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In this solo episode, I dive deep into one of the most essential tools in our Pilates instructor toolkit: cueing. Whether you're a new instructor or a seasoned pro, how we communicate with our clients can either transform their movement or leave them confused and frustrated.

Chapters:

• 0:52 - Verbal Cueing - The Foundation of Instruction

• 9:07 - Tactile Cueing - The Power of Touch

• 11:08 - Visual/Imagery-Based Cueing

• 26:49 - Using Positive Cues

• 28:46 - Group-Based Cueing

~ Connect With Me ~

Instagram - @adriana.rotella

Website - adrianarotella.ca

What an incredible conversation I had with Salvatore Liberti, founder of Liberti Breathwork! Meeting him in Lima a few months ago and experiencing his breathwork class firsthand completely shifted my understanding of what's possible with conscious breathing.

Chapters:

• 1:16 - Salvatore's Journey

• 11:53 - The Breathwork Spectrum

• 15:58 - Working with Groups vs Individuals

• 20:01 - Why Breathwork is Having Its Moment

• 25:09 - Practical Tools You Can Use Today

• 29:15 - Improving Your CO2 Tolerance

• 34:43 - Building Resilience Through Breath

• 37:58 - Transformational Stories

~ Connect With Salvatore ~

Website - libertibreathwork.com

Email - salvatore@libertibreathwork.com

~ Connect With Me ~

Instagram - @adriana.rotella

Website - adrianarotella.ca

Welcome back to Pilates Unscripted! In this episode, I'm speaking to two audiences at once—clients looking for a great Pilates experience and instructors who want to create one.

Chapters:

• 0:53 - The Intake Process: Building Trust from the Start

• 2:59 - Postural Analysis: What We See vs. What We Diagnose

• 6:44 - Client Agency and the 80/20 Rule

• 7:53 - The Guitar Story

• 10:43 - Red Flags for Clients and Instructors

• 12:51 - What a First Session Should Feel Like

• 15:23 - Debunking No Pain, No Gain

• 16:34 - Delivery of Principles

• 17:45 - End of Session Questions and Next Steps

• 19:08 - Setting Realistic Expectations

~ Connect With Me ~

Instagram - @adriana.rotella

Website - adrianarotella.ca

Welcome to the very first episode of Pilates Unscripted. I'm so excited you're here! In this episode, I'm sharing my story as a Pilates instructor trainer with 25 years of experience and a registered holistic nutritionist practicing just outside Toronto, Ontario. This show is my space to explore all things movement and health with you.

Let's dive in!

~ Connect With Me ~

Instagram - @adriana.rotella

Website - adrianarotella.ca