Today Raphael Bender of Breathe Education and Pilates Elephants podcast joins me on the show. He shares how he got into Pilates (kicking and screaming), some excellent teaching strategies (like not worrying about the footbar setting), and some serious myth-busting about pain and injury (they're not the same thing!). This conversation had so many lightbulb moments and I definitely learned a few cool new things talking with him. Tune in!  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM* Email [email protected] with your feedback.    Show Notes: Raphael Bender is an exercise physiologist, Pilates instructor, and movement educator. He was first certified as a fitness trainer in 1998 and has been a full-time movement professional since then. He is the CEO of Breathe Education, which certifies Pilates instructors in our comprehensive program, and teaches movement professionals to implement the Whole Person Framework in the Diploma of Clinical Pilates. All the training is 100% online, with trainers all around the world (and soon to be me!).  Learn more about Raph's book here: https://strengthentheperson.com/book-page Listen to Raph's podcast, Pilates Elephants, here: https://breathe-education.com/podcast/ Connect with him on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender Support the podcast:     Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings! Episode Music: This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policy Track: Tobu - Good Times [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: https://youtu.be/YHSH9k9ooZY Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/goodtimes Track: Tobu & Itro - Sunburst [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: https://youtu.be/4lXBHD5C8do Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oliviapodcasts)