The Hidden Truth About Teaching Pilates In Singapore

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to teach Pilates in South East Asia?

In this video, I share my real experiences as a Pilates instructor in Singapore compared to teaching in Sydney, Australia. From class sizes and cueing styles to language barriers, participant expectations, and studio contracts, I break down all the differences that shocked me — and the lessons that made me a stronger teacher.

Suppose you’re a Pilates instructor thinking about moving overseas, or just curious about how Pilates culture changes from country to country. This video will give you valuable insights (and maybe save you from a few surprises!).
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
01:58 – My background: China → Sydney → Singapore
03:00 – Culture shock #1: Movement confidence (demo vs cueing)
05:09 – Culture shock #2: Class sizes (30 beds vs 12 beds)
07:20 – Culture shock #3: Participants & muscle obsession
09:30 – Why action-focused cues beat generic cues
11:10 – Culture shock #4: Language barriers & word choice
13:05 – Hands-on adjustments: cultural comfort levels
14:05 – Lifestyle rhythms: early birds in Aus vs night owls in Asia
16:00 – The business side: contracts & training lock-ins 🚨
18:25 – Key lessons: adaptability, cueing, contracts

💬 Have you been a fitness instructor) in another country? What was your biggest culture shock? Share in the comments — I’d love to hear your story!

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👉 Australia taught me efficiency. Asia taught me adaptability. Both made me a stronger Pilates instructor — and I hope my lessons help you too.

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