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08/26/2026

Can you really learn Pilates online?

Kendall started training with me in New York City in 2013 after winning a Pilates session at a charity auction. Years later, life and eventually a pandemic, put thousands of miles between us.

So we adapted.

A mat, a Magic Circle, a few hand weights, and the same commitment to showing up. Our sessions continued virtually, and they still do today, now from her fully equipped studio space.

And that’s what I love about Pilates: the location and equipment can change without compromising the quality of the work.

Great teaching isn’t dependent on being in the same room. It’s about watching closely, catching the details, giving meaningful corrections, challenging you appropriately, and knowing how to help you progress.

Today, she’s in her mid-40s and says she’s in the best shape of her life. But what means even more to me is that Pilates has remained a consistent part of her life through seasons of change.

Because effective Pilates isn’t about where you train.

It’s about how you’re taught and whether you keep showing up.

And yes, you can absolutely learn Pilates online.

08/21/2026

You can teach the same method and still teach it completely differently. ⭐

The exercises may be the same. The principles may be the same. But every teacher brings their own background, experience, mentors, and perspective into the work.

Juan comes from a dance background. I come from an athletic one. Those experiences shape how we see movement and how we teach it.

And that’s why the teacher matters.

It’s not just about the method.
⭐ It’s about the teacher behind it.

Juan, your mentorship and encouragement have stayed with me throughout my entire career. I’m incredibly grateful our paths crossed and that you continue to be part of my journey, even from different cities.

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08/19/2026

Teaching Pilates is about more than knowing the exercises. It’s about how you bring the method to life.

Juan was part of my journey during a time when I was deepening my understanding of the classical system and learning from incredible teachers in New York exponentially elevated the way I teach it.

That influence continues to shape my work today.

Returning to New York to train with the teachers who shaped me is a reminder of where my teaching was forged, and why mentorship matters so much.

Because knowing Pilates and knowing how to teach Pilates are two very different things.

08/17/2026

Part 1 of a three-part conversation with my mentor, Juan Estrada, on teaching, the method, and the journey.

Some people don’t just teach you. They become part of the teacher you become.

Juan has been teaching Pilates for 25 years, and he has been an important part of my journey, from my early years at Real Pilates NYC, founded and owned by Alycea Ungaro, to where I am today.

He challenged me, pushed me, and helped me become a stronger, more grounded classical instructor, while reminding me that Pilates can be athletic, demanding, and deeply rooted in the method.

Even after moving back to Florida, the mentorship continued through countless virtual sessions during the pandemic and beyond.

I’m grateful for the teachers who push you beyond what you think you’re capable of.

Because becoming a better instructor never ends. You keep learning, practicing, and evolving.

Thank you, Juan, for being such an important part of my journey and for continuing to challenge me to grow.

08/14/2026

Sometimes, the difference isn’t the exercise. It’s how you’re being taught.

After eight years of Pilates with several instructors, Art noticed a difference immediately when he started working with me.

My attention to detail challenged him to stop compensating, find more precision, and truly connect to the work. Exercises he once considered easy suddenly felt much harder, not because they changed, but because he was finally doing them differently.

That same approach became especially important when I worked with him through his recovery from knee replacement.

For me, teaching Pilates isn’t about simply taking someone through a routine. It’s about seeing the person in front of me, making the right adjustments, and helping them move with greater awareness.

Sometimes, one small correction can completely change the way a movement feels.

Thank you, Art, for trusting me through the process.

08/10/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about Classical Pilates is that the mat and apparatus are completely different workouts.

They’re not.

The same movement can teach you something different depending on where you practice it.

The apparatus gives you different forms of support, resistance, and tactile feedback, helping you understand the movement in a new way.

✨ Reformer Teaser → Mat Teaser
✨ Ladder Barrel Swan → Swimming
✨ Baby Arm Chair Push Through → Roll Up

Different apparatus. Different feedback. Same method.

That’s the beauty of the Pilates system. Each piece builds on the next, helping you understand the movement more deeply, not simply making it harder.

What’s an exercise that clicked for you once you practiced it on a different apparatus?

08/05/2026

Getting certified is a huge milestone. 🎓

But the real education begins when you start teaching.

Because there’s a big difference between knowing the exercises and knowing how to teach them.

With experience, you learn that the magic isn’t in memorizing more choreography…

It’s in understanding bodies, building relationships, and knowing when to challenge, when to modify, and when to simply listen.

The best instructors never stop being students.

What’s something teaching has taught you that no certification ever could?

08/03/2026

Deborah came to me with herniated discs, chronic back pain, and limited core strength. While she’d taken group fitness classes before, she’d never experienced the individualized approach of one-on-one Classical Pilates.

Just 90 days later, she’s attending twice a week and feels a significant difference, not only in her core strength, but in the strength of her entire body, with noticeably less back pain.

One of my favorite things she shared wasn’t just how much stronger she feels.

It was how Pilates gives her an hour to slow down, focus on her breath, and reconnect with herself.

Because Pilates is more than exercise.

It’s intentional movement that builds strength, confidence, and resilience for every stage of life.

Every body has a different story, and every Pilates program should reflect that. Thank you, Deborah, for trusting me with yours.

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