Understanding the Franklin Method and building an online Pilates community with Rachael Hall

Pilates is a business of energy and this is what Nic and Rachael go deep into in this weeks episode.Rachael Hall is a former Royal Ballet dancer, Franklin Method educator, Pilates teacher of 24+ years, and founder of the global online platform Aligned.She shares her incredible story that has led her to running her own grounded, heart-led business.She opens up about what it takes to truly listen to your body, how to grow a soulful movement platform online, and why embodiment, energetics, and community matter more than ever.They talk about the evolution of teaching, healing through prolapse recovery, building an online Pilates membership, and integrating nervous system work and the Franklin Method into everyday classes.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Rachael Hall01:41 Rachael's early journey into movement03:21 Discovering Pilates through injury05:19 Transition to teaching08:59 Understanding the Franklin Method15:49 Universal Health Principles and energetics20:56 Building an online wellness community29:07 Tips for growing an online presence30:52 Maintaining connection online31:38 Building a global community34:34 Launching a podcast37:50 Creating the Ultimate Pelvic Floor Plan40:40 A holistic approach to pelvic health45:30 Teaching her daughters what she learns52:55 You have all the tools you need55:11 Quick-fire questionsIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your Pilates friends. It helps more people find the show and supports meaningful conversations like this one!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 Rachael:WebsiteAligned MembershipThe Ultimate Pelvic Floor PlanRachael’s InstagramListen to The Aligned Podcast