05/06/2024
🧐1 cm MOVE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE🧐
and that is why
EVERY TEACHER NEEDS A TEACHER
Continuous learning, growth, and self-care in the Pilates profession are very important. Here is why:
*Skill Enhancement:* If I'm bored, the client will probably be bored too. As Pilates teachers, we need to continually refine and enhance our techniques. By taking classes from other instructors, I can learn new exercises, variations, and teaching methods. Observing the style of another teacher allows me to refer clients to someone who might be a better fit. It also helps to have another set of eyes to point out habits I didn't know I had or recently have not worked on.
*Staying Updated:* The wellness and medical fields are always evolving, and Pilates is no exception. We need to stay updated with the latest research, trends, and advancements in Pilates to provide the best instruction to our clients. It's always inspiring to know a teacher who recently did a course or workshop and to tap into their new excitement as they gladly share what they've learned.
*Preventing Burnout:* Yes, it happens A LOT!! When I get to that point, going into corporate has cross my mind sometimes. But it too shall pass! Teaching Pilates can be physically and mentally incredibly demanding. Engaging in regular sessions with other teachers allows me to focus on myself, to be on the receiving side of Pilates instead of giving all the time.
*Objective Feedback:* Having another teacher observe and critique my form and technique (especially since we can't see our own derriére) provides valuable feedback that helps me improve my own practice and teaching skills.
*Different Perspectives:* As Pilates teachers, we have a unique language we could speak for hours if the audience allows it. Each teacher has their own style based on their background before qualifying, their qualifications, and the years of courses and workshops that follow. Learning from different instructors exposes me to various teaching styles and perspectives, broadening my understanding and approach to not just Pilates, but movement as a whole.
*Inspiration:* Taking classes from other instructors can put an extra bounce in my step. It is definitely inspiring and reinvigorating. It reminds me why I fell in love with Pilates in the first place and reignites my passion for teaching.
*Community and Support:* Being part of a community of teachers provides support and encouragement, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. It's always welcoming to contact a fellow teacher about their expertise in a certain topic and receive their open-hearted sharing.
*Empathy:* By being a student myself, I can better understand the experiences and challenges my clients face, improving my empathy and effectiveness as a teacher.
*Client Perspective:* Experiencing Pilates from a client's perspective helps me tailor my teaching methods to better meet the needs and expectations of my clients whether it be pure Pilates, stretching, fascia release, trigger point therapy, massage or just a lending ear. 😉
Let the passion live on!
❤️x❤️
