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Ever been made to feel like you're  “Just” a mat work teacher? Last week I was asked if “mat work only” Pilates teachers were still recognised as having a value now that the “Reformer” boom has hit. Firstly, I was surprised by this question as it's something I have never questioned. Secondly, the fact that a teacher felt that their skills were not as valuable because they were considered “just” a mat work teacher, saddened me Where do you stand on this conversation?  Unt

Why Face-to-Face Pilates Teacher Training Still Matters Yesterday I had a discussion with another professional about online Qualification trainings. (This person was not a Pilates teacher.) Now there are multiple benefits to online trainings, I love my online Pilates sessions with my mentor and clients. I've taken training courses online that have been brilliant and full of value. However, I firmly believe that if you are making the choice to train as a Pilates teacher there

"Farting Is a Form of Self-Care". Hear Me Out… Last week I saw. a post on instagram that made me cry with laughter. It was a horse, in its stable, letting out the most fabulous amount of wind. It was glorious. ( Apologies ot anyone who is senstive to this material!) I felt moved to message the person who had posted the video and their response was classic. Farting is a form of "self care' That resonated with so much, that I feel the need to share it with you. Why do I feel th

Why Who You Learn From Matters As the Pilates industry grows and demand for teachers increases, it’s more important than ever to stop and ask: What does quality education really mean and why does who you learn from matter? Pilates is a professional discipline, not a hobby. Whether you're training to teach on the mat, the reformer, or undertaking a fully comprehensive certification, the responsibility you carry as a teacher is significant. You’re not just reciting exercises,

In 1990 I moved to London from Yorkshire to pursue a career in acting and modelling. This life change came with a painful decision: leaving behind my beloved horse 'Trigger" ( Yes, he was a Palomino, like the original Trigger!) Leaving him behind was so hard that I chose to distance myself from horses entirely, and for over a decade, I neither rode nor engaged with horses. It was as though that chapter of my life was over. In 2000 I trained to be a Pilates teacher and absolu