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the yogi + the corgi We offer fun and safe yoga + bring your dog experiences. Oh hi there, welcome! I am Kat. I am a yogi, teacher, a forever student, and lover of dogs.

I began my journey with yoga over a decade ago, and very soon knew that this was life changing. From there, I achieved my RYT200HR with Hom in Sydney training under Dice Iida-Klein and Briohny Smyth. In 2020, my life changed again with the arrival of my darling fluff monster Pickle. Like many dog parents I love my dog and want to take him everywhere. I’ve struggled to find options that welcome dogs, whether restaurants, accommodation, and public transport. Which is why, I have several services that encourage your dog to attend and enjoy the experience together. It is so important to me to ensure that you and your dog feel safe in every environment, so please reach out for any questions.

13/10/2026

It might be ☔ but it doesn't stop the from shining!

Today's tip is on staying connected. Teaching can feel pretty lonely. A lot of what you do is independent and you don't often get to work/interact with peers. Stay connected to the industry and each other by:

- keeping up your self mastery and meeting new instructors/studio managers and owners
- attend industry events like expos, workshops and conferences
- build a network and a community through social media
- invest in further education and spend time with other instructors

You might find that the longer and more you teach, the lonelier it can feel - so don't forget to stay in touch with people - support each other - grow together ❤️

We will see you next week!

29/09/2026

It's Tuesday aaaaaaand time for another

This week is on themes part 2 - and basically me trying to convince you again why you should theme! To recap, we've gone through the benefits:

1. It gives your class purpose
2. Simplifies your programming
3. Makes cues easier
4. Helps clients focus
5. Demonstrates care

BUT, WHAT IS THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN?

Let me know if I've managed to get you over the line as to why every class should be themed 👇🏽

22/09/2026

We made it to another week for another this one is on "managing the room". Here are some actual tips I use:

- Observe before you cue
- Work the physical room
- Predict potential challenging moments in the class
- Be confident - fake it until you make it

There are definitely more out there but these ones I always come back to. What tips do you have?

And we will see you next week!

15/09/2026

It is time! this week, why is programming so important?

1. Logical order and deconstruction of complex movements
2. Keeps you teaching to a theme
3. Helps you stick to the 80:20 rule
4. Allows you to cover all the necessary aspects of a well rounded class
5. Professionalism and care, so that you have documentation

I don't use my program as a hard and fast rule I follow completely but I use it as a framework I can adapt as needed as I teach + a little safety blanket in case I have a brain fart.

Do you still program all your classes? Let's chat!

Next time we will talk a bit more about programming tips and tools!

08/09/2026

It's Tuesday and it's time to tippy tip tip!

This week we are chatting about visual cues aka demonstrating in class! Here's a couple of quick tips:

1. Try not to demo the whole class - get the main details in a couple of reps and get back to managing the room!
2. Demo before you set them up - especially if they are lying down!
3. Consider learning how to mirror - it takes practice but you can see what your clients are doing
4. Who is best to demo? Yourself vs a client - why might one be more appropriate than the other?

Well, that's it for this week - but do you demo in class? What's your strategy? Let us know in the comments!

01/09/2026

It's Tuesday! And another

This one is just a couple quick tips on getting employed!

1. Set up a Pilates specific social media account - it'll help you showcase your skills, build a following and develop a brand. Think of it almost like a little visual resume.

2. Prepare a Pilates specific resume - include your Pilates Education and experience + those transferable skills you have, like sales, customer service and marketing.

3. Tailor your application messages - it means a lot to small studio owners when you do a little bit of research rather than a mass copy and paste. Have a look at what their business ethos and style is and customise your message to them.

4. Don't be afraid of making a cover list - it is truly the gateway into regular classes. Studio members and owners will get to know you and you'll usually be top of the list for regular classes.

These are some things I've done which really helped me - let me know what worked for you!

25/08/2026

It's time! Today's tip - where are you positioned in the room and why is it important to move around the room?

1. Observe your clients from different vantage points - this will help you cue to the bodies in front of you and adapt your program based on how your clients are moving as a group

2. Sharing your time - you want to be able to give everyone a bit of your time and offer support when needed, so moving around the room aids this

3. If you're demonstrating - make sure your clients can see and hear you

Moving around the room helps you manage the room. So if you're a little bit nervous or shy, just begin to build up the confidence and habit to get your steps up and herd the room like a corgi 🐕

18/08/2026

It's another Tuesday and it's time for another

This one is about observation and the importance of observation hours. Rather than thinking about it as just sitting there and being a little creep (which is fine, I love it) it's a great opportunity for you to:

1. See someone doing the job you want to do without the distraction of practicing the class (self mastery)
2. See how clients react to cues, tactile adjusts and energy when an instructor leads the room
3. See how different bodies move to exercises and movements

If you're not into observing classes - let me know why! I'd love to understand and see if I can change your mind 🤭

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