Amy Sasso

One of the most common situations Pilates instructors encounter is a client who experiences neck pain during upper body exercises. Maybe they’re completely fine during supine arm work on a light spring… but the moment you add kneeling chest expansion, rows, or shoulder extension work, their neck flares up. This can feel confusing, especially when the exercise itself doesn’t seem particularly “aggressive.” So how should Pilates teachers approach this from an evidence-based, Clinical Pilates...

The Pilates industry often promotes highly specific “corrective” exercise approaches for scoliosis. But when we look at the modern evidence around movement, pain, adaptation, and exercise, the reality is much more individualized.

Building confidence as a Pilates teacher takes time, practice, and a commitment to continuous learning. While it can feel overwhelming at first, there are concrete steps you can take today to start feeling more assured in your abilities. Whether you're a new instructor or have been teaching for years, these 10 tips will help you feel more grounded, knowledgeable, and prepared in your teaching practice. Here’s how you can start building confidence right away: reformer group class front splits...