I knew them before they were cool.

May 23, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

When we’re teenagers, being the first to discover something feels like a personality trait. The first to hear a band. The first to know a lyric. The first to say, “They’re going to be huge.”

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Behind the Cue: "Now we are gonna."

May 20, 2026 by Leslie Guerin

Filler phrases like “now we’re gonna” can quietly weaken an instructor’s authority. Learn how clear, intentional language builds confidence, trust, and stronger class leadership.

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Consistency is Key!

May 18, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

Consistency isn’t glamorous. It doesn’t come with a dramatic before-and-after photo. It looks like showing up when you don’t feel like it, doing the work when no one is watching, and trusting that the process is doing something even when you can’t yet feel it. But consistency is what changes your body. It’s what makes movement safer. It’s what allows strength to become stable and flexibility to become usable instead of fragile.

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Behind the Cue: Slow Down

May 5, 2026 by Leslie Guerin

Slowing down doesn’t reduce workout intensity; it redistributes it. Learn how balanced timing, controlled movement, and intentional breathing improve Barre, Mat Pilates, and Reformer exercises.

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Rolodex to Carousel

May 2, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

This past weekend, while teaching a Pilates teacher training, I had one of those moments that stopped me in my tracks, not because of the Pilates itself, but because of the language I used to describe it. I casually explained to my under-30 trainees that I keep all the Pilates mat exercises in my head like a Rolodex, a neat little filing system I flip through mentally when deciding what exercise to teach, what to modify, and what to set aside for a particular client. The looks on their faces were blank.

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Behind the Cue: Breathe into the Back Body

Apr 28, 2026 by Leslie Guerin

What does “breathe into your back body” mean? Learn how this Pilates and Barre cue builds body awareness, encourages 360-degree breathing, reduces neck tension, and improves support.

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The Reformer Headrest

Apr 26, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

But the real purpose of the headrest goes far deeper than just making your neck feel better. When used intentionally, the headrest plays a key role in ribcage placement, spinal support, and overall alignment, especially for people with low back issues, anterior pelvic tilt, or poor posture from modern life (hello laptops and phones).

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Behind the Cue: Zip up your abdominals

Apr 21, 2026 by Leslie Guerin

What does “zip up your abdominals” really mean? Learn how this classic Pilates cue encourages lift, support, spinal length, and core connection without unnecessary gripping or tension.

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Listening In

Apr 20, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

Why I Don’t Teach Pilates for Aesthetics and What I Teach Instead

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Behind the Cue: Let it get hard

Apr 16, 2026 by Leslie Guerin

“Let it get hard” isn’t permission to ignore pain. It’s an invitation to recognize productive discomfort, maintain alignment and breath, and stay present when movement becomes challenging.

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The importance of Barre Height

Apr 16, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

Let’s break down exactly why barre height matters and how to choose, install, and adjust a barre that works for you and your clients.

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Behind the Cue: Control the Return

Apr 7, 2026 by Leslie Guerin

“Control the return” teaches you to resist momentum and remain connected throughout every repetition. Learn how controlled movement builds strength on both the Reformer and the mat.

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