Pilates Elephants
Episodes
60. Pilates Body Shape: The Illusion of Perfection, with Laura Cruz
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Body shape and Pilates are tightly linked in many people’s minds. Well... it is time to grow past that outdated illusion, because it isn’t good fo...
59. Proper Squat Form- Does it Exist? With Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many exercises, like squats, are described as being risky if you do them wrong, but is that true? Foot placement, knee placement and spinal alignment,...
58. How Dance Culture Continues to Influence Pilates, with Josselyn Levinson-Dustin
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pilates has been heavily influenced by dance in terms of aesthetics and industry practices. What does this mean for instructors and clients? Raph and ...
57. What Studio Owners Are REALLY Looking For When Hiring New Instructors, with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do studio owners really want from new hires? And what are new instructors looking for from a studio? We pull back the curtain on both Pilates ins...
56. Factors Which Influence Our Experience Of Pain, with Brendan Mouatt
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is how I experience pain different than other people? The way people think, what they're told, and what they're exposed to, along with their biology, ...
55. Physio and Rehab - Not What You Think! with Adam Meakins
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it can feel like outdated beliefs are rampant in the rehab world... Well, this episode is here to help change that. Adam Meakins is one of t...
54. Are Big Classes Unsafe? with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are small group classes really better than large group classes in Pilates? Are there injury risks with Pilates? And if so, how likely are they and wha...
53. How to Legally Protect Your Fitness Business, with Cory Sterling
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you understand all the legal mumbo-jumbo surrounding your Pilates Studio? Probably not, but Cory Sterling makes that easy to solve. In today's epis...
52. How to Foster a Positive Growth Mindset, with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with a setback or negative self-talk? Let’s talk about how to overcome those self-imposed limits...Learning how to pick yourself up and dust...
51. Living Well With Pain, with Bronnie Lennox Thompson
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Dr. Bronnie Lennox Thompson, an incredible practitioner and researcher in the psychosocial aspects of persistent pain. We...
50. Pilates for Chronic Pain, with Nick Hannah
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Nick Hannah, a genuinely innovative physiotherapist in London, Ontario, Canada. We discuss why communication is the next...
Answering your questions about the Diploma of Clinical Pilates
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this inbetween-isode Raph answers your questions about the Diploma of Clinical Pilates.Who it's forWhat you learn - like holy cow you'll learn a SH...
49. Can Pilates Really Make Your Muscles Longer and Leaner?
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does Pilates really give you long, lean muscles? The answer might surprise you. Listen to find out.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDow...
48. It’s Time to Empower Pilates Instructors, with Jenna Zaffino
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we talk to Pilates Superstar, Movement Educator and Health Coach Jenna Zaffino. We cover Jenna's Pilates education and friendship ...
47. Pelvic Instability: What Pilates Instructors Need to Know, with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why despite all the noise around the topic in the Pilates realm, you don’t have to worry about pelvic instability for yourself, and you don’...
46. How To Run A Successful Pilates Studio And Make Money, with Laura Saggers
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Pilates Elephants, we talk to Laura Saggers, owner of Rise Pilates, about her journey through learning how owning a Pilates stud...
45. Strategies to Improve Critical Thinking Skills, with Lars Avemarie
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this show, Raph speaks to Lars, a prolific advocate of evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and a passionate educator. We discuss several to...
44. Your Pilates Questions Answered, with Raphael Bender
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Pilates expert, and passionate advocate of fearless movement, Raphael Bender, is in the hot seat. Answering listeners’ Pilates questions s...
43. Where Should I Be Feeling It? Advice for Instructors and Clients, with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are just starting Pilates training or are an experienced instructor, the question “Where should I be feeling it?” comes up a lot. And ...
US-based instructors - I want to talk with you!
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey US friends and Elephants listeners,We are expanding our Pilates training into the US and I'd really like to talk with you to understand the US Pil...
42. Is Pilates Good for Arthritis? with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re discussing all the empowering ways that we can facilitate an awesome movement experience for clients with arthritis. There is no doubt that so...
41. Pilates and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Your Pelvic Floor, with Sarah Haag
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned women's health physiotherapist Sarah Haag joins us on the show for an in-depth discussion on Pilates and pregnancy, exercise, and continence ...