190. The Gift of Injury: Lessons from Professional Dancer Hannah Teutscher

Would you want to know that your last time onstage was the last time? Would that knowledge bring closure or would it be too difficult to perform if you knew it was your last time? My guest in today’s episode was a professional dancer who battled serious injuries throughout her long career, and she's here today to share some incredible words of wisdom for dealing with injury, finding a purpose again, and how she handled it when it was suddenly her last chance to perform. Hannah Teutscher, whose professional career brought her throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. She has taught workshops and masterclasses in dance, Pilates, and yoga worldwide, and currently teaches out of her studio in Nuremberg, Germany. She also runs a successful online teacher training, mentorships, and continuing education along with her wonderful podcast, The Pilates Exchange. She’s very open and vulnerable with us about her experience with injury and the journey of growth and recovery, and mental skills certainly pertain to dealing with injury and the end of a professional career, so tune into this episode to hear Hannah’s advice on the gift of injury! Connect with Hannah on her Website: www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/ Listen to the Pilates Exchange Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pilates-exchange/id1704769014 Other Episode Resources: https://chelseapierotti.com/190  

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