Core with Shawna Beardsley | A Pilates Podcast
By Shawna Beardsley, NCPT
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Episodes: 64
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Join Shawna Beardsley, owner of In Balance Pilates in Tucson, as she explores the business, art, and impact of teaching Pilates. From industry insights and studio growth strategies to teaching tips for new instructors, this podcast is your go-to source for thriving in the world of Pilates.
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Unit 1 | Pages 1-7
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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First Day Checklist
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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let’s talk about loading and time goals in the pilates studio
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Sunday sculpt class!
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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a little chat about community
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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Drive and Yap about Energetics
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Aug 09, 2026 |
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apprentice teaching, W-2 versus 1099 and more
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May 31, 2026 |
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drive and yap
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May 14, 2026 |
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Pilates on tour recap
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May 14, 2026 |
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Spiritual Health — The Missing Link
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Strong for Life: How I Train in My 30s vs. My Teens
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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The Mental Game: You Don’t Have to Believe Every Thought You Think
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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What Do You Do to Feel Your Best?
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Advanced Beginner: Why Your First Two Years of Teaching Pilates Are Just the Beginning
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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You Loved Pilates—So Why Did You Stop Practicing?
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Clear Is Kind: The Art of Direct Conversations in Pilates & Leadership
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Not All Pilates Is Created Equal: Protecting the Method in a Trend-Driven World
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Accessibility Without Apology: Belonging, Balance, and the Future of Pilates
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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Coach, Not Player: Why Great Pilates Instructors Don’t Limit Their Clients
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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YouTube Pilates, Rib Flare, and the Myth of ‘Perfect Form
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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The Language of Pilates: Guiding Principles & Movement Principles
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Sub Etiquette 101: Respecting Your Team, Your Clients, and Your Career
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Landing Your Dream Pilates Studio Job the Right Way
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Instructing vs. Teaching: Elevating Your Pilates Practice
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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The Power of Mentorship in Pilates
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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When Feedback Hurts: Growing Stronger from Criticism
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Cue the Magic: Mastering Communication in Pilates Instruction
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Post It or Ghost It: Why Pilates Instructors Need to Be on Instagram
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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From Boardroom to Box Spring: A Corporate-to-Pilates Pivot
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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More Than a Mic: What Makes a Great Instructor
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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The Pilates Path: Lessons I Learned the Hard Way
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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If You’re On Time, You’re Late: The Real Talk on Punctuality in Pilates
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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The Pilates Boom: What’s Real, What’s Risky, and What You Should Know
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Pilates or Not? The Lagree vs. Pilates Debate
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Pilates, Passion & Progress: Our Eastside Grand Opening Celebration
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Making Mistakes on Purpose: The Art of Effective Corrections in Pilates
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Graceful Flow: Teaching Pilates with Disruptions in the Room
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Teaching & Selling: Why Pilates Instructors Should Embrace Sales
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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The Weight No One Sees: Managing Without Applause
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Practice What You Teach: Why Your Own Pilates Practice Matters
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Leading with Balance: The Woman Behind In Balance Pilates
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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More Springs, More Strength: Why Underloading Is Failing Our Clients
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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The Danger of ‘Nice’: When Leadership Lacks Clarity, Courage, and Kindness
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Letting Go with Grace: When a Leader No Longer Fits Your Pilates Studio
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Pretty Privilege in Pilates: What No One Talks About
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Burned Out or Fired Up? Managing Burnout as a Pilates Studio Owner
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Pilates on the Weekend: Shortcut or Standard?
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Behind the Scenes: The Realities of Running a Pilates Studio
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Mastering the Flow: Elevate Your Classes with Rhythm, Transitions, and Pacing
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Membership Models vs. Drop-Ins: What Works Best?
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Teaching Privates vs. Groups: What Changes and What Stays the Same
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Handling Difficult Clients & Awkward Moments in Class: Professional, Compassionate Solutions for Group Instruction
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May 26, 2025 |
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Expand or Stay Small? Defining Growth on Your Terms
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May 19, 2025 |
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Handling Difficult Conversations: Clients, Staff & Studio Boundaries
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May 13, 2025 |
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Strong as a Mother: Pilates, Pregnancy, and Empowering Women Through Movement
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May 11, 2025 |
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Teaching Mistakes Pilates Instructors Make (and How to Avoid Them)
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May 10, 2025 |
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The Backup Plan Is You: Studio Ownership and the Sub Struggle
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May 09, 2025 |
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Creating Class Plans That Deliver Results: Structure with Purpose
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May 08, 2025 |
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Mastering Mixed Levels: Progressions, Regressions & Keeping Your Class Flowing
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May 07, 2025 |
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Teaching Tips for Pilates Instructors: How to Elevate Your Classes
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May 06, 2025 |
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Behind the Studio: A Day in the Life at IBP
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May 05, 2025 |
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Pilates Myths Busted: What You’ve Gotten Wrong About Pilates
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May 04, 2025 |
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Pilates 101: History, Mat vs. Reformer, and Core Principles
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May 03, 2025 |
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First episode! Get to know Shawna!
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May 02, 2025 |