08/09/2026
I’ve been teaching Pilates for just over 8 years now, and if there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it’s that you never stop learning.
Your qualification isn’t the end of your education. It’s the beginning.
Workshops, continued education, topping up qualifications, refreshing your knowledge and keeping up with new research are all such an important part of being a good teacher.
Because what you learnt 8 years ago isn’t necessarily what you should be teaching today.
Pilates and Yoga has evolved. Fitness and exercise science has evolved. New research comes out, our understanding changes, and the way we approach movement continues to develop.
I think it’s important to stay curious, question what you’ve always been taught and be willing to adapt. Just because something has always been done a certain way doesn’t mean it’s the best way to do it now.
Continuing education isn’t about collecting certificates - it’s about becoming a better teacher, understanding the body better and making sure the people who trust me with their movement are getting the best, most up-to-date information I can give them.
Thank you so much Dan O’Brien for sharing your knowledge with us and thank you Holly Puddephatt for organising 🖤
