Taube Pilates

09/06/2026

Hi everyone,

I’ve just put together a free Pilates for Pregnancy & Postnatal Recovery eBook and thought it might be helpful for anyone who is pregnant, recently had a baby, or works with pre and postnatal clients.

The guide covers:

✔ Safe Pilates exercise considerations during pregnancy
✔ Pelvic floor awareness and support
✔ Core connection and recovery after birth
✔ Postural changes and common discomforts
✔ Tips for moving safely and confidently

As a Pilates educator with more than 26 years of experience, I’m passionate about helping women understand the changes that occur during pregnancy and recovery so they can exercise safely and effectively.

If you'd like a copy, you can download it here:

https://www.taubepilates.com/Free-Ebook-pregnancy-and-postnatal

I'd also love to hear your experiences. What has been your biggest challenge during pregnancy or postnatal recovery?

06/06/2026

So exciting!!!

Elysium Studio Pilates is hosting Louise Taube for a Pregnancy & Postnatal Pilates Masterclass on Sunday 19 July 2026.

Designed for instructors wanting greater confidence working with prenatal and postnatal clients, this PAA-accredited training covers pelvic floor health, pregnancy-safe programming, postnatal recovery, trimester considerations, and practical Mat, Reformer and studio applications.

ONLINE, LIVE ONLINE, FACE TO FACE OPTIONS
-15 PDPs with PAA
-Evidence-based education
-Online + live learning
Use code AUS40 for 40% off until 19 July.

Find out more here:
https://www.taubepilates.com/Pilates-Pregnancy-and-Postnatal-online-course-for-teachers

Call Louise: 0413 882 726
Email Louise: [email protected]

30/05/2026

Pregnancy Pilates favourites 🤍

Side-lying exercises are some of my absolute favourite movements to teach during pregnancy because they’re gentle, supportive, and incredibly effective for pelvic stability, glute strength, circulation, posture, and overall comfort as the body changes.

In this session with beautiful Kiara, we focused on:
✨ Gluteus medius strengthening for pelvic stability
✨ Deep hip rotator activation
✨ Calf pump work to support circulation and varicose veins
✨ Gentle shoulder and side-body opening
✨ Core support without excessive abdominal pressure
✨ Working safely with the changes created by relaxin during pregnancy

One of the most important things during prenatal movement is supporting the body well. As pregnancy progresses, adding pillows under the abdomen, waist, or between the knees can make side-lying exercises so much more comfortable and aligned.

I also love using mindful cueing like:
• “Lift through the waist”
• “Reach long through the leg”
• “Push through the heel”
• “Stay steady through the pelvis”

These small details help create strength, stability, and connection without overworking the body.

Pregnancy Pilates isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about moving smarter, supporting the body, and helping women feel strong, stable, and empowered throughout every trimester 🤍

Join me for my Pilates for Pregnancy and Postnatal course

15 CPDs with AUSactive
and 15PDPs with PAA

Next tutorial: Sunday 19th July 2026
Hosted at Elysium Studio, Canberra + live online.
Discount code AUS40 for 40% off ending 19th JULY

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK NOW! See link in bio:

Pilates for Pregnancy & Postnatal Recovery Ebook

15/05/2026

Mastering Menopause with Pilates Matwork
11 CPDs with AUSactive ⁠
15 PDPs with PAA⁠

Perimenopause and menopause bring powerful physical and hormonal changes affecting musculoskeletal health, strength, bone health, posture, and wellbeing. This course equips Pilates teachers with the knowledge to safely and effectively support women through this transition. Learn how to tailor programs, build confidence, and address real client needs. Position yourself as a trusted specialist, expand your client base, and empower women to move with strength, ease, and resilience during this transformative stage of life.

Next tutorial: Sunday 20th September 2026

Taube Pilates Studio 6/94 Hotham St, St Kilda East, VIC

Discount code HOTFLUSH30 for 30% off ending September 20.

https://www.taubepilates.com/mastering-menopause-with-pilates-matwork-online-course-for-teachers

14/05/2026

Pilates for Pregnancy and Postnatal
15 CPDs with AUSactive and 15PDPs with PAA

It’s not just Pilates—when working with pregnancy and postnatal clients, safety is in your hands. These clients have unique physiological changes, clinical considerations, and risks that require more than general training. Without specialised knowledge, you risk injury, complications, and loss of client trust.

Pilates for Pregnancy & Postnatal (15 CPDs & 15 PDPs) equips you with evidence-based skills, screening tools, and confidence to teach safely. Delivered online with live masterclasses and face-to-face options. Reformer and Mat repertoire.

Next masterclass: Sunday 19th July 2026
Hosted at Studio Pilates, Canberra + live online.

Discount code AUS40 for 40% off ending 19th JULY

https://www.taubepilates.com/Pilates-Pregnancy-and-Postnatal-online-course-for-teachers

13/05/2026

What is a Synovial Joint? - Why Your Knee Glides So Smoothly 🧠 Synovial Joint Explained

The knee is a synovial joint — designed for smooth, controlled movement.

It includes:
✔️ a number of bones - not just one
✔️Articular cartilage
✔️ Synovial fluid
✔️ Joint capsule

Together, these reduce friction and support healthy movement.

👉 Want to understand movement at a deeper level? Join my Anatomy for Pilates

https://www.taubepilates.com/Pilates-Anatomy-Online-course-for-teachers

12/05/2026

Tendons of the Knee - Quadriceps to Patella: The Knee Tendon Chain Explained🤔

The quadriceps tendon connects into the patella and continues as the patella tendon to the tibia.
This powerful chain helps you straighten your knee and move with control.

If this system isn’t working well, it can impact strength, stability, and knee health.

👉 Learn how to strengthen and support this in real clients inside my Pilates Anatomy course.

https://www.taubepilates.com/Pilates-Anatomy-Online-course-for-teachers

11/05/2026

I’m so excited 🤩 I’ve just received this incredible knee joint model from 66fit — and I’m obsessed!

It bends… it glides… and yes, it even rotates slightly 👀

Something many people don’t realise is that after a knee replacement, that subtle rotation can be reduced — which really highlights how beautifully complex the knee is.

Let’s take a quick look at knee anatomy:

✨ The knee is made up of four bones — femur, tibia, fibula, and patella (kneecap)
✨ The patella glides along the femur in what we call the patellofemoral joint
✨ The menisci (medial & lateral) are those C-shaped “cushions” that act as shock absorbers and help protect the joint
✨ Ligaments (ACL, PCL, MCL & LCL) provide stability — preventing too much forward, backward, or side-to-side movement
✨ The quadriceps tendon connects into the patella and continues as the patella tendon down to the tibia

The knee is a synovial joint — meaning it’s designed for smooth movement, with articular cartilage and synovial fluid helping everything glide with ease.

This little model is going to be such a powerful teaching tool — especially as I dive deeper into meniscus health in my upcoming Active Ageing masterclass 🦵

📅 May 17 — we’ll be exploring meniscus tears, knee function, and how Pilates can support strong, resilient joints.

Discount code LONGEVITY55 for 55%off!

And if you love anatomy as much as I do… keep an eye out for my full Anatomy course coming in November 👀

Let me know — do you enjoy learning anatomy through models like this?

11/05/2026

Knee Ligaments Explained - ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL… What Do They Actually Do? 🤔

The knee relies on four key ligaments for stability:
✔️ ACL (prevents forward movement)
✔️ PCL (prevents backward movement)
✔️ MCL & LCL (control side-to-side stability)

These are commonly injured — especially in sport — but understanding them changes how you move and teach.

👉 Want to confidently work with injuries? Join my Pilates Anatomy course.

https://www.taubepilates.com/Pilates-Anatomy-Online-course-for-teachers

10/05/2026

Meniscus Explained - Meniscus Tears Explained 🦵 The Knee’s Shock Absorber

The menisci are two C-shaped cushions inside your knee that act as shock absorbers and protect your joint.

As we age, these can become more vulnerable to degenerative tears — but the right movement can help support knee health.

👉 I cover this in detail in my https://www.taubepilates.com/ActiveAgeing-online-course-for-Pilates-teachers