10/07/2026
✨ LET’S TALK ABOUT THE PELVIC FLOOR.
It’s about a lot more than Kegels—and as Pilates instructors, it’s about more than simply telling someone to “engage their core.”
The pelvic floor is part of an interconnected system involving the diaphragm, abdominals, hips, spine and breath.
And here’s something every instructor should understand:
Stronger isn’t always better.
A healthy pelvic floor needs the ability to contract, release, lengthen and respond appropriately to movement and breath. Constantly cueing someone to pull in, tighten, squeeze and hold may not always be what their body needs.
This is exactly why we believe Pilates teacher education should go beyond memorizing exercises and choreography.
We want instructors asking:
✨ Why am I giving this cue?
✨ What am I seeing in the body in front of me?
✨ Is this cue actually helping my client?
✨ Is this within my scope—or is it time to refer to another professional?
As instructors, we don’t need to diagnose pelvic floor dysfunction—that’s not our role. But we should understand the body, recognize when something may be outside our scope, and know when to recommend that a client seek guidance from a qualified pelvic health professional.
And most importantly?
Our education shouldn’t stop when teacher training ends.
We keep learning. We listen to physical therapists and other qualified professionals. We take continuing education. We revisit anatomy. We question old cues. And when we learn something valuable, we bring it back to our trainees.
Because great teaching isn’t about having every answer.
It’s about understanding the WHY behind what you teach—and never stopping your education. 🤍
This conversation was inspired by a recent Pilates Perspectives podcast (sponsored by Balanced Body) episode featuring pelvic-health physical therapist Dr. Charisse Balance. Definitely worth a listen if you’re a Pilates teacher or trainee!
