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Metabolic Health Advantage

20 January, 2021 By Krisna Lee Hanks 2 Comments

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An overview of why metabolic health is a cornerstone of a well-functioning body and its’ connection to exercise.

Filed Under: Authentic Pilates, Blog Krisna Lee Hanks, Bloggers US, Blogs, Food, Health, Keto, Pilates-blogs, USA Tagged With: 21daychallenge, COVID-19, fitover60, KETO, LCHF, Metabolic health & aging, Metabolic health & exercise, Metabolic health & Pilates, Pilates teachers, Square 1 Pilates

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

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

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

Why Classical Pilates Still Matters

12 June, 2017 By Lynda Lippin 2 Comments

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Over a decade after the word Pilates was deemed to be generic by the US courts, the divide between factions in our Pilates community is still very wide and very real. Regardless of how and where you were trained, or what brand of Pilates you teach, Classical Pilates is still important and still very much […]

Filed Under: 2017, Blog Lynda Lippin, Bloggers US, Pilates-blogs, USA Tagged With: Classical Pilates, contemporary pilates, Joseph Pilates, lynda lippin, pilates myths

Book review:”Born To Walk by James Earls”

22 November, 2016 By Lee Arthur Leave a Comment

Born To Walk by James Earls

Born To Walk by James Earls Reviewed by Lee Artur Paperback First published in 2014 Lotus Publishing and North Atlantic Books The forward of this book was written by Thomas Meyers of Anatomy Trains fame. The author, James Earls is a myofascial bodyworker, lecturer and writer who partnered with Tom Meyers in founding Kinesis UK, […]

Filed Under: 2016, Blog Lee Arthur, Bloggers US, Pilates-blogs, USA

Pilates really did help me recover quickly

22 November, 2016 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

Side-bend Lee

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 […]

Filed Under: Pilates Interviews, USA Tagged With: Elizabeth Wetzig, hip replacement, Sean Gallagher

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

8 February, 2016 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

Tina doing Sidebend

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. […]

Filed Under: 2016, Pilates Interviews, USA Tagged With: dance medicine, manual therapy, sports medicine

Heal the world through Pilates

10 December, 2015 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

Amy Taylor Alpers

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! […]

Filed Under: 2015, Pilates Interviews, Romana's Pilates, USA Tagged With: CenterLine equipment, Romana Kryzanowska, Steve Giordano, vegan

I absolutely still study the method like crazy!

28 November, 2015 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

Elaine Ewing

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 […]

Filed Under: 2015, Authentic Pilates, Pilates Association, Pilates Guild, Pilates Interviews, Studio's & Trainers, USA Tagged With: Bob Liekens, Junghee Won, Sean Gallagher

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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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