The Move Well Be Well podcast

46. "Can we do the fancy Insta/Tiktok Pilates today in class?"

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Show Notes

In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss "Social Media Pilates" and why some of these exercises are not always suitable for a group class environment. They outline the disconnect between social media and reality, the practical and safety implications of such exercises and teacher experience/education. They return to Glow's studio ethos and why they teach the way they do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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