Resources

This page gathers some of the conversations, articles, collaborations, short tutorial videos and tips that continue to shape how I teach, learn and share Pilates with others.

Whether you are a teacher, a physiotherapist, or a dedicated mover, my hope is that these resources offer you new language, fresh perspective and practical ideas you can bring into your own practice and teaching.

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ARTICLES

  • Logo with the words 'Swiss ODI' in blue, with a small red diamond shape inside the letter 'P' in 'ODI'.

    Pilates in physiotherapy

    Guest contribution for SwissODP, in partnership with Medidor

    In this article I share why Pilates is a structured, holistic movement concept rather than a passing trend and how regular, conscious practice supports long‑term resilience and well‑being. I also highlight why this approach is particularly relevant for physiotherapists helping to bridge the gap between targeted rehabilitation and functional everyday movement.

    Also published via Medidor →

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    Translating Pilates Into a Language for Men

    Article for “The Core,” Balanced Body’s blog

    In this piece I share how my experience as a wife and mother sparked a personal mission to make Pilates meaningful and accessible for the men in my life. I explore what I learned from teaching my son and husband and how that journey led me to develop specific strategies for communicating Pilates in a way that resonates with male clients.

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PODCASTS & INTERVIEWS

  • Woman smiling and sitting in a modern office with large windows, with the text 'Beyond the Reformer with Nic Lenny' overlayed.

    The Art of Simplicity in Pilates Cuing

    Beyond the Reformer Podcast

    In this episode I sit down with Nic at The Pilates Gathering in Scotland to talk about how education, compassion and clarity in teaching can shape the future of Pilates. I share parts of my journey from my first mat class in Zurich to becoming a global educator and we explore the emotional side of teacher training, teaching real people and balancing work, family and international education.

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  • Black and white cover image featuring an older woman laughing, wearing a white shirt, with text 'Pilates Unfiltered with Joanna Zaferiou.'

    The Many Languages of Pilates

    Pilates Unfiltered Podcast

    In this episode I join Jenna Zaffino for a rich conversation about teaching, moving and culture and how language, cueing and motivation shape the way we reach different people. We also touch on my path from athlete and studio owner in the US to educator in Switzerland and how these experiences inform the way I support teachers from many Pilates traditions.

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    Balanced Body Stories from The Studio with LaBriece Ochsner

    In this conversation, I sit down with my mentor, Nora St. John, to share my Pilates journey from California to Switzerland and how I became a German-speaking Balanced Body educator and studio owner.

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SHORT TUTORIALS

  • A smiling woman with curly hair tied in a bun, wearing a white tank top and red pants, sitting on a blue mat in a fitness studio, with Pilates equipment and framed pictures in the background.

    Supported Neutral for Pilates

    LaBriece Ochsner, Balanced Body Senior Pilates Educator, explains the concept of supported neutral. This is an excellent and clear video, showing simple props to use and the appropriate application of this concept.

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  • A woman standing on a blue outdoor gym floor, holding a climbing rope, preparing to climb a horizontal bar in a fitness park with green trees in the background.

    Set-Up Your Bodhi Suspension System® Outdoors

    LaBriece Ochsner demonstrates how we can utilize our Bodhi Suspension System® out in the great outdoors!

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