# 2 Pilates Chicks Hilary Opheim and Davita Paul are Pilates Teachers and Educators. Join them as they chat on Pilates, teaching, and life. Based in Los Angeles they will keep you thinking and laughing! Page: Feed: --- ## [Season 7 Episode 8- Lets talk Tactile Cueing in Pilates](https://traditional-pilates.com/blogcast/lets-talk-tactile-cueing-pilates) _2026-08-16 · Hilary Opheim_ This episode has been in our minds as we continue to see things on social media with Pilates teachers using Tactile cueing in ways that stops the client from moving, is not appropriate and not helpful to teaching. So many thoughts on this and we even have this topic as our Fall workshop. So join us as we explain how [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54d2db98e4b07d613e2b17dc/t/6a81e5180d2b82610953cbad/1786897691813/Season+7+Episode+8.mp3) ## [Season 7 Episode 7-Let Talk Pilates Credentials](https://traditional-pilates.com/blogcast/season-7-episode-7-let-talk-pilates-credentials) _2026-07-12 · Hilary Opheim_ What is the actual difference between getting a "certificate" and being "certified"? And where does "accreditation" fit into the mix? This week on 2 Pilates Chicks, we are tackling the often-confusing world of Pilates credentials. The terminology gets thrown around a lot, but the reality is that not all training programs or titles are created equal. We’re breaking down what these words mean for… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54d2db98e4b07d613e2b17dc/t/6a53d1161a4a5e54f75e558c/1783877914209/Season+7+Episode+7.mp3) ## [Summer Special - What does Pilates Certification Actually Mean? (with the NPCP)](https://traditional-pilates.com/blogcast/what-does-pilates-certification-mean) _2026-06-07 · Hilary Opheim_ We are so excited to sit down with the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) to demystify the whole process. We’re breaking down the difference between a certificate of completion and a true third-party certification, how it elevates our profession, and how it protects both teachers and clients. [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54d2db98e4b07d613e2b17dc/t/6a258c568f66a64eb6006573/1780845685392/Lolo+and+Ray+episode.mp3) ## [Season 7 Episode 5- Stop Just Holding Still: The Truth About Dynamic Stability](https://traditional-pilates.com/blogcast/truth-pilates-dynamic-stability) _2026-05-10 · Hilary Opheim_ In Pilates are you just "holding on for dear life" in your Pilates practice, or are you actually stable? In this episode, the 2 Pilates Chicks dive deep into one of the most misunderstood concepts in movement: Dynamic Stability. When we teach Pilates we want to understand and give these moments to Pilates clients in their Pilates. [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54d2db98e4b07d613e2b17dc/t/6a00afe874af434cd977f615/1778429946457/Season+7+Episode+5.mp3) ## [Season 7 Episode 4-Functional Training in Pilates](https://traditional-pilates.com/blogcast/functional-training-in-pilates-studio) _2026-04-12 · Hilary Opheim_ Join the 2 Pilates Chicks as we chat on bridging the gap with traditional Pilates and using functional training in the studio. From the client coming back to surgery to the client heading to a challenge moment in their practice. Using functional training tools to integrate a full body movement that is Pilates. [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54d2db98e4b07d613e2b17dc/t/69dbc9d12591ff33bc2833a6/1776011751348/Season+7+Episode+4.mp3) ## [Season 7 Episode 3- The Great Debate: What Is Pilates—and Why It Matters](https://traditional-pilates.com/blogcast/season-7-episode-3-what-actually-is-pilates/2026/3/15) _2026-03-15 · Hilary Opheim_ "In this episode, we’re peeling back the labels. From 'Classical' purists to 'Contemporary' innovators, we’re asking the big question: Does the title change the work? We’re diving into the differences, the drama, and how to find your own voice within the method—regardless of what you call it." [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54d2db98e4b07d613e2b17dc/t/69b6d3aa14ff325f270e331a/1773589442321/Season+7+episode+3.mp3) ## [Season 7 Episode 2- Stop Cueing Privates like group classes](https://traditional-pilates.com/blogcast/cueing-group-pilates-private-teaching) _2026-02-15 · Hilary Opheim_ Join the 2 Pilates chicks in this discussion of how cueing is so different between a class and a private Pilates session. Each has a unique goal and purpose and to do one vs the other is key to give clients the challenge and support they need for each type of Pilates experience. [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54d2db98e4b07d613e2b17dc/t/699761fce202a04a040503a5/1771528723255/Season+7+episode+2.mp3) ## [Season 7 Episode 1 -"The Oversaturation of Teacher Training Programs"](https://traditional-pilates.com/blogcast/oversaturation-pilates-teacher-training-programs) _2026-01-18 · Hilary Opheim_ This topic came from a listener who has taught Pilates for a long time. The teacher noticed how every corner, every studio now has that fast, watered-down teacher training program and worried that the safety and system of Pilates is now getting lost. [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54d2db98e4b07d613e2b17dc/t/696cfe4fe10c48601b64afa3/1768750700228/Season+7+Episode+1.mp3) ## [Season 6 episode 15- Yearly Q & A](https://traditional-pilates.com/blogcast/pilates-year-end-questions) _2025-12-14 · Hilary Opheim_ This year we love how all the questions about Pilates, our industry and teaching all had a common thread that came out as we ended. [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54d2db98e4b07d613e2b17dc/t/693ee38471ba1204f973be0f/1765729181145/Season+6+Episode+15.mp3) ## [Production-grade web engineering (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bapdmu4CCGci) _2025-12-14 · **Sponsored**_ Senior engineers who rebuild or launch scalable web products with enterprise rigor ## [Season 6 Episode 14- Redefining Success In Pilates](https://traditional-pilates.com/blogcast/season-6-episode-14/2025/11/15) _2025-11-16 · Hilary Opheim_ Join the 2 Pilates chicks as we share stories on clients that come to Pilates and maybe aren’t looking for that typical success the Pilates teacher thinks needs to happen. Sharing our experiences with clients with issues and what makes them successful in their Pilates practice Season 6 E14 2 Pilates Chicks Download [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54d2db98e4b07d613e2b17dc/t/6918e99c58ddb237bdb84e6a/1763240370538/Season+6+E14.mp3)