The worst mistakes Pilates teachers make in life!

The worst mistakes most Pilates teachers make, and this has included me in the past, is not to work on my own inner spiritual, mental and belief system.

Many Pilates teachers do not lack movement, but what we lack is inner meditative and creative practices that bring us more in line with Dr.Quiet

Hippocrates talked about three doctors: Dr.Diet, Dr.Quiet and Dr.Happy, now in the 20^th century we need Dr.Movement. Not all movement always suits us best, we need to be aware as to what the allostatic load of the person is.

For example, I have many clients come to me desperate to lose weight, get out of pain and drop inflammation. But this is the thing, the body cannot tell the difference between a divorce and a high impact exercise. Many of these clients would be better walking daily rather than re increasing cortisol which does not change tissue response.

The allostatic load of every person is different. This is why you can have ten people with flu, back pain, fibromyalgia and cancer and everyone will be different. We are all unique individuals, and one size does not fit all. The future of medicine, diet and movement will be individual programs for those who have the resources.

Now many Pilates teachers, especially studios owners are burning the candle at both ends with early morning and late-night sessions. Unable to get the right staff, they end up the cleaner, the marketer, the social media person and the endless caregiver archetype. The clients are craving more cortisol and resolve to giving them what they want and following the trend from other studios rather than sticking to their own boundaries.

I do not need to follow any studio or anyone else.

I lead by example, and have the courage to go against the grain and be disliked is something I am okay with.

After all, when I opened my first studio over 30 years ago, there was no one to ask, no one to study with and not even a reformer to use in the Northwest. Understanding your core values are so important. You cannot give to others from an empty cup. We tend to attract what is living deep in our subconscious and what needs to change in our life. The pain teacher will keep showing up physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, till we have learnt from it.

Conclusion

When you work on yourself first before your business, you upgrade, you become more calmer, and you set your standards. You then have an aligned body, without digestive issues and balanced hormones to run the business.

It takes 25% or more of your total calorific intake energy to just run the brain.

So, if you have digestive issues and structural pain or inflammation, energy is diverted there. So, if you work on yourself, you become more aligned and healthier, your energy can then be funnelled into becoming more proficient and productive. The external projection is a business does better.

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About the Author: Nisha Srivastava

Nisha is a certified level 3 Chek practitioner and holistic lifestyle coach specialising in Pilates and Yoga. Her journey started when a visiting Laban teacher introduced her to Pilates at Dance College in a contemporary class during her first year. Its effects were forgotten but she then re-discovered Pilates through Michael King eleven years later whilst running her dance school. Her background spans over 32 years with formal training in classical ballet, modern dance, tap, national choreography, stage production and theatre. Her formation includes Pilates, Thai bodywork, Yoga, GYROTONIC, GYROKINESIS, Garuda and anatomical studies. Her particular interest is fascia, and the connective lines and movement patterns that allow a full moving structure rather than the isolation of bones and muscles. Her fascination with questioning the traditions of modern medicine and fascination with searching for meaningful answers has taken her in many different directions and has offered her an abundance of opportunities gaining a wealth of knowledge. “I tried many movement modalities and extended my search after experiencing fascia, because of its connection of movement. Quickly, I noticed my own body changing, as well as the bodies of my own clients. In the last 32 years of teaching I’ve developed my own movement and lifestyle philosophy". Throughout her studies Nisha has done numerous dissections with Julian Baker, Mel Cash and Cery Davies and has the opportunity to take lectures and courses from James de Silva, Robert Schleip, Joanne Avison, Tom Myers, Matt Wallden, Leigh Brandon, Emma Lane, Gary Carter, Paul Chek, Dan Hellman, Peter Blackaby plus many more. Nisha's teaching method promotes reflective self-discovery and provides the requirements to integrate a shift in consciousness for attaining individual goals. Nisha teaches in her own studios in St. Helens and Manchester, plus she also has an online following. Throughout her career she has also taught Sting, Sir Ian McKellen, Cirque de Soleil, Will Young and Belinda Carlisle. She has also worked in professional football and both Rugby League and Union for over 20 years. Players she has provided a specific program for were former Manchester Citys Vincent Kompany, Everton's Steven Pinnear and goal keeper Jonas Lossi. She maintains that an attitude of compassion, consistency and joyous humour are excellent components to growth and expanded potential. She welcomes all level of movers from the beginner to the seasoned athlete who have a desire to increase their skill potential, also teachers and students. Her specialties include assisting post rehabilitative back pain individuals, injury prevention for athletes and spine health for everyday people.