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 […]
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. […]
Helga Stekelenburg: Teacher Trainer Peak Pilates
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 […]
Why, how and what it’s all about.
And this is the third time Sandy is on the top of our cover. In this last part Sandy shares her ideas about the why, the how and what it’s all about and what her students teach her. And maybe we won’t have to miss the great knowledge and wisdom of this wonderful lady. More information in […]
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 […]
Part 2 of 3: “The Rules About Rules”
If I were to sit down for coffee with my friends from high school, we would all agree that I had a strict upbringing. In fact, before they would complain about curfews or lack of privileges in their teen years, they would start by saying “It wasn’t as bad as it was for Sandy, but…”. […]
Brooke Siler: “I cannot think of another system better suited to the needs of my body.”
Brooke Siler (45) from re:AB Pilates Studio, New York City started Pilates when she was 26 years old and opened my first studio when she was 27 years old. How did you get in touch with Pilates? Did your background have anything to do with it? I studied under Joe Pilates’ protogee Romana Kryzanowska at Drago’s Gymnasium […]
Part 1of 3:”Exercise or Expression?”
Sandy tells her wonderful Pilates story in 3 parts. This is the first part. On April 1st you read the 2nd part and on July 1st the last. Enjoy! I sometimes ask myself why I am teaching Pilates. I ask because I believe in a purposeful life. Today I answer myself by saying that […]
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 […]