Podcast appearances and mentions of kathy grant

Pilates may be marketed as a path to wellness and elegance—but who is it really for? In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson explores the complicated racial and cultural history of Pilates, from its roots in an internment camp to its modern-day status as the go-to fitness trend for affluent white women. Kavitha traces the hidden contributions of Black pioneers like Kathy Grant and the rise of inclusive movements like Black Girl Pilates. What does it mean when an exercise promising strength and balance becomes a symbol of exclusion? And how can we reclaim it for everyone?  Tune in for a deep dive into the aesthetics of wellness, the myth of the “Pilates body,” and how women of color are reshaping the future of fitness. Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Saadia Khan I Associate Producer: Andreea Coscais I Content Writers: Nicholas Black & Kavitha A. Davidson I Fact Checking and Research: Suhasini Patni I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com. Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  Remember to subscribe to our Apple podcast channel for insightful podcasts.  Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content. You can reach the host, Kavitha, at kavitha@immigrantlypod.com Follow us on TikTok @immigrantly IG @immigrantlypods Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.Kathy Grant, a student of Joe Pilates brought so much to the Contrology table. Her inherent love of dance sparkled through even when teaching the mat exercises. She understood the importance of moving with rhythm without controlling the outcome. Please join me as All Things Pilates welcomes Blossom Leilani Crawford, a student of and confidant to Kathy Grant. Blossom is widely known in part because of her teaching online at Pilatesology and Pilates Anytime.About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expertFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer About Blossom Leilani Crawford ~ https://www.bridgepilates.com https://blossompilates.comSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.In the 1980's, Elena Bartley our guest today was a company member of Dance Theater of Harlem, the most prestigious black ballet dance company in the world. As fortune would have it, Elena learned about the Contrology System AKA Pilates, from the company's executive director, Kathy Grant who was as many of you know, a disciple of Joe Pilates. After spending two decades as one of the company's soloists, Elena transitioned to teaching Pilates and brought with her a dancer's eye for detail and a passion for movement. She also studied with other first generation teachers, Ron Fletcher, Eve Gentry, Jay Grimes and Romana Kryzanowska who all informed Elena's teaching.About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expertFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer About Elena Bartley ~ https://tupilates.videoSupport the Show.

Kathleen Stanford Grant (1921-2010) was a professional dancer turned Pilates pioneer. After a serious knee injury, she trained with founder Joseph Pilates to recover and discovered a lifelong love of the exercise program. Kathy became one of only two people he ever certified directly to teach Pilates and helped bolster its popularity in the late 20th century.  For Further Reading:  The Story Of My Song: Kathy Grant Documentary | Pilates Anytime The Legacy of Kathy Grant – by Kathy Corey Lori Harvey Is Just the Start of a Black Pilates Legacy  Pilates Masters Kathy Grant and Ron Fletcher Share Thoughts and Memories of Joseph and Clara Pilates   This month we're celebrating the women who performed physical and mental feats in sports. They overcame societal barriers, personal struggles, and fierce competition to pursue their dreams of glory. We're talking about Athletes. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn't help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we'll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Adesuwa Agbonile, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Hannah Bottum, Lauren Willams, and Adrien Behn. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Para recibir los contenidos sobre Pilates, entrenamiento inteligente, pensamiento Knowmada y la vida en general que comparto casi a diario con quien quiera recibirlos... es aquí (es gratis): https://www.pilates4k.com/ -------------------------------- ¡Hola!   Soy Alberto Segovia y hoy tengo el inmenso placer a Laura Cabral, maestra del método con muchísimos años de experiencia, directora de Corpora Pilates y coautora del libro de cabecera “Pilates terapéutico”.   Laura Cabral Páez decidió nacer el 22 de septiembre de 1970, en Buenos Aires, Argentina.   Licenciada en Educación Física, Laura comenzó su carrera profesional en la preparación física de varios deportes como hockey hierba, o volleyball… y llevando también la preparación en tenistas amateur y de alto rendimiento.   En 1994 se forma con Jorge Brisco (campeón mundial de culturismo junto Arnold Swarzeneger)… y ya en 1996 se proclama campeona argentina en Fitness Competición.   Laura conoce el Método Pilates en 1998 y de inmediato comienza a aplicarlo en la prevención de lesiones para tenistas.   Entre 2001 y 2003 fue la Directora de marketing de la prestigiosa revista Muscle&Fitness.   Ya en 2003 se forma como profesora del Método con Kathy Grant y otros maestros mundiales de segunda generación como Elisabeth Larkam, Kathy Corey, Collen Craig o Rael Issacowitcz.   En 2005 se convierte en licenciataria para Argentina y Europa de BASI Pilates y representante de West Coast Pilates.   Y su carrera profesional continúa en el día a día hasta que en 2012 publica junto al Dr. Juan Bosco el recomendadísimo libro de PILATES TERAPÉUTICO, y asienta su metodología para la aplicación del buen Pilates a diferentes poblaciones, personas y patologías.   Sólo me queda destacar que es un orgullo contar hoy con Laura Cabral en estas entrevistas a los TOP Trainers del Pilates en habla hispana y poder seguir escuchando de primera mano la opinión de los mejores.   Y ahora, sin más dilación por mi parte, te dejo con la entrevista a nuestra queridísima compañera…   Laura Cabral. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elpodcastdepilates4k/message

Today I'm speaking with my friend, colleague and a beloved teacher of mine Maria Earle! Maria and I met a few years ago in Spain and I have been a regular in her virtual classes for teachers which are a wonderful supportive resource for any Pilates teachers out there!Maria is an expat living outside Barcelona Spain, she is a studio owner, internationally sought out guest teacher and a offers several advanced courses for teachers and movers both virtually an in-person in Spain. She is also a student of Kathy Grant, who was a direct student of Mr. Joseph Pilates. Today we talk about Kathy's legacy as the first Black female teacher in the Pilates lineage, and the strong lineage Kathy Grant created of her own.You can find Maria hereAnd you can take classes with her on Pilates Anytime here using her code EARLECheck out Maria's book club for movers, advanced movers live virtual class series and her graduate program! Learn more about Kathy Grant Here imagery from the episode art is from the Kathy Grant website Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe

The history of Black people in Upper Canada goes well back to the 1700's. Many of them were slaves brought to Canada by Loyalists fleeing the United States. 1834 saw both the abolishment of slavery in Canada and the Town of York renamed the City of Toronto. It was in this period between 1834 and through the end of the American Civil War the Black community in Toronto first grew. Many of them brought an entrepreneurial spirit like Thornton and Lucy Blackburn who started a livery service and owned a number of properties. Wilson Ruffan Abbott ultimately owned more than 50 properties. Many of the properties these Black entrepreneurs owned would now be considered absolute prime real estate in Toronto – but the 1950's and 1960's saw many of them forced out. There was also a strong migration of Blacks from the Caribbean starting at the end of the Second World War.Take a trip back in time through this episode and get an appreciation for Toronto that is seldom taught in schools.Guest: Kathy Grant, Toronto Historian  See the Pure Silver Coin Commemorating Black History: No.2 Construction BattalionThornton and Lucy Blackburn - 2:12, 9:55, 10:59Wilson Ruffin Abbott - 2:19, 6:08, 9:42Anderson Ruffin Abbot - 9:42William Peyton Hubbard - 2:52, 11:28Frederick Hubbard - 3:39Albert Jackson - 8:57Judge George Carter - 13:50Alvin Duncan - 15:47Sam Bestwick - 16:22Donald Moore - 16:52, 20:26Bernice Carnegie - 17:41Herb Carnegie - 18:38Harry Gary - 19:51Stanley Grizzle - 21:16Daniel Hill Sr - 22:21Danny Braithwaite - 26:24Desmond can be reached at:Web site https://inthe6ixrealestate.com/ Email des@desmondbrown.ca Twitter & Instagram - @desinthe6ix Facebook page 

During Season Four, you learned about some of our Pilates history, how best to heal from a hip replacement, the emergence of new authors and even advice and tips on how to run a successful studio. As 2022 comes to a close, I'd like to acknowledge all of my podcast guests and to say thank you very much for sharing a little about yourself…Today's podcast appearance: Jonathan GrubbAlison JonesRoberta GratzJennifer DeLucaNancy ChinJohn VignolaAnna ShafferMary BowenChristina GadarPat GuytonRael IsacowitzEva RinkeGwen MillerMair Culbreth Elizabeth LarkamGordon FiremarkGeorge Tingo Carla HarrisFor more information about Darien Gold: https://www.dariengold.comTheme music: Soul Blues Piano Shuffle by Boom Zoom

The Pilates Method Alliance had its beginnings in 2001.  Kevin Bowen and Colleen Glenn, both Pilates teachers, shared a mutual interest in preserving Joe's Method. So they invited Pilates teachers, including the First Generation - Ron Fletcher, Mary Bowen, Kathy Grant, Lolita San Miguel and even Romana Kryzanowska, though she didn't attend. Also, equipment company owners, Ken Endelman and Moria Stott. They all met in Miami, Florida to form an organization and they set out to create a curriculum that would be the industry's standard for certifying potential Pilates teachers. The PMA has had its ups and downs but has managed to survive for these last two decades. Enter Carla Harris. Hired in 2021 to step into the executive director role, Carla is determined to take the PMA in another direction that is more reflective of today's Pilates community.For more information about the Pilates Method Alliance: https://pilatesmethodalliance.orgFor more information about Darien Gold: https://www.dariengold.comTheme music - Soul Blues Piano Shuffle by Boom Zoom

Second Generation Pilates instructors, like myself are referred to as such because we've had the privilege of learning the Method from one of Joseph Pilates' disciples. But there are a handful of us who have had the opportunity to work with more than one disciple and and one of those instructor's is my guest today. Her name is Pat Guyton. Though Pat wouldn't begin her Pilates journey until 1984, she actually met Bruce King 1976, the first of 3 Joe Pilates disciples that she would eventually, work with. Then in 1992, she met and began learning Pilates with the second disciple, Kathy Grant and then Ron Fletcher in 1995 - these 3 First Generation teachers, among others who studied with Joe, are known to us as the Pilates Elders. Of the three teachers, Ron Fletcher had the biggest impact on Pat. She spent thirteen years working for and along side him. She completed over 90 workshops from 1995 - 2006. So impressed Ron was in Pat's diligence and hard work, she became a senior teacher, then he named her master teacher as well as an assistant for his Ron Fletcher method. She was also awarded a Certificate of Merit by Ron in 1997 and 2006. Pat is a published author, a Level Three Franklin Method educator, an alumni board member of the PMA and spent a decade as a registered physical medicine assistant at Boulder Osteopathic Center. For more information about Pat Guyton: https://patguytonpilates.comTheme music: Soul Blues Piano Shuffle by Boom ZoomFor more information about Darien Gold: https://www.dariengold.com

You know, maybe there is something to this idea of six degrees of separation. My guest today, Roberta Kirschenbaum and I and Joe Pilates walked the same streets in New York City and actually, climbed the same stairs in the now famed building, 939 8th Avenue. Without being aware of each other, Roberta and I both took dance classes on the second floor at Clark Center not knowing that on the same floor Joe Pilates once had his first and only Contrology gym.It was during a ballet class in 1984, when Roberta first heard about Carola Trier, one of Joe Pilates disciples. Roberta had injured her back and the studio manager suggested she go see Carola. At that time, Roberta couldn't afford Pilates classes and was able to heal herself, but the buzz around the Pilates method intrigued her and eventually she began studying with Carola. Roberta's story gets much more interesting! In 2005 she returned to 939 8th Avenue not as a dancer but as a Pilates studio owner, and incredibly for the last sixteen years has taught the Contrology system in Joe's original space. I'm very excited to have Roberta here to put a cap on Season Three and to hear how she's helping to keep Joe's method alive. For more information about Roberta Kirschenbaum: https://rolates.com/studioMusic credit: Hot Coffee by Ghostrifter 

Jillian comes from a rich history of Pilates Elders as her instructors. Learn about the history of Kathy Grant and Carola Trier and the lessons Jillian learned from them.  Jillian shares how she molded what Grant and Trier did in their respective studios and also what Joseph Pilates did in his studio before them to find her style. Learn from their history, to make your own history. Check out the Personal Victory website here: www.personalvictory.ca Sign up for online personal training and Pilates with Martin here: https://tinyurl.com/3vhnpk6m Support The Core Conversations Podcast by buying me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MartinReid Our Fave Affiliate: Hush Blankets: promo code VICTORY at check out. https://tinyurl.com/6kbyph2w

The lovely Maria Earle joins me on the podcast today. As a Second Generation Pilates teacher who studied extensively with Kathy Grant,  she shares her experiences as a student and a teacher, reflects on her teacher training, and gives some great advice for Pilates teachers.  I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePTM* Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.   Show Notes:Maria is a Second Generation teacher with 20+ years of international teaching experience. She completed the  Advanced Teacher Training Program at The Pilates Center (Colorado, USA) in 1997 and moved to New York City to teach and dance professionally. She co-founded Pilates East in Manhattan in 2001. She is currently living and teaching in Barcelona.You can follow her on Instagram @maria_earle and find her on the web here. Her Advanced Mover Series is back the week of February 16th, so be sure to save your spot! Support the podcast:    Visit https://links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates to take advantage of some sweet savings! Episode Music: This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policyTrack: Tobu - Good Times [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/YHSH9k9ooZYFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/goodtimesTrack: Tobu & Itro - Sunburst [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/4lXBHD5C8doSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oliviapodcasts)

2020 has been a challenging year. Amid the pandemic, the deaths of African-Americans like Breonna Taylor and George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement led to the rise of the #BlackLivesMatter movement across the world. In Canada, these events have forced our society to reflect inwardly on our treatment of Black Canadians, both in...

Blossom and Martin discuss the impact that Kathy Grant left on the Pilates community.  Blossom shared stories of working with this African American Pioneer in the movement field and showed why she is revered by so many for her teaching and for her activism.  Kathy taught us to always be ready to teach and to be aware we can never be Kathy... we need to be ourselves.

MOSTRAR MENOSUm domingo especial ao lado de Mejo Wiggin. . MeJo Wiggin começou seu extenso estudo de Pilates em 1990 com os professores mestres Romana Kryzanowska, Bob Liekens, Sari Mejia Santo, Jay Grimes e Kathy Grant. Ela começou a ensinar ao lado de Romana em 1995 no Drago's Gym em Nova York. Com o sucesso de seu próprio estúdio de Pilates em Greenwich e 14 anos de estudo contínuo e mentoria com Romana, em 2003 , MeJo foi escolhida a dedo e certificada como instrutora de professores de nível III para ajudar a treinar a próxima geração de instrutores de Pilates de Romana. . Hoje, com mais de 25 anos de experiência, MeJo Wiggin é uma Guru de Pilates completa, com uma reputação internacional. Ela é reconhecida como uma das principais instrutoras de professores de Pilates do mundo e tem sido procurada por profissionais de Pilates e instituições de fitness para ministrar seminários nos Estados Unidos, Europa, China, Austrália, América do Sul e Rússia. . Live traduzida para o português pela grande Florence Carmont. . MeJo Wiggin began her extensive study of Pilates in 1990 with Master Teachers Romana Kryzanowska, Bob Liekens, Sari Mejia Santo, Jay Grimes, and Kathy Grant. She began her teaching next to Romana in 1995 at Drago's Gym in New York. With the success of her own Pilates studio in Greenwich, CT and 14 years of continuous study and mentor ship with Romana, in 2003 MeJo was hand picked and Certified as a Level III Teacher Trainer to help train the next generation of Romana's Pilates instructors. . Today, with over 25 years experience, MeJo Wiggin is a full fledged Pilates Guru with an international reputation. She is recognized as one of the leading Pilates Teacher Trainers and practitioners in the world and has been sought after by Pilates professionals and fitness institutions to teach seminars throughout the US, Europe, China, Australia, S. America, and Russia.

Cara Reeser is a Second Generation instructor from the Kathy Grant lineage and continues to impart the method as taught to her by Kathy. Besides teaching at her studio, Pilates Aligned in Denver Colorado, Cara travels the world to teach her very popular workshops. You can also see Cara on Pilates Anytime, the membership based website, teaching and discussing the Grant Heritage. In 2013, she partnered with Pilates Anytime and produced a 40-minute documentary about Kathy Grant’s life as a dancer, Pilates teacher and educator.

On today's episode of the podcast we hear from Pilates educator extraordinaire Blossom LeiLani Crawford of Bridge Pilates in Brooklyn, NY!  We cover Blossom's journey from being Kathy Grant's assistant, to studio owner, the benefits of staying small, the distinction between true independent contractors and employees, and why having a support system of fellow studio owners to check in with can be a lifesaver!   You won't want to miss this light-hearted, wisdom-filled, short and sweet episode of the podcast!  Links below to all the products and services you heard mentioned during this episode.   Love, E  Bridge Pilates - http://www.bridgepilates.com/ Bridge Pilates Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bridgepilates/?hl=en Wunda Chair Poster - https://blossompilates.ecrater.com/ Business Coaching with Shea Keats - https://www.sheakeats.com/ InJoy Movement Studio - https://www.instagram.com/injoymovementstudio/?hl=en  

This week on the show...Despite recent funding cuts from the federal government, the largest arts touring organization in Canada is still sticking to its commitment to bring dance to communities across the entire country. In fact, Ballet Jorgen shows in Toronto are so popular that the only performance of the Nutcracker this year is already completely sold out.Clara Osei-Yeboah sat down with Kathy Grant, the founder of the Legacy Voices Project that memorializes the stories of black and other coloured veterans who served in World War I and II.AndThe Men’s and Women’s summit on Masculinity in Toronto has become a controversial event, gaining many followers. The Chair of the Canadian Association for Equality told CJRU last week that the #BelieveHer movement is the wrong position to take. Sofia Vavaroutsos has the full story.Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/CJRU1280Instagram: www.instagram.com/cjru1280/?hl=enRyerson events:: Ryerson.ca/eventsFor inquires, tips and volunteer information contact:News@CJRU.ca

TThis week on the show:Some Ryerson students and community members were shocked to hear Bill 57 passed by the Ford government to officially close the Ontario Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth after weeks of backlash from the Fall 2018 economic statement. AndClara Osei-Yeboah sat down with Kathy Grant, the founder of the Legacy Voices Project that memorializes the stories of black and other coloured veterans who served in World War I and II.Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/CJRU1280Instagram: www.instagram.com/cjru1280/?hl=enRyerson events:: Ryerson.ca/eventsFor inquires, tips and volunteer information contact:News@CJRU.ca

En este episodio contamos como fueron los años después a la muerte de Pilates. Una historia un poco oscura. Clara Pilates (su mujer) gestionó el estudio durante tres años, desde la muerte de Pilates en 1967 hasta que se retiró en 1970. Clara pide ayuda para continuar con el legado del método a Romana Kryzanowska, una de las alumnas predilectas de Joseph Pilates. Creo recordar que Romana ya vino a españa de la mano de Juan Bosco a impartir unas conferencias a principios de los 90. Y también estuvo impartiendo algunas clases y talleres sobre Pilates en españa En el año 2.000 hasta el 2006 de la mano Javier Pérez y esperanza Aparicio. Estas visitas se realizaron siempre para impartir seminarios. Romana murió el 30 de Agosto del 2013 a la edad de 90 años. Volvemos al año 1984, la empresa se vende a un estudiante de Pilates de Romana Kryzanowska, Lari Stanton. Stanton se empeña en hacer sobrevivir el estudio a pesar de las dificultades financieras que atraviesa. La cesión de la empresa supone el traspaso de las marcas “Pilates Studio” y “Pilates” a manos de Stanton. Romana continua enseñando en el estudio como empleada de Stanton pero el estudio pierde dinero y Stanton no puede atender simultáneamente sus otros negocios, con lo que en 1986 decide traspasar el negocio a Wee-Tai Hom, estudiante del método y alumno de Romana. Wee-Tai decide cambiar el estudio en otra zona de la ciudad, por cierto el estudio original de Pilates en New York sigue en funcionamiento ....lo volvieron ha abrir con el bumm del Pilates.. y fundó The second Pilates Studio, Inc. Sin embargo, la gestión de Wee-Tai no da frutos, comienza a perder dinero, viéndose obligado a cerrar el nuevo estudio el 1 de Abril de 1989. Wee-Tai encontrará tres gimnasios.. que curioso que en aquella época donde el aerobic y el culturismo...eran unas actividades muy demandadas y el Pilates era un desconocido...casi al revés de cómo está pasando hoy en día ...la moda de los gimnasios es el Pilates... y el aerobic y el culturismo están bajando...bueno pues busco estos gimnasios donde reubicar a sus alumnos y profesores, incluida Romana, y venderá a estos tres centros todo el material, máquinas y aparatos contenidos en su estudio... os habéis fijado...menudo valor histórico y sentimental de esas máquinas originales de Pilates. Creo que todavía se conservan algunas. Aquí aparece en escena Gallagher. comienza a practicar Pilates en 1986, como alumno de Romana. Antes había practicado Baile y otras disciplinas similares. Queda impactado por la eficacia del método y continúa practicándolo durante años. En el ámbito empresarial, un ambiente en el que se movía bien...Gallagher adquiere las marcas “Pilates” y “Pilates Studio” en 1992. Igualmente adquiere el archivo fotográfico de Joseph Pilates, los derechos de los libros de Pilates, películas y otros documentos que datan de la década de 1940. Comienza aquí el éxito del método que crece gracias a la publicidad que los famosos hacen de sus beneficios, Gallagher comienza a denunciar a los demás instructores, formadores y centros por usar de manera ilegal las marcas “Pilates” y “Pilates Studio”. Les exige pagar un canon para poder emplear los nombres registrados. La estrategia de Gallagher es clara, quiere el monopolio del método, quiere un porcentaje de los beneficios de todos los que empleen el nombre de sus marcas (“Pilates” y “Pilates Studio”). Durante unos años, su estrategia tiene éxito, las amenazas constantes de demanda, los costes que esto supone a un monitor y la persistencia de Gallagher, hacen que muchos monitores e instructores claudiquen y no empleen el nombre “Pilates”. Igualmente, Gallagher arremete contra los fabricantes de máquinas y aparatos. Otros, monitores y fabricantes, optan por pagar un canon por utilizar las marcas en sus centros o productos. Pero en 1996, la estrategia de Gallagher y su empresa Pilates, Inc., que había tenido un éxito abrumador durante casi cinco años, amedrentando profesionales y constructores de equipamientos, cambia. En ese año, Gallagher decide enfrentarse a Ken Endelman, el otro verdadero protagonista de esta oscura historia.. Pero comencemos con la historia de Ken Endelman en la década de los 70. En 1974 Ken Endelman crea una empresa dedicada a la fabricación de muebles y ubicada en Los Ángeles, California. La primera vez que Endelman oye hablar del método Pilates es en 1975, cuando un cliente le encarga la fabricación de una máquina del método, concretamente la máquina Reformer. Debido al éxito de su resultado, en 1977, Endelman comienza la fabricación de máquinas que se emplean en el método Pilates. Actualmente la empresa cuenta con 24 patentes de las máquinas. La empresa de Ken Endelman de muebles cambia en 1999 para denominarse Balanced Body. Hoy en día es la primera o segunda mejor marca de máquinas de Pilates... yo tengo varias máquinas de balanced body y son de una calidad enorme... A principios de la década de los 90, cuando Gallagher se hace con las marcas “Pilates” y “Pilates Studio”, ofrece a Ken la fabricación de las máquinas para sus estudios (11 en la actualidad). Pilates, Inc. y La empresa de máquinas de Pilates comparten clientes (el primero forma monitores y el segundo provee de aparatos) y en ciertas ocasiones comparten acciones de marketing. Pero los problemas surgen cuando Gallagher intenta que El fabricante de máquinas también pague por usar la marca “Pilates”. Como esto no ocurre, presiona a Ken Endelman para que deje de usar el nombre “Pilates” en sus máquinas. La forma en que lo hace es una demanda. Pilates, Inc. y en su nombre, Sean Gallagher, demandan a Balanced Body, y a su único propietario Ken Endelman por la utilización sin autorización de la marca registrada “Pilates”. Concretamente, la demanda supone dos denuncias, una por la utilización del término “Pilates” empleado como método de ejercicios, y la segunda, por la utilización el mismo término para la fabricación de equipamiento específico de ejercicios. El litigio dura cuatro años (desde 1996). El 19 de Octubre de 2000, la jueza Miriam Goldman del Tribunal del Distrito Sur de N.Y. dicta sentencia. Parte de este artículo está basado en las 93 páginas resultantes de dicha sentencia. Esta es desastrosa para Pilates, Inc. y Sean Gallagher. En resumen, el tribunal considera que las marcas (Pilates como método y Pilates como máquinas de ejercicio) son genéricas, los demandados (Balanced Body) ya empleaban el nombre de la marca antes de que ésta se registrase. Es necesario recordar que Ken Endelman comenzó a fabricar la máquina Reformer a mediados de los años 70, y en esa época solo estaba registrada la marca “Pilates Studio”. Las marcas “Pilates” (como servicio o método de ejercicios) y “Pilates” (como máquinas y aparatos) están registradas posteriormente. Las consecuencias de la sentencia son inmediatas: cualquier monitor, instructor, centro, estudio, gimnasio, empresa, etc. podrá utilizar el término Pilates con el consentimiento de la ley, sin temor a represalias legales ni demandas. La jueza ordena retirar de la oficina de marcas de los Estados Unidos las citadas marcas, a su vez, condena a Sean Gallagher y Pilates, Inc. por apropiación indebida y falsedad documental. Otro interesante efecto secundario de la resolución es la creación casi inmediata de la PMA (asociacion mundial de Pilates). Esta asociación aglutina lo que hoy en día se llama Pilates contemporáneo y Gallagher por otra parte . sigue funcionando a través de Pilates Guild, Authentic Pilates y New York Pilates Studio. A través de estas empresas Sean Gallagher asegura ofrecer la visión más clásica y purista del método Pilates, a la vez que ofrece certificación como lo había venido haciendo hasta entonces ayudado de Romana Kryzanowska. Sin embargo la PMA está formada por profesores de Pilates de reconocido prestigio: Ron Flecher (responsable del éxito del método entre los famosos, ya que abrió su estudio en Los Ángeles en 1970, atrayendo a las estrellas de Hollywood), también tuvimos ocasión de tomar clases con él en españa antes de su muerte... lo mismo que con Lolita San Miguel y Kathy Grant (las dos únicas alumnas que el mismo Joseph Pilates certifico como profesoras). Una de las primeras acciones de la PMA es contratar al abogado de Ken Endelman (Troy Gordon) para demandar a Pilates Inc. por el monopolio de la marca “Pilates Studio”. Este detalle legal no había pasado desapercibido en el primer contencioso (Pilates, Inc. vs. Current Concepts), pero en aquel caso, al no haber utilizado nunca Ken Endelman el término “Pilates Studio”, la jueza no solicitó que esta marca fuera declarada genérica. La PMA en 2002 demando a Pilates, Inc. y, como era de suponer, ganó el juicio, con lo que “Pilates Studio” se convirtió también en una marca genérica. Sean Gallagher se vio obligado a renombrar sus 11 estudios, poniendo antes de “Pilates Studio”, la ciudad donde están ubicados. Actualmente la PMA o Pilates contemporáneo ...sigue separada de lo que se considera el Pilates clásico... Para terminar, tan solo reproducir las palabras que la propia Romana Kryzanowska citó en el juicio de Pilates, Inc. contra balanced body: “Joseph Pilates siempre quiso difundir el programa donde fuera posible, especialmente en los colegios. Siempre creyó en los beneficios de su método y en lo bueno que podría ser para la raza humana, especialmente para los niños. Tanto Joseph como Clara Pilates nunca hicieron nada para evitar que otros usaran su nombre para describir sus enseñanzas…” sino al contrario, bendijeron a todos los alumnos que se animaron a abrir sus propios centros y desarrollar el método...

Kathy was intense. The best line I've ever heard was once this woman said "My friendship with Kathy Grant was hard won. Every friendship Kathy had was hard won." And it's true man. It was a privilege to be a part of her life and world and a friend. And it was not without a price. But you know what, I'd pay it all again and I think so would most people.What do Satchmo, Kathy Grant, donuts, Hawaii and Modern Pilates all have in common? Blossom Leilani Crawford. Obviously ;)This podcast is one of those shows that will make you giggle, make you feel like it's good to be alive, re-inspire you to be true to yourself, light a fire under your ass, and give you a rich perspective on our Pilates history. You'll be guided down a hilarious and powerful road traveled by two women: one who helped carve a place for Pilates in the modern world and one who continues to do so while marching to the beat of her own...(I just keep thinking: the beat of her own Reformer springs? 100s breath?) I guess I'll have to stop trying to be clever and simply say "to the beat of her own drum" because that's what I really mean.Another wonderful conversation in the TPP Season 2 series. We know you're going to enjoy this lighthearted yet profound conversation AND that it's not only going to make you feel more connected to what you do but also downright good in general. This is the best kind of sh*t to put out into the world.Listen. Feel good. Smile. Then share. About BlossomBlossom was a Kathy Grant acolyte. She wasn't the only one, but what she did for, with, and after Kathy certainly set her apart. She's a teacher (always inspired - her words), a creator, a mom, a friend, a donut connoisseur, an educator, a seeker (we like those type) and so much more. She's the owner of Bridge Pilates in Brooklyn, NY and a major contributor to the field.Learn more about Blossom and Bridge Pilates HERE. Blossom is up to many things cool, but one thing in particular we wanted to share with you... 3D Pilates3D Pilates is a collaboration between two movement nerds: Blossom Leilani Crawford CPT, second generation Pilates teacher, and Marshall Hagins, PhD, PT. Combining the passionate curiosity of a Pilates teacher with the technical skills of a PT, 3D Pilates presents intelligent and organized courses expanding the ability of the Pilates instructor to see, describe, and cue motion in three planes while encouraging and supporting learning in a non-intimidating environment.Upcoming Class: Spinal SymmetryIn this two-part course Marshall Hagins and Blossom Crawford will teach you how to see and improve spinal symmetry in three planes using novel cues within the Pilates environment.Learn more HERE. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.