Grab your iced coffee, because the Chicks are kicking off a summer special chat! This week, Hilary and Davita are diving deep into a topic that every teacher, student, and studio owner talks about: Pilates certification. What does it actually mean, and why does it matter so much to our unregulated industry?

We are so excited to sit down with the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) to demystify the whole process. We’re breaking down the difference between a certificate of completion and a true third-party certification, how it elevates our profession, and how it protects both teachers and clients. Whether you’re fully certified, currently in teacher training, or just curious about the future of the industry, this is the ultimate summer school session you won’t want to miss. Tune in, laugh with us, and let’s talk shop!

In Pilates are you just "holding on for dear life" in your Pilates practice, or are you actually stable? In this episode, the 2 Pilates Chicks dive deep into one of the most misunderstood concepts in movement: Dynamic Stability. When we teach Pilates we want to understand and give these moments to Pilates clients in their Pilates.

Join the 2 Pilates Chicks as we chat on bridging the gap with traditional Pilates and using functional training in the studio. From the client coming back to surgery to the client heading to a challenge moment in their practice. Using functional training tools to integrate a full body movement that is Pilates.

"In this episode, we’re peeling back the labels. From 'Classical' Pilates purists to 'Contemporary' innovators, we’re asking the big question: Does the title change the work? We’re diving into the differences, the drama, and how to find your own voice within the method—regardless of what you call it."

Join the 2 Pilates chicks in this discussion of how cueing is so different between a class and a private Pilates session. Each has a unique goal and purpose and to do one vs the other is key to give clients the challenge and support they need for each type of Pilates experience.

Join the 2 Pilates Chicks for our first episode of the new season! This topic came from a listener who has taught Pilates for a long time. The teacher noticed how every corner, every studio now has that fast, water downed teacher training program and worried that the safety and system of Pilates is now getting lost.

Join the 2 Pilates Chicks as we end the season with questions from our listeners. This year we love how all the questions about Pilates, our industry and teaching all had a common thread that came out as we ended.

Join the 2 Pilates chicks as we share stories on clients that come to Pilates and maybe aren’t looking for that typical success the Pilates teacher thinks needs to happen. Sharing our experiences with clients with issues and what makes them successful in their Pilates practice

Join the 2 Pilates Chicks as we discuss when you are wanting your client to connect to something but no matter what you say or how you say it they aren’t getting it. Is the cue wrong? What if it worked for someone else but, now isn’t? How do you know if a cue will work or most importantly “speak” to that individual client?

In this episode, we break down the different apparatus styles and what they mean for your teaching. As we discuss the difference between Balanced Body, Gratz and Mega Reformers to name a few. What a Pilates teacher needs to understand as well as the Pilates client coming into the studio. Knowing how the springs, dimensions and things are different so how do you apply the work for you as a teacher?

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