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Pilates interviews with (Teachers) Trainers & Studio Owners

Looking for some inspiration? Motivation? Do you like to become a Pilates Trainer? In the interviews below you will get the information you are looking for. Honest answers on straightforward questions.

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Joseph de Ruvo and his equipment

26 October, 2020 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

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If something is in the hands of Joseph de Ruso for more than five minutes chances are he is already thinking about redesigning it. It was no different with Pilates apparatus. Joseph streamlined all the Pilates Apparatus to use a singular material and construction method.

Filed Under: Pilates Equipment, Pilates Interviews Tagged With: Pilates equipment

Being in shape is not a measure of how “good” you look

26 October, 2020 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

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This is the second time I feature a story about Joseph de Ruvo. That is because I love his mindset and attitude towards Pilates. I give him the floor to let him tell you about how he approaches Pilates. Enjoy! Being in shape is not a measure of how “good” you look. It is not […]

Filed Under: 2020, Classical Pilates, Pilates Interviews Tagged With: Autistic Spectrum, Mejo Wiggin, Romana Kryzanowska, Simona Cipriani

Pilates kept me in exceptionally good shape my entire life.

17 June, 2018 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

Pilates kept me in exceptionally good shape my entire life.

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. Wanda 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 […]

Filed Under: Cover, Pilates, Pilates Interviews Tagged With: Jane Seymour, Jermaine Jackson, Joan Collins, Ken Endelman, Kim Lee, Mike Davis, Mike Haynes, Natalie Wood, Ron Fletcher

Pilates truly improves the quality of life.

11 March, 2018 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2018, Classical Pilates, Pilates Interviews, Romana's Pilates, USA Tagged With: Juanita Lopez, Rhonda Celenza, Romana Kryzanowska, Trish Garland

An interview with Second Generation instructor, Darien Gold.

22 November, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 2 Comments

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2017, Pilates Interviews, Romana's Pilates Tagged With: Kobe Bryant, nineteen-year old stripper, Romana Kryzanowska

A new career at 68!

28 October, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2017, Pilates Interviews, USA Tagged With: Benjamin Degenhardt, Deborah Lessen, Dilla Mastrangello, Eric Franklin, Eve Gentry, Fountain of Youth, Irene Dowd, Lynn Murray-Colman, Michele Larsson, Sharon Scuotetaguazza, Sthiel Pilates, Sueann Fenchel, Tamar Rochelle

Be that person that reaches out to others and inspires.

28 September, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2017, Pilates Interviews, Stott Pilates, UK Tagged With: Anula Maiberg, Debra Berzin, Kathi Ross Nash

I find Pilates fascinating.

28 September, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2017, New Zealand, Pilates Interviews Tagged With: Allyson Hatten, Holly Murray, Katie Agnew

I have had many evolutions of my career in Pilates

28 August, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

Niedra Gabriel

  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 […]

Filed Under: 2017, Pilates Interviews, USA Tagged With: EARNING A LIVING AS A PILATES TEACHER

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

17 July, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

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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. […]

Filed Under: 2017, Europe, Pilates Interviews, UK Tagged With: 2014 Pilates Anytime Instructor of the Year, Classical Pilates, contemporary pilates, PMA conference

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Jane Seymour and Pilates

Pilates kept me in exceptionally good shape my entire life.
Wanda Bouvier is a Pilates professional for more then 45 years plus.

Joan Collins
Joan Collins
Jermaine Jackson
Jermaine Jackson

Wanda Bouvier. Pilates kept me in exceptionally good shape my entire life.
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Zoë Up & Down

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Deborah Lavinsky
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Jim Smith
Sigourney Weaver (image: Pinterest)
Sigourney Weaver (image: Pinterest)

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Teaser Lee
Teaser Lee
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All teachers must be diligent students of the work
All teachers must be diligent students of the work
Tina doing Sidebend
Tina doing Sidebend

Pilates focuses on developing the powerhouse and flexibility of the spine.
Pilates focuses on developing the powerhouse and flexibility of the spine.
I workout daily and I incorporate Pilates into every workout that I do.
I workout daily and I incorporate Pilates into every workout that I do.

Amy on Cadillac CenterLine
Amy on Cadillac CenterLine
Glaucia Adriana
Glaucia Adriana

The Red Thread of Pilates
Copyright Kathi Ross-Nash and Jack Coble
Elaine Ewing
(Copyright Joseph DeRuvo Jr.)

Brooke Siler
Brooke Siler
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Anula at work

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Ana loves the mat the most
Men at Sixth Street Pilates
Men at Sixth Street Pilates

Sixth Street Pilates in Manhattan’s East Village
Sixth Street Pilates in Manhattan’s East Village
A Beautiful Star
A Beautiful Star

Christina Maria Gadar
Christina Maria Gadar
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Christine on the Cadillac
Christine on the Cadillac
Anula Maiberg doing The Crab
Anula Maiberg doing The Crab

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Mermaid Susannah
Mermaid Susannah

Sam Cotrone teaching.
Sam Cotrone teaching.
I do a private session twice a week.
I do a private session twice a week.

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know all the repertoire with and without the equipment
know all the repertoire with and without the equipment
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The Reformer

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Walid stretching
Walid stretching

Working out on the Reformer
Working out on the Reformer
Cara on the Ladder Barrel
Cara on the Ladder Barrel

Natalie Hauser
Natalie Hauser
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Lynda doing Horseback with Mari Winsor
Lynda doing Horseback with Mari Winsor
Open Leg Rocker
Open Leg Rocker

Eric Sacucci Carlovich
Eric Sacucci Carlovich

Jennifer Stacey with Alex Siragusa. Twist on Chair with Ball.
Jennifer Stacey with Alex Siragusa. Twist on Chair with Ball.
Sunni doing Teaser on the Box
Sunni doing Teaser on the Box

Greg doing The Horseback
Greg doing The Horseback
Javier Velazquez
Javier Velazquez

Mariska @ PilatesAnytime
Mariska @ PilatesAnytime
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Robert Surenbroek on the Ladder Barrel

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Exercise is fun!
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Scissors on Spine Corrector. Photo & Copyright Javier Velazquez

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Mariska Barnard. Photo & Copyright Javier Velazquez
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Semi Circle on Reformer. Photo & Copyright Javier Velazquez

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Shoulder Roll Down on Cadillac. Photo & Copyright Javier Velazquez
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Thigh Stretch on Cadillac. Photo & Copyright Javier Velazquez

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Mariska Barnard. Photo & Copyright Javier Velazquez
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Gloria doing the Monkey on the Cadillac

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Rowing makes you fly!
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Robert Hall

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Jennifer Stacey with Alex Siragusa
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Shoulder Bridge

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Tony doing the Open Leg Rocker

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Pilates is never boring
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Spine twist (Rod Foster for Pilates Style)

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Beautiful Anula!
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Jelena Petrovic working on The Cadillac

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Tom McCook in action at PilatesAnytime
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Renee Watson
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Jasmina Berger

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Sandy for GRATZ photo by Jack Coble
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Romana Kryzanowska teaching students in Marjorie’s studio

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Kathi doing Bridge
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