The Pilates Goddess Podcast
Episodes
41. When Your Client Comes In With Neck Pain
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neck Pain is the number one issue I hear about in Pilates teacher groups, and from clients. In this episode I break down the differences between docum...
40. Finding Yourself in Menopause with Angie Garton
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm super excited about this episode, my friends! My friend Angie Garton is one of the UK's most sought-after menopause coaches, and I love her compas...
39. How To Maintain Your Bone Health
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bone health is an important consideration for women over 50. Osteoporosis is on the rise, and there are so many ways we can keep our bodies strong, ...
38. When In Doubt, Leave It Out
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My first Pilates teacher, Steve Giordano, used to always say, "When in doubt, leave it out," and I have used this in my Pilates teaching and in my own...
37. Stepping Into What's Possible with Chantill Lopez & Anne Bishop
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you teach Pilates and struggle with fear and anxiety around your business, your staff, your clients, and all the things, today's longer episode is ...
36. Pilates for Neck & Shoulders Class
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving!Today's episode is a full body, audio Pilates class that focuses on releasing neck and shoulder tension. So, get out your mat and t...
35. What Is Pilates?
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's solo episode, I delve into the question of what Pilates actually is, and what it can do for your body.I discuss my story of becoming a Pila...
34. Email Marketing for Pilates Teachers with Liz Wilcox
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Super excited for you to hear this conversation with The Fresh Princess of Email Marketing, Liz Wilcox! We talk about everything from setting up a lis...
33. When Your Client Comes In With Lower Back Pain
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Short and sweet today! A colleague of mine asked a question in a Pilates teacher's forum - "What are your tricks for lengthening out a spasming low ba...
32. Safe Movement for All Spines with Gwen Miller
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a spine, and especially if you have back pain or teach Pilates or any movement to clients with back pain and spine pathologies, this episo...
31. Why There Is An Order To Pilates
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that there really is an order to the Pilates exercises? And that knowing the order will make structuring a workout so much easier, whethe...
30. Pricing Your Pilates Services
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pricing your Pilates services is a hugely important step in creating your business. While it may seem OK to go by what "the going rates are" in your a...
29. Rebuilding Our Pilates Community with Dr. Martin Kettelhut
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you enjoyed last week's episode about The Latest Pilates Lawsuit, you need to listen to this interview.I invited my dear friend from graduate schoo...
28. Building A Burnout-free Pilates Biz with Alyson Limehouse
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking to my friend Alyson Limehouse, CEO Of Rollology Fitness, about her mission to serve clients and Pilates teachers. We cover the state...
27. On the Latest Pilates Lawsuit
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, Sean Gallagher is at it again. After losing the Pilates trademark in an historic federal court decision, Sean's now suing over the social media s...
26. How Healing Happens Online with Matthew J. Brownstein
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is juicy! In the Pilates world, we have started discussing the questions of whether we can effectively teach Pilates to clients online...
25. So, Your Doctor Sent You to Pilates
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is for you if you've had any kind of of chronic pain, surgery, or injury rehab where your doctor sent you to Pilates "because it will ...
24. Effective Approaches to Fitness with Steve Washuta
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How happy am I to finally host my friend and fellow fitness professional, Steve Washuta from TrulyFit!This conversation is useful for fitness professi...
23. How To Modify Any Exercise
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are 3 ways to modify any exercise, and once you understand them you'll be much more empowered in your workouts. If you're a Pilates teacher who ...
22. Empowering Women To Advocate for Themselves and Others with Patricia V. Hayes
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Women's empowerment is near and dear to my heart (I used to teach women's studies and feminist theory), and I can't think of a better person to discus...
21. Pilates Teacher Training
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I explore the good, bad, and ugly in the world of Pilates teacher training.Learn more about brand-specific trainings, online only trainings, and...
20. Being A Healthy Human, Part 2 with Dr. Sam Slattery
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for Part 2 of my discussion with Dr. Sam Slattery, author of The Body Cooperative. Hubby & I have know Dr. Sam fr over a decade. He was a...
19. Being A Healthy Human, Part 1 with Dr. Sam Slattery
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Dr. Sam Slattery, author of The Body Cooperative. Hubby & I have know Dr. Sam for over a decade. He was a big part of our medica...
18. Going More Joe® with Sunni Almond
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Catching up with my dear friend Sunni Almond, founder of Going More Joe®, is always a treat! I've taught Sunni, taught with and for Sunni, and always...
17. Moving Through Menopause with Wendy Kleinke
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I love to talk with other fitness and wellness professionals who also help women who are going through menopause, and my friend Wendy Kleinke is one o...
16. Teach Pilates with Confidence with Tania Huddart
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past decade, too many talented teachers in the Pilates industry have stopped teaching because of burn-out, debilitating stress, imposter synd...
15. Pilates and Lower Back Pain
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So many people seek out Pilates to help with lower back pain.***Make sure you see a medical professional to make sure you are cleared to exercise! If ...
14. Make An Impact In Your Pilates Business with Alison Marsh
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is so full of actionable, effective advice for Pilates teachers!I've known Alison Marsh from Pregnancy Pilates Impact for about 20 years,...
13. Basic Exercises Are The Best Exercises
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So many Fitness trainers, Pilates teachers, and yoga teachers believe that we need to do new and varied movements all the time.In fact, I've heard peo...
12. Cues Pilates Teachers Shouldn't Use
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
11. Love Your Pilates Teacher
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are several considerations when you're choosing a Pilates teacher, and most of them start with you!In this episode I outline the major questions...
10. Aussie Pilates Pioneer - Allan Menezes
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm super excited about this interview! I've known Allan Menezes for about 30 years, and had clients who had great outcomes after working with him whi...
9. Exercise for Bone Health
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With osteoporosis being a health crisis in the US, and falls & fractures being a leading cause of death, we need to know all we can about bone hea...
8. Why Pilates Teachers Need A Niche
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard about niche marketing? About the importance of picking an Ideal Client Avatar? Do you struggle with this, because you know Pilates is g...
7. Exercise for Aging Bodies
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to the NY Times, "Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide". While we can talk about exercise i...
6. Building A Pilates Business That Works for Your Life
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pilates Teachers - If you are working way too many hours for way too little money, you're not alone. But it doesn't have to be that way! I outline som...
5. Pilates Doesn't Have To Be Complicated
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to so many potential clients who love simple and effective workouts, and steer clear of Pilates. Most recently, someone told me that she went t...
4. The State of Pilates with Joan Breibart
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pilates is at a crossroads (as is all fitness right now), and we need to decide whether to look ahead and move forward, or focus on the past. I've bee...
3. Outfit Your Home Pilates Studio for Under $200
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pilates, in fact, does not require big expensive equipment! Listen for some Pilates history, what the equipment does, and how you can mimic the studio...
2. Muscle Confusion Isn't A Thing
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is for everybody, including Pilates & Fitness trainers! If you've been focused on doing different things all the time to "confuse" ...
1. The Myth of Neutral Spine
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard the phrase "neutral spine" in a Pilates or other exercise class, and I bet that neither you nor the trainer who said it u...
0. Introduction
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, my friends!Just a quick introduction. I'm Lynda Lippin, the Pilates Goddess behind Lynda Lippin Pilates, Strong Bones Pilates™, & the Pilates...