The Real Difference Between Classical & Contemporary Pilates with Tracey Mallett

Pilates is not meant to be rushed, trendy, or reinvented every week, and this conversation explains exactly why.Nic sits down with Tracey Mallett in her California studio for an honest conversation about movement, teaching, creativity, and what it really takes to build a long and sustainable career in Pilates.They explore the evolution of Pilates, classical and contemporary work, and the challenges facing new instructors in a trend driven industry.Tracey speaks openly about confidence and trust in the teaching space, why simplicity often leads to better classes, and how understanding the foundations of the method allows for true creativity.They also discuss social media presence as a Pilates teacher, suffering from burnout, and the pressure to constantly show up online.Timestamps00:00 How Pilates first entered Tracey’s life 08:25 Building a long term career in Pilates 12:40 How the Pilates industry has changed over the years 27:42 Social media, confidence, and personal growth as a teacher 34:05 Advice for anyone wanting to show up online 39:46 Barre, Pilates fusion, and how movement has evolved 49:35 Where Pilates education is heading next 58:31 Finding balance between work, ambition, and personal life 01:00:44 Quick fire questionsIf you want to keep hearing from amazing guests like Tracey, please rate the show 5 stars and subscribe!Connect with Nic:Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic’s InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates ClassConnect with Tracey:Tracey Mallett WebsitePilates Next EducationBootybarrePilates Barre On Demand AppTracey’s Instagram