones Online Pilates Studio - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioPilates Teacher Mastermind® FB group (free) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/pilatesteachermastermindPilates Teacher Mastermind® VIP mentorship - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindMy website - https://lyndalippin.com (join email newsletter)IG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinFB - https://facebook.com/lyndalippinpilatesLI - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Whether you are a new or highly experienced Pilates teacher, you may struggle with marketing your Pilates services. In this episode I take you through the old school marketing that still works, as well as how to use the web and social media to your advantage.Links:Episodes about marketing - https://www.podpage.com/the-pilates-goddess-podcast/search/?q=marketingServices:LivePigeon - allows you to post recorded videos as livesCanva - create graphics and videos, share to social directlyFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

There is so much out there that calls itself Pilates - Wall Pilates, Reformer Pilates, Megaformer Pilates, Cardio Pilates....What makes actual Pilates, Pilates? Listen as I deep dive into the Pilates system of exercise and how to spot the real thing.Links:The Original 34 Mat Exercises - https://blog.alomoves.com/movement/original-34-pilates-exercisesFind me:Website - https://lyndalippin.comPilates Teacher Mastermind® -  https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermindStrong Bones Pilates™ Online Classes - https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studioIG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippinYouTube - https://youtube.com/lyndalippinpilatesLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lyndalippinEmail me - lynda [AT] lyndalippin.comMusic by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

I'm so thrilled to share this interview with powerhouse spa owner, Karen Pudetti. So many Pilates teachers are struggling to position and scale their businesses in the face of rapidly growing franchises and a glut of new studios. And so many of us burn out because we haven't figured out how to work on our businesses and not just in them.Spa and salon owners have the same problems! Beauty industry veteran Karen Pudetti joins me today to discuss tips and strategies for starting and growing a Pilates business that serves your clients, your staff, and yourself. Who Is Karen?Karen Pudetti was born and raised in upstate New York. She graduated from Nazareth College with an accounting degree and began her career working for a CPA firm in Boston and later joined corporate America. Her work for various Fortune 500 companies, although very interesting, was not fulfilling, and Karen decided to venture out on her own.She knew at nineteen years old she wanted to be her own boss and work in the beauty industry. She knew that was her true passion. Karen went back to school and received her electrolysis certification, her wax and esthetic licenses. Karen knew she wanted to be a stay-at-home Mom, but also wanted to make a good living for herself and not depend on her husband.  Now Karen owns Luxe Spa in Rochester, NY, where she built and coached a very successful team. She is the author of Rags to Riches: How Beauty Icons Made It Big, and teaches business owners how to create their own success through her Rags to Riches online course.Karen's Links:Luxe Spa - https://luxespa.com/Buy the book - https://www.iconicriches.com/rags-to-riches-orderJoin the course - https://www.iconicriches.com/rags-to-riches-in-action-courseFB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088567367833IG - https://www.instagram.com/karenpudetti/LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-pudetti/Music by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout

Hello everyone! I'm back for season 2 with a discussion about Programming Pilates Classes.For new Pilates teachers, you'll leave this episode with a framework to program any class easily and in the moment.  For experienced teachers, you'll have a few new tips and tricks that will make things easier.If you have questions, comments, ideas, leave me a voice message or comment at https://pilatesgoddess.comMore about Pilates Teacher Mastermind VIP - http://pilatesteachermastermind.com/Music by Nerd SaladLove the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser, Thank you! Support the showStart your podcast today at Buzzsprout