The Pilates Lounge8 Okt 2024

What is a Pilates instructor and how do we identify as a profession with Carla Mullins?

In this episode of the Pilates Lounge podcast, host Katie Crane speaks with Carla Mullins, a seasoned Pilates professional and educator. Carla Mullins founded Body Organics® in 2002, growing it into a leading Pilates studio and education center. With a background in law and extensive Pilates qualifications, Carla now focuses on training new instructors and developing innovative movement tools like the Makarlu®.

They discuss Carla's journey from a solicitor to a Pilates practitioner, her insights on the evolution of Pilates as a profession, and the importance of evidence-based practice. Carla emphasises the need for a holistic approach in Pilates, advocating for a model that respects the unique context of each client. The conversation also touches on the significance of mentorship, community, and the future of the Pilates profession, encouraging practitioners to embrace their identity and continue learning.

Key Topics Discussed:

Carla's transition from law to Pilates
Evolution of Pilates over the past 30 years
Evidence-based practice Beyond scientific studies
Holistic approach to client care
Importance of mentorship and professional growth

Top Takeaways:

Pilates has evolved significantly, integrating evidence-based approaches.
A holistic view of clients enhances practice effectiveness.
Continuous learning and mentorship are key to professional growth.

Discover Carla Mullins' insights on Pilates, mentorship, and evidence-based practice with Katie Crane in this episode of The Pilates Lounge.

Connect With Carla Mullins

Instagram: body_organics_education

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BodyOrganicsEducation

Website: www.bodyorganicseducation.com. and. www.makarlu.com

Take Advantage of our Special Offers!

Claim it now here:

https://www.thepilatesprofessional.com.au/free-gift-workshop

Unlock Your Pilates Potential!

Take This FREE 60-second Quiz To Find Out "What's your Pilates Personality?

https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/75440977

Subscribe to our biweekly Pilates Muse newsletter for exclusive updates.

https://www.thepilatesprofessional.com.au/the-pilates-muse-publication

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(95)

How to Avoid Burnout as a Pilates Instructor

Why do passionate Pilates instructors burn out and leave an industry they love? In this episode, Katie Crane shares what she has learned from more than 20 years of teaching and running a studio about ...

27 Aug 37min

Is This the End of Pilates?

What happens when the Pilates industry changes so much that you no longer recognise the Pilates you've spent 20 years teaching? In this episode of The Pilates Lounge, Katie Crane reflects on the last ...

18 Aug 31min

Progressive Load, the buzz word that misses the mark

In this thought-provoking episode, Katie Crane explores whether Pilates instructors have always been progressively loading their clients, or whether the recent emphasis on heavy resistance training ha...

11 Aug 39min

Neutral Spine Is not the goal

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20s...

4 Aug 36min

Pilates patriarchy

Welcome to another episode of The Pilates Lounge Podcast with host Katie Crane. This week, Katie tackles a topic that keeps popping up in Pilates circles: the idea that Pilates only serves a narrow, "...

23 Jul 33min

The difference between a good class and a fabulous class (and how you can improve)

What makes a truly exceptional Pilates instructor? Is it the perfect sequence? The smoothest transitions? The most advanced repertoire? In this solo episode, Katie Crane explores one of the most impor...

13 Jul 29min

Why The Financial Crisis Is Not Your Problem

What if the way you talk about hard times online is actually pushing your clients away? Welcome back to The Pilates Lounge Podcast with your host, Katie Crane. In this solo episode, Katie shares an h...

6 Jul 30min

From Gymnastics to Pilates: Movement, Athletes & Performance with Lauren Skopal

What does 30 years of elite movement — from rhythmic gymnastics to international circus performance — teach you about the body? And how does that change the way you use Pilates with athletes? In this...

29 Jun 51min