Learning to trust your body again through Pilates with Claire Sparrow

Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Reformer! Nic is joined by renowned educator, author, and studio owner Claire Sparrow.Claire shares her inspiring journey from growing up surrounded by strong, inspiring women, to discovering Pilates during her time as a contemporary dancer, to eventually becoming an internationally recognised teacher and bestselling author of Hope for Your Pelvic Floor.Nic and Claire have a deep chat about how Pilates transforms people far beyond the physical, why proper education matters in the industry, and how we can reclaim the power to trust our bodies, even when the experts are telling us otherwise.Whether you’re a teacher, student, studio owner, or simply a Pilates lover, this episode is a must-listen for anyone craving more depth and connection in their Pilates practice!Timestamps00:00 Intro to Claire Sparrow01:17 Claire's background and inspiring women in her life04:53 Discovering dance and Pilates07:13 The journey to teaching Pilates13:26 Listening to yourself instead of just the ‘experts’17:10 The desire to help more people19:10 Mentoring with Lolita25:22 Balancing business, teaching and personal life32:13 Shifts in Pilates over the years37:12 Long-term benefits of Pilates and the value of it40:18 What’s missing in the conversation about Pilates education44:05 Holistic teaching approaches46:37 Specialising in pelvic floor health51:51 Writing a book as a dyslexic author56:14 Balancing career and family01:00:39 The future of Pilates01:02:48 Quick-fire questionsThank you for listening to the first ever episode of Beyond the Reformer!If you enjoyed it, then please make sure to rate the show 5 stars and share it on your Instagram so that we can grow the show.If you’re looking to take your Pilates practice one step further and sign up for Nic’s comprehensive teacher training programme, use the code BEYOND at checkout: Soul Pilates Teacher TrainingConnect with Nic:Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic’s InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates ClassConnect with Claire:Claire’s InstagramWhole Body Pelvic Health WebsiteHope for Your Pelvic Floor Book