The Pilates Goddess Podcast

If you have chronic pain, Pilates will definitely help you. But, sometimes if you're not modifying things properly, doing too much too soon, or are doing exercises that are contra-indicated for your specific issues, it can make things worse.

If you've ever had a trainer or teacher tell you that working through acute pain is part of the process, or that you shouldn't worry about it, you'll get some actionable advice in this episode.

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This episode is for you whether you are considering your first Pilates teacher training, or if you did a contemporary training and want to bridge to learning more Classical Pilates.

I discuss how to evaluate and choose a program based on your needs, and how best to bridge (and why it's a good idea).

Links:
The Pilates Convo on IG - https://instagram.com/thepilatesconvo
Pilates Teacher Mastermind® FB group (free) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/pilatesteachermastermind
Pilates Teacher Mastermind® VIP mentorship - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind
My website - https://lyndalippin.com (join email newsletter)
IG - https://instagram.com/lyndalippin
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/lyndalippin
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Like many Americans, I suffer from chronic inflammation.  In my search for pain relief, I have discovered what is clinically proven to work to reduce inflammation. Here I share my story, and what's been working for me.

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Strong Bones Pilates FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongbonespilates
Pilates Teacher Mastermind® FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/pilatesteachermastermind

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I have spent much of my life overcomplicating the simple, and I see many other people doing the same thing, especially when it comes to personal health and fitness, as well as teaching Pilates or fitness. Today I discuss why simple is best, and where to start.

Links:
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Strong Bones Pilates FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongbonespilates
Pilates Teacher Mastermind® FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/pilatesteachermastermind

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Another issue that gets brought up often among Pilates teachers is Sacroiliac Joint Instability. The issue here is that what your clients with SI instability feel like they want is often very different from what they need, which is more work on stability and less stretching.

Today I review the anatomy of the SI Joint, why instability happens, how the symptoms can mimic other back issues (so a medical diagnosis is important), and what to do about it. Hopefully this will help you and your clients!

Links:
Anatomy - https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/sacroiliac-joint
Pelvic Stability - https://youtu.be/bHHhT_nSdbk

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I see tight hip flexors coming up in Pilates Teacher forums at least 2-3x every week. Even more concerning, I see people offering deep stretches and corrections that I know from experience can hurt more than help.

Let's deep dive into the hip flexors - what they are, where they are, and what they do. Learn why hip flexors get tight, and what exactly to avoid and do to help you and your clients feel and function at their best.

Links:
Psoas Major - https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/psoas-major-muscle
Hip Flexors - https://www.posmc.com/what-is-a-hip-flexor/
Pelvic Stability - https://youtu.be/bHHhT_nSdbk

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Lately all we hear about is fascia - fascial movement, fascial exercise, fascial release, fascial adhesions, tensegrity.... But what is fascia, really?

Can we release fascia, exercise our fascia, stretch our fascia? Does working fascia help us detox, reduce pain, and feel better? Listen for some scientific facts.

Links:
WebMD Intro to Fascia - https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-fascia
Pain Science - https://painscience.com/articles/does-fascia-matter.php
Anatomy Trains - https://anatomytrains.com/blog/2015/11/07/biomechanical-auto-regulation
CNN on Fascia Blasting - https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/08/health/fascia-blasting-explainer-exercise-jampolis/index.html

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I recently had a client ask me about the "Superman" exercise on the reformer. This worried me, as there is no exercise by that name. There are a few things I thought of - swimming prep on the long box and swan.

So I went on YouTube and searched, and saw so many scary things! The only actual Pilates exercise I saw was the Long Stretch, incorrectly named Superman.

There is a specific language to Pilates - Joe named the exercises, the apparatus, and certain cues and principles. And when we don't use the specific language, it can confuse our clients and possibly lead to injury.

Resources:
Pilates Teacher Mastermind® VIP - https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind
Andrea Maida - https://pilatesandrea.com/
Lesley Powell - https://www.movementsafoot.com/

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A quick overview of the bones of the spine, how our spines naturally curve in weight bearing, and where we have the most mobility in different directions. This leads into a discussion of the Pilates C-curve, and why *most* people need to focus on lower back stability, not mobility.

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I'm seeing some disturbing Pilates teacher training trends online. From what I see, it seems that many Pilates teachers aren't getting what they should out of their training.

Pilates is not just the mat, the reformer, or the chair. Pilates is not just a group of exercises. Pilates is a system that has multiple components and ways of modification and variation. Minimally, even if you're just learning to teach mat, there should be some mention of the other apparatus and how mat fits in the system.

Your (online or live) Pilates training should include:

• Learning the exercises as a Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced series with discussion of how and when to layer in new exercises, plus hands on.
• Learning how to modify and vary exercises safely and effectively.
• Observing and taking many classes and sessions from lead trainers as well as fellow apprentices.
• Practice teaching new clients and people at different levels, with observation and comments.
• Group support meetings to ask questions.
• Anatomy and special population modifications.
• Discussion of the system of Pilates, even if you're just learning part of it.

If you didn't get all of this in your training, or you did but need more support, come check out the fully online Pilates Teacher Mastermind® VIP, where you'll get all the education, community, and support! https://lyndalippin.com/pilates-teacher-mastermind

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