Pilatesglossy International

Magazine about Pilates, Health & Exercise


Wanda Bouvier

Pilates kept me in exceptionally good shape my entire life.

I am thrilled to feature Wanda Bouvier. She is a Pilates professional for more then 45 years plus. She is a true Pilates advocate; currently 67 years of age. Her Pilates career began at the premiere West Coast Pilates studio in Beverly Hills, where she was trained by Ron Fletcher, who was taught at … [Read More...]

Celebrities

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 why they strive to retain their wellbeing through exercise and undergoing intensive fitness programs. Pilates is the go-to fitness choice of […]

Interviews

Pilates truly improves the quality of life.

I proudly present Pilates trainer Nina Narejko (36), originally from Poland and owner of Body Redefined Pilates. There is no better feeling than working with someone who has had chronic health issues and having them come to the studio and be excited about how great they are feeling. There is so much joy in watching young […]

An interview with Second Generation instructor, Darien Gold.

When another dancer introduced Darien Gold to the Pilates method in 1992, she felt an immediate connection to the work and soon began studying with Romana Kryzanowska, a Joseph Pilates premier disciple. Certified in 1997, Darien has been teaching classical Pilates ever since. Her deep understanding of the Pilates method developed out of her extensive […]

A new career at 68!

A new career at 68! I love to introduce you to Doug Bentz, also known as Swami Doug! He started using that nickname
 a couple years ago after giving students some very specific anatomical alignment corrections in a dance class at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. They asked him: “How do you know all […]

Be that person that reaches out to others and inspires.

Introducing you to Zoë Ruddock, a Pilates teacher in Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead which is just outside London. Zoë teaches mainly Matwork classes and also has private clients in her home studio. She also works at Tring Pilates, which is a larger studio, and is run old school – so several clients doing different programmes at […]

I find Pilates fascinating.

It made me curious when I saw a Dutch man on Facebook participating on a Pilates forum. Who was he? So I interviewed Marco Dingemans, a Pilates teacher who lives in Arrowtown which is close to Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand. Marco is 48 years old (1969) and as I said, he is […]

I have had many evolutions of my career in Pilates

  Niedra Gabriel currently lives in Ojai CA and teaches in a variety of locations in Southern California when she is home. A major part of her time and focus is hosting retreats and educational trainings, world wide where she covers many topics besides Pilates. Physical exercise is a major focus (Pilates ,Yoga , Restorative […]

I find it thrilling that there is still so much to learn.

I am  happy to feature the lovely Julie Driver, known from PilatesAnytime, on Pilatesglossy. Julie’s studio is located in the UK (London). How did your Pilates journey begin? My journey into Pilates began back in the late 1990s when I discovered an early Sunday morning class. I loved it and became a regular 2/3 times a week. […]

Pilates is about relationships and transformation.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Live Long, Live Strong: “Get to the Core of the Matter.”

Pilates saved my life, re-shaped my world, rehabilitated my body and healed my soul. Tina Sferra, MSPT is a physical therapist specializing in manual therapy, dance medicine, sports medicine, yoga and pilates. She was a SUNY Purchase Dance Major. She received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from New York Medical College in 2000. […]

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 Town, South Africa. Even though he has a degree in Economics, his passion has always been for human movement. He has done martial arts his whole life and owned two boxing gyms here in Cape Town as […]

Heal the world through Pilates

I am so very proud to feature the wonderful Amy Taylor Alpers (57). She is teaching Pilates for over 25 years now! Her Pilates Center is in Boulder, Co, established in 1990. Amy learned the method straight from Romana Kryzanowska in the late eighties. I love it that Amy is also eating only plantbased food. Thank you Amy! […]

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 when she finally graduated and moved to the US for good, she attended her first official Pilates Teacher Training, with Rael Isacowitz from BASI. Glaucia is […]

I absolutely still study the method like crazy!

I saw photo’s of Elaine on Facebook. She took the photo’s on her smartphone while doing the Reformer exercises. I loved them and asked her if I could interview her. And here it is! Elaine Ewing (36) – certified by the NY Pilates Studio under Junghee Won and Sean Gallagher –  is Pilates teacher and […]

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 Sixth Street Pilates,a decade-old boutique Pilates studio in New York City’s East Village in New York City. (Anula Maiberg […]

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 rhythmic gymnastics with a Romanian teacher named Rene Saunders. The […]

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! […]

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 passionate Pilates practitioner myself. With great tools such as Pilatesology and Pilates Avatar (a self-training system developed by Clare Dunphy Hemani) I get my weekly regular […]

Pilates is “complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.”

We are honoured to feature Michael Miller  (63) from Boulder, Colorado. Michael has been a Pilates Instructor for 33 years! Michael is very passionate about the work of Joseph Pilates. Michael says: “Pilates is “complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.” Can you tell the readers something about yourself? I’m a farm kid from Illinois. Campion Prairie […]

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 Classical Pilates instructor Sam Cotrone. Susannah is 42, has three kids, and holds a Bachelor of Arts, in the Performing Arts, from Saint Mary’s College of California. And she is actually part Dutch! […]

I have changed for the better since Pilates

Pilatesglossy is interested in stories about people who are not star athletes, but are motivated and driven to look and feel better, possibly overcome some challenges and are experiencing good results with their Pilates practice.  Kelley is a client of Sunni Almond from Studio S in Temecula, CA. I am Kelley Spring, 39, homemaker, California, U.S.A. I […]

A Pilates trainer must know the standard repertoire.

Meet Walid Tebarki! Walid is currently working in Dubai. He works at The Hundred Wellness Center. This allround movement trainer is certified and qualified in Sport and Fitness, Classical Pilates, Yoga, Functional training, Pole Acrobatics, Dance & Performance. Walid’s conviction is that it is very important that a Pilates trainer must know the standard Pilates reportoire. What is your background? […]

Patience is part of every practice.

We at Pilatesglossy are very proud to introduce you to Karen Sanzo, Pilates teacher, physical therapist, and owner of Pilates Unlimited, her studio in Dallas, Texas. Karen is also known for her online classes at PilatesAnytime.com.  Karen’s motto: “Patience is part of every practice.” Please tell the readers something about yourself. I was born into a military […]

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 Peak Pilates Teacher Trainer and a Yoga Teacher Trainer. We are also very glad and honoured that Connie is going to write on a regular base […]

Pilates is Now a Part of Me.

And here she is all the way from Canada, Cara Hazelton from Precision Pilates! Cara Hazelton, age 36, is known for her incredible energy, expertise, and passion for helping her students achieve their goals. We are very proud to have her on Pilatesglossy! Cara:”Pilates is now a part of me!” Pilates: Growing up as a competitive Figure […]

Pilates is as much mind as it is body.

Natalie Hauser is the owner of Hauser Bayside Pilates studio in Miami Beach, Florida. To the best of Natalie’s knowledge the studio is the only STOTT Pilates studio on Miami Beach. They have group class Reformers, V2Max Plus Reformers, including a Rehab Reformer, the Cadillac, Stability Chairs, TRX, Barre, a Ladder Barrel, STOTT Tower Trainers, […]

Pilates has changed my life in every way

We present Lynda Lippin (48), currently a Master Pilates Teacher and Lead Pilates Trainer at Real Pilates in NYC’s Tribeca. Lynda is also an independent Pilates teacher, Usui Reiki Master, certified Personal Trainer, blogger, and Pilates marketing specialist. She started doing Pilates in 1987, as a senior at Purchase College. Steve Giordano was her first teacher (they went to Purchase together) and he […]

Put your own practice first.

Brett Miller – founder of the weekly Pilates newsletter Pilates Intel- is 49 years young and started his professional life in the world of ballet, working with various companies in the US.  Later on he moved to New York and branched out into modern along with the ballet. He moved to Finland in 1995 and then to Stockholm Sweden […]

Striving for a higher Pilates quality.

We are proud to present Jeroen Vancollie (33 y/o), owner of GRACE Pilates studio in Leuven, Belgium, to Pilatesglossy. He’s a married father of 3 and thinks that together, we should strive for a higher quality of Pilates through a better education for the trainers. Jeroen loves his job; Pilates is his passion. 
Jeroen:”Let’s all […]

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 discovered the huge impact food had on his body & mind. Enjoy reading this article and learn from an experienced Macrobiotic cook what food can do for you! Stan predicts:”It will be […]

To me personally Pilates is a life style.

We are very proud to introduce Eric Sacucci Carlovich (33 ) from Brazil. Eric is a Pilates teacher, has a bachelor in Physical Education and a background as an Olympic Gymnastics professor. Currently Eric lives in New Zealand. Eric: “To me personally Pilates is a life style!” When and why did you start practicing Pilates? […]

I want to help people stay mobile.

Sunni Almond said to us. “It’s cool that you have asked me to do this interview, considering the fact that I’m a Pilates nobody 😉 Relatable I think because I am more like the many unbranded just regular ‘JOE’ teachers out there.”  Well, we at Pilatesglossy are very proud to have her on our online magazine! Can you […]

The Chair is like my own personal lie detector.

Greg Youdan is a movement geek and passionate about Pilates! Greg (29 years old) is originally from Rochester, New York USA. Greg has always been an active person and participated in sports growing up. The Chair is like his own personal lie detector!  🙂  Enjoy this article and share! Want more articles from Greg? (Please comment and […]

Dance and Pilates are complimentary; wedded together!

Lukie Bernstein (63) of Bridghampton Pilates in New York, US. Lukie has a background in dance and is doing Pilates now for 14 years. Lukie has studied with Alwin Nikolais, Merce Cunningham, Nadine Revene, Aras Ames and Vladmir and Patricia Doukedovsky among others. She performed in works by Margaret Jenkins, Sheila Kaminsky, Diane Jacobowitz, Viola Farber and […]

There really is no better exercise system

Mariska Breland (39) from Fuse Pilates was born to a Dutch mother and an American father. She grew up mostly in the United States, but she regularly traveled for holiday in the Netherlands. Mariska studied communications and journalism at university. First, she worked in television and later, she was a creative director for multi-million dollar […]

‘Respect’ is the key word.

Adam Murby, 42 years old,  based in London, England and his business name is ‘Pilates & Yoga with Adam Murby’. When and why did you start practicing Pilates? I first encountered Pilates in 1995 when I was an undergraduate dance student at what is now Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance. I remember my ballet […]

Free from injuries thanks to Pilates

Mariska Barnard works at Pilates Rotterdam at Rijnhoutplein2, located in the centre of Rotterdam. Mariska is 35 years old and has been doing Pilates for 15 years. She got her training at Romana’s Pilates in New York. How were you introduced to Pilates? I worked as a dancer at the Scapino Ballet Rotterdam and the […]

Experience the magic of Pilates everyday!

Pilatesglossy is  proud to have a trainer from beautiful Italy for the first time on Pilatesglossy! Enjoy this  interview with Gloria Gasperi! Her studio is Studio Pilates di Gloria Gasperi, located in Sarzana, a lovely town in Liguria, Italy. Gloria (born on 16th of June 1979 ) discovered Pilates in 1999 during a trip to Boston […]

Pilates centered me and improved my posture

We are very proud to have Karen Frischmann (47) from Vintage Pilates  in Los Angeles to tell her Pilates story for our magazine! Karen grew up on the East Coast of the United States, mostly in Connecticut. As a child she played soccer, swam and ran track, but athletics and movement were not her prime focus. She was a serious […]

It’s about well-being in every aspect.

Femke Donington, 37 years old, born in Oud-Beijerland, near Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Since 11 years living in South London with her husband Luke, one year old daughter Darcey and their dog Holly. Her business is called South London Pilates. When and why did you start practicing Pilates?  I hadn’t really engaged in any sports or exercise since I […]

Pilates is here to stay.

This is part one of the 2 articles with Jennifer M. Stacey, MS., 51 years of age and owner of Peak Performance Pilates in San Francisco and Half Moon Bay, California, USA since 1989. How did you get introduced to Pilates? My background and my interest in Dance Science and Medicine led me to Pilates. […]

I’m a forever student!

Krisna states she is a Forever Student, humble as she is, but this lady rocks. We are proud to have Krisna Lee Hanks (57 years young) on Pilatesglossy. Krisna has 2 nationalities; she is American ánd Dutch. She is co-owner/founder of East Bay Pilates in Emeryville, California. Krisna can be found at East Bay Pilates and Square 1 Wellness. […]

Miracles do exist!

Mirjam Breevaart (37) is Pilates instructor at the Pilatesstudio Oud-Beijerland in The Netherlands. I started taking Pilatesclasses about 7 years ago at The Pilatesstudio in Oud- Beijerland. I was suffering from hypermobility and had joints that dislocated quickly. I kinda always felt like I was made of sugar. Having a bit of a romp wasn’t […]

Pilates is playtime all day long!

Tony Balongo (42), born and raised in London, England, now owns and teaches at Valencia Classical Pilates Studio (In Alboraya Valencia)  How did you get involved with Pilates? I discovered Pilates about 10 years ago through boxing believe it or not. (Yes there’s a hell of a lot of core work in boxing.) I received my initial education in Barcelona […]

A community of peers would be an ideal Pilates world.

Anula Maiberg (30) co-owns Sixth Street Pilates in the East Village in New York City. Anula was born in Israel and moved to NYC in 2001 in order to pursue a career in photography. While working on her degree at the School of Visual Arts she fell in love with Pilates through the classes and private […]

The future is bright for Pilates.

Jelena Petrovic the owner and founder of Smartbody Pilates Studio in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She grew up in the former Yugoslavia, France and Tunisia. At the age of 15, she was awarded an academic scholarship and went to study in the United States, where she stayed for 14 years, studying acting and dance and was working as a […]

Pilates-startkabel

Find your studio and/or trainer here.  Are you looking for a Pilates studio or Pilates instructor in your neighborhood or for your holiday abroad? Your search for a Pilates instructor training program can stop now. You will certainly find one  on this website: pilates.startkabel. For Free! Do you want your studio to be added to the list on […]

I will be doing Pilates till my last day!

Frank Zito, 50 years old (but does look much younger!) is Pilates Director of Education at Elevation Fitness in West Hollywood. When and why did you start practicing Pilates? Pilates found me. I was working as a massage therapist in a chiropractor’s office and one of our patients was studying to become a Pilates instructor. […]

Tatjana Plotnikova:”Pilates stimulates people to live healthier.”

Tatjana Plotnikova was born on October 13th 1976 in the beautiful city of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Tatjana has always been athletic. She did synchronised swimming with the Georgian national team. Even at young age she helped her coach with the training. She helped her teammates adjust their movements in the water, so they could […]

Carolina Schatborn:”I’m much more focused on my posture.”

My name is Carolina and I’m 36 years old. 
I live with my husband and three kids in Zoetermeer. I also own a horse, a young thoroughbread Arab and some other animals. 

I work parttime in security, in mobile surveillance. This means spending a lot of time in the car, but I like this job. […]

Pilates covered under government and insurance programs!

Michele Carini (45)lived in The Netherlands for a while  with her Dutch husband and kids in the city Leiden. In that city she taught Pilates at a Gym (Wellness Center Vlietlijn). Marjolein van Sonsbeek, Editor-in-chief of Pilatesglossy, was her client for a while in that time. Michele’s studio is CorSano Pilates in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. When and why did you start practicing […]

Junghee Won: “I teach Pilates for the love of it”

In September of 1992 I arrived in New York City from Seoul Korea. I wanted to pursue my studies in dance and luckily I was accepted into the Master’s Program of Dance and Dance Education at New York University. This program combined studies in dance techniques as well as dance related curriculum. I was a […]

Marjorie Oron:“Pilates truely changes your mind, body and spirit”

Marjorie Oron (47) has been running ‘De Pilates Studio’ on the Keizerstraat in The Hague since 1994. Marjorie is a graduate of the Rotterdam dance academy, and has danced with Djazzex in The Hague and the Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York. She started doing Pilates in 1989. How did you start doing Pilates?  […]

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 leads an Ecofabulous way of life and she says:” I feel amazing!”. Are you totally Vegan? In other words, do you not only eat vegan but chose […]

I make time to do Pilates!

My name is Elsbeth Ballering and I’m 52 y/o. I’ve worked in healthcare, first as a nurse and later I counseled cancerpatients. Right now I mostly handle housekeeping in my home. I’ve always loved running and playing tennis, but because I experienced pelvic instability during both pregnancies running and playing tennis became too much of […]

Ton Voogt & Michael Fritzke:”Pilates is a concept and a philosophy.”

Ton Voogt (48) and Michael Fritzke (57) are very well known Pilates trainers. Pilatesglossy is proud to “have” them! When did you start practicing Pilates? How did you get introduced? We were both introduced to Pilates in the 1980’s. Michael in NYC in the early 80’s after a broken ankle (dance injury). Ton was introduced in […]

Kathi Ross-Nash:”Pilates forever!’

Pilatesglossy is very proud that Kathryn Ross-Nash from American Body Tech & Kathryn Ross-Nash NY Pilates wanted to participate in this new digital magazine! On April 18 2014 Kathi will be 50! She will be practicing and teaching Pilates forever! And look at her! The work keeps her gorgeous! Enjoy the interview! When and why did you start with […]

Helga Stekelenburg from The Pilates Place Rotterdam

Helga Stekelenburg Sylvester walks her talk Aside from being a Pilates trainer my first and foremost job is being a mom to my daughter and son and being married to Remco Stekelenburg. I am the founder and director of Pilates Oud- Beijerland and The Pilates Place Rotterdam (both studio’s are in The Netherlands). Together with […]

Ilse van Opstal from Passion for Pilates

Ilse van Opstal talks about her Passion for Pilates My name is Ilse van Opstal and I’ve been teaching ‘Passie voor Pilates’ in Bavel since 2010. I’m 39 years old now and it was 7 years ago that I was introduced to Pilates. I taught various different kinds of sports at a gym, such as […]

Angelie Roelofs from Pilates Center Asten

Nine years ago I was introduced to Pilates during the EFAA convention. The gym I was teaching at at the time, wanted to be a part of the new “body and mind training” hype. After just one Pilates workshop I was hooked and I immediately signed on for the Peak Pilates Mat course. But once […]

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It was love at first footwork!

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Why Your Breathing Matters

If you’re new to Pilates, or Yoga, or any similar kind of exercise, you might be surprised at how much emphasis there is on breathing. It does almost seem strange at first to make such a constant, conscious effort to breathe in or out at the proper time, or to use your nose or your […]

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 […]

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Ask The Experts

Did Joe Pilates care for money?

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 much he charged people to teach them his method? Or whether he found his richness in just being able to educate others about his method. I […]

Double Question about Joe’s Internment on the Isle of Man

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” beds with springs so that people could work on them? (Lali was wondering, if the camps had beds with springs considering they were interment camps […]

Was Joe Pilates influenced by Kneipp, Mensendieck and Steiner?

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 Pilates a lot in my opinion: Bess Mensendieck! She was a very exciting woman! Dr. Bess Mensendieck (1864-1957) was a doctor. She developed a gymnastic method for women to […]

Did Joseph Pilates suffer from asthma as a child?

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 on Facebook. Where did they get this idea? It was Joseph Pilates himself who used to suggest that he had had health issues as a […]

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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. This is exactly what she has done. Her message is clear, and concise, then in case you have any questions […]

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 – by Bruckmann in 1906 221 pages (including 32 pages of pictures of exercises demonstrations) Available – vintage bookstores (sometimes you can find a copy on Amazon) [I couldn’t […]

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 York, she has studied with everyone amazing, too numerous to mention here, but you’ve heard all the names of her elite and illustrious teachers. A dual citizen of Brazil and the […]

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: 2015 Edition: 1st Format: Paperback Pages: A LOT! 358 Availability:  Amazon: The Red Thread of Pilates Description: The Mat manual of mat manuals Review I will start by saying that this book is […]

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 based on postural corrections and healthy, natural movement that incorporates optimal postural habits. She has been teaching posture, dance and yoga and practicing acupuncture for many years. Gokhale teaches […]

The Roll Model

The Roll Model: A Step-by-Step Guide to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility and Live Better in Your Body Author: Jill Miller Format: Paperback Pages: 432 Availability: widely available, amazon The Roll Model is a self-care book that teaches rolling sequences on rubber balls to use the body’s own self-healing mechanisms to relieve pain, increase circulation, reduce […]

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Pilates fans share their experiences

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...]

Ethics

Sunni’s story on ethics.

In this article Sunni Almond shares her story on ethics. Last year I had a lot going on, my dad had just been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic and liver cancer, at that same … [Read More...]

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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...]

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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...]