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Pilates has received a lot more main stream exposure

15 December, 2015 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

Eduard Botha

Eduard Botha

We welcome Eduard Botha (37) on Pilatesglossy. Ed is a BASI Pilates trainer. His studio is edB Pilates Studio is located in Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa. Even though he has a degree in Economics, his passion has always been for human movement. He has done martial arts his whole life and owned two boxing gyms here in Cape Town as well as hisPilates studio. Aside from teaching at his studio, he spend most of his time surfing, kitesurfing and practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Pilates has received a lot more main stream exposure and has become more accessible to the average person.

Can you describe your studio.

My studio overlooks the beautiful beaches of Camps Bay, Cape Town. I have Reformers, Wunda Chairs, a Cadillac, a Ladder Barrel, an Avalon Arm Chair and an Avalon Spine Corrector and some smaller accessories in my studio.

Eduard on the Wunda Chair

Eduard on the Wunda Chair

When and why did you start practicing Pilates?

I started practising Pilates in 2001 coincidentally as there was a studio in the road where I lived and I was intrigued by the people walking by in their exercise gear every day. Once I did a bit of homework, I thought it could be beneficial for my martial arts. I was hooked after my first mat class.

Patience, practice, perseverance, progression and positive attitude!

Where did you receive your Pilates education(s) and who was/were your teacher(s)?

I did the BASI Pilates Comprehensive teacher training course that was founded by Rael Isacowitz

What made you decide to make Pilates your profession (and open your own studio)?

I found the Pilates method so effective that it seemed an obvious career choice and I find sharing the benefits of Pilates with my clients very rewarding. Opening at studio was just an extension of my enthusiasm for the method.

The Wunda Chair is my favourite piece of Pilates apparatus

The Wunda Chair is my favourite piece of Pilates apparatus

How long did you study Pilates? Do you still study the method and do you attend workshops?

I consider myself a lifelong student of the Pilates method and am constantly trying to learn more. One of the highlight of my Pilates training has been attending the BASI Master Programme that is taught by my mentor, Rael Isacowitz.

To be a good teacher, you need to immerse yourself in the method and make yourself a perpetual student.

What is your opinion about Traditional, Classical and Contemporary Pilates?

I think there is room for all of them but Joseph Pilates was an inventor after all and I do believe he would have encouraged the evolution of his method guided by the latest scientific research.

Nowadays people call themselves a Pilates trainer after one weekend course or a Pilates workshop. What is your opinion about that?

I think it is irresponsible as we are working with people’s bodies, so we need to be well-versed in the method and have a deep understanding of human movement before applying the Pilates method. This takes a lifetime of study.

Although Pilates is very physical in nature, if you are not fully present and concentrating, the exercises will not be as effective as precision is the key in Pilates.

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.

What Pilates apparatus is your favorite and which your least favorite? What is your favorite brand?

The Wunda Chair is my favourite piece of Pilates apparatus because I think it highly versatile for such a small and inconspicuous piece of equipment. I don’t have a least favourite piece of equipment but as a larger, more athletically built male, I do appreciate when equipment manufacturers make apparatus that caters for people with a bigger build, like the newly launched BASI Systems equipment.

‘Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness’ -Joe Pilates

What Pilates exercise is your favorite and what your least favorite?

My favourite Pilates exercise is the Shoulder Bridge from the mat work repertoire because I think it puts a lots of emphasis on the hip extensors which is so beneficial to our sedentary lives. I don’t have a least favourite exercise.

Did you solve any of your own body issues or do you keep them under control with Pilates?

With my active life I am constantly relying on Pilates to address imbalances, maintain my functional flexibility and keep me injury-free.

Do you teach more male or female clients?

I definitely teach more male clients. I have enjoyed seeing my male clientele increase over the years as Pilates becomes more accessible to the average male man.

Pilates focuses on developing the powerhouse and flexibility of the spine.

Pilates focuses on developing the powerhouse and flexibility of the spine.

How did Pilates change your life?

Beside the way Pilates make me feel, Pilates has offered me an incredible lifestyle, work environment, travel opportunities and made me part of a global network of like-minded people.

Who is your Pilates example (besides Joseph and Clara of course…)?

Rael Isacowitz is a mentor, friend and constant source of inspiration to me.

Do you think that the perception of Pilates has changed to the people in the last 10 years? If yes, how?

Definitely. Pilates has received a lot more main stream exposure and has become more accessible to the average person.

What would be your top 5 tips for Pilates students and/or newbies?

Patience, practice, perseverance, progression and positive attitude!

I workout daily and I incorporate Pilates into every workout that I do.

What is your main advise to the future trainers who want to be Pilates instructors?

To be a good teacher, you need to immerse yourself in the method and make yourself a perpetual student.

What do you tell people if they ask you what Pilates is?

Pilates is a form of body conditioning developed by Joseph H Pilates. It focuses on developing the powerhouse and flexibility of the spine.

Pilates transforms bodies (and minds). Can you explain how that works for you and your clients?

Although Pilates is very physical in nature, if you are not fully present and concentrating, the exercises will not be as effective as precision is the key in Pilates.

What makes a Pilates teacher a better Pilates teacher?

Passion and attention to detail.

How many lessons do you teach each week?

On average I teach 35 hours of mostly private and duet sessions per week.

What do you like the most about teaching Pilates? What do you dislike?

I get a lot of satisfaction from teaching hard working clients who love to learn. I don’t enjoy clients who stall or do not give their 100%.

Pilates has stood the test of time and is still just getting stronger

Pilates has stood the test of time and is still just getting stronger

What is your opinion about the future of Pilates and what is the biggest insight Pilates gave you?

Pilates has stood the test of time and is still just getting stronger.

How many times do you workout yourself?

I workout daily and I incorporate Pilates into every workout that I do.

What do you think of Pilatesglossy?

I think it is a useful resource for Pilates professionals world wide.

What is your favorite Pilates quote?

‘Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness’ -Joe Pilates

Do you follow a certain diet, like a plantbased diet or something else? If so, tells us more about it!

I try to eat food as close to it’s source as possible and try stay away from high sugar but I do believe in moderation.

Do you teach on PilatesAnytime of Pilatesology?

I do have classes on Pilates Anytime.

www.edbpilates.com

info@edbpilates.com

Filed Under: BASI, Pilates Interviews, South Africa Tagged With: Jiu-Jitsu, Martial Arts, Rael Isacowitz

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I love Pilates! It brought my health back. I have been practising Pilates for more than 17 years now and have been a certified Peak Pilates trainer for the past 11 years.
I have never felt so fit, vibrant, energetic, supple and strong in my whole life. And I have no more pain. I do a Pilates workout 5 times per week on mat and apparatus. Every week I attend the classes (private and group) from my mentor and my trainer, Javier Velazquez. He is the best Pilates trainer in the world. Yes, I am very blessed that this extremely talented and experienced teacher is my trainer. Although I am Peak Pilates educated, I adore his very pure, original Joe sessions.
I have an open mind and I give a platform to Pilates trainers from all backgrounds, because we all do a great job! I do this for free in my spare time (which I hardly have).
I run a busy, fully equipped Pilates Studio Pilates Studio van Sonsbeek in the Netherlands in the middle of the historic center of the town Zoetermeer. I love my work, my lovely clients and my beautiful studio. So much fun and positive energy. I teach 6 days a week an average of 30 sessions; privates, duo's, trio's and groups.
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