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 rhythmic gymnastics with a Romanian teacher named Rene Saunders. The gymnasium was in the same building as her afterschool care and she begged her mother to let her do it. At the age of nine she went … [Read More...]
Eduard Botha
Pilates has received a lot more main stream exposure
We welcome Eduard Botha (37) on Pilatesglossy. Ed is a BASI Pilates trainer. His studio is edB Pilates Studio is located in Camps Bay, Cape … [Read More...]
Ana Caban
Pilates did really transform my life
I first saw Ana on a Pilates DVD with Gaiam. I was impressed by her looks and performance. And now I have interviewed her! Peak Pilates® Master Ana Caban (45) is the mother of a beautiful and smart 7 year old boy, who … [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 … [Read More...]
Glaucia Adriana
First educate your client
Glaucia Adriana is graduated in Physical Therapy. During her years as a Grad student, she had the chance to attend many Pilates Classes as a client, from coast to coast in the US, but only … [Read More...]
Christine Hüsler
I am a passionate Pilates practitioner myself
We welcome our first trainer "aus der Schweiz"on Pilatesglossy! Christine Hüsler (born in 1980) is a passionate Pilates practioner. She is the owner of pilatesWERKSTATT in Switzerland. I am a … [Read More...]
Connie Borho
I think it is crucial to be a continual learner
We am proud to feature Connie Borho (54), owner of Balance Pilates & Yoga Center in Bradenton, Florida, United States. Connie started her career as a competitive swimmer and is now a … [Read More...]
Jeremy Laverdure
Approach Pilates as a practice.
Men, men, men, we need more men on Pilatesglossy! So I am very happy that Jeremy Laverdure (43) said YES. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. By the way Jeremy Laverdure is co-owner of … [Read More...]
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...]
News
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 […]
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...]
Blogs
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 … [...]
Review: “Pilates with Ring and Foam Roller Audio”
This audio,"Pilates with Ring and Foam Roller Audio", begins gently with the Magic Circle. Lynda has you move from an easy and gentle waking up of the hips, inner & outer … [...]
Let’s talk about…. Progression!
I’ve been teaching for nearly a decade, nearly 15,000 hours of hands on time with clients. Not all that long in comparison to many teachers, but long enough to have seen a few … [...]
Pilates is Positivity
Finally, that exercise you have been trying to do for so long, suddenly succeeds! You’re extremely happy, but how long does that last? The next week, when you try that … [...]
Of course size matters!
I was just at at workshop where we had taken my classical reformer and used it side by side a contemporary model reformer, no I’m not going to go there and bag on other … [...]
PAA CONFERENCE 2015 – A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!
It’s been 3 week days now since we shared a great time together at the Pilates Alliance Australasia Conference 2015. It’s over but certainly not forgotten, as emails continue … [...]
The Art of Cuing
I went to the PMA and this is what the experience made me think about... Cuing can be an Expressionist, Minimalist, Abstract, Formal, Hyper-realist and a Surreal Art form. … [...]
Pilates in Canada
Pilates in Canada. Seems like a pretty neutral statement. How about ‘Authentic Pilates in Canada’? Now that is raising eyebrows! (perhaps it will raise temperatures enough … [...]
Pilates: What Is It And Why Bother?
Anula Maiberg is our new blogger. This is her first blog on Pilatesglossy. We are very proud to "have" her in our team. Here she shares her views on Pilates;What Is It And … [...]
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...]