Pilates Exchange
Episodes
Control the Controllables: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Teaching and Leadership
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We had a team education recently with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti, and there was one idea that really stuck with me afterwards.Control the controllables.It s...
FIBO 2026: What the Fitness Industry Got Right (And What It Didn’t)
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back from FIBO.After spending time inside one of the biggest fitness events in Europe, we wanted to sit down and talk through what actually st...
Before FIBO: What We’re Looking For (And Questioning)
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before FIBO: What We’re Looking For (And Questioning)We’re heading back to FIBO this year, and before we go, we wanted to take a moment to talk th...
What We Would Do Differently If We Started the Studio Again
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If we were starting the studio again today, we wouldn’t necessarily do more. But, we would do things differently.In this episode of The Pilates Exch...
Part 1: Who Should Be Teaching Pilates Teachers?
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1: Who Should Be Teaching Pilates Teachers?A Conversation About Standards, Experience, and Responsibility in Pilates EducationThe Pilates industr...
What Great Teachers Do Differently: 5 Shifts That Make a Difference
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What actually makes a great Pilates class?In this solo episode of The Pilates Exchange, Hannah shares a different way of thinking about teaching — o...
Back in the Studio: Fear, Imposter Syndrome, and Returning to Teaching
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Returning to teaching after a serious illness is not just a physical process. It is also emotional, psychological, and deeply personal.In this episode...
Women’s Bodies Are Not Neutral: Power, Autonomy, and Movement Spaces
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Hannah sits down with terrorism scholar Gülden Hennemann for a thoughtful conversation about how women’s b...
Cancer-Free Is Not the End of the Story: Returning to Teaching and Studio Life
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Being declared cancer-free is a milestone. But it is not the end of the story.In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Christian shares what it really...
Software as a Partner: How to Choose a CRM for Your Pilates Studio
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing software for your Pilates studio can feel overwhelming — especially if you’re early in your business and trying to make thoughtful decisi...
Zen, Hustle Culture, and the Illusion of Being Behind
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for movement teachers, studio owners, and students who have come back after injury, illness, burnout, or a forced pause — and quietl...
Supporting Through Illness: Care, Boundaries, and Staying Human
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Supporting Through Illness: Care, Boundaries, and Staying HumanWhen illness enters your life or your work, support can become complicated — especial...
Systems, Safety Nets, and What Holds You When Life Breaks Open
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Systems, Safety Nets, and What Holds You When Life Breaks OpenWhen life doesn’t go according to plan, what actually holds your business, your team, ...
Teaching, Training, and Living With Cancer (Part 1)
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Teaching, Training, and Living With Cancer — Part 1In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Christian shares the beginning of his experience...
Lessons From Our Crisis and Studio’s Relaunch
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How to Know When It’s Time to Pivot: Lessons From Our Crisis and Studio’s RelaunchA framework for teachers and studio owners to reassess, realign,...
Hip Replacements & Movement Careers: What I Wish I Knew Before Surgery
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for anyone navigating the world of hip replacements—whether you’re a movement teacher facing surgery, a curious student, or a trai...
What’s the difference between delivering a class and truly transforming someone’s experience through movement?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Hannah explores the subtle (but powerful) shift from class leader to coach—and why it matters more than e...
Permission to Be Enough: The Anti-Perfectionist Path to Great Teaching
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionism is sneaky. It whispers that we’re not ready, not enough, not doing it right. But what if the pressure to be perfect is actually holdin...
The Burnout Spiral: How to Spot It and What to Do About It
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout doesn’t always show up in a blaze—it often sneaks in quietly, disguised as “just a busy week.” In this episode of The Pilates Exchange...
The Art of Progress: Supporting Clients When They Feel Stuck
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck isn’t failure—it’s feedback.In this solo episode, Hannah dives into the common (but often quiet) experience of plateaus in Pilates...
🎙️ Teaching Beyond the Mat: Why Barre Training Might Be Your Next Best Move
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt the pull toward something more—more creativity, more energy, more connection in your teaching—this episode is for you.In thi...
Is Pilates Enough? When and Why to Add a New Modality to Your Teaching
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Pilates enough—or could adding another modality expand your impact, reignite your teaching, and support your clients more holistically?In this ep...
Beyond the Workout: How Pilates Teachers Can Help Clients Thrive
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Pilates teachers, we do more than guide movement—we help our clients build healthier lifestyles that support longevity, vitality, and overall wel...
12 Pilates Myths – Separating Fact from Fiction
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many myths and misconceptions about Pilates that hold people back from experiencing its full benefits. Is Pilates just for flexibility? D...
March Matness: The Art of Growth and Self-Care in Pilates
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of March Matness, a global celebration of Pilates mat exercises, Hannah sits down with the inspiring Lesley Logan for a lively and thought-pr...
Celebrating a Decade of Movement and Growth
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Hannah reflects on the joyous celebration of her studio's 10-year anniversary in Nuremberg. She opens up...
Share the Love: How Social Connections Boost Your Fitness and Health
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, we dive into the power of social connections and how working out with others can transform your fitness journ...
The Science of Building New Exercise Habits and a Healthy Lifestyle
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Pilates Exchange! In this episode, we explore the fascinating science behind building new exercise habits and adopting a healthier life...
New Year, New Goals - Elevating Your Pilates Practice and Business
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of the year, host Hannah Teutscher dives into the art of setting meaningful New Year’s resolutions—both personal and profess...
If you can’t demonstrate it, don’t teach it.
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hannah tackles a complex issue often debated in the Pilates world: whether instructors must personally perform every exercise they te...
Pilates Teacher vs. Instructor
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Hannah dives into the debate between being a Pilates instructor or teacher—and why the title doesn’t matt...
How to Start and Scale a Pilates Studio: Hannah’s Wellness Business Journey
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of The Pilates Exchange, host Hannah shares the pivotal moments in her journey of starting and scaling a Pilates and wellnes...
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs for Wellness Business Success: Mindset, Pricing, and Growth Tips with Sandy Connery
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Hannah sits down with Sandra Connery, former biomechanist turned tech founder and mindset coach, to explore t...
Pregnancy Pilates Guide with Dr. Laura Williams
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest, Dr. Laura Williams, firmly believes in never telling her patients “no” because she doesn’t want them to develop any type of fea...
Should you become a Pilates teacher?
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From every corner of the globe, bodies of all shapes and sizes are embracing Pilates. And just as diverse bodies practice it, diverse bodies should be...
“Pilates Body”
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Pilates Exchange, we take a closer look at the so-called 'Pilates body,' a concept we've touched on before but are diving ...
Pilates Teacher Fears
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's well-known that the worlds of Pilates and dance frequently overlap, with many Pilates instructors having a background as dancers. Today on T...
Classical vs Contemporary Pilates
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a Pilates method for every type of body — regardless of shape, size, age, or ability. Do all the exercises mirror those originally created ...
How to Get a Pilates Teaching Job
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for your first Pilates teaching job? It might feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can stand out from the crowd! In this episod...
Pilates is NOT a Performance
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pilates has been put in the social media spotlight recently and that has led to a lot of people wanting to try it out. While this is wonderful, these ...
Creativity for Pilates Teachers
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re feeling stuck as a Pilates teacher, you might be tempted to invest in an expensive new course. But what if you didn’t need to? What if, ...
Pilates Emergency
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine answering a call in the early hours of the morning from a client who’s too drunk to attend class the next morning. It sounds absurd, right? ...
Best Online Studio Platform with Jeni Barcelos
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is something truly powerful about being able to use technology to broadcast our movement classes across the world. It’s as if we're shari...
Technology and Pilates with Kelsey Paschich
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging technologies are transforming the world of dance, creating a dynamic interplay between digital innovation and human movement. Joining us toda...
AI and Technology in Pilates
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the Pilates and movement industry, which often relies on traditional thinking, it is crucial for us to embrace innovation and open our minds to new...
Coaching Tactics That Work with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are in the Pilates studio or coaching a school dance team, teaching is so much more than yelling, “Point your toes!” For over a decade...
Hands On Assists
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Movement can be the joy that integrates us all together, but what about touch? Hands on assists has been a topic of contention in yoga for many years ...
Change is Hard
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pilates Exchange! After a rejuvenating sabbatical, host Hannah Teutscher is back to kick off season two with some exciting updates...
Pilates Teacher Self-Care
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers are such generous people who give so selflessly to their students and often forget to take care of themselves. In this episode of The Pilates...
Teaching as Performance
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The role of teaching is both an art and a science. It encompasses many different aspects and skills, all put together to create an atmosphere conduciv...
Husband and Wife Pilates Team
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like any relationship, a business partnership with your spouse brings unique opportunities and challenges to overcome together. Today on The Pilates E...
Do We Need to Motivate Pilates Clients
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Pilates Exchange Podcast, Hannah broaches a topic of discussion that has been popping up in a few different Facebook groups lately: do we...
Pilates Imposter with Hannah Teutscher
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of imposter syndrome can feel intrusive and big. That feeling of shame, self-doubt, unworthiness, or that you are, in fact, unknowingly cluel...
Pilates Police with Natalie Wilson
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For a lot of us movement teachers and coaches, moving our bodies ultimately changed our lives leading to one of our biggest goals: to simply get our c...
Pilates, Scoliosis, and Raphael Bender
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Hannah on the Pilates Exchange podcast is exercise physiologist and Pilates instructor, Raphael Bender. He's the owner of Breathe Educati...
Pilates and Yoga with Dianne Bondy
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us for yet another tough, but much-needed and inspiring conversation, is Dianne Bondy, E-RYT 500, YACEP. Dianne is a social justice activist, ...
Music in Pilates Classes
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the third instalment of our series exploring the role of music in pilates classes. Our first episode focused on the benefits of includ...
Why You Shouldn’t Use Music for Your Pilates Class
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much polarisation around whether or not music belongs in Pilates classes. This episode forms part two of our three-part series, which expl...
Why You Should Use Music For Your Pilates Class
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Music in Pilates class has been hotly debated for years, and this episode forms the first installment of a three-part series exploring exactly that. W...
Pilates Evolution
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The evolution of something is often defined as distinguishable differences resulting from modifications in successive generations. When we examine the...
Say No to Cher and Yes to Yourself
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes opportunities come our way, and it’s only later that we realize their implications for the rest of our lives. During this episode, your ho...
Teaching Pilates When You Are NOT a Native Speaker with Christian Teutscher
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Pilates Exchange podcast, we delve into the topic of teaching in a second language. Hannah and Christian Teutscher are both experienced i...
Scoliosis, Schroth and Pilates with Meredith Weiss
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many movement professionals don’t yet know how valuable the principles of Schroth are in their daily teachings, especially for patients with scolios...
Size Diverse Pilates with Rachel Piper
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How boring would we be if we all looked the same? We all carry abundance in certain parts of our bodies and today’s guest is passionate about changi...
Consent and Tactile Cueing in Yoga and Pilates
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Movement teachers have the power to help people move their bodies in a way that makes them feel alive! Joining us today is Rebecca Sebastian, a yoga t...
Posture and Pilates
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're about to delve into a topic that may stir some debate, though its significance can't be denied. Exploring the subject of posture has t...
Questions to Ask Before You Sign Up For Pilates Teacher Training
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many different aspects to a teacher training program that can make or break the experience for you. But where do you start? What question...
What Makes a Master Teacher
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of dance, yoga, and Pilates, the term "Master Teacher" often surfaces. But what exactly does it mean? At times, it appears to b...
Keep Your Thoughts about Other Bodies to Yourself
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the fitness industry, there is often too much emphasis placed on being a certain shape and size. Even though there isn’t just one way to be stron...
Body Image Problem in Pilates
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is this idea floundering around the Pilates world that practising Pilates will transform your body into one akin to a professional dancer. You k...
Train the Trainers Alumni Audit with Natsu Sasaki
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard to navigate life after a dance career, especially when it spans two decades. But finding direction can lead to great rewards. During th...
Pain Science and Pilates with Colleen Jorgensen
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As teachers, we have the amazing opportunity to create spaces where growth, freedom, safety, and a spirit of play can thrive! Today, we embark on an i...
Let Yourself Be a Student
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Making the transition from student to teacher can be a challenging process. You need to go from concentrating on yourself to focusing on leading an en...
Imposter Syndrome and Pilates
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So many pilates teachers experience imposter syndrome whether it’s because of a lack of skills in the art of teaching or because we feel that we wil...
Exploring Different Tools for Teaching Advanced High-Level Students
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking on a class or training session with an advanced student might sometimes evoke a sense of uncertainty regarding what we, as their instructors, c...
The Biggest Cueing Mistakes We Make and How to Fix Them
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As pilates teachers, we are bound to make some cueing mistakes from time to time, and finding ways to fix those issues can make for more effective, re...
Ethical Social Media for Pilates
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our global society, social media often plays an integral part in our livelihoods and in our businesses. So, how can we as movement teachers and coa...
Shame Free Teaching with Christian Teutscher
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As movement coaches and teachers, we want to focus on creating environments that are shame-free and fun for all our students, no matter their age or c...
Navigating the Critical Voice of Our Internal Dialogue
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are often so concerned with the physicalities of movement in our sessions, however, part of our role as movement teachers can be to create awarenes...
Cultivating Growth Mindset as Movement Teachers
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As movement teachers, we know or have observed that growth is never linear and opportunities to fail greatly impact the growth trajectory. Today, we d...
Introduction to the Art and Philosophy of Movement
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Pilates Exchange, a podcast that delves deep into the art and philosophy of beautiful movement mixed with evidence-based exercise scien...