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Your Time Pilates, London (2026)

22/04/2026

Can I share the most common thing I hear from instructors about working with C-section clients?
"I don't get many C-section clients anyway."
And I get it.
If they're not coming through your door regularly, it's easy to file this under "I'll deal with it when it's relevant."
But whether you like it or not...
If you're teaching women full stop, you're likely teaching clients who are postnatal and have had a C-section.
Whether you're running dedicated postnatal classes or not.
And if you ARE running postnatal classes (or planning to), this is something you're 100% going to come across.
The other version I hear is: "I'll just avoid those exercises with them."
That's not a strategy.
It's a gap in your service that your clients can feel, even if they can't name it.
And it's a risk - to you and to your client - if you're modifying (or not modifying) without actually knowing what's appropriate at each stage.
Here's what changes when you actually know your s**t 👇
You stop hesitating and start leading.
Your clients feel the difference between an instructor who's winging it and one who knows exactly what she's doing.
That's what builds referrals. That's what builds reputation. That's what gets you known as the person to send postnatal clients to.
The C-Section Modifications Workshop gives you the framework to work with any postnatal client who walks in - whether she's 8 weeks post-section or 8 years.
£39 until midnight Friday. Then £89.
Link in comments 👇
https://yourtimepilates.thrivecart.com/cmw/

16/04/2026

Was it just me…

Or did your pre/postnatal training give you basically nothing on C-section recovery?

I had two C-sections myself and I was completely winging it in those first few weeks. Relying on internet advice and a 6-week check that said, “You’re good to go”.

And now working with postnatal clients, I see the same thing over and over again - instructors left guessing what’s actually appropriate at each stage.

Especially before that 6-week check, when technically we’re not working with clients yet…

…but they’re still asking us:
👉 “what should I be doing?”
👉 “is this ok?”

And that’s where it can feel a bit… 😬

So, if you’ve got a client asking for guidance in that early stage, here are 3 simple things you can safely point them towards until you’re back working together:

💨 Breathing - diaphragmatic breathing to gently reconnect core + pelvic floor
💞 Pelvic tilts - small, controlled, focused on connection not effort
🙆‍♀️ Gentle mobilisation - light movement for spine, hips, shoulders

⚠️ And steering them away from anything that increases abdominal pressure too early - crunches, planks etc.

Plus a general rule of thumb:
🚫 no high impact before 12 weeks minimum

But this is just stage one…

What I see most instructors struggle with is:
what changes in stage 2
how to progress into stage 3
what’s actually appropriate at each point
And it all ends up feeling like WTF?!

So, I’ve put together a free guide for Pilates instructors that breaks C-section recovery into 3 clear stages - with what to teach (and avoid) in each one.

If you want it, you can grab it here:
https://www.yourtimepilates.com/c-section-guide

Hope that’s helpful.
Alice x

26/03/2026

Will you just look at this 😭
One of my PCRM students sent me this earlier…
Her sister is going in for a hysterectomy this week.
So she’s taken what she’s learned inside PCRM
adapted it
and put together both prehab and rehab support for her.
Real person. Real situation. Not a textbook case.
(FYI 'Berating' is actually Better Breathing and 'PFFLF' stands for Pelvic Floor For Life Framework - both advanced education modules)
But what got me…
was seeing the templates I created being used like this.
Not starting from scratch
Not getting stuck on decision overwhelm
Just:
👉 take it
👉 tweak it
👉 make it your own
👉 and actually help someone
THAT is what I’m talking about.
This is what happens when you stop just learning
and actually start applying it.
Spring cohort for PCRM closes today.

25/03/2026

This nearly made me p**s myself with excitement!
Just had to share this with you!
Angela just said to me:
“I actually feel like a specialist now… not just someone with a Level 3.”
And if you’d heard her when she first started…
She was:
• overwhelmed, juggling kids and working 4 days a week in another job
• trying to build her Pilates business on the side
• constantly second guessing herself
• comparing herself to other instructors online
• wanting to specialise in postnatal but not feeling confident enough to actually own it
She knew she wanted this to be her thing…
but didn’t fully trust herself yet.
Now?
She has:
• a clear postnatal niche
• the knowledge to actually assess and support real clients
• structure to follow instead of guessing
• and most importantly… she actually feels like she knows what she’s doing
That shift from:
👉 “I think I know this…”
to
👉 “I actually understand this”
is EVERYTHING.
Because that’s the difference between:
• holding back
• undercharging
• staying in mixed classes
and actually stepping into being the person women go to.
THIS. THIS PEOPLE IS WHY I GET OUT OF BED EVERY DAY.
To make life-changing changes to the women in my world –
whether you’re a mum rebuilding strength after birth…
or an instructor who’s done the training but still doesn’t fully trust herself yet.
Because you deserve to feel like you actually know what you’re doing.
Can we give Angela a massive high five please 🙌
And be honest…
Are you feeling more ‘Angela BEFORE’ or ‘Angela AFTER’ right now?

25/03/2026

I know a lot of you here are also on my email list…
And sometimes it’s just easier to have a conversation here than it is replying to an email.
So let’s do that this week.
I’m really curious where are you at right now with your postnatal teaching?
A - I’ve got the knowledge but I’m struggling to get clients / fill things
B - I’m doing bits but feel like I’m winging it and there are gaps
C - I’m mostly teaching general classes but starting to notice I need more postnatal-specific knowledge
D - I’m curious but not doing anything with it yet
No right answer — just interested to see where everyone’s at.

24/03/2026

I don’t think I’ve actually said this properly yet…
I’m so fu***ng excited about this Spring round of PCRM.
Not just because of the people already in…
But because I’ve changed a few things that I wish I’d had when I started.
One thing that always p**sed me off about courses was:
You buy it
You start it
…and then quietly don’t finish it
Not because you don’t care
But because life gets busy
And no one is actually helping you apply it
So this round is different.
More support
More accountability
More “do the thing” energy
And (because it’s my birthday this week 🥳) I’ve added a 12-month payment option for the first time.
Which just makes it way more doable for a lot of people.
Anyway — I’m buzzing about it.
If you’re reading this thinking
“what actually is PCRM and why is she so hyped?”
Just drop me a message and I’ll talk you through it
Alice (nearly 43 and still wondering when all this bloody collagen will start working!!) x

23/03/2026

Is it just me or does everything feel a bit fu***ng weird ATM and people are not doing things the way they used to?
Maybe it because the world feels like it’s on fire 🔥but what I’m noticing (with both mums and instructors) is people are thinking a lot longer and harder before investing in themselves or their business.
Which makes total sense. There’s so much uncertainty around everything.
But, I’m also still seeing lots of people feeling fed up, bored and frustrated with things staying the same.
So I’m curious…🧐
Where are you at right now when it comes to making moves in your business?
A. ❤ Parking it for now, it’s too overwhelming and I don’t like change
B. 💛Thinking about it but for later in the year
C. 💚Ready to shake some s**t up and just need the right thing to support me
Drop me a letter in the comments.
There’s not wrong answer, I’m just curious to see if it’s just me or you’re feeling the same too!

11/03/2026

Quick question: when do your postnatal clients leak?
Is it when they're lying perfectly still on a mat doing textbook-perfect Kegels?

Or is it when they're sneezing at the school gate, catching a falling toddler, or lifting a buggy over a kerb?

Yeah. Thought so.

So why are we training pelvic floors like they only need to work in perfect conditions?

Here's what most postnatal training doesn't tell you:

Pelvic floor work isn't just about squeezing in isolation.

It's about load. Pressure. Real-life movement. The chaos of actually being a mum.

And if you're only teaching static holds and controlled breathing?

You're missing the entire point.

Mums need to be able to sneeze without thinking about it. They need to lift without crossing their fingers. They need to laugh without panic.

That requires a completely different approach to pelvic floor work.

Beyond Kegels will show you how to teach pelvic floor strength in context - not in a vacuum.

For £39, you'll understand:
- How load and pressure affect pelvic floor behaviour
- Why real-life movement changes everything
- How to teach pelvic floor work that actually transfers to daily life

No more lying still and squeezing.

Let's teach pelvic floors to work when it actually matters.

👉 Sign up for the workshop. https://yourtimepilates.thrivecart.com/beyond-kegels/

Your clients deserve better than theory that doesn't hold up in real life.

Alice x

05/03/2026

I’m VERY excited about this! 🔥
Beyond Kegels is officially live. WHOOP!
If you’ve ever:
• Felt that 🤢 panic when a client mentions leaking
• Thought “is this weak… or tight?”
• Defaulted to “squeeze and lift” and hoped for the best 🤞
• Wondered if you’re helping… or quietly making it worse
This is for you.
This isn’t another free workshop that points out everything you’re doing wrong and then vanishes unless you remortgage your house.
It’s 60 minutes.
It’s practical.
It’s £39.
And you’ll leave actually understanding what you’re looking at when it comes to pelvic floors.
Inside we’ll cover:
- Hypotonic vs hypertonic presentations (how they show up in real clients)
- Why leakage doesn’t automatically mean weakness
- What to cue instead of endless Kegels
- How to teach pelvic floor work inside your normal classes
- When to refer – without spiralling
🗓 12th March – 11am UK
🎥 Replay available
📜 CPD training
If you’re done guessing and want to feel steadier teaching this stuff –
👉 Link’s here: https://yourtimepilates.thrivecart.com/beyond-kegels/
Or comment BEYOND below and I’ll send it over. 💌
Alice x

13/02/2026

⏰ Early bird closes at 10am

Right then lovely.

Early bird pricing for the Level 3 Pre & Postnatal Pilates Qualification ends at 10am this morning.

That’s about 3 hours.

After that, prices go up - permanently.

Self-Study: £297 → £397
Supported: £597 → £797

The course isn’t disappearing.

But the discount is.

If you’ve been thinking
“Yeah… I really should get my pre & postnatal sorted”

This is your moment.

What you’re getting:

✅ Level 3 pre & postnatal qualification
✅ Built specifically for Pilates instructors
✅ Clear scope of practice - know what you can handle and when to refer
✅ Proper insurance coverage + credentials
✅ Designed for real studio use, not just to pass and forget

Self-Study (£297 until 10am)
Online course + 3 tutor calls + onboarding

Supported (£597 until 10am)
Everything above + 2 in-person workshops, unlimited tutor access with Lara, printed pocketbook, posters, manual - the works.

Most people choose Supported.
It’s £200 more and you get a LOT more guidance.

This is your foundation.

Not everyone needs to become a specialist.
But if pregnant or postnatal clients are walking into your classes, you need to be properly covered.

👉 Grab early bird pricing before 10am
https://yourtimepilates.thrivecart.com/ppn/

Don’t pay £200 more next week for the same thing.

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