How to Cue Pilates Classes That Transform Your Teaching

The difference between a good Pilates class and a great one often comes down to how and when you cue. After receiving such a positive response from our previous episode on class planning, Nic is back for a solo episode that goes deep into the art of cueing. Cueing completely changes the experience a client can have in a Pilates class, and Nic shares her advice on the different types of cues you can use to deepen their overall experience. She discusses verbal cues, imagery, tactile feedback, breath and observation. Nic explores why less can often be more when it comes to cueing, how to avoid overwhelming clients with information, and how thoughtful language can help people feel safer, more grounded, and more connected to their bodies. Timestamps 00:00 Why cueing deserves deeper attention 03:53 How class structure supports better cueing 04:31 Understanding cueing as an art form 07:58 Using verbal cues clearly and effectively 16:10 Imagery and anatomical cueing explained 22:59 Exploring tactile cueing and appropriate touch 27:07 Teaching through observation and presence 32:55 Shifting from negative to constructive cueing 35:22 The importance of noticing within a class 39:01 Using breath as a flexible cueing tool If this episode resonated with you, please follow or subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. Connect with Nic Beyond the Reformer Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond_reformer_pod/ Soul Pilates on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/soul_pilates/ Soul Pilates Education on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/soul_pilates_education/ Nic’s personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nic_soulpilates/ Join Soul at Home https://soulpilates.tv/ Book a Pilates class with Soul https://www.soulpilates.co.uk/our-timetable.html