I am very proud to feature Kirk James Smith, owner of the studio The Classical Pilates Centre, which is located in Bollington, a village 15 miles southwest of Manchester, England. Kirk is 55 years old. Can you describe your studio. My studio is in a former mill building on a canal. We have very high ceilings, three huge west facing windows. We have two Reformers, two Cadillacs, two Wunda … [Read More...]
Lee Arthur
Pilates really did help me recover quickly
I try to workout every day. This is something I have been doing since I was 20 years old. I just turned 69 in July of this year.I find that I can do Pilates every day and feel better and energized after I am finished. It also helps me center my mind and destress after a long day. I try to do at least ½ hour if not more on the apparatus. I do Pilates with a teacher in my area. Lee Artur is a … [Read More...]
Susannah Cotrone
After the first class I was hooked
We @ Pilatesglossy are so proud to have Susannah Cotrone from Cotrone Pilates on Pilatesglossy! Susannah Cotrone is the co-owner of Cotrone Pilates in West Hollywood with her husband and fellow … [Read More...]
Laura Browning Grant
Pilates has withstood the test of time.
I am very happy to welcome Laura Browning Grant (30)- a Lolita San Miguel Disciple Educator- on Pilatesglossy. I follow Laura on Facebook and read her article in Pilatesstyle. I love her spirit, humor and passion for Pilates. I just hád to ask her for an interview. And here it is. Get inspired by this beautiful lady! Laura is the living proof that Pilates has withstood the test of time. Tell us … [Read More...]
Christina Maria Gadar
If you’re going to do it, do it right
We are honored to feature Christina Maria Gadar. Christina is the owner of Gadar Pilates. The studio is located in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. Christina is a dual citizen of Brazil and the United States. She grew up in Massachusetts and currently lives in Florida. At the age of seven she started … [Read More...]
Blogs
Considering Continuing Education?
The choices are staggering, like trying to buy tea. You walk into the store and stare at the wall of choices, there is more than brands to a good tea choice: there is flavor, … [...]
Burn & Bond Pilates-Themed Parties
I started doing Pilates-themed parties because they are a healthy and unusual way to bring people together. Fitness parties have been around for a long time and are not a new … [...]
Why Classical Pilates Still Matters
Over a decade after the word Pilates was deemed to be generic by the US courts, the divide between factions in our Pilates community is still very wide and very real. … [...]
Book review:”Pilates Teaches Longevity”
Title- Pilates Teaches Longevity Author- Sonia Kang First published- 2014 Edition- 1st Year- 2014 Format- Paperback Pages- 78 Availability- … [...]
Help, what’s in it for me?
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Book review:”Born To Walk by James Earls”
Born To Walk by James Earls Reviewed by Lee Artur Paperback First published in 2014 Lotus Publishing and North Atlantic BooksThe forward of this book was written by … [...]
Boomers, Millennials, Golden, Silver, Aging, Aching, Ad Nausea
Just DON'T! Please I beg you to reconsider. 20 years ago I would’ve thought those were good ideas too, but now that I have to check 'that box' I’m offended, mortified, … [...]
Review of Lynda Lippin’s Pilates For Back Pain eCourse
1st of all, this is great…Now I’ll tell you why, then I’ll show you pictures of what I mean and then I’ll put it all in video’s that make it impossible not to get the message. … [...]
Your Already Perfect Pilates Body
I've been teaching fitness, Pilates and all types of movement for over 30 years. When I'm out and about and someone asks me what I do for work I always hesitate to answer … [...]
What Did You Learn Today?
I have heard that Romana asked at the end of her classes "What did you learn today?" Then when Moses Urbano taught a workshop at my studio he said, she always asked him to … [...]
Pilates topics
Burn & Bond Pilates-Themed Parties
I started doing Pilates-themed parties because they are a healthy and unusual way to bring people together. Fitness parties have been around for a long time and are not a new craze or trend, they are … [Read More...]
At 70 Jim was STOTT Certified
JOE's 10-20-30 was kicking in!! My wife, of 25 years, passed away in 2007. At that time I was a Second Degree Back Belt in Tae Kwon Do. I was in need of specialized training as my Balance, Focus … [Read More...]
Teaching Pilates at 65!
They say that age is just a number and I believe that to be true. At age 65, I’m celebrating my fifth year as a Pilates instructor and have never been happier! Not only have I experienced the benefits … [Read More...]
What’s meant for you won’t pass you.
My friend Emer has a mantra, “What’s meant for you won’t pass you.” and there have been many, many times I hated to hear it pass her lips. Then, one day, it came true and I attended my first Pilates … [Read More...]
Pilates is a Celebrity Fitness Secret
Many celebrities today train hard to maintain their physique mainly due to the demands of their roles and the industry they work in. They’re also often considered role models to the public, which is … [Read More...]
It was like reinventing myself
Like many little girls, I used to take ballet lessons. I loved it, I dreamed of becoming a ballerina, roaming around the house in a tutu all the time. But like many small children, I was a very good … [Read More...]
Thushara Gibson
It seems common now to talk of second or third careers but when I gave up corporate life to teach Pilates at 40, it did not feel like a straightforward decision. After more than 20 years of office … [Read More...]
Susan Miller Davern
Pilates and Dance Instructor – Susan Miller DavernWhen I was a dancer at State University of New York, College at Purchase in the 80s, I was fortunate enough to couple my grueling class and … [Read More...]
Untrained teachers and their effect on the Pilates industry
Becky Reijs, a Lolita's Legacy Educator in The Netherlands wrote about a subject that is close to her heart. Her wish is that educated Pilates trainers all stand together as teachers of this wonderful … [Read More...]
News
The Pilates Guild- Aligning and defining teacher, student, and method.
Elaine Ewing and Sean Gallagher (bio below) from the New York Pilates Studio are working on a big project. They have re-started the Pilates Guild, which is a membership organization for teachers certified through the New York Pilates Studio going back to 1990. Sean and Elaine also released a special limited edition poster of archival photos of […]
The Price We Pay for Sitting Too Much
Medical experts are devising formulas for how long a typical office worker should spend sitting and standing to counter the negative health effects of being sedentary. In The Wall Street Journal: “The Price We Pay For Sitting Too Much” New research is helping medical experts devise formulas for how long a typical office worker should spend […]
Book reviews
Review of Lynda Lippin’s Pilates For Back Pain eCourse
1st of all, this is great…Now I’ll tell you why, then I’ll show you pictures of what I mean and then I’ll put it all in video’s that make it impossible not to get the message. … [Read More...]
Review of Mensendieck’s “Body Culture for Women”
Reviewed by Eva Rincke: Review of Mensendieck's "Body Culture for Women" Title - Körperkultur des Weibes [Body Culture for Women] Author - Bess Mensendieck First published … [Read More...]
Pilates An Interactive Workbook-Review
Subject: Book Review Reviewed by: Sunni Almond Title-Pilates An Interactive Workbook Author-Christina Maria Gadar, who was certified by Romana Kryzanowska in 2000 in New … [Read More...]
The Red Thread of Pilates-book review
Reviewed by : Sunni Almond Title: The Red Thread Of Pilates. The Integrated System& Variations Of Pilates-The mat Author: Kathryn Ross-Nash First published: … [Read More...]
8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back
Review Author: Esther Gokhale Year of Publication: 2008, 2013 Format: paperback Pages : 228 Esther Gokhale is the creator of the Gokhale Method, a pain-reduction program … [Read More...]
Ask The Experts
Pilates instructor Lynsey Kerr sent me this question by PM on Facebook: Lately I have been wondering about whether Pilates was money orientated or not. With regards to how … [Read More...]
Lali Diaz-McDonald has asked the following two questions about Joe's work in the internment camp Knockaloe on the Isle of Man: a.)Would it have been possible for JP to “rig” … [Read More...]
Marjolein von Sonsbeek has asked this wonderful question last week! I've been looking forward to answering it, because one of these people has definitely influenced Joseph … [Read More...]
I have been asked this question many times since my biography of Joseph Pilates was published in September. People are asking about it at readings and workshops, via email and … [Read More...]
Becoming a Pilates Trainer after 40, 50 and even “older’.
At 70 Jim was STOTT Certified
JOE’s 10-20-30 was kicking in!! My wife, of 25 years, passed away in 2007. At that time I was a Second Degree Back Belt in Tae Kwon Do. I was in need of specialized training as my Balance, Focus and Breathing were way off. In 2009, my daughter who also was a Second Degree Black […]
Pilates fans share their experiences
I will continue with Pilates as long as I am able to
Patricia Hinson (72) is a client of Megan Macgregor. Patricia is a big fan of Pilates. In this interview she explains why she loves Pilates so much! Patricia:"I will continue … [Read More...]
I have not had any pain since!
Isn't it fantastic that Catie Loeffler (53) can say; "I have not had any pain since!" Thanks to Pilates and a great teacher. I am Catie Loeffler, healthy with the exception … [Read More...]
Do IT!
What??? Pilates not for you? Think again!! Ahhh, you think you are too old, too stiff, too fat, too thin? That Pilates is for sissies? Think you can't change? You have to much … [Read More...]
I love everything about Pilates
And another Pilates enthusiast! Charlotte is also a client of Sunni Almond. Charlotte's back problems improved because of her regular sessions at Sunni's studio and her own … [Read More...]
I love Pilates for the core work!
Haley Seino (36)is passionate about Pilates. She is dog groomer from Temecula Ca. She is in great shape and still finds Pilates to be hard everytime she takes a lesson! She … [Read More...]
Ethics
It may help us keep fighting the good fight
My dear friend Sunni Almond wrote a great "letter" to all Pilates clients or future Pilates clients. I asked Sunni if I could share this. "Yes of course!", she responded. So … [Read More...]
Reading tips
What Pilatespocalypse? Pilates Is Going Strong!
Source: What Pilatespocalypse? Pilates Is Going Strong! - Lynda Lippin What Pilatespocalypse? Pilates Is Going Strong! I was perplexed when I read Annie Lowrey’s … [Read More...]
Lost Posture: Why Some Indigenous Cultures May Not Have Back Pain.
There are a few populations in the world where back pain hardly exists. One woman thinks she has figured out why, and she's sharing their secrets. Have Americans … [Read More...]
Give up dairy products to beat cancer.
A leading scientist, who has been fighting breast cancer since 1987, says the disease is overwhelmingly linked to animal products Source: 'Give up dairy products to … [Read More...]
Plantbased food is good for you, the animals, the economy and the World!
Steinbeisser‘s Experimental Gastronomy
Steinbeisser‘s Experimental Gastronomy with Edwin Vinke in the Lloyd Hotel & Cultural Embassy A treat for all those who value individual, creative and … [Read More...]
It will be a really MACRO year for me.
Stanislaw Jerzmanski, also known as Happy Stan, was born on the 3rd of June 1984. He has an interesting story to tell. His Macrobiotic journey started when he … [Read More...]
Nothing is good or bad, there is only yin or yang.
Yukiko Sato works as a private cook (vegan/macrobiotic) in Boston, Massachusetts in the US. She is the author of a yummy book: "THE PEACEFUL DESSERT BOOK" on … [Read More...]
A very big loss for the European Macrobiotic Community
Adelbert Nelissen (1948 - 2014)Yesterday I received the sad news that Adelbert Nelissen died unexpectedly on september 6th 2014 of heart failure. Probably it was … [Read More...]
Lisette Kreischer: “I feel amazing!”
Lisette Kreischer is the author of a lot of famous Dutch Cookbooks with plantbased food, she is foodstylist, an ecopreneur and co-owner of The Dutch Weed Burger! She … [Read More...]
Macrobiotics
Peace from every cell inside
Isn't it great to feel peace, from every cell inside, just by eating the right way? Jessica Porter (48) has been practicing Macrobiotics since 1990. She wrote the … [Read More...]
I feel younger than friends my age.
We are proud to feature Sheri DeMaris, M. Ed.- age 58. She eats a very healthy and plantbased diet. Sheri: "I feel younger than friends my age." Sheri is a … [Read More...]
Macrobiotics means “Large Life”.
Melanie Brown Waxman - mother of 7 children- is a highly respected macrobiotic practitionar. In my search for macrobiotic knowledge, I found a book written by … [Read More...]
Macrobiotics is about freedom.
David McCarthy (55) and his wife Nicola are the owners of Big Life Organics. Together they run a wholefoods shop and macrobiotic teaching school in Haywards Heath, … [Read More...]
Endless appreciation for all of life.
In 1969 Denny Waxman founded Essene Market & Cafe, the first health-foods store in Philadelphia. In the same year he began studying with Michio Kushi … [Read More...]
Other bloggers
Blog on Joseph Pilates from Eva Rincke
Eva Rincke has a beautiful blog on Joseph Pilates In this blog, I am giving an account of my research for the biography of Joseph Pilates and I’m sharing new … [Read More...]
A little update | Pilates Art
Source: A little update | Pilates Art … [Read More...]
Joe Pilates and boxing | Joseph Pilates
Blog from Eva RinckeBoxing and Pilates actually seem to fit very well! Source: Joe Pilates and boxing | Joseph Pilates … [Read More...]
Blogilates — Fitness, Food, & POP PIlates
Fitness, Food, & POP PIlates Source: Blogilates — Fitness, Food, & POP PIlates … [Read More...]
Common Mistakes in Pilates Mat Classes
Mat classes are the most affordable way to reap the benefits of Pilates. Taught across the country at gyms and private studios, group classes mean you don't have an … [Read More...]
Do-in
Always been interested in meditation, yoga and health.
Lilian Kluivers, born in Leiden in 1983, always knew she wanted to do 'something' with physical exercise. She was interested in meditation, yoga and health. In her … [Read More...]
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Pilatesglossy is getting more and more populair. Especially this English version has a lot of fans. Now is the chance to add your business on Pilatesglossy in the new Worldwide finder. Readers who … [Read More...]