A common phrase amongst Pilates teachers is to “Teach the body in front of you”. I understand the intent but, to me, it’s always sounded a bit dehumanizing. I started teaching Pilates in 2002, but ever since 2000, I’ve been hanging onto the words of one of my favorite massage school teachers who said to “Approach every client with a sense of reverence” and to offer them “client-centered work”. She wanted us to, first, recognize our client’s humanity. Then she encouraged us t...| Kira Lamb