Amy Sasso

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...

One of the questions I hear most often from Pilates instructors is: "How do I teach a group Pilates class when everyone has something different going on?" Maybe one client is pregnant. Another has persistent low back pain. Someone else mentions a herniated disc. Another has osteoporosis. If you've ever found yourself wondering how to make your group Pilates classes safe without creating a completely different workout for every person, you're not alone.