This is the second time I feature a story about Joseph de Ruvo. That is because I love his mindset and attitude towards Pilates. I give him the floor to let him tell you about how he approaches Pilates. Enjoy! Being in shape is not a measure of how “good” you look. It is not […]
Pilates truly improves the quality of life.
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 […]
An interview with Second Generation instructor, Darien Gold.
When another dancer introduced Darien Gold to the Pilates method in 1992, she felt an immediate connection to the work and soon began studying with Romana Kryzanowska, a Joseph Pilates premier disciple. Certified in 1997, Darien has been teaching classical Pilates ever since. Her deep understanding of the Pilates method developed out of her extensive […]
Pilates is about relationships and transformation.
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 […]
Heal the world through Pilates
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! […]
Pilates did really transform my life
I first saw Ana on a Pilates DVD with Gaiam. I was impressed by her looks and performance. And now I have interviewed her! Peak Pilates® Master Ana Caban (45) is the mother of a beautiful and smart 7 year old boy, who keeps her on her toes. Ana is currently teaching Pilates Mat classes for […]
If you’re going to do it, do it right
We are honored to feature Christina Maria Gadar. Christina is the owner of Gadar Pilates. The studio is located in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. Christina is a dual citizen of Brazil and the United States. She grew up in Massachusetts and currently lives in Florida. At the age of seven she started rhythmic gymnastics with a Romanian teacher named Rene Saunders. The […]
After the first class I was hooked
We @ Pilatesglossy are so proud to have Susannah Cotrone from Cotrone Pilates on Pilatesglossy! Susannah Cotrone is the co-owner of Cotrone Pilates in West Hollywood with her husband and fellow Classical Pilates instructor Sam Cotrone. Susannah is 42, has three kids, and holds a Bachelor of Arts, in the Performing Arts, from Saint Mary’s College of California. And she is actually part Dutch! […]
A Pilates trainer must know the standard repertoire.
Meet Walid Tebarki! Walid is currently working in Dubai. He works at The Hundred Wellness Center. This allround movement trainer is certified and qualified in Sport and Fitness, Classical Pilates, Yoga, Functional training, Pole Acrobatics, Dance & Performance. Walid’s conviction is that it is very important that a Pilates trainer must know the standard Pilates reportoire. What is your background? […]
Pilates has changed my life in every way
We present Lynda Lippin (48), currently a Master Pilates Teacher and Lead Pilates Trainer at Real Pilates in NYC’s Tribeca. Lynda is also an independent Pilates teacher, Usui Reiki Master, certified Personal Trainer, blogger, and Pilates marketing specialist. She started doing Pilates in 1987, as a senior at Purchase College. Steve Giordano was her first teacher (they went to Purchase together) and he […]