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A hill I will die on as a Pilates educator
You Need to Know This If You're Thinking About Booking a Pilates Teacher Training Course As an aspiring Pilates teacher, you may have seen a lot of animosity online between Pilates enthusiasts. If you haven't, I am SO HAPPY about that and hope it stays that way! With all the snide comments about different pathways and what is and is not Pilates , it can be difficult to understand the requirements and what you should choose to do. Spend Your Money Wisely After all, you want to
Naomi Di Fabio
Feb 135 min read


Unlocking the Power of Your Words in Pilates Teaching
As Pilates teachers, we invest countless hours into perfecting movement, sequencing, and technique. But there’s a teaching tool far more powerful than most instructors realize: Your words. Cueing isn’t just about giving instructions — it’s a form of influence . It shapes what clients believe about their bodies, how they perceive pain, how they move, and even how they heal. Modern pain science and motor learning research make this clear: The language you use in the Pilates stu
Naomi Di Fabio
Dec 7, 20254 min read


What to look for in your Level 3 Matwork Pilates training provider
It goes without saying that not all courses are created equal, but what you may not be aware of is that not all courses will actually teach the same content beyond the national occupational standard requirements. So whilst there are an abundance of companies offering a 'level 3 Mat Pilates diploma' they are not all teaching the same content!
Naomi Di Fabio
Dec 2, 20254 min read


How to Kickstart Your Career as a Reformer Pilates Instructor
In-Person Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Courses in London, Guildford, Glasgow, Cambridge and Sussex Are you passionate about Pilates?...
Naomi Di Fabio
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Is an online Mat Pilates qualification the right choice for you?
The Level 3 Matwork Pilates diploma is the standard entry level qualification for the industry. By completing this course you'll learn...
Naomi Di Fabio
Apr 22, 20254 min read


Reformer Pilates Training courses at David Lloyd clubs
2025 will see the launch of our Level 3 Reformer Pilates training courses at David Lloyds health clubs in the UK. Following the creation...
Naomi Di Fabio
Mar 21, 20254 min read


Non physical reasons we should NOT do posture analysis in Pilates sessions
If you've participated in a Pilates instructor training course, no doubt you will have been taught to do a postural analysis for your...
Naomi Di Fabio
Feb 12, 20252 min read


How to choose a Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Course
So you want to teach Reformer Pilates? Yay!! GREAT choice! Teaching any kind of movement is so rewarding, but Reformer Pilates is...
Naomi Di Fabio
Feb 5, 20253 min read


7 Reasons you should train to teach Mat and Reformer Pilates with me
I won't teach you out-dated ideas which have been disproven by science. I will teach you what current evidence shows and how to think critic
Naomi Di Fabio
Jan 29, 20255 min read


Level 3 Matwork and Reformer Pilates Qualifications
YMCA Awards is the first Awarding Organisation to have created a regulated Reformer Pilates qualification in the UK. The qualifications...
Naomi Di Fabio
Jan 5, 20253 min read


Clearing up the total confusion around Pilates Qualifications & Certifications in the UK
It can be so confusing to understand the Pilates industry in the UK so I'm here to attempt to shed some light on this! A Pilates...
Naomi Di Fabio
Oct 20, 20248 min read


Pilates & Control
I saw this post shared in a Pilates group on Facebook and it made me sad and a little frustrated. Read on for the nuance.
Naomi Di Fabio
Oct 15, 20246 min read


Unlock Your Potential: Elevate Your Pilates Teaching Skills with Matwork and Reformer Pilates Classes!
Are you a Pilates teacher or aspiring instructor looking to take your skills to the next level? Do you want to build your confidence,...
Naomi Di Fabio
Sep 13, 20242 min read


Train to teach Reformer Pilates in Guildford, Surrey!
Everything you need to become a kickass Reformer Pilates instructor If you have a passion for Pilates or you're already a fitness...
Naomi Di Fabio
Jun 25, 20242 min read


In person Reformer Teacher Training Course - Glasgow Scotland
Level 3 Reformer Pilates training courses to teach incredible dyanmic Reformer Pilates classes as well as tailored 1-to-1 sessions. To teach Reformer Pilates successfully you need to: Know the repertoire (what can you do on a Reformer) Be able to build and progress movements from a place where people can be successful and then feel challenged (how to make it effective) Have strategies of modifying and adapting movements on the fly for individuals (because we're all different)
Naomi Di Fabio
May 17, 20242 min read


Pilates Qualifications - Is my training valid?
Currently in the UK the National Occupational Standards (NOS) only cover Matwork Pilates (usually a Level 3 Matwork Pilates...
Naomi Di Fabio
May 13, 20243 min read


Promote your Pilates business for free!
The Pilates method was created by Joseph Pilates and his system was called Contrology. Since his death in 1967 many different styles and...
Naomi Di Fabio
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Don't commit to your Reformer Pilates instructor training course before reading this!
Reformer is definitely enjoying its time to shine right now and I absolutely love the incredible versatility it provides for training....
Naomi Di Fabio
Mar 25, 20242 min read


Reformer Pilates - where did it come from?
Reformer Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates - his method was called Contrology and he believed that this method of exercise was what...
Naomi Di Fabio
Apr 5, 20224 min read
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