A helping hand
There are many ways to teach the work to your client and maintain your personal values and lineage to the original Pilates method.
Well-considered tactile cueing may enable your client (with their consent) to build strength, mobility and connections that they might not be able to access without a tactile guide.
In this course, we identify the difference between tactile cueing and the hands-on cues that were passed down from Joseph Pilates to the first generation teachers and now to you.
We share the hands-on and general tactile cues with you and go beyond where to put your hands; we discuss the intention, the amplitude and direction of energy for each cue and how this can act as an additional teacher to your client.
Learning these important teaching cues connects you back to Mr and Mrs Pilates and elevates you from instructor to teacher.
Please enjoy our work on the Classical Reformer (complete in August 2023) and the Classical Mat (Available in September 2023).
Work smart, stay legit.
In many cases tactile cueing is the bees knees; other times, it is not appropriate.
We will share our experience in the industry so that you are equipped with the skills to offer tactile cueing including gaining consent, alternate forms of tactile cueing and when it's best to take a hands-off approach.
It's crucial to maintain the dignity of the client and also respect the background, values, interests and comfort of the instructor. Even if hands-on teaching is not for you or your current workplace, you will still walk away with tools to deepen your understanding of the original work and how to deliver a fantastic experience for all.