Podcast appearances and mentions of Romana Kryzanowska

Send us a textWhen I was going through the certification program with Romana Kryzanowska in 1994, she told us that the Reformer workout always began with Footwork because Joe, while developing his method, created Footwork to help straighten his bowed legs. But he had other ideas as to how Footwork would be beneficial for the body. As we know, he was interested in the body's full transformation and the Chinese Healing Arts came into play. It's reported that Joe's intention of infusing reflexology into the Footwork exercises meant that by massaging the various points in the feet, the internal organs would be stimulated. Additionally, Romana's view of Footwork was that we could find it throughout the system, no matter which apparatus. Joining me today is my friend and colleague, Susannah Cotrone, co-owner of Cotrone Pilates in Los Angeles who has her own take on the power of Footwork.About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expertFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer About Susannah Cotrone ~ https://cotronefitness.com/Support the show

Para suscribirte gratis a mi lista de envíos casia a diario con contenidos gratuitos... es aquí: https://www.pilates4k.com/ --------------------------------- ¡Hola! Te doy la bienvenida a este episodio en el que vamos a adentrarnos, con la profundidad que nos caracteriza, en la biografía de la única y auténtica heredera del Método Pilates designada como tal, en vida, por el creador del Método Pilates: Joseph Pilates. Porque… no sé si lo sabes… pero en este circo del Pilates, a nivel profesional, cualquiera se autodenomina heredero del método y te vende cursos como rosquillas habiendo pasado las mismas horas entrenando con Joseph Pilates que yo (es decir, cero). Por tanto, para honrar a tamaña figura del Método Pilates y de su Historia, éste será un capítulo un poco más largo de lo habitual. Pero es que. como ya irás comprobando durante la explicación… esta mujer “tótem” del Método Pilates, además de ser una maravillosa persona por lo que cuentan, fue la única responsable de evitar que el método Pilates cayera, para siempre, en el olvido.

Send us a textThe Pilates apparatus company, Gratz Industries, Inc., has 2 new co-owners. John Riccitiello & Elizabeth Osterman. Both classical Pilates lovers, John and Elizabeth have a combined skill set that this 100+ year artisan company has fully embraced. Now at the helm, this power couple has their sights on redefining the newly named, Gratz Pilates to its rightful place at the top of the classical Pilates apparatus industry.  About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expertFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer About Gratz Pilates ~ https://www.pilates-gratz.com, John@gratzpilates.com, Elizabeth@gratzpilates.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.

Para recibir gratis los contenidos que comparto casi a diario... Es aquí: https://www.pilates4k.com/ -------------------------------- ¡Hola! Soy Alberto Segovia, y hoy tengo el inmenso placer de poder entrevistar a Eric Carlovich, maestro de Pilates de esos que, pese a su juventud, ya se ha recorrido medio mundo “evangelizando” con el buen método Pilates y que, por tanto, pese a su juventud, tiene un sólido y merecido nombre profesional, y es respetado y seguido por muchos a nivel internacional. Erik decidió nacer el 10 de octubre de 1981, a las 6:48 de la mañana, en Sâo Bernardo do Campo, Brasil. Sobre su niñez, he de decir que es el primer pilatero que conozco, además de la gran Sari Mejía Santo (a quien digo alto y claro que, algún día, me encantaría poder entrevistar)… que comenzaron su andadura en la práctica del método Pilates antes de los 20 años de edad. En concreto, Eric Carlovich, empezó a practicar método Pilates en 1999, con tan sólo 17 años, de la mano de su madre, Ana Sacucci Carlovich, que ya era instructora formada en la primera promoción de profesores allá en Brasil. También por esos años, Eric comenzó a trabajar como Instructor de Gimnasia Artística mientras se graduaba en Educación Física. Y… ya en 2003… decide formarse en Pilates Clásico con Romana Kryzanowska, Inelia García y Sari Mejía Santo, allá en Brasil. Una vez titulado… trabajó en los mejores y más reputados Studios de Pilates de Brasil y, tras adquirir experiencia durante 11 años, decidió que era el momento de explorar otros países. Desde entonces, ha impartido y también recibido Pilates de otros maestros en países como Estados Unidos, Nueva Zelanda, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, así como en diferentes estados de Australia. Sólo me queda destacar que Eric también ha participado en importantes workshops y conferencias online nacionales e internacionales y que, es para mí un honor y un orgullo poder contar hoy aquí con su presencia en El Podcast de PILATES4K para poder preguntarle sobre su visión del método y que, así, todos podamos seguir escuchando de primera mano la opinión de los mejores. Y ahora, sin más dilación por mi parte, te dejo con la entrevista a nuestro queridísimo compañero… Eric Carlovich. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elpodcastdepilates4k/message

Tengo una lista de envíos con contenidos gratuitos para quien quiera recibirlos. Con el tercer email, se te quita la tendinitis. O eso dicen. Yo que sé. Por si te interesa, es aquí: https://www.pilates4k.com/newsletter.html ---------------------------------------- ¡Hola! Soy Alberto Segovia, y hoy tengo el inmenso placer de poder entrevistar a Mariano Dolagaray, maestro de método con muchísimos años de experiencia y un recorrido profesional apabullante y que, me atrevo a decir, es uno de los TOP mundiales más desconocidos por aquellos pilateros que se creen que lo bueno es “sólo” lo que está en las redes sociales. Mariano decidió nacer en Venado Tuerto, en la provincia de Santa Fe, en Argentina, el 9 de junio de 1975, a las 07 de la mañana. Sobre su niñez, primera infancia y adolescencia no he conseguido encontrar nada en las redes, así que ten por seguro que es por ahí por donde le empezaremos a preguntar. En lo que respecta al método Pilates y entrando ya en materia, Mariano Dolagaray es Instructor Internacional de Pilates y Educador Físico desde hace más de 20 años con una intensa y dilatada experiencia profesional. Obtuvo su certificación con Romana Kryzanowska e Inelia García en “The Pilates Studio Brasil” y, posteriormente, amplió su formación en “True Pilates New York”, graduándose con la mismísima Sari Mejía Santo, hija de Romana y alumna directa de Joe Pilates cuando era una niña. Conocido como un "profesor de profesores", es uno de esos referentes que son buscados por instructores de Pilates de todo el mundo para formarse con él y, además, también ha viajado para enseñar en ciudades como São Paulo, Río de Janeiro, Nueva York, Bermudas, Los Ángeles o Buenos Aires. Solo me queda decir que, actualmente, puedes encontrar a Mariano Dolagaray en Panamá, enseñando en la escuela “Somos Classic Pilates”, y que es un placer y un honor poder contar hoy, aquí, con su presencia en El Podcast de PILATES4K para poder preguntarle sobre su visión del método y que, así, todos podamos seguir escuchando de primera mano la opinión de los mejores. Y ahora, sin más dilación por mi parte, doy paso a la entrevista con nuestro queridísimo compañero… Mariano Dolagaray. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elpodcastdepilates4k/message

Ever wondered how a ballerina with a repetitive ankle injury found her way to becoming an icon in the Pilates industry? Join us as we chat with Alycea Ungaro, a published authority on fitness and wellness, a licensed physical therapist, and the owner of a successful Pilates teacher training program. Alycea shares her incredible journey, from discovering Pilates to being invited to teach a mat class in Romana Kryzanowska's studio after just one lesson. Listen in to find out how Alycea passed her first test as a Pilates teacher and what it was like learning to teach in the 90s!Transitioning from Pilates student to author and studio owner, Alycea delves into her experience studying with Pilates legend Romana Kryzanowska and the process of creating her bestselling books. As a passionate advocate for wellness and fitness, Alycea shares her thoughts on the future of the industry, discussing current trends and how people are becoming smarter about their physical and mental wellbeing.  Get inspired by Alycea's insights and tips for creating a successful and fulfilling boutique fitness business.Connect with Alycea at Real Pilates NYCConnect on IG hereFREE MARKETING MASTERCLASS: How to build a profitable studio (that runs like clockwork) CLICK HERE

Dr. Jay and Brad had the honor of interviewing Karen Garcia, former professional ballet dancer and founder of Studio Body Logic® Authentic Pilates Studios. Karen Garcia spent ten years as a professional ballet dancer with the Dallas, Washington, Fort Worth, and Milwaukee Ballet Companies. These ballet companies performed works from most of the great neoclassical and classical choreographers of our time and classical repertory such as Swan Lake, Giselle, Cinderella, and Coppelia. A career-ending knee injury and subsequent Pilates-assisted recovery compelled her to devote her time to introducing others to Pilates. Trained and certified in 1996 under Manhattan-based Romana Kryzanowska, a Joseph Pilates protégé, Karen Garcia is one of a handful of second-generation Pilates instructors in the world. Karen Garcia founded Studio Body Logic® Authentic Pilates Studios, which have earned significant recognition from local, statewide, and national news media as reputable teaching centers. There are two locations serving over 300 students with multiple instructors, apprentices, and office staff members. Karen Garcia has taught Pilates for corporations, dance and Pilates conventions, and destination spas. Karen Garcia has also created several nationally best-selling and critically acclaimed Pilates fitness DVDs.

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

It is an honor to have my friend, mentor and teacher Niedra Gabriel on the podcast this week. She has taught thousands of students across the globe in both Yoga and Pilates, specializes in fascia release, was trained by Romana Kryzanowska, and is a revered and cherished instructor on Pilates Anytime. I am lucky to have trained with her for my comprehensive certification in Pilates. We discuss her background as a dancer and an acrobat, her unique approach to movement as problem solving, aging, injuries, mindset around the new year and so much more in this very special episode. Connect with Niedra on her website: https://niedragabriel.com/ Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here. Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok.Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud.Music: OH YEAHMusician: Philip E Morris

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

My guest today is Roberta Gratz, co-owner of Gratz Industries and wife of the late Donald Gratz, whose father Frank along with a business partner opened a custom metal fabrication business Treitel/Gratz in New York City in the 1920's. When Mr. Tretial moved on, Frank renamed the business Gratz Industries, Inc. and continued to fabricate sculptures, metal furniture and produce industrial design prototypes for many of the worlds top designers. Donald, Frank's younger son joined his father after finishing college and a stint in the Army.  At one point in the mid 1960's one aspect of their metal furniture business began to slow down leaving room for a unique but untested type of business. On a serendipitous afternoon in 1968, Donald while delivering a metal furniture piece to one of his customers met Romana Kryzanowska at his customer's home. Romana had needed a manufacturer for her apparatus as more and more teachers were arriving at her studio eager to learn Pilates from her and then needing apparatus to work on at home. It was this fortuitous meeting with Romana that opened a new line of business for Gratz Industries, located at that time in Long Island City, Queens - it was the birth of classical Pilates apparatus. Special thanks to KPCA-Petaluma Music credit: Summer Sidewalk by AudionautixFor more information about Gratz Industries: https://www.pilates-gratz.comFor more information about Darien Gold: https://www.dariengold.comTheme music: Soul Blues Piano Shuffle by Boom Zoom

Jennifer DeLuca, owner of BodyTonic Pilates Gymnasium in Brooklyn, NY. Jennifer began her Pilates life in 1985 at the esteemed High School for the Performing Arts in New York City. Part of the curriculum was a semester of the Pilates Mat under the tutelage of Nancy Butler. Not exactly wowed by Pilates, Jennifer couldn't have anticipated how her love of dance and movement would intersect with the Pilates method. Joe Pilates said, "A healthy body is your birthright,” but his quote would be tested when Jennifer discovered a lump in her breast and was diagnosed with breast cancer in July of 2020. Learning she had the BRCA gene, Jennifer made the hard decision to have a double mastectomy. So began her journey of isolation, surgeries and chemotherapy. She credits the support of her staff, clients and her own Pilates practice for helping her return to health.Today, Jennifer has no known cancer and she and her business, BodyTonic are thriving. For those who are dealing with any kind of health issue, you may find this interview very inspiring. For more information about Jennifer DeLuca: https://www.body-tonic.comTheme music: Soul Blues Piano Shuffle by Boom ZoomFor more information about Darien Gold: https://www.dariengold.com

To most in the Pilates industry, Kathi Ross-Nash is an indisputable expert of Romana's lineage. Although it is true that Romana Kryzanowska was Kathi's first Pilates teacher over 40 years ago and that she studied and worked with Romana for two decades, Kathi's influence in the Pilates world is much greater. Her dedication to the work is admirable. She is, just to name a few, the creator of the Red Thread Method and the Pilates app KRN Pilates in collaboration with Balanced Body, the author of the Red Thread book series and The Little White Mat book. A mentor to many, she embraced learning from several first generation teacher and more recently completed Lolita San Miguel PMMP program. The list of her accomplishments is extensive and not just in Pilates and her passion for the Pilates Method and a deep desire to keep the legacy alive is palpable.Speaking with Kathi Ross Nash from the U.S. this interview was conducted by PAA committee member Eve Fairbairn. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.Show Links:PAA standardsPAA websitePAA Facebook PagePAA Member Forum

Fabiana Oliveira é criadora do Programa de exercícios para pacientes que receberam o diagnóstico de câncer. Educadora física e instrutora de Pilates há 20 anos, formada por Romana Kryzanowska pelo The Pilates Studio Brasil. Teve câncer de mama em 2014. Cancer de tireoide em 2016. De útero em 2020 e metástase no pulmão em 2021. Fiz quimioterapia duas vezes. Passou pelos tratamentos de uma maneira muito melhor com a prática do método Pilates.

Pedro Rocha é Pilates Instructor ( Romana Kryzanowska 2003 ) E Carmem Andrade formada por Romana Kryzanowska ( segunda geração/ano 2000), são nossos convidados.

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 

On this episode we are joined by Siri Dharma from Big Bear, California.Siri is  a transformation teacher with a strong training and a long background in  Yoga and Pilates techniques. After basing her business in Beverly Hills, and  a successful career teaching Hollywood movie stars, she makes her home in the high mountains of  Big Bear Lake, where  students visit her from all over the world.Siri  conducts continuing education courses worldwide for Pilates instructors and Yoga practitioners.  She is a much sought-after instructor for teacher intensive training and  known for her expertise in Pilates' equipment.A protégé  and certified by the late Romana Kryzanowska, the Master Pilates teacher who was trained by Joe Pilates, Siri Dharma is also a Kundalini yoga first generation teacher trained by Yogi Bhajan. The mission of this podcast is to share the stories of the impact of Pilates to help you live and move with more joy, physical vitality, and renewed vigor.Pilates was a somewhat unknown word until it started creeping into conversation somewhere around the 2000s- maybe even before then depending on who you asked and amongst which circles, and has largely remained and enigma for many reasons- one of which perhaps is that Pilates really has to be experienced to be understood.There are now a wide range of Pilates styles available when you attend a Pilates class, perhaps borne from the variation of interpretations of how Pilates was originally taught by its founder, Joseph Pilates.With The Pilates Diaries Podcast we're inviting Pilates enthusiasts around the globe to share with us what they've noted down in their Pilates Diary.  Our hope is that the Pilates Diaries Podcast goes some way to answering the question " What is it that makes Pilates so special?"We'll take a privileged peek into the Pilates Diaries of our guests to gain a greater insight into the impact Pilates can have in all of our lives and contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community at large.I welcome you along for the journey and welcome your comments and discussions through the links found on your favorite podcast platformEnjoy.Contact Siri FacebookEmailThe Pilates Diaries PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramEpisode SponsorsTRIMIOPilates Reformers Australia10% off with min. $100 spend - use PILATESDIARIES21Whealthy-Life10% off - use PILATESDIARIESToeSox Australia15% off with min. $49 spend - use PILATESDIARIES21

The Feet. Ugh, love ‘em or hate ‘em, we're stuck with them. Many people experience foot pain and may not know what to do about it, but Joe Pilates understood what to do, in fact, he invented two small devices to help correct the feet. The foot corrector and the Toe exerciser or sometimes referred to as the Toe Gizmo, were designed to strengthen and make supple the very foundation of our skeleton. I've asked our guest today, Karen Moran, a physical therapist to explain from her perspective how the feet play a major role in developing and maintaining a healthy functioning body. Karen is the founder and CEO of Fusion Arts Physical Therapy in Los Angeles, CA., where she specializes in Dance Medicine. Theaters such as the Pantages, the Ahmanson, Mark Taper, and various other theaters in the Los Angeles area have employed her to keep their performers healthy. In addition, Karen has treated professional dancers in companies such as Los Angeles Dance Project, Los Angeles Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance. For more information about Karen Moran: https://fusionartsphysicaltherapy.comMusic credit: Sweet Memories by wavytrbl on YouTube

Today I get to chat with Molly Niles Renshaw of Phoenix Classical Pilates in Santa Monica, California. Molly trained as a teacher under Romana Kryzanowska nearly 22 years ago and shares her journey to becoming a business owner after working inside other studios for 17 years!Listen in and hear how Molly who called herself a “reluctant Studio Owner” built a business she loves including:

In Ep.73 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we bring you an hour with special guest Raphael Bender, CEO of Breathe Education, a hugely popular Pilates training programme based in Australia, Melbourne. With a Master's degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology, a Bachelor degree in Exercise and Sports Science, a Diploma of Pilates Movement Therapy and full Stott Pilates instructor trainer certification, Raphael is host of the Pilates Elephants podcast, along with co-host Cloe Bunter. In this episode, Raphael talks to us about the phases of focus change that Pilates has gone through since its inventor Joseph Hubertus Pilates first developed what he called "Contrology" in the early 20th century: 1960's - Joseph Pilates and his wife Clara operate their studio on Eighth Avenue in New York 1970's - the era of Romana Kryzanowska (one of Joseph's students) 1980's - Frank Philip Friedman and Gail Eisen (two of Romana's students) publish the first modern book on Pilates: The Pilates Method of Physical and Mental Conditioning 1990's -  A study by Profesor Paul Hodges of Queensland University Australia on deep abdominal muscle the transversus abdominis (TrA) coins use of the term 'core stability' and the idea that the “drawing in” of this muscle during exercise could provide protection against back pain. Using this information, Contemporary Pilates is born.    Raphael talks us through the misconceptions that emerged with the era of 'Contemporary Pilates', and explains how pre-1990s Pilates had no mention of 'core stability' or focus on individual muscles. In showing the evolution of Pilates, he draws many parallels to the evolution of soft tissue and manual therapy. Many of the concepts introduced in the late 1990's regarding posture, alignment and their proposed connection with pain have since proved to be less valuable than once considered, if not plain wrong. Does it mean we have to throw everything we have ever learnt away? Of course not, we just need to refocus slightly and continue the great work we can do.   Raphael is an awesome educator and we offer our sincerest thanks to him for being our guest in this episode. If you are a soft tissue therapist (or indeed a Pilates instructor) looking to keep up with the times, make sure you follow him, Breathe Education & the excellent Pilates Elephant Podcast, for which links are below.     Websites/Social Media Website: Breathe Education  Website: Pilates Elephant Podcast Instagram: @the_raphaelbender Facebook: @BreatheEducation Enjoyed the episode? Please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes. All episodes are streamed live to our YouTube channel and remember all soft tissue therapists (non members included) are welcome to join us for the LIVE recording on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk

Christina Maria Gadar foi treinada e certificada por uma das protegidas de Joseph Pilates, Romana Kryzanowska. Fundado em 2000, o Gadar Pilates está convenientemente localizado entre o centro de Sarasota e a premiada Praia Siesta. Além de ensinar Pilates, Christina é autora de seis livros, apresentadora internacional e criadora do Pilates Animals Workout® para crianças.

¡Hola! Soy Alberto Segovia, y hoy tengo el inmenso placer de presentarte a Elena Bartley, carismática entrenadora y formadora de Pilates con muchísimo y merecido prestigio y reconocimiento internacional, y posiblemente una de las personas que más has hecho por la divulgación del Método Pilates en habla hispana en todo el planeta. Elena Domínguez Bartley decidió nacer un apacible 18 de Octubre por la mañana, en Ciudad de Méjico, y he de reconocerte que no sé mucho más sobre su niñez. Pero si sé decirte que, aún en su ciudad natal, Elena comienza sus estudios de danza bajo la dirección de Sonia Castañeda y Francisco Martínez, y se enamora perdidamente de la profesión y de la Danza misma. Ya en 1980, viaja a Nueva York para seguir desarrollando su carrera profesional y es aceptada por la “School of American Ballet” dirigida por el mismísimo George Ballanchine. En ese mismo año es contratada por la afamada compañía “Dance Theater of Harlem” con la cual permanece 15 años y en la que llega a ser la bailarina principal. Elena adquirió su certificación de Pilates en 1995 en Nueva York con la gran Romana Kryzanowska, y trabajó en “The New York Pilates Studio®” durante dos años, como entrenadora junto a Bob Liekens. Desde entonces, Elena ha seguido formándose como alumna para seguir así mejorando como maestra en sus formaciones y compartir, como tan cuidadosamente hace, sus conocimientos en países como Estados Unidos, Tailandia, Chile, España, Méjico, Costa Rica, Brasil o Francia. También ha sido propietaria durante años de un afamado Studio de Pilates en Las Vegas y, además, es la creadora de la maravillosa página web “tupilates.video” a la que, sinceramente creo, le debemos agradecer mucho todos los pilatistas, pilateros y pilateras en habla hispana que no dominamos el inglés. Actualmente reside en Ciudad de México, donde está emprendiendo nuevas aventuras que duran hasta el día de hoy, momento en que conectamos con Elena Bartley para entrevistarle, lo mejor que este humilde aprendiz de podcaster pueda y sepa, para finalizar la conversación confrontándole ante… …“El testamento según Joe Pilates”… …Nuestro cuestionario, más intimista. Sólo me queda decir que es un orgullo y un honor poder contar hoy con la presencia de Elena Bartley en El Podcast de PILATES4K, y espero que sepamos dar luz para aprovechar todo el conocimiento del método que ella atesora, así como de su tremenda experiencia personal. Y ahora, sí que sí, te dejo con la entrevista a nuestra queridísima compañera, Elena Bartley. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elpodcastdepilates4k/message

¡Hola! Soy Alberto Segovia, y hoy tengo el inmenso placer de presentarte a Javier Pérez Pont, excelente profesor y formador del método Pilates con muchísimos años de experiencia, y posiblemente, la persona que más sabe sobre la figura Joe Pilates, y sobre La Contrología, en todo el Planeta. Javier decidió nacer el 26 de Octubre de 1963 a las 2 y media de la madrugada, en Beni Mellal, en Marruecos. Sobre su niñez y primera adolescencia, no he conseguido encontrar absolutamente nada en La Red por más que he buscado. Así que, intuyo, que será por dónde empecemos a preguntarle en unos minutos. Profesionalmente, Javier Pérez Pont trabajó al más alto nivel en el mundo del ballet durante más de 15 años, siendo solista y bailarín principal en varias compañías europeas de danza. En 1994 descubrió el método Pilates y decidió formarse como docente, con las legendarias Romana Kryzanowska y Sari Mejía Santos (la hija de Romana) en NewYork, donde permaneció un tiempo junto a estas dos grandes maestras, con la idea de perfeccionar sus conocimientos, obteniendo la certificación “Romana´s Pilates - Nivel II”, que le certifica como entrenador internacional de esta escuela, recibiéndola de la mano de la propia Romana. A finales de 1999 decide regresar a España y elige Barcelona como sede del que sería, el primer Estudio de Método Pilates en Barcelona. El año 2002 da inicio a su Programa de Certificación de Profesores en España y otros países. Y en el año 2005 publica junto a su pareja, Esperanza Aparicio Romero, el libro titulado "El Método Pilates Auténtico, El Arte del Control", que no sólo ha sido un best seller en España, sino también en toda América Latina. Ya en 2013, publicaron, después de casi 8 años de investigación, la primera y única biografía de Joe Pilates en la historia. Este es un libro elaborado sobre infinidad de documentos oficiales y privados, que viene a disipar los falsos mitos sobre este personaje histórico, y que nos acerca a quién era realmente Joe y también a qué era y que es, realmente, La Contrología. Y ahora, sin más dilación por mi parte, agradeciendo y honrando profundamente su presencia en El Podcast de PILATE4K, te dejo con la entrevista a nuestro queridísimo compañero: Javier Pérez Pont. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elpodcastdepilates4k/message

Cathy and Martin share stories of their similar backgrounds in social work. Cathy talks about her book about the life of Romana Kryzanowska and her new project, a book about Joseph Pilates. The power of Pilates is seen as she shared a story about Tony the barber of Joseph Pilates and the powerful change Contrology made in his life. 

On this episode we connect with Martin Phills, who is a pioneer in the Toronto wellness space and whose work in fitness, and wellness more broadly, spans a period of over 20 years. Martin shares his journey, exculpates on the structures within the industry, and talks about the impact of Covid-19 on the fitness industry. Martin also offers encouraging words for Racialized people in fitness on how to keep going and growing. With Martin, every movement counts and everyone has a place. Check it out.  H.R. MARTIN PHILLSH. R. MARTIN PHILLS B.Sc. OFC, TT, RHEP-TFL, graduated from the University of Toronto in 1989 with a Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Genetics and Biology. He is a certified member of the Ontario Fitness Council, a member of IDEA, Supervisor of Group Fitness programming and currently a program advisor at the University of Toronto's Hart House and has been active in the fitness industry for over 30 years. As the owner of Toronto Fitness Associates, Martin has been connecting highly qualified fitness training professionals with individuals and small corporate clients and condominium boards since 1992. Martin's resistance training programs were conceived with the intention of providing the beginner with a broad-based, easy to follow methods of acquiring a strong grounding in the basics of weight training and providing intermediate to advanced exercisers with the ability to exceed their expectations. Martin was certified in the internationally recognized CIR1 (Certified Instructor Reformer Level 1) program at STOTT Pilates and has been delivering Pilates Reformer programming since September 2016. Martin's Pilates mat work experience goes back 25 years having studied various methods by Romana Kryzanowska, Ron Fletcher and Stott Pilates. RESOURCES SPOTIFY: The Core Conversations – Finding Joy with Martin Phills .007 PART1 on IGPART2 on IGJo-Ann James  https://vitalsteps.com/ Al Greene  linkedin.com/in/al-greene-8926aa25Kathy Grant  https://www.kathygrantpilates.com/AODA   https://www.aoda.ca/ Produced by: Ezi Odozor & Rebekah Robinson 

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.

Nossa estréia mais que especial para essa segunda temporada: Dorothee Vandewalle e Silvia Furia, do @metropolitanpilates. . Dorothee VandeWalle é uma professora de Pilates clássico de renome internacional. Ela é a fundadora do M.A.T. : Programa de Certificação de Professores de Pilates , no Metropolitan Pilates em Seattle , nos EUA, e é reconhecida como um das principais instrutoras de Pilates no mundo. Dorothee ensina Pilates há 30 anos e treinou indivíduos em todos os níveis de condicionamento físico, desde atletas de elite até clientes lesionados e / ou idosos. . SILVIA FURIA | Co-proprietário, Gerente Geral do Metropolitan Pilates: Silvia Furia foi certificada como instrutora de Pilates em 2002. Ela foi treinada por Dorothee VandeWalle e Romana Kryzanowska no The Pilates Studio e Physical Therapy Center de Seattle. Nascida e criada no Rio de Janeiro, Silvia formou-se em balé clássico e dançou no Ballet do Rio de Janeiro antes de vir para os Estados Unidos estudar inglês. Ela mora nos Estados Unidos há mais de 30 anos e se formou no Whitman College. . . Our most special debut for this second season: Dorothee Vandewalle and Silvia Furia, from @metropolitanpilates. . Dorothee VandeWalle is an internationally renowned classic Pilates teacher. She is the founder of M.A.T. Pilates Teacher Certification Program and is recognized as one of the leading Pilates instructors and masters in the world. Dorothee has been teaching Pilates for 30 years and has trained individuals at all levels of fitness, from elite athletes to injured and / or elderly clients. . SILVIA FURIA | Co-owner, General Manager Silvia Furia was certified as Pilates instructor in 2002. She was trained by Dorothee VandeWalle and Romana Kryzanowska at The Pilates Studio and Physical Therapy Center of Seattle. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Silvia was trained in classical ballet and danced with the Ballet do Rio de Janeiro before coming to the United States to study English. She has lived in the United States for over 30 years and has graduated from Whitman College.

Simona Cipriani and Joe Muscolino are a wife and husband powerhouse. They impart Pilates information from two different perspectives. Simona is a Second Generation instructor from the Romana Kryzanowska lineage and Joe is a chiropractor who specializes in manual and movement therapies. In this episode, Simona and Joe share their love of movement and how they utilize the healing power of the Pilates method to address various pathological conditions.

In today’s episode, we take a look at what it’s like to be a studio owner and mother and all of the expectations that accompany these 2 huge responsibilities. Our guest is Sasha Koziak, a Second generation Pilates instructor who was certified in 1996 by Romana Kryzanowska. Four years later, certificate in hand, Sasha opened her own studio and quickly developed a following. Between running a successful studio and raising her two boys, Sasha felt happy and fulfilled. But as the months turned into years, she struggled with handling it all. She tried to remain positive and energetic both at work and at home, but by year eleven, she finally accepted she had hit a wall. Something had to give...

Our guest, John Steel, author of the recently published book, Caged Lion shares pieces of his story and the unique relationship he had with Joe Pilates. For Joe, his Contrology method would solve every physical and mental ailment to anyone who practiced it. For John, it was a time in his life when he needed something to help anchor him and so Contrology found its way into his life. John takes us back to the 1960’s when he first met Joe and Clara. Part biographical, part historical and even part controversial - this book has it all.

Neste episódio, mais dois grandes profissionais estão nesse bate-pao: Alexandra Bohlinger e Kirk J. Smith Natural do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, Alexandra se mudou para Nova York aos 19 anos para estudar e seguir uma carreira em dança. Enquanto trabalhava como personal trainer e ministrava aulas de dança, Alexandra desejava melhorar suas habilidades de balé e foi apresentada ao autêntico método de Pilates. Após sua primeira lição, ela decidiu se tornar professora da técnica e começou no True Pilates New York (Drago), onde treinou com a lendária Romana Kryzanowska, protegida de Joe Pilates. Alexandra estudou com Romana, sua filha Sari Mejia Santo, Jerome Weinberg, Cynthia Shipley, Bob Liekens e Jay Grimes. Kirk Smith, professor de Pilates de segunda geração: unindo teoria e prática, mente e corpo. . Iniciou com o Pilates no final dos anos 90 em Nova York, sob a tutela de Romana Kryzanowska. Também estudou com Mary Bowen em 2000-2001 e mais tarde com Jay Grimes. Seu compromisso com o autêntico Pilates é de longa data, assim como sua dedicação em compartilhar o repertório clássico com clientes e professores. Comecou a orientar professores nos EUA em 2007, o que continuei até me mudar para o Reino Unido em 2012. Atualmente, ofereçe workshops para professores e clientes e lançou seu próprio programa de treinamento para professores.

Mais um grande encontro. Dessa vez em família! Eric Carlovich e Ana Carlovich, mãe e filho, que estudaram com Romana Kryzanowska e outros grande professores, estarão conosco nesse bate-papo sobre inspirações, histórias e muita Contrologia. Não percam!

Uma Live de peso. Duas grandes profissionais juntas contando sobre suas jornadas: . Sonje Mayo, dançarina, coreógrafa, fisioterapeuta e instrutora de Pilates, teve o privilégio de realizar aulas com Joseph Pilates e Romana Kryzanowska e proprietária do Sonje Mayo Pilates Atelier em Nashville, EUA. . Erica Assis Almodovar, professora brasileira de segunda geração por Romana Kryzanowska e proprietária do Authentic Pilates Learning Center em New Jersey, EUA. . Não perca esse encontro especial recheado de belas histórias. .

In this episode, Nikki chats with master Pilates teacher and co-owner of the Pilates Center Boulder Amy Taylor Alpers about where she finds inspiration in her teaching. They discuss: Where Amy finds the why to stay grounded in her teaching Amy's tips for preventing burnout and staying engaged in the work Amy's perspective of movement and how it relates to the origins of what Joe Pilates created About Amy Taylor Alpers Amy Taylor Alpers went to The Juilliard School for dance, danced with the Garden State Ballet, and received her BA and MA in Dance from New York University. She began studying Pilates with Romana Kryzanowska at the original Pilates Studio in New York City and received her Pilates teaching certificate from there in July of 1989. Along with her sister, Rachel Taylor Segel, she established The Pilates Center in Boulder, CO in 1990. One year later they founded The Pilates Center Teacher Training Program. Amy has taught workshops all around the United States, as well as in Canada, Paris, London, and Israel. With her sister, Amy also co-authored The Everything Pilates Book, published in 2002. She was a Board Member of the Pilates Method Alliance from 2001-2004, and served on the committee to develop the PMA National Pilates Certification Exam. To learn more about Amy and her work, visit https://thepilatescenter.com/.

Those of us in the classical Pilates world who were either trained by Romana or from someone who trained with Romana, owe her a deep sense of gratitude for giving many of us the ability to have a viable profession. Most people only knew Romana as their Pilates mentor, but in Cathy’s biography, little known facts about Romana reveal a more interesting life beyond her certification program, Romana’s Pilates.

In 1983, Lori Coleman-Brown was a dance major at SUNY Purchase, a college just outside New York City, and during a school party, Lori let loose and while free-style dancing, she severely twisted her knee. Her dance teacher at the time suggested that she try the Pilates method to help heal her knee and Lori learned of Romana Kryzanowska in New York City. Lori was fascinated by Pilates and so curious about what was under the skin, she thought physical therapy would pair beautifully with Pilates and decided to go to physical therapy school. She graduated with a Masters in physical therapy and the following year, Lori moved to Seattle for an opportunity to open the first Pilates Teacher Training Center in the Pacific Northwest.

I met my guest, Moses Urbano over 20 years ago during a Romana’s Pilates convention and we’ve stayed connected ever since. Moses’s personal philosophy is to forever remain a student and he demonstrates this by continuing as a student with his fellow teachers and instructor trainers at Romana’s Pilates. His passion is to share his Pilates journey and to support Pilates instructors around the world. Through the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, Moses had the great privilege of assisting and traveling with Romana Kryzanowska on her certifying tours abroad. Though Romana is no longer with us physically, I know her spirit is very happy to know Moses has taken a leadership role in the Pilates community and is mentoring new generations of teachers.Please note: The phone connection was less than optimal, my apologies.Originally aired: April 28, 2019

The Reformer, the most enduring and popular Pilates apparatus our genius mentor, Jospeh Pilates invented. Originally named, the Universal Reformer, this piece in the Pilates line-up was first built by the inventor himself and his brother, Fred. As the Universal Reformer gained more attention, the demand for it became greater. Romana Kryzanowska, one of Mr. Pilates’ most devoted disciples, continued his teachings on his apparatus at the NYC original studio after Joe passed away. Then in the late 1960’s a fortuitous meeting with Donald Gratz, a metal installation and furniture company owner would set in motion the next generation of apparatus, including the reformer. Now, in 2019, there is yet, another iteration of the classical Pilates reformer, this time, manufactured by Balanced Body, a leader in the Pilates apparatus industry. My guest today is Ana Caban who is the Balanced Body Brand Ambassador for the new Contrology reformer. Originally aired: April 7, 2019

In 2018, I visited England for the first time as an instructor, and where I spent a week teaching classical Pilates to both classical and contemporary teachers. My DVD, The First Seven, also made its England debut and is our today's topic. I conceived of The First Seven in 2010 as a way to help beginning students understand the Pilates technique. I titled the DVD, The First Seven, because those were the first mat exercises I learned from Romana Kryzanowska. Her simple but effective approach into the mat repertoire by teaching these seven basic exercises was extremely helpful and I knew it would help others. The First Seven is sold on Amazon and a great addition to your DVD library.Originally aired: May 6, 2018

Roberta Gratz is the co-owner of Gratz Industries, Inc. and wife of the late Donald Gratz, whose father Frank along with a business partner opened a custom metal fabrication business Treitel/Gratz in New York City in the 1920’s. After Donald took over the family business and while delivering a metal furniture piece to one of his customers met Romana Kryzanowska at his customer’s home. Romana had needed a manufacturer for her apparatus as more and more teachers were arriving at her studio, the original Pilates studio, eager to learn the method from her and then needing apparatus to work on at home. Meanwhile, Donald went on a blind date with a young reporter named Roberta Brandes. Roberta began her journalistic career as a copy girl in 1963. She quickly rose up to become a reporter for the New York Post in 1965 where she spent the next 15 years. This interview is part of her story.Originally aired: December 23, 2018

In 1980, Dr. Sichel graduated from the New York Chiropractic College specializing in applied kinesiology and non-force work and opened an office on the East Side of New York City. Two years later, Dr. Sichel heard about the Pilates method and more specifically, Romana Kryzanowska and the amazing postural improvements her clients were experiencing. It was around that time period when Dr. Sichel saw a photo of himself holding his daughter at her one year birthday party. He took one look at his faulty posture and the very next day he, too, became a Romana student.Originally aired: March 10, 2018

Sonje Mayo, a Pilates studio owner was very fortunate to meet and study Contrology with Joseph Pilates in 1965 as a young ballet and modern dancer. Both spoke German which established a special bond that endured until his death in 1967 where upon she continued to study with his main disciple, Romana Kryzanowska. Sonje has a background in anatomy and physiology which has given her a unique ability to work with those clients who have or may be prone to osteoporosis which is our topic for this episode.Originally aired: January 6, 2019

Barbara Hoon and I sat down and talked about Juilliard, Broadway and everything in between. Find out how she got into Pilates and the amazing ride that she's been on. Conversation with Barbara Hoon, owner of Six Degrees Pilates. Barbara Hoon is the owner and founder of Six Degrees Pilates. Barbara began practicing Pilates as a dancer at The Juilliard School, and continued training while performing as an original member of the renowned company, Twyla Tharp Dance. She also performed in various Broadway shows, television, and films, all while nurturing her passion for Pilates. Barbara continued her formal training of the work with NYC Pilates instructor, Patrick Strong, first generation Pilates protégée of Romana Kryzanowska, and continues working closely with Pilates master teacher Kathi Ross-Nash. Barbara attributes Pilates to preventing any injuries and maintaining her physical and mental strength during her many years as a dancer. Barbara brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with over 25 years of teaching clients from all different ages and backgrounds– teens to seniors, corporate professionals to professional football players, and celebrity actors. Her keen eye from her dance training allows her to find and properly address any problems or ailments, instilling better body awareness, a freedom from pain, and a heightened mind-body connection to her clients. Barbara believes that everyone has the ability to find more strength, flexibility, and confidence through Pilates, regardless of age or physical condition. Take a session with her and you’ll realize what you’ve been missing! Most recently, Barbara has partnered with the wonderful program, Dance for PD®, an empowering, revolutionary program at the Mark Morris Dance Center and replicated around the world, that provides free dance classes for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Serving thousands of individuals, their families, and care partners, the breadth and global impact of Dance for PD® continues to develop each year. Affiliate programs and partners now exist in more than 120 communities, 42 states, and 16 countries across six continents. Find out more about Barbara and her studio by visiting www.sixdegrees06.com On Instagram @6degreespilates On facebook @SixDegreesPilates FOLLOW US! If you like this recording, please share it out. Recording Engineer: Johnny Palisi

Tasha Norman - is the founder/CEO of Fitengine.com (a Fitness information resource) and NYC Dance Week.org (a NYC annual Dance festival) and proud to be a co-owner of LifeSpan Pilates. With over 10 years teaching experience and multiple certifications in Pilates, Bio-Mechanics and Anatomy and in the Zena Romett Floor-Barre® Technique Tasha teaches Pilates, Stretch/Flexibility/Mobility. Tasha was also taught by Joseph Pilates’ protege Romana Kryzanowska. Jeff Fine - offers more than traditional psychotherapy that just focused on the mind. He received a BA in Psychology from Syracuse University, along with a Masters in Clinical Social Work from New York University. He loved his practice, but more and more, he realized the limitations of only focusing on the mind when clients struggled with maintaining a healthy weight, being consistent with their exercise program, and generally staying on track making healthy changes. They wanted to change but were frustrated with being unable to make the progress they knew they needed to. Then it dawned on him, what if he could work with their minds and bodies simultaneously?! TotalSelf Counseling was born.

This week we welcome Mary Peacock to the pod.  After years of weight training and pursuing the traditional fitness path, Mary found that she was just not doing her body justice. In 1999, she began dabbling in Pilates and a year later was studying in studios across the U.S. with trainers from all over the world. Mary trained for over a decade under Romana Kryzanowska, her daughter Sari, and granddaughter, as well as Romana’s carefully selected Master Teachers and Teachers. She has also studied with Jay Grimes and Kathryn Ross-Nash.  As a teacher, Mary takes pride in obtaining and maintaining the Original Teachings of Joseph Pilates as it has been passed on to her from many teachers.  In this interview, we get honest about ALL of the elements that we face as teachers in training, after training and then some.  You'll hear and maybe commiserate with us as we have a completely unfiltered conversation about our own experiences going through teacher training, our relationships with our mentors as well as our staff.   Big thanks to our sponsors:    Thanks to our sponsors: Pilates Anytime, Profitable Pilates, The Farm Girl Marketing Solutions   Pilates Unfiltered CEC's Pilates Unfiltered LIVE Events  Teach From The Heart Live  Momentumfest  Pure Movement Summit

Kicks da Kid and El Pato sit down with Chris Robinson to talk about his fitness regime, healthy lifestyle, and plans for the future. Thank you again Mr. Robinson for sitting down with us and we learned a lot. Be sure to visit his site: s6fitness.com Instagram: s6fitness Email: chris@s6fitness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/S6Fitnesssandiego Bio: As a lifelong athlete, Chris Robinson is constantly in pursuit of peak performance. With great passion and energy, this Houston native brings that drive to the service of his clients, including Oprah Winfrey, for whom he acted as personal core coach. A certified Pilates instructor with more than 15 years of professional fitness experience, Chris learned his craft directly from Pilates legend Romana Kryzanowska.(Crie-sah-nowska) He is a two-time Muay Thai kickboxing champion trained by Saekson Janjira and was a collegiate track and field athlete at San Diego State University, where he earned a degree in kinesiology.

Episode 77 opens with Jenna sharing a story of how self-kindness led to a socially awkward encounter with one of her favorite Hamilton actors... You'll have to listen to find out more! Our guest is Pilates Pro, Clare Dunphy Hemani. Listen in to hear about Clare's journey from the fitness trends of the 80's to finding a "home" within the Pilates Method. Clare tells some funny anecdotal tales of group exercise trainings and shares about her early days with Romana Kryzanowska at Dragos. Listen to hear an entertaining interview that is full of gems! Community Question: How do you manage your own teaching agenda AND satisfy your client's desires in their session?  Call me and share: 331. 240.1655   Workshop of the Week: 34 Mat Exercises With Benjamin Degenhardt USE CODE: PODCAST for a free, 30 day trial of classes at Pilates Anytime!    Links:  Pilates Unfiltered CEC's Pilates Unfiltered LIVE Teach From The Heart Registration     Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:  Pilates Anytime Lesley Logan Pilates Fuse Ladder

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...

This is a wonderful and rich conversation that if you call yourself a Pilates teacher you DON'T WANT TO MISS. It's an iconic and critical dialogue with one of the teachers who has not only been trail blazing within the industry for 30 years, but is and has been deeply invested in understanding the Pilates system in all of it's power and uniqueness.If you're not a Pilates teacher but a movement teacher of ANY KIND -- or a Pilates enthusiast -- this is one of those conversations that will give you perspective on both how to go deeper into the method or modality you do teach, how to stay curious and committed to a personal path in movement, and give you lots of wonderful perspectives on movement and teaching in and of themselves.It's long and it's WORTH IT.Listen. Explore. Get quiet. Take deep breaths and GET CURIOUS...And SHARE.James: "When you read my piece, what did you read? Can you talk to me abut how that piece land with you?"Amy: "I just got very inspired and then I read the article and I thought here's how I've always seen it, or not always seen it, I think. The first few years of my career I didn't even know there was this conversation...You know. You're educated the way you're educated. You come into, in this case, Pilates in whatever door you've entered. I've always just felt exceedingly grateful and sheer lucky that I started with Romana. And I knew nothing else until many years later when I was like, oh, there's all of these other people doing Pilates and it doesn't look like what Romana taught me necessarily.'So over the many years I've been trying to, because it's just my way, define what it is that's so unique about the system of Pilates versus a lot of exercises done on Pilates equipment, many of which are also very good.But what's the distinction of the system: the order, the sequence, the equipment being correct, the fact that all of the exercises are whole body. There's a uniqueness to the full design of the system and I think for so many years we've been standing for THAT out in kind of the more contemporary world; being the only classical people to attend the PMA until very recently.So many years ago I knew I was going to have to figure out for myself what is this thing?!Because I could speak my truth at a PMA but there were lots of people who had very different truths. So i had to get to a place where I was very clear for myself, for me personally, what this thing was and how I'd be able to stand with deep roots when I spoke about it in the face of so many other opinions and perspectives and even the knowledge that people had about what was good and what wasn't good to do in movement.I long ago started this conversation with myself, and it was just another opportunity when I read your article to try to put it into words again."About AmyAmy with her sister Rachel opened the Pilates Center in Boulder, CO, more than 25 years ago and have been leaders in the industry for nearly as long. Amy studied Pilates at the Pilates Studio in NYC and was trained by Romana Kryzanowska.Learn more about Amy and The Pilates Center HERE.WE ASKED:If you were a superhero in your field what would your superhero name be?Mind/Body ReaderWhat inspired you to take the leap into the work you're currently doing? Having to figure our how "classical" Pilates was healthy despite what seemed to be tremendous opposition to that idea. I had to take a long, deep journey to be able to understand it for myself and not just spout jargon, etc. How would you describe your teaching self?Inquisitive and unafraid to speak up when inspired and sure about your ideas, but not necessarily a risk taker.Get-in-touch with Amy: The Pilates CenterOn Twitter - Amy Taylor AlpersOn Facebook - @pilatesboulderConnect with UsEmail us at thinkingpilatespodcast@gmail.com or use the form below.Like us on Facebook at The Thinking Pilates PodcastLeave us a review on iTunesFollow us on SpotifyChantill – chantill@skillfulteaching.com + (707) 738-7951James – j.crader@evolvedbodystudio.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Romana Kryzanowska é uma peça fundamental na história, na cultura e na manutenção do verdadeiro e original método Pilates, a Contrologia. Conhecê-la é se permitir conhecer mais a fundo o trabalho de Joseph Pilates ou, pelo menos, o mais próximo dele. Romana nasceu no ano de 1923 e faleceu em 2013, deixando um legado de seguidores, verdadeiros fãs de seu trabalho e de sua personalidade, honrando o método puro e simples. Conheça a origem... Provoque uma imersão no sistema denominado de Contrologia. Permita-se! Xêros especiais, Vanessa Melo.

In this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Pilates teacher and movement educator Jennifer Gianni about how to work with pre and postnatal women in a Pilates and fitness setting: They cover: - Basic recommendations for working with pre and postnatal clients - How to assess for common issues related to pregnancy, such as pelvic floor dysfunction and diastasis rect - Stretching considerations and contraindications  - Strategies and exercises to train the pelvic floor and the abdominals during and after pregnancy - How women can tell if an exercise is right for their body during or after pregnancy - Exercise myths related to pregnancy - What the recovery period might look like after having a baby and how to progress back to regular exercise About Jennifer Gianni Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in the mind/body field. She began her formal Pilates training in Los Angeles at Performing Arts Physical Therapy under the direction of Melinda Bryan (certified and ordained by 1st generation Pilates Master Romana Kryzanowska). Jennifer’s training during these years included workshops, testing and continuing education seminars with Romana Kryzanowska as well as other Classical Pilates greats like Siri Darma, Jillian Hessel and Jay Grimes.  Jennifer was chosen to be one of the first Master Teacher Trainers in the United States by Balanced Body in 2007. Jennifer brings her own style and passion to the Balanced Body program and many students chose Balanced Body in order to work with her. Jennifer discovered her passion for Pilates for pre & post natal women when she was pregnant with her first child which sparked the creation of her own method in 2001 and has been honing it ever since. She has presented her Fusion Fusion Pilates Pre & Post Natal Teacher Training program around the world since 2003 – from the United States to Japan to Russia and more… Jennifer is the owner and director of Fusion Pilates DVD’s, which specialize in DVD programs for women’s fitness. Jennifer released her original Pre & Post Pregnancy series in 2001, two DVD’s for the Pilates Professional in 2009, and a Pilates Birth Ball series in 2011. Jennifer is based in Asheville, NC at her Fusion studio, but travels to present her courses across the country and around the world. She is the owner and director of FusionPilatesEDU.com – a website dedicated to bringing the best online continuing education to Pilates professionals.

In this episode, Nikki and Janet talk with Pilates teacher Carrie Russo about working with different populations using the authentic Pilates method as a framework. They cover: Carrie’s experience coming back to Pilates after abdominal surgery and how it’s informed her current teaching practice Myths about Classical Pilates (e.g. no modifications, always pointed toes, ect) Examples of how to work with special populations while still staying in the “Classical Pilates box” Similarities of the approaches between Classical and Contemporary Pilates Elements of what makes a good instructor About Carrie Russo Carrie first began studying Pilates as part of her curriculum as a dance minor.  Years later she decided to pursue teaching Pilates as a career. After a rigorous year and a half long program, she earned her certification from the prestigious Romana’s Pilates in 2005.  While in training, Carrie studied under the direct tutelage of Romana Kryzanowska.  She continues to study with the Master Teachers of Romana’s Pilates to ensure she is always challenging herself and growing, both as a practitioner and a teacher. Carrie’s unique style of teaching combines her expert knowledge of the craft and genuine enthusiasm for helping people transform their bodies.  Her clients will tell you that although she can be tough, there is guaranteed laughter to be had in every session.  She takes to heart what Romana always said, “If you’re not having fun, then what’s the point?” Carrie is a sought after instructor and teaches workshops for both teachers and Pilates enthusiasts.  She takes great joy in sharing her knowledge and passion for Pilates. To learn more about Carrie, visit her website or say hello on Instagram.