245 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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    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
    239. Breathing Elephants, with Nicole Mazurkiewicz and Raphael Bender

    239. Breathing Elephants, with Nicole Mazurkiewicz and Raphael Bender

    On this podcast we talk about the elephants in the room in the Pilates industry - but what about the biggest elephant of all... We are called Breathe Education and we don't talk about breathing!
    Listen in to find out why... And when we DO talk about breathing.
    Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender
    Download a free course guide:
    Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy
    Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info
    Find out about the Clinical Certification here


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    • 50 min
    238. Does sitting cause hamstring tightness? With Raphael Bender

    238. Does sitting cause hamstring tightness? With Raphael Bender

    Read the research:Sitting associated with limited hip extension hereSitting time associated with hamstring tightness here and hereSitting time associated with reduced thoracic ROM 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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    • 11 min
    237. Your skills gap might be a result of your education, with Natalie Wilson and Kyle Marsh

    237. Your skills gap might be a result of your education, with Natalie Wilson and Kyle Marsh

    This is the inaugural episode of a limited series hosted by Natalie Wilson and Kyle Marsh.
    On this episode, Kyle and Natalie discuss Kyle's recently published article in The Pilates Journal:Your skills gap might be a result of your education. 
    In this article, Kyle describes why adopting an evidence-based approach to training is an essential step in elevating the pilates industry.
    Resources mentioned in the episode:
    Raph's book: Strengthen the person here Find out about the Clinical Certification hereMovement Optimism Podcast with Greg Lehman hereEvidence Based Pilates Podcast with Adam McAtee here@critikid's IG post hereYou can reach out to Natalie here and Kyle on IG here


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    • 1 hr 23 min
    236. How to deal with a toxic studio environment, with Raphael Bender

    236. How to deal with a toxic studio environment, with Raphael Bender

    Response to a listener question on how to set boundaries around extra work outside of class times, and overly frequent internal communications.
    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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    • 17 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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