Reignite Your Pilates Teaching: Overcoming Burnout with New Energy

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Reconnecting with Purpose, Creativity, and Community in Your Teaching


Struggling with Pilates instructor burnout? You’re not alone. Rekindle your passion and reignite your Pilates teaching through creative class planning, community connection, and continuous learning for Pilates teachers. Discover how to bring joy and purpose back into your sessions with support from Mbodies Training Academy.

It’s a sentiment many Pilates instructors encounter: the initial spark that drew you to teaching feels dimmed.  Classes become routine, lesson plans repetitive, and the joy that once accompanied guiding clients through movement fades.  If this resonates with you, know that you're not alone and more importantly, there are pathways to reignite that passion.

Recognising the Signs of Burnout

Burnout in the Pilates profession often manifests subtly:

·        Monotony in Teaching: Repeating the same sequences without variation.

·        Lack of Personal Practice: Neglecting one's own Pilates journey

·        Emotional Exhaustion: Feeling drained after sessions, rather than invigorated

·        Disconnection from Clients: Viewing sessions as tasks rather than opportunities for impact.

Acknowledging these signs is the first step towards rejuvenation.

Reinvigorating Your Teaching Methodology

To move beyond burnout, consider these strategies:

·        Diversify Your Lesson Plans: Incorporate new elements into your classes:

·        Props: Introduce resistance bands, Pilates rings, or stability balls to add variety and challenge.

          Functional Movements: Integrate exercises that mimic daily activities, enhancing real-world applicability.

·        Client-Centred Goals: Tailor sessions to individual client needs, fostering engagement and progress.

·        Utilising apps like ‘The Pilates Lesson Planner’ can assist in organising and refreshing your class structures.

Engage in Continuous Learning

Further education can reignite your enthusiasm:

Specialised Workshops: Attend sessions focusing on areas like pelvic health, osteoporosis, or myofascial release.

Mentorship: Seek guidance from experienced instructors to gain new perspectives.

Personal Practice: Dedicate time to your own Pilates, rediscovering the joy of movement and why you became a teacher in the first place.

As Kira Lamb emphasises, maintaining a consistent personal practice under experienced guidance keeps the "how" and "why" of each exercise at the forefront of your teaching.

Building a Supportive Community

Isolation can exacerbate feelings of burnout.  Cultivating a network of peers provides:

Shared Experiences: Discuss challenges and successes with fellow instructors.

Collaborative Opportunities: Co-teach classes or develop workshops together.

Emotional Support: Lean on each other during challenging times.

Engaging with platforms like Pilates Anytime Forums can facilitate these connections.

Creating a Renewed Perspective

Burnout doesn't signify the end of your teaching fun and a reason to exit the industry; rather, it's an invitation to evolve. By diversifying your teaching methods, engaging in continuous learning, and fostering community connections, you can rediscover the passion that led you to Pilates in the first place.

Remember, at Mbodies Training Academy, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Author:  Chris Onslow - Pilates Consultant

Chris Onslow, has run Pilates focussed businesses since 1998.  He and his team specialise in supporting Pilates entrepreneurs and business owners.  With a rich history of owning and running successful Pilates studios in the UK, and supporting others in Europe and the Middle East, Chris has broad expertise in maximising profitability and optimising operational efficiency.  His agency provides top-tier advice on selecting new, pre-owned, and hireable Pilates equipment from renowned brands such as Align-Pilates, Balanced Body or Stott-Pilates/Merrithew.  As the founder of Mbodies Training Academy, Chris continues to revolutionise Pilates education, offering premier online and hybrid CPD and qualification courses for Pilates apparatus instruction and special population CPD.  Discover more about how Chris can support your Pilates Business or home exercise choices:

Pilates Business Specialist Consultant

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