Pilates Unfiltered

We continue with the recording from our LIVE event in New Jersey this week.  In this episode, we hear from the audience members, both teachers and enthusiasts, and even some former guests! We're joined by longtime podcast sponsor and friend, Ellen Atkins to hear her story of how she brought her business, "The Suburban Monk" to life.  We also discuss the spirit aspect of the mind/body/spirit trifecta with former guest, Raven Marderosian of Shivaya Wellness.   In the second part of the episode, we get honest with the members of the audience about the "Pilates into life" lessons we teach, what we fear in teaching, and what we wish people understood more about Pilates.  It's a rich discussion that will surely have you nodding your head in agreement as you listen.   Big thanks again to Pure Pilates in New Jersey, as well as the LIVE event sponsors: Workout of the week:#3685 Wunda Chair Partnership Shoutout of the week: Take a Break!! Big thanks to our LIVE sponsors: Pilates Style Magazine 360 Pilates Little Shop O

In Episode 87, we dive deep into the subject matter of our relationship with ourselves - in movement, in teaching, and in life with Wendy LeBlanc-Arbuckle. It's one that you will want to get the pen and paper out for and possibly the tissues, too. Wendy is an international leader in embodied movement. Her "movement pedigree" includes working with top leaders in both the Pilates realm as well as somatics and structural integration.  The culmination of this rich background of work is a tapestry of truth in movement that is informed through curiosity, play, listening and of course, moving the body!  In this episode, Jenna was fortunate enough to not only receive the gift of a conversation through the interview but also a full life treatment in the best of ways! Huge gratitude to Wendy for this auditory gift. We know you will all receive so much from this episode!   Thanks to our sponsors: Pilates Anytime, Lesley Logan Pilates, Keep Simple Design   COMMUNITY QUESTION: What's the strangest place you've ever taught

It's PUP LIVE in New Jersey!!! We traveled to @purepilatesnj for a special @teach_from_the_heart_live and Pilates Unfiltered LIVE weekend! Jenna spoke to owner, Carol Crincoli about the ups and downs of owning a studio, making changes to the business model and launching a product to serve the Pilates Profession. We also played an energetic game of "Never Have I Ever - Pilates Style!" and the conversation was so rich that we split the episode into two parts. Stay tuned for our next community episode where we hear from Suburban Monk founder, Ellen Atkins as well as former guests of the podcast, Raven Marderosian and Jeanne Reilly as well as future guest Tara Lynn Nunziata. The community also gets involved to talk about our struggles, fears and triumphs!   Workout of the week: #3603 Strengthening Mat Shoutout of the week: Lori Watson Big thanks to our LIVE sponsors: Pilates Style Magazine 360 Pilates Little Shop Of Rose Gold The Suburban Monk 8TH Avenue Rail   Big thanks to our EPISODE sponsors: Pilates Anytime

This episode has been a long time coming. Chantill Lopez is a movement explorer, educator, and mentor and has made a 20-year career teaching Pilates; it still makes her smile. Her work focuses on teaching from the whole-person and whole-body perspective, drawing from brain-based learning frameworks, motivation and communication science, somatic and humanistic psychology, and other emerging models such as the polyvagal theory. She is the founder of the education company, Skillful Teaching, the creator of the Thinking Pilates Podcast and author of the book “Moving Beyond Technique”. She is also the creator of one of Pilates Metrics’ original movement libraries and a featured presenter for Fusion Pilates EDU.  In this rich conversation, we strip away the layers to discover what really needs to happen in order for us to create a teaching scenario where our students embody autonomy, choice, and empowerment.  HINT: It starts with YOU! If you've ever wondered about the next steps for your teaching practice, whether

It's our first INTERNATIONAL PUP LIVE EVENT, broadcasting from Wellington, New Zealand. In Episode 84, Jenna speaks with the founder of The Healing Place, Lizz Santos about her dream to start a business that serves the Pilates community by hosting educators from across the globe. Lizz is a passionate enthusiast who seeks to fill a niche in the New Zealand Pilates community and was Jenna's host for the weekend.  We also play a rousing game of "Never Have I Ever" - Pilates-style and dive deep into the blossoming culture of Pilates in New Zealand. The themes that we deal with are universal in our industry and New Zealand teachers have a beautiful outlook on coming together to build community. It was a beautiful event, full of perspective and positivity! Tune in on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or say "ALEXA - PLAY PILATES UNFILTERED PODCAST!" COMMUNITY QUESTION: What's the strangest place you've ever taught Pilates? Call and share your answer: 331.240.1655. Special Thanks to our Event Sponsors: 360 Pilates, Pilat

The motivation for teaching as well as life abounds in this beautiful episode with Conni Ponturo, owner of Absolute Pilates Upstairs based in Woodland Hills, California.  Jenna and Conni discuss the behind the scenes processes of the Pilates Teacher's Mindset, how to access and choose joy and everything in between!  Conni is a leading authority in the field of pain-free living, which includes the power of creating a harmonious connection of mindset, emotions, and body. Respected for her unique approach to Transformational Movement that merges Pilates, Meditation, and Mindset, Conni teaches her clients how to flourish at every stage and age of their life. As an acclaimed and enthusiastic speaker, her greatest joy is sharing her knowledge, actionable practices and creative ways to keep people living pain and injury free. She has spoken on stages in Canada and the United States. To learn more about the ways exercise is vital in the lives of recognized personalities, Conni has spoken on stage with celebrities inc

In this week's community episode, we discuss changes to our Facebook Forum to bring the communication more into alignment with the purpose of the group and the show.  We'll hear some spirited audio from the toddlers who take classes with Jenna, strategize through a write-in question about working in a class with clients who have special considerations and hear from members of our community who called in to share about their favorite Pilates word - we know, it sounds tame, but you'd be surprised to hear where this conversation goes! We'll get our workout of the week, community shoutout and hear from our resident lightworker, Syd from The Suburban Monk! The #jennagem is all about using your teaching philosophy as a guidepost for directing your passion.  Don't have a teaching philosophy yet? Don't worry - you'll get a good start on creating your own with this episode.  Thanks to all who show up and contribute to the community episodes - it's so awesome to connect and represent the many voices of our community! 

Our guest this week is Pilates Pro, Jo McDonald. This conversation is rich, eye-opening, warm and thought-provoking. We talk about the origins of Jo's practice, which were initially steeped in a love for movement vs a need for a Perfect Education process. We also explore how curiosity led her to find a professional pathway that continues to provide her with inspiration and growth. Studio Owners - there are LOTS of great tips on running a cohesive staff within your studio environment :).   Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:  Pilates Anytime - Get CEC's With Membership Lesley Logan Pilates - Earlybird Pricing Ends 2/28  8th Avenue Rail - Get 15% Off Of Your Order - CODE: UNFILTERED Momentumfest - Nominate Someone for a Scholarship TFTH Membership - Get One Year for $75 - CODE TFTH19      HOTLINE QUESTION: What's your favorite Pilates Word?  Call and share your answer: 331.240.1655    

It's our second Pilates Unfiltered LIVE Event episode.   Jenna interviews Veronica Colwell, the owner of Vero Pilates about the culture in Long Beach, owning a studio remotely and considerations for thinking about opening a studio.  The, we join the community in a spirited discussion about our professional roles, questions we should be asking, and the things that light us up.  We are even joined by clients at the event who drop some pure movement GEMS!  Join us at our next event at Pure Pilates in New Providence, NJ. Ticket Link Below.    Vero Pilates Special Thanks to our EPISODE sponsors:  Pilates Anytime, 360 Pilates, Profitable Pilates   Special Thanks to our PUP LIVE EVENT sponsors:  360 Pilates The Suburban Monk Pilates Style Magazine Carrie Pages Pilates 8th Avenue Rail Little Shop of Rose Gold    Call the hotline with the answers to your questions: 331.240.1655.  Pilates Unfiltered CEC's Pilates Unfiltered LIVE Teach From The Heart Registration   PUP LIVE TIX - NJ  Teach From The Heart Membership    

In this week's opener, we talk about the climb from burnout to fulfillment.  Also, Jenna sings to her coffee... we may need an intervention...  My guest this week is Heather Erdmann of Pure Body Studio and Pure Body Teacher Training in Houston, TX.  Heather and Jenna get completely unfiltered about business, mentorship, and teacher training. It's a must-listen for studio owners, as well as those looking for perspective about their education, teaching and career pathway.     Community Question: What is your favorite word?  Call us at 331.240.1655?   Special Thanks to our sponsors, Pilates Anytime, Hilary Opheim and Lesley Logan Pilates.    Workshop of the Week: Juan Nieto, Lower Extremities: 3497 Pilates Anytime 30 Day Trial Code: PODCAST Teach From The Heart Registration Survival Skills Free Training Jenna's New Zealand Event Pilates Unfiltered LIVE Events

It's a community episode this week and Jenna is here with some chuckle-worthy tales of when Pilates fails you... We have THREE call-ins this week and a #jennagem about the allure of being "better" and how present-moment-perspective may offer us the best experiences of all!  Workout Of the Week: Kids Mat Challenge: Precision USE CODE: COMMUNITY for a free 30-day trial!  Community Shoutout: Aligned Living Studios www.tamaraledesma.com Alabama Summit Sandy Hinton   Hotline: 331.240.1655 Email: coachjz@jennazaffino.com   Thank you to our sponsors:  Pilates Anytime, Profitable Pilates, 8th Avenue Rail       

Episode 77 opens with Jenna sharing a story of how self-kindness led to a socially awkward encounter with one of her favorite Hamilton actors... You'll have to listen to find out more! Our guest is Pilates Pro, Clare Dunphy Hemani. Listen in to hear about Clare's journey from the fitness trends of the 80's to finding a "home" within the Pilates Method. Clare tells some funny anecdotal tales of group exercise trainings and shares about her early days with Romana Kryzanowska at Dragos. Listen to hear an entertaining interview that is full of gems! Community Question: How do you manage your own teaching agenda AND satisfy your client's desires in their session?  Call me and share: 331. 240.1655   Workshop of the Week: 34 Mat Exercises With Benjamin Degenhardt USE CODE: PODCAST for a free, 30 day trial of classes at Pilates Anytime!    Links:  Pilates Unfiltered CEC's Pilates Unfiltered LIVE Teach From The Heart Registration     Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:  Pilates Anytime Lesley Logan Pilates Fuse Ladder

It's here! Our very first LIVE event is now on the pod! I visited Katie Girardi, owner at Core Pilates in Hilton Head, South Carolina and talked about the beautiful community at her studio, what keeps her turning the key every day and then we turned it to the audience......let's just say, things got UNFILTERED!!! Make sure to play along in our "Never Have I Ever" game and enjoy going behind the scenes in this fun and interactive episode! Check out the link below to get your tickets to the next event at Vero Pilates in Long Beach, CA!    Shout Out: Sabine James of www.wuenderball.com  Workout Of the Week: #3610 Improving Circulation With Sally Anderson   Subscribe and listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and Tune in. OR visit our website at pilatesunfiltered.com. The best way to support the podcast, in addition to listening is to leave us a review on iTunes.  Thank you for the support!! Tune in to listen to this rich conversation and remember to call the hotline with the answers to your questions: 331.240.

Weeeeeeee'rrrrrrreeeee BACK! And we're coming in hot with Pilates Pro Andrea Mitchell of The Mitchell Method.  Andrea is a multifaceted professional who brings an individualized approach to her teaching philosophy and overall outlook on life. In our conversation, we speak about energy, reiki, akashic records, suicide, infertility, parenthood and of course, teaching Pilates! It's a juicy episode that you won't want to miss! Subscribe and listen on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and Tune in. OR visit our website at pilatesunfiltered.com. The best way to support the podcast, in addition to listening is to leave us a review on iTunes.  Thank you for the support!! Tune in to listen to this rich conversation and remember to call the hotline with the answers to your questions: 331.240.1655.   Pilates Unfiltered CEC's Pilates Unfiltered LIVE Teach From The Heart Registration     Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Pilates Anytime,  Lesley Logan Pilates, The Neuro Studio     

In the last episode of 2018, Jenna shares about realizing a shift in her Pilates career paradigm.  We hear from community members about introducing new exercises to a client's repertoire and enjoy a special #jennagem about setting intentions for the experiences we wish to have as opposed to goal-based expectations.  Oh! and in true PUP style, there is a Christmas Parody to share :).  Thank you to all of our guests, sponsors and especially our listeners for another wonderful year of Pilates community conversation! We look forward to many more years to come!  Tune in to listen to this rich conversation and remember to call the hotline with the answers to your questions: 331.240.1655. Pilates Unfiltered CEC's Pilates Unfiltered LIVE Teach From The Heart Registration Community Shoutout: Heather Holloway McCash  Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Pilates Anytime, Profitable Pilates, Lesley Logan, 8th Avenue Rail Hilary Opheim

This week, Jenna poses the question to the community: "How do YOU introduce a new exercise into your client's practice?" Call me and let me know how you strategize, consider, and implement new movements with ease into your client's practice!  My guest this week is Pilates professional, Amy Hershey.  Amy has developed a program that's specifically geared toward educating Pilates Teachers about Lyme disease and the effects it can have on a client's movement practice.   Jenna and Amy discuss owning a studio in a rural area, the benefit of working with animals as well as people and all things studio ownership, motherhood and education!   Tune in to listen to this rich conversation and remember to call the hotline with the answers to your questions: 331.240.1655.   Pilates Unfiltered CEC's Pilates Unfiltered LIVE Teach From The Heart Registration     Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Pilates Anytime, Profitable Pilates, Farm Girl Marketing, Inspired Wellness SPARKLE Program 

A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE PODCAST TODAY! Pilates Unfiltered is now offering PMA CEC's for a select number of our guest interviews.  To access the page to listen, take a quiz and receive your CEC's, visit www.pilatesunfiltered.com  and click on the menu link labeled "Get Your CEC"s."  This week's episode is an exciting one with call-in answers to our question of the week - "What do you do when you don't know what to teach?" We also hear a #jennagem surrounding getting to know the best version of disagreements that you have with people who don't think like you do - it's a thinker... but a good thinker!  Big things are happening over at Pilates Unfiltered - Be sure to visit the website and join our mailing list for all podcast happenings in 2019!   LINKS:  Pilates Unfiltered CEC's  Teach From The Heart Registration  Pilates Unfiltered LIVE Event Tickets New Zealand Event With Jenna  Arm Chair Expert Podcast Workout of the week: Building Up to the High Bridge With Kathy Corey Shout out of the week: Leilani Mil

We're back after the holiday with a question for the community, a workshop of the week and a fantastic interview with one of the hidden gems of our industry: Elaine Economou of Move Wellness in Ann Arbor MI.  In this episode, we discuss supported serendipity, which is the process of preparing yourself through hard work to meet the opportunities that are presented to you in your business.  This one is a must-listen for studio owners, teachers, and entrepreneurs.  Get your pens ready!!! You'll get an insider's peek into the journey of a successful business owner with some wonderfully useful tips to enrich your business!    Community Question: What do you do when you don't know what to teach? See our social media on FB and instagram for more details.  Hotline: 331.240.1665 Email: coachjz@jennazaffino.com Links to upcoming courses below!   Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Pilates Anytime, Lesley Logan, Farm Girl Marketing, Hilary Opheim   Teach From The Heart Registration Pilates Unfiltered LIVE Event Tickets   

Happy Thankgiving to our US listeners.  This week is a replay of one of our favorite BONUS episodes from 2017. It's our Listenerpaloooza!  We'll hear our listener's answers to our "questions of the week!"  Topics like firing clients, raising prices and non-pilates conversations in a session are at the top of the list.  We even have our very first CLIENT RANT!  It was so interesting to go back and hear the show from over a year ago. Please excuse the overuse of the phrase "guys" - I've since shifted much of my language to be more inclusive.  SO much has changed, and yet, I still enjoy a good musical parody.  Enjoy a flashback to my musical stylings and just picture me blushing furiously as I listen to the playback of this episode.  We'll be back on track with an all-new episode next week!    References:   The People Code By Taylor Hartman PHD - submitted by Kerri Ann Bixby Website: www.pilatesunfiltered.com Get More Jenna: www.jennazaffino.com

In this week's community episode, Jenna discusses the wildfires in California.  Please see links below to donate to the victims and members of the Pilates Community. In our #jennagem, Jenna discusses the limitations of being told "You are enough." It's an interesting conversation that we hope you'll weigh in on through the hotline: 331.240.1655.   Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Pilates Anytime, Lesley Logan, 8th Avenue Rail, Keep Simple Design   Charitable Donation Links For The California Wildfires:  Purchase Pilates Classes to Support the Hawkins Family Support For Ken Heitzman Chanda Hinmans Support For North Valley Community Support For Tula and Bob Cope Support For Paul and Susie Ernest   Got an extra 5 minutes? Why not leave us a review on ITunes?