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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 think I’ll have a little lie down

6 September, 2017 By Rachel Rafiefar Leave a Comment

Long Stretch on Reformer

There is a much loved piece of Pilates equipment called the Reformer or the Universal Reformer. This piece of equipment is known for universally reforming the body and was one of the first pieces that Joseph Pilates developed. It has changed greatly over the years as the popularity of Pilates has grown and manufacturers have […]

Filed Under: Apparatus, Blog Rachel Rafiefar, Bloggers Europe, Pilates-blogs, Reformer, UK Tagged With: Neutral Spine, Rachel Rafiefar, Reformer

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

Pilates is about relationships and transformation.

19 April, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2017, Pilates Interviews, Romana's Pilates, Studio's & Trainers, UK Tagged With: Romana Kryzanowska

Thushara Gibson

18 April, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

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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 life, culminating in a Head of Marketing role for a division of Thomson Reuters, I decided to […]

Filed Under: 2017, BASI, Pilates Trainer @ "older" age, UK

Pilates is fascinating me.

10 October, 2014 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

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Jon Hawkins (42) of Free Range Pilates has his studio near to Hampstead in North London in the UK. Pilates is something that is never going to stop fascinating him. When and why did you start practicing Pilates? I spent five years studying to be an osteopath and on graduating felt that there was a huge […]

Filed Under: 2014, Polestar Pilates, UK Tagged With: Balanced Body, Brent Anderson, Jon Hawkins, Kathy Grant

‘Respect’ is the key word.

8 October, 2014 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 2 Comments

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2014, Pilates Interviews, Studio's & Trainers, UK Tagged With: Adam Murby, Anoushka Boone, Dominique Jansen, Garuda Method, Gordon Thompson, Gyrotonic, Hana Jones, James D’Silva, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Stacey., Pilates Off The Square, Susanne Lahusen, The Pilates Foundation, The Place

It’s about well-being in every aspect.

10 September, 2014 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2014, PeakPilates, Pilates Interviews, UK Tagged With: Fem Donington, Lupus, Peak Pilates, South London Pilates

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Joan Collins
Joan Collins
Jermaine Jackson
Jermaine Jackson

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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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