257 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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    253. Is Cueing Over Rated? With Antony Lo and Raphael Bender

    253. Is Cueing Over Rated? With Antony Lo and Raphael Bender

    Resources mentioned in the episode:
    Challenging Beliefs About Cueing by Antony Lo here
    Find Anthony Lo online 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 51 min
    252. How to get a job teaching Pilates, with Raphael Bender

    252. How to get a job teaching Pilates, with Raphael Bender

    Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender
    Download a free course guide:
    Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy
    Get my book 'How to make $100k a year teaching Pilates' here
    Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info


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    • 9 min
    251. How to finally get a great night's sleep, with Russell Gilbert and Raphael Bender

    251. How to finally get a great night's sleep, with Russell Gilbert and Raphael Bender

    Russell Gilbert is a board certified behavioral sleep medicine doctor. In this episode we talk about how to know if you're sleeping enough, and what to do if you're not.
    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
    Get to know Russell Gilbert here:
    Dr. Russell Gilbert, M.D., FRCPC, D. ABSM, D. BBSM, is a Sleep Specialist with 30 years of experience, specializing in non-pharmacological treatment of insomnia using CBT-I. Based in British Columbia, Canada, and with a private practice in Arizona, USA, Dr. Gilbert completed his medical education at Western University and training at the University of Toronto. He has extensive experience in Fibromyalgia-related sleep disturbances and previously served as medical director of multiple Sleep Clinics in Arizona.
    Connect with Dr. Russell:
    Find Scottsdale Insomnia and Sleep Medicine online here Email him at rgilbert@scottsdalesleep.com.


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    • 1 hr 35 min
    250. Why we don't affiliate with any Pilates or Fitness industry bodies, with Raphael Bender

    250. Why we don't affiliate with any Pilates or Fitness industry bodies, with Raphael Bender

    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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    • 19 min
    249. Straight talk about boredom, with Kyle Marsh and Natalie Wilson

    249. Straight talk about boredom, with Kyle Marsh and Natalie Wilson

    This is the third episode in a limited series hosted by Natalie & Kyle.
    Boredom--the state of feeling restless, uninspired, and understimulated--is common in all jobs, including being a pilates instructor. On this episode, Kyle and Natalie talk about ways to prevent or deal with boredom on the job. 
    Resources mentioned in the episode:
    Adam McAtee on IG here and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/65-are-we-doing-pilates-to-do-life-guest-natalie-wilson/id1681529396?i=1000650144688Heath Lander/Contrology Collective on IG hereRobyn Paula on IG hereYou can reach out to Natalie on IG here and Kyle Marsh on IG 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 8 min
    248. Free business coaching with Raphael Bender

    248. Free business coaching with Raphael Bender

    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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    • 13 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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