Pilates is a business of energy and this is what Nic and Rachael go deep into in this weeks episode.
Rachael Hall is a former Royal Ballet dancer, Franklin Method educator, Pilates teacher of 24+ years, and founder of the global online platform Aligned.
She shares her incredible story that has led her to running her own grounded, heart-led business.
She opens up about what it takes to truly listen to your body, how to grow a soulful movement platform online, and why embodiment, energetics, and community matter more than ever.
They talk about the evolution of teaching, healing through prolapse recovery, building an online Pilates membership, and integrating nervous system work and the Franklin Method into everyday classes.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Rachael Hall
01:41 Rachael's early journey into movement
03:21 Discovering Pilates through injury
05:19 Transition to teaching
08:59 Understanding the Franklin Method
15:49 Universal Health Principles and energetics
20:56 Building an online wellness community
29:07 Tips for growing an online presence
30:52 Maintaining connection online
31:38 Building a global community
34:34 Launching a podcast
37:50 Creating the Ultimate Pelvic Floor Plan
40:40 A holistic approach to pelvic health
45:30 Teaching her daughters what she learns
52:55 You have all the tools you need
55:11 Quick-fire questions
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Connect with Rachael:
- Website
- Aligned Membership
- The Ultimate Pelvic Floor Plan
- Rachael’s Instagram
- Listen to The Aligned Podcast
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