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Why Classical Pilates Still Matters

12 June, 2017 By Lynda Lippin 2 Comments

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 matters.img-1

  1. Pilates has a history

Joseph Pilates developed a complete method of exercise that included many bespoke exercises along with patented pieces of apparatus that used springs for resistance. He did all of this less than a century ago.

Whether we choose to follow exactly what Mr. Pilates taught or not, we should know what he created. After all, we now make a living from his work. Plus, we have people who are still alive who worked with him!

When I went to graduate school for Philosophy, we all had to pass competency exams in ancient Greek philosophy, medieval philosophy, and modern philosophy. It didn’t matter what field we specialized in, we had to show that we knew the history of philosophy. I believe that the same should be true about Pilates, Every Pilates teacher should have a background in the history of Pilates – in classical Pilates.

  1. Classical Pilates still works

While there may be good arguments for why changes were made to the Pilates apparatus over the years, why more “fundamentals” were added in, or why exercises or their order were changed, most of us still teach exercise that is recognizable as Pilates.

Why is this? Because Classical Pilates still works. The exercises work, the order works, and the apparatus works. If it didn’t, people wouldn’t still pay to learn and do the Classical work.

  1. Classical Pilates can be modified

When I read comments and questions on line from contemporary teachers, I can see how they have been taught to look at the Classical system as being stunted and unchanging. This is far from the truth!

We skip inappropriate exercises, add props as needed, and move around the studio to use different pieces of apparatus as indicated. Lots of space to modify!

  1. Classical Pilates is fun

Seriously, the work is super hard, but super fun! Some of the Pilates exercises that are almost impossible on contemporary apparatus become do-able and fun on the old school Gratz apparatus.

There is a large community of Pilates professionals, classical and contemporary, who are interested in furthering the spread of Classical Pilates. You will find opportunities for both live and online community, mentorship, and continuing education.

As we get further away from the time of Joseph Pilates, this learning is even more important!

 

 

 

 

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  1. img-3Jason Lowey says

    26 December, 2017 at 03:13

    Informational blog overall. Maybe many of us don’t know about the Classical pilates but through this blog, we can say that classical pilates still works.

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  2. img-4Robert Frost says

    26 September, 2018 at 07:38

    Very interesting article. I have read it and found it an awesome and informational blog. Many senior citizens and people with Joint aches, and Muscle pains will be inspired with this article and join Professional Pilates Studio.

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There’s a reason why former Financial Times travel writer Rahul Jacob says that Lynda Lippin is the best Pilates teacher he has ever worked with–anywhere in the world. Lynda views exercise, particularly Pilates, as a vehicle for health, healing and wellness. For over 27 years, Lynda’s clients, including Donna Karan and Joe Walsh, have trusted her to help them get stronger and function better, with less pain. Whether you suffer from back pain, have a hernia or diastasis recti that stops you from many activities, or simply want to get in better shape in the safest and most effective way possible, Lynda can help.

Lynda Lippin began her classical Pilates studies with Steve Giordano at SUNY Purchase in 1986, and later was certified by Eve Gentry at the Pilates PhysicalMind Institute in 1993. She is PMA certified, has taught both classical and contemporary teacher training, and is comfortable teaching on all brands of Pilates apparatus.

Lynda has won a few awards, including 2003 Best of Philly® Pilates Studio and the 2011 SpaFinder Magazine Reader’s Choice Award for Best Pilates in the World (Parrot Cay). She is also an ACE-certified personal trainer, FASTer Way To Fat Loss™ Coach, Kettlebell teacher, TRX instructor, and a Usui Reiki Master.

Lynda currently lives in NYC with her husband and life partner of 24 years, and her rescue dog, Juniper Peanut. 

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