Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Reformer! Nic is joined by renowned educator, author, and studio owner Claire Sparrow.

Claire shares her inspiring journey from growing up surrounded by strong, inspiring women, to discovering Pilates during her time as a contemporary dancer, to eventually becoming an internationally recognised teacher and bestselling author of Hope for Your Pelvic Floor.

Nic and Claire have a deep chat about how Pilates transforms people far beyond the physical, why proper education matters in the industry, and how we can reclaim the power to trust our bodies, even when the experts are telling us otherwise.

Whether you’re a teacher, student, studio owner, or simply a Pilates lover, this episode is a must-listen for anyone craving more depth and connection in their Pilates practice!

Timestamps

00:00 Intro to Claire Sparrow

01:17 Claire's background and inspiring women in her life

04:53 Discovering dance and Pilates

07:13 The journey to teaching Pilates

13:26 Listening to yourself instead of just the ‘experts’

17:10 The desire to help more people

19:10 Mentoring with Lolita

25:22 Balancing business, teaching and personal life

32:13 Shifts in Pilates over the years

37:12 Long-term benefits of Pilates and the value of it

40:18 What’s missing in the conversation about Pilates education

44:05 Holistic teaching approaches

46:37 Specialising in pelvic floor health

51:51 Writing a book as a dyslexic author

56:14 Balancing career and family

01:00:39 The future of Pilates

01:02:48 Quick-fire questions

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