The Lab has given me a deeper understanding of The Method and taught me to keep it simple, cue precisely, and understand the purpose behind the exercises.
I can now visually see when a client's movement is—or isn't—achieving that purpose, and I apply what I learn to my teaching every single time.
The Lab has taught me to look at the body more, and not just the exercise. It really makes you think differently about how you teach.
Previously I've tried to address issues using various approaches,but after yesterday's workshop and learning how to spot hip weakness, I came up with a cue and suddenly my client had a straight leg. I don't know who was more surprised, her or me.
The Lab trained my eyes to see movement differently. I learned that even with the same exercise, how I teach it changes depending on the person in front of me.
Now I recognize what I'm seeing much more quickly, my cues are clearer, and my corrections are more efficient.
The Lab taught me to trust what I'm seeing and be more decisive in my teaching.
I cue with fewer, simpler words and feel confident choosing where to take a client within The System based on what their body needs.
I'm no longer afraid of complicated bodies because I know how to observe, problem-solve, and make purposeful choices.
In less than a week of being in The Lab, I've minimized my cues and corrections. Now my clients can concentrate more and find awareness in the mind-body connection.
At the end of their sessions, I'm getting verbal feedback instead of silence:
'Wow! That was good because you are teaching me to build a new habit.'
'Thank you. I feel I'm connecting more with my core than moving through the motions with other instructors.'
I feel more confident—like I'm back in my groove. This experience has taught me to be more observant, spot more, and allow my clients to flow through movement while honoring their bodies.
The seated suggestions you gave me for Bob, an overweight client I teach via Zoom, worked well. Bob is upping his Pilates from 2 sessions a week to 3!!
**UPDATE:** BOB NOW COMES 2X A DAY & BOUGHT HIS OWN REFORMER!!
A long time client suddenly started paying me more!
(I didn't raise my rates)
She could feel the difference in her body & how I had her move!
The Lab taught me to think critically about the body in front of me and make better decisions for each individual client. I've developed my own teaching style and become more confident using my voice.
Best of all, my clients tell me they feel understood and leave their sessions feeling better, taller, and stronger.
Carrie cracked the code!!
I've learned the WHY behind everything. Carrie teaches you to prioritize safety, purpose, then the details. I've learned how to connect the dots, and my cueing is so much better and more on point.
I woke up the next morning thinking, 'Oh my God, yesterday's call was so good!
You make me better. Full stop.
Working with Carrie has been one of my best decisions as a teacher and studio owner.
I've learned to look at Pilates as a system rather than a series of individual exercises, understanding the purpose of each exercise and how everything connects from apparatus to apparatus.
Most importantly, I've learned not to over-teach, but to teach the body in front of me. Carrie has taught me to think critically about what my client needs and to make every cue have a purpose.
The Lab taught me to focus on the purpose of an exercise instead of getting lost in the details.
My cueing has become simpler and more effective, and I have a much deeper understanding of why we do certain things in Pilates.
Carrie takes the time to make sure you understand the WHY just as much as the HOW of an exercise.
Carrie helped me understand the connections between exercises.
I already had a solid foundation, but I struggled to connect all the elements and fully understand how The System works as a whole.
The Lab has trained my eye, helped me make better observations, simplified my visual cues, and given me a better understanding of class structure.
Having Carrie as a mentor has significantly increased my confidence and made me a much better educated teacher.
I have found more confidence and strength in my teaching because of The Lab.
I've learned to think critically about the purpose of the exercises, translate that into the work with the client in front of me, and not progress someone simply because I think they might be bored.
I finally dare to ask questions, make mistakes, and trust my decisions more.
Even after 20 years of teaching, The Lab has given me new insight and a deeper connection to the bodies I'm teaching.
I'm revisiting exercises I learned years ago with an entirely different understanding, especially the purpose and the 'why' behind them.
I honestly don't recall ever learning the why behind the exercises before.
After teaching for 10 years, I felt burnt out and uninspired.
Carrie's program was exactly what I needed. I needed to be reminded of the purpose of the exercises and to really think about why I was giving a client a certain exercise.
I found clarity in my own practice and felt way more confident teaching because I knew the purpose.
The community and the knowledge I've gained are the most valuable parts of The Lab.
I feel like we are a family and that it's a safe place to be vulnerable, ask any questions, and share what we know with each other.
To be able to ask Carrie absolutely anything is huge, not to mention the fun, convenience and affordability of the program.
Having ongoing continuing education is a much more manageable way for me to learn and grow as a teacher than doing weekend workshops.
I love the community and that I have a place to ask all my questions judgment-free.
I love feeling inspired after each workshop and call and learning not only from Carrie, but from other amazing instructors with different levels of experience who have so much to offer.
I felt alone in my teaching, as I'm the only Pilates teacher in my studio.
I wanted someone to ask questions of, someone to help foster new ideas, and to feel supported.
I've found a community of skilled teachers who can relate to and help me with my questions, frustrations, and growth.
I've gained an invaluable sense of community with teachers and instructors who are all passionate about Pilates.
Everyone is here to continue to learn and grow at every level of their Pilates career. All of the different questions and perspectives keep me rethinking exercises and issues in new ways. This really keeps teaching fresh.
I feel like I always learn something—maybe not entirely new, but in a new light. This spills over into my teaching with my clients. There is always more to dive into, and it's great to have a community to do this with you.
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