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Pilates Students' Manual

Olivia Bioni

84 episodes

1 month ago

We saved the best for last! Today's episode looks at the instances of rotation in the Pilates repertoire! We explore the muscles involved in rotating the trunk, the plane of movement we rotate in, and how the shape of our vertebrae impact how we can move our our spine. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/P...

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We saved the best for last! Today's episode looks at the instances of rotation in the Pilates repertoire! We explore the muscles involved in rotating the trunk, the plane of movement we rotate in, and how the shape of our vertebrae impact how we can move our our spine. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/P...

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Pilates Students' Manual

Shapes Of The Spine - Rotation

We saved the best for last! Today's episode looks at the instances of rotation in the Pilates repertoire! We explore the muscles involved in rotating the trunk, the plane of movement we rotate in, and how the shape of our vertebrae impact how we can move our our spine. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/P...

1 month ago

17 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

Shapes Of The Spine - Extension

Today's episode looks at the wild world of extension in the Pilates repertoire! We explore the muscles involved in extension, the planes of movement, and how our spinal flexors and extensors work together to move our spine into different shapes. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be...

2 months ago

15 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

Shapes Of The Spine - Flexion

This week's episode dives into one of the most frequent shapes we make in Pilates: spinal flexion! We explore where this shape appears in mat and reformer repertoire, what muscles are involved and making this shape, and why we don't need to be worried about it. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesSt...

3 months ago

18 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

Shapes Of The Spine - Lateral Flexion

Today's episode kicks off a mini series diving into the different shapes the spine makes in Pilates, exploring the planes of movement, the muscles involved in making the shape, and where we see this movement in our Pilates exercises. The star of the show today is lateral flexion, or side bending! Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast we...

4 months ago

21 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

What Makes Mat Pilates So Difficult?

In this episode, I share my first experience with mat Pilates and explain what makes mat Pilates exercises so challenging. I discuss the physical and mental blocks that can make mat Pilates difficult, as well as how load (usually body weight and gravity in mat Pilates) can raise the starting point of challenge in a mat class. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcri...

5 months ago

21 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

You Are Invited To Try Pilates In 2025

Whether you're starting a new Pilates practice for yourself or encouraging a friend to take a Pilates class with you in the new year, you are invited to try Pilates in 2025! Tune in to learn more about the benefits of doing Pilates with friends and maybe even try a class with me! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly...

8 months ago

14 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

How Adaptable Is Pilates?

There are many reasons why you might need to adapt Pilates exercises: structural limitations, recommendations from your doctor or surgeon, or personal preference. Regardless of why you might need to tweak an exercise to work better with your body, this episode explores some of the limitless options that maintain the integrity of the exercises and make them achievable for everyone. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstu...

9 months ago

17 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

Your Pilates Reading List

Today's episode explores some of my favorite Pilates books for learning about Joe, the history of Pilates, anatomy, exercise variations, and sharing Pilates with kids! These are books that guided my Pilates practice, and I hope you'll enjoy them too. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual...

10 months ago

17 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

Pilates Is A Brain Game And A Body Game

Pilates is great for strengthening your body, but it is also great for your brain. Whether you're looking for a complex exercise to stop your mind from wandering, or you like to think about movements as you do them, there is a cerebral nature to Pilates that overthinkers and intellectuals may enjoy. Tune in to learn more!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found o...

11 months ago

17 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

Knowing When To Level Up

How do you know when it's time to try something harder in your Pilates practice? Some Pilates studios level their classes, but what is the right time to try the next level? Do you have to level up? In this episode, we talk about what determines a class's level of challenge, including the mental piece of understanding the choreography, Pilates equipment, and your body's capability, and the fine line between pushing yourself before you're ready and holding yourself back. Tune in!I want to hear ...

1 year ago

23 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

A Closer Look At Footwork

This episode is a deep dive into all things footwork. Curious about the why behind the what of one the most common reformer Pilates exercises? Learn what muscles are working, different ways to perform the exercise, and why it's a great addition to any Pilates program when you tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bi...

1 year ago

26 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

The Power Of Patience

There are benefits to doing Pilates in the short, mid, and long term, and the longer you consistently do Pilates, the more benefits you can gain. I've done Pilates for several years myself, and I work with clients who've done Pilates from one day to one decade. Tune in to hear what's waiting for you when you commit to your Pilates practice! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode tr...

1 year ago

20 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

What Is March Matness?

You may have seen a recent influx of people posting Pilates mat exercise on social media in March. Tune in to today's episode to learn about the inception of March Matness, what is is, how you can get involved, and why seeing lots of people sharing their version of Pilates exercises on social media is a fabulous thing. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can ...

1 year ago

18 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

What Is The Goal Of Pilates?

What is the purpose of doing Pilates? You may already have your own answer to this question, but there's lots of ways to answer it and lots of different lenses to look through. Tune in to hear about Joseph Pilates' goal of doing Pilates as well as how different schools of thought in Pilates approach the purpose of Pilates. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found...

1 year ago

15 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

As 2023 draws to a close, we look back on this year's episodes, look forward to 2024, and reflect on the incredible milestones met this year. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episo...

1 year ago

12 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

Normal Human Variability

It is normal for human bodies to be a little bit different, from the shape of our bones, to how tall we are, to how flexible we are. We can work to improve our strength, flexibility, and coordination doing Pilates, but we are all starting at different points, and we do have some structural limitations that are unique to us. That doesn't mean we need to give up on our pursuit of attaining a difficult Pilates exercise, but we can give ourselves grace and and recognize that our body's version of...

1 year ago

22 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

Decoding Pilates Jargon

When you look up the description of a Pilates class, you may seem some unfamiliar terms. Classes may be listed as mat or equipment, classical or contemporary, athletic, therapeutic, or somatic, and/or leveled 1, 2, 3 or beginner, intermediate, advanced, or you may see an open or all levels class. Tune in to get the lowdown on this terminology so you can find a class style and level that is right for you!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Faceb...

1 year ago

22 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

Mat vs. Reformer Pilates

Some Pilates classes use different pieces of Pilates equipment and two common formats are mat and reformer Pilates. Spoiler: they're both Pilates, but what does each type of class entail, and which one is a better fit for you? Let's find out!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subs...

1 year ago

19 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

Why Props Are Your Friend

Props like the magic circle, resistance band, yoga block, stability ball, etc. can provide support and challenge to us as we practice Pilates. They can can help us fill the gap between where we are and where we want to go, and push us farther when we want to take an exercise to a new level of difficulty. You may have heard that using props is "cheating" or "not the real exercise," but this episode shows you how awesomeness and validity of using props. Tune in! I want to hear ...

2 years ago

20 minutes

Pilates Students' Manual

Pilates Class Tips

Over the years of teaching and taking classes, I've amassed some good advice and best practice for you in your Pilates class. Today I share my top tips for you to help make your Pilates class experience more comfortable and more successful. From clothing, to the best way to roll your mat, to letting go of what you think other people may be thinking, I've got you covered in this episode. Tune in!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pila...

2 years ago

18 minutes