249 episodes

We get to grips with new research, teaching strategies, and social issues around Pilates and Pilates teaching. This is 100% authentic, unscripted, real talk about everything Pilates.

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Pilates Elephants Raphael Bender

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 155 Ratings

We get to grips with new research, teaching strategies, and social issues around Pilates and Pilates teaching. This is 100% authentic, unscripted, real talk about everything Pilates.

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    245. The Case for Ugly Pilates, with Kyle Marsh and Natalie Wilson

    245. The Case for Ugly Pilates, with Kyle Marsh and Natalie Wilson

    This is the second episode in a limited series hosted by Natalie & Kyle.
    On this episode, Kyle and Natalie talk about the historical and cultural underpinnings of our collective obsession with aesthetics in movement--the how and why we prioritize making pilates controlled, precise, and beautiful. They talk about our evolution from prioritizing these qualities to focusing more on client goals and movement variability.
    Resources mentioned in the episode:
    Find Hannah Teutscher on IG and Pilates Exchange podcast hereAdam McAtee on IG and https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/19-pelvic-floor-health-with-dr-iris-platt/id1681529396?i=1000624463862https://www.instagram.com/p/C4700mMrLU9/?igsh=Y3pkbXJ2dGZ3MDlqYou can reach out to Natalie on IG here and Kyle on IG here
    Find out about the Clinical Certification here
    Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender
    Download a free course guide:
    Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy
    Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info


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    • 1 hr 11 min
    244. You are not a visual learner, with Raphael Bender

    244. You are not a visual learner, with Raphael Bender

    It's true!
    Resources mentioned in the episode:
    Distributed practice and practice testing are highly effective hereVARK learning styles are not a thing here and here and here and here and here
    Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender
    Download a free course guide:
    Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy
    Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info


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    • 14 min
    243. Where is the line between Pilates and physiotherapy? With Naomi Di Fabio and Raphael Bender

    243. Where is the line between Pilates and physiotherapy? With Naomi Di Fabio and Raphael Bender

    We actually come up with a pretty clear answer to this one! Listen in to find out.
    Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender
    Download a free course guide:
    Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy
    Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info
    Connect with Naomi:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomidifabio/Website: https://pilatesinstructortrainingcourses.com/


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    • 1 hr 11 min
    242. How to know what to focus on in your Pilates business, with Raphael Bender

    242. How to know what to focus on in your Pilates business, with Raphael Bender

    In this episode I walk you through the Diagnosing and Fixing Constraints model I use in my business, and how to apply it to a Pilates studio or home based Pilates business, to attract and retain more clients.
    Warning: Contains basic math.
    Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender
    Download a free course guide:
    Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy
    Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info


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    • 45 min
    241. Are your hip flexors REALLY overactive? With Kathryn Bruni-Young and Raphael Bender

    241. Are your hip flexors REALLY overactive? With Kathryn Bruni-Young and Raphael Bender

    What even are overactive hip flexors? And are they real? And why do we hear so much about overactive (and under active) muscles in Pilates?
    And what to do about it?
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    Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender
    Connect with Kathryn on Instagram: @mindfulstrength.ca
    Find Mindful Strength online here
    Find out about the Clinical Certification here
    Download a free course guide:
    Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy
    Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info
    Learn more here.


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    • 1 hr 1 min
    240. How to make good decisions, with Raphael Bender

    240. How to make good decisions, with Raphael Bender

    If you're working hard but not progressing either in your Pilates business, or in your teaching, you're probably working on the wrong things.
    If that's true, you need better decisions, not more work.
    Working harder on the wrong thing won't move you closer to your goal.
    This is my decision making framework. It's made me a lot of money and helped me immensely in my personal life too.
    Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender
    Download a free course guide:
    Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy
    Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info


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    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
155 Ratings

155 Ratings

Helen Crowley ,

Thank you for this informative podcast.

Pilates elephants has been priceless. I have learnt sooo much from every episode. Thank you for going against the grain and putting evidence based information out there into the Pilates world. My mind has been opened.

Lalaladio ,

A must-listen to anyone who wants to succeed in Pilates (and life! Haha)

Wow, I started listening to this podcast a month ago and I’ve now listened to some twice! High value wisdom especially for anyone who wants to be in the business of Pilates. Raph is a goldmine of information and knowledge (right from Pilates to challenging money mindsets to be in the business of Pilates)
He tells it like it is. No frills. I would pay for this information and yet it is there for everyone to access and impart. Thankyou Raphael for sharing you wisdom and experience.

K.Reeves906 ,

I’ve learnt so much

Thank you Raph and Chloe for a very enjoyable podcast. I have learned so much on quite a few different topics from listening to you. The dynamic between you keeps my attention and keeps it always interesting and enjoyable to listen to. I’m only about 25 episodes in and looking forward to the rest.

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