Want to know how to combine Pilates and neuroscience?
In this episode, Nic is joined by Heba Abdel Gawad, who is a two-time Olympic synchronised swimmer turned Pilates educator and founder of the Neuro Pilates method.
They explore Heba’s fascinating transition from elite athlete to pioneering educator, how her sporting background shaped her teaching style, and how neuroscience has deepened her understanding of movement.
You’ll hear about how Heba discovered Pilates and later integrated applied neuroscience into her classes, and why she believes the future of movement education lies in understanding the brain!
She also opens up about burnout, business growth, and her passion for raising the next generation of teachers.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro to Heba
01:14 Heba's early Pilates experience
04:18 Transition from synchronised swimming to Pilates
13:46 Discovering the Neuro Pilates method
16:00 Integrating Neuro Pilates into teaching
19:37 The impact of Neuro Pilates
29:12 Building a Pilates community
33:30 Developing the Body Hack education program
34:13 Challenges and adjustments in teaching
35:25 Expansion into personal training
36:32 Pilates education and accreditation
38:48 The importance of in-person training
41:06 Balancing business and quality education
49:00 Finding and training quality instructors
56:05 Preventing burnout in the wellness industry
1:01:01 Quick fire questions!
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