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Stephanie Neal

Aug 72 min read

How to Tailor Reformer Pilates Classes for Injured Clients: 5 Key Questions to Ask.

Hands up if you've had that heart-stopping moment when a client casually drops the bomb in a reformer pilates class, that they've picked...

Stephanie Neal

Jun 92 min read

Ditch the Variety Trap: Build Stronger Clients with Effortless Reformer Pilates Class Planning

Ever feel the pressure to constantly reinvent the wheel? You know, those moments where you stare at a blank page, desperately searching...

"Turning My Pilates Dreams Into Reality: A Heartfelt Thank You"

Stephanie Neal

May 92 min read

"Turning My Pilates Dreams Into Reality: A Heartfelt Thank You"

Hey everyone, Steph here, bursting with excitement (and a touch of disbelief) to share an amazing weekend! I had the incredible honor of...

Top 5 Exercise Modifications for Teaching Multi-Level Reformer Pilates Classes

Stephanie Neal

Apr 82 min read

Top 5 Exercise Modifications for Teaching Multi-Level Reformer Pilates Classes

Teaching a multi-level reformer class can be a juggling act. You want to push your advanced students while ensuring beginners and those...

Stephanie Neal

Dec 21, 20232 min read

Pilates Teaching Tips for Beginners: Creating a Positive Experience

As the festive season approaches so does the New Year and with it the influx of fresh faces to our Pilates classes. So, I wanted to share...

Stephanie Neal

Jun 30, 20232 min read

Pilates Mastery: Engaging Clients, Maximizing Progress, and Striking the Perfect Balance

Lately, I've been hearing a common struggle among teachers—the worry that clients are getting bored of their classes. It's a delicate...

Stephanie Neal

May 16, 20232 min read

Exercise for Osteoporosis: Be Specific, Be Targeted

Osteoporosis is a condition that requires special attention when it comes to exercise. As a Pilates Teacher you know the incredible...

Stephanie Neal

Mar 13, 20231 min read

3 Steps to Teaching Advanced Pilates Repertoire

As a Pilates Instructor, it's natural to feel a little intimidated by the advanced exercises. But it's time to face this challenge...

Stephanie Neal

Jan 10, 20233 min read

Simplify your Reformer Pilates Class Planning

So that you can stop wasting hours scrolling online AND spend more time doing what you love! Almost every reformer pilates instructor I...

Stephanie Neal

Dec 5, 20221 min read

How to Teach Multi-level Pilates Classes

Having multiple abilities in one class is a juggle for the most experienced of teachers, so if you are finding it challenging then the...

Stephanie Neal

Jul 21, 20221 min read

What to do when your Reformer Class Plan, doesn't go to Plan.

Ever Taught an exercise in class only to realise, it was too hard for your clients? You had another option up your sleeve but it was too...

5 Tips for New Pilates Teachers (That I wish someone had told me)

Stephanie Neal

May 7, 20222 min read

5 Tips for New Pilates Teachers (That I wish someone had told me)

Read these 5 Tips to help you avoid some of the common mistakes New Pilates Teachers make when getting started.

Stephanie Neal

Mar 7, 20222 min read

Hands on Assists for Pilates Teachers

I'd love to know where you stand on using Hands-on Assists and Tactile Cueing in your Teaching? Are you a lover or a hater (or a never...

Stephanie Neal

Feb 24, 20223 min read

Save yourself time planning reformer classes.

BY PROGRESSING YOUR CLASS PLANS & YOUR CLIENTS There were two main things I found challenging about teaching and planning Reformer...

Stephanie Neal

Jan 9, 20222 min read

What to Teach to Beginner Pilates Clients

When we teach someone new to Pilates, or when we teach a New Exercise to someone, we really want to help set them up for success. We want...

How to Fill Your Pilates Classes and Create Raving Fans in the Process

Stephanie Neal

Dec 21, 20212 min read

How to Fill Your Pilates Classes and Create Raving Fans in the Process

This week I've been thinking about how I can best help the Reformer Pilates Teachers in my Mentoring program (HQ Academy), teach classes...

Stephanie Neal

Nov 15, 20211 min read

What Springs Should I use for each Exercise?

As a new Pilates Teacher it can be tricky to get the hang of what springs to use for what exercise and when! Here are some tips to help...

Tips for Teaching Open Level Pilates Classes

Stephanie Neal

Oct 3, 20212 min read

Tips for Teaching Open Level Pilates Classes

Teaching open-level pilates classes is one of the most challenging styles of classes to teach. There is so much that we have to focus on...

How to Teach Advanced Reformer Exercises

Stephanie Neal

Sep 26, 20212 min read

How to Teach Advanced Reformer Exercises

How to stop making these two mistakes when teaching the advanced reformer exercises

Stephanie Neal

Aug 10, 20211 min read

What to do when you have a New Client in Your Pilates Class

Ever had this happen to you? You have your pilates class all planned out only to arrive and realise that you've got a brand newy in your...

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