I've been coaching instructors and movement professionals for years, so I thought it was time to flip the script and bring on someone who experiences Pilates from the other side — as a client. In this episode, I'm joined by one of my absolute favourite people to work with, Charan Bhattal.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why Charan came back to Pilates after completing teacher training — and never using it

• The moment she realized she couldn't (and didn't want to) practice alone

• How Pilates has transformed her tennis game, her yoga practice, and the way she simply walks through a city

• The difference between pushing through pain and truly listening to your body

• Why I believe the "no pain, no gain" mentality is one of the most damaging things we were ever taught

• What Charan looks for when she walks into a Pilates studio on the road — and what she refuses to do in a class, even when everyone around her is doing it

• Her biggest physical transformation (hint: it involves her core, her glutes, and yes — new jeans)

• Why I think the patient is always the smartest person in the room

~ Connect With Charan ~

Website - graceandgoode.com

~ Connect With Me ~

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