All Things Pilates with Darien Gold (Darien Gold)
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| 14 Jun 2022 | Elizabeth Larkam ~ Author, Fascia in Motion: Fascia-focused movement for Pilates | 00:45:04 | |
Our guest today is Elizabeth Larkam, a Nationally certified Pilates teacher. Elizabeth has a very extensive background in human anatomy and physiology and used this knowledge to design Pilates programs for the center for sports and dance medicine at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco. From 1985 until 2000, Elizabeth helped countless patients return to health. She also helped to pioneer the Pilates Method Alliance® initiative called, “Heroes in Motion.” Through this experience, she was awarded the Medal of the Danish Society of Military Medicine in recognition of her efforts to improve the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers.In 2017, Handspring published her book, Fascia in Motion: Fascia-focused movement for Pilates. She has also written the Pilates chapter for another book, Fascia in Sport and Movement. If you’re one of the subscribers of Pilates Anytime, the educational online platform, perhaps you’ve seen Elizabeth in action in any of her 48 videos. She hosts the online webinars, ‘Moved to Learn!’ and "Pilates Applications for Health Conditions” for movement educators and manual therapists. | |||
| 17 May 2022 | Professor Mair Culbreth ~ University of Wisconsin, Neuro Pilates program | 00:47:00 | |
When we think about people practicing the Pilates method or Contrology, most likely we imagine heathy bodies engaging their musculature and employing their minds to get the most out of each class. But what happens if the brain is impaired by disease or injury, is it possible for the body to still get the benefits of Pilates? | |||
| 03 May 2022 | Eva Rincke ~ Author, The Joseph Pilates Biography (Part One) | 00:58:09 | |
The Pilates book list is growing and in case you don’t have Eva Rincke’s biography on Joseph Pilates, I highly recommend it. | |||
| 19 Apr 2022 | Rael Isacowitz ~ Founder, BASI (Body Arts and Science International) | 00:54:36 | |
Today we have with us a very accomplished Pilates educator. His name is Rael Isacowitz and his Pilates certification program, BASI - Body Arts and Science International is dedicated to remaining true to art, science, and, most importantly, to the teachings of Joseph Pilates. With a reputation for innovation and academic excellence, BASI™ strives to provide the most comprehensive Pilates education experience and educational resources available. | |||
| 31 May 2022 | Alison Jones ~ Curator, Knockaloe Visitor Center, Isle of Man | 00:38:07 | |
When Joseph Pilates was interned at Camp Knockaloe on the Isle of Man during WWI, little could he imagine that over a century later, a museum would be built very near where he was interned. The Knockaloe Visitor Center took almost ten years from its concept to its grand opening in 2019. At the helm of this visionary project is our guest today, Alison Jones. Although we know that Joe Pilates was interned at Camp Knocklaoe, there is a larger story here and Alison is going to share it with us. | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 | Eva Rincke ~ Author, The Joseph Pilates Biography (Part Two) | 00:54:47 | |
As promised, you will now hear Part two of my interview with Eva Rincke, the author of the Joseph Pilates biography. If you recall, in Part one Eva shared her research of Joe during his childhood all the way through to his internment on the Isle of Man. Today, Eva will talk about Joe Pilates’ new life in America. | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | Gordon Firemark ~ Copyright Attorney | 00:38:09 | |
As many of you know, there is an aspect of the Pilates industry that involves law suits about intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks, patents and public domain. I thought it important for all of us to learn about these legal terms because so many of us teach online as well as in person and may not be aware of how to protect ourselves. | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | Christina Gadar ~ Open Access Pilates Archives | 01:04:19 | |
If someone wants to learn the Pilates method, he or she most likely will sign up for a classical or modern Pilates class. However, before there was classical or modern, there was just Joe’s method that he called Contrology, but for some his work is also referred to as “Archival Pilates.” This term means that Joe’s exercises are taught and practiced exactly as he documented and demonstrated. But does anyone “own” these archival exercises? Well, no, they do not. If someone were to search out a studio that offers archival Pilates lessons taught on replicas of Joe’s apparatus designs, they might find a Pilates teacher like Christina Gadar, our guest today. Christina is a Second generation Pilates instructor who not only teaches Joe’s work at her own space, Gadar Pilates in Sarasota, Florida, but after almost two years of research has created an online educational platform called, Open Access Pilates Archives. It’s her mission to introduce Joe’s original work to Pilates teachers and enthusiasts by demonstrating the archival method and she also includes her own notations. Christina is the author of six books and the creator of the Pilates Animals Workout for children. | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | Nancy Chin ~ Owner, Pilates Avenue Los Gatos, Full hip replacement | 00:32:37 | |
Our guest today is Nancy Chin, owner of Pilates Avenue Los Gatos in the city of Los Gatos, California. She is a graduate of the Vintage Pilates program called, The Work. Last summer, Nancy had a life changing experience that impacted her own Pilates practice and gave her an entirely new understanding of the body - especially, the pelvic region. After many years of dealing with an extremely painful hip, Nancy decided to have her hip replaced. I’m not sure if there are statistics that show the number of Pilates instructors who have hip replacements, but I thought Nancy would be the perfect person to take us through the surgery, the post surgical phase and if the Pilates method had assisted in recovering her balance, strength and mobility. | |||
| 23 Aug 2022 | George Tingo ~ Are you an Entrepreneur? | 00:47:30 | |
Entrepreneurship. What is that exactly? And what does it have to do with the Pilates Method? | |||
| 06 Sep 2022 | Gwen Miller ~ Safe Movement for All Spines | 00:41:22 | |
There is no machine that man has invented that can compete with the complexity of our own human spine. The Spine is a masterpiece of science and art. A pillared tapestry of bones, muscles, joints, nerves and connective tissue. But sometimes our spines fail us, they either can no longer keep us upright or disease has decreased normal range of motion or there is simply the pain of wear and tear. However, there might be help for these types of issues, and with us to discuss them is Gwen Miller, an integrated therapist who specializes in spinal pathology. Gwen has developed, written and taught an array of continuing education workshops and courses on various spinal pathologies such as scoliosis and osteoporosis. Gwen is also a published author. North Atlantic Books, a subsidiary of Penguin Publishing will release Gwen’s book, Safe Movement for All Spines, A guide to spinal anatomy and how to work with 21 spine and hip conditions in the spring of 2023. | |||
| 20 Sep 2022 | Jennifer DeLuca ~ Owner of BodyTonic Pilates Gymnasium and Breast cancer Thriver | 00:51:50 | |
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. | |||
| 04 Oct 2022 | Jonathan Grubb ~ Pilates historian & Camp Knockaloe descendant | 00:48:53 | |
Jonathan Grubb, Pilates historian appeared on my show for the first time a couple of years ago. He talked about his history based Facebook page, called, “Joseph’s Legacy - Pilates 100 + which at the time had already attracted five thousand followers. | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | John Vignola ~ Pilates Civilian | 00:44:08 | |
This podcast has featured First Generation Pilates teachers, Second Generation teachers, authors, photographers, equipment owners and even a Pilates historian, but I’ve yet to feature just a regular guy who has taken a liking to the Pilates method. I thought it might be interesting for us to hear from a Pilates civilian, if you will, who also happens to be my BIL - brother-in-law, John Vignola or JV, as everyone calls him. When I was healing from Covid, my sister and JV were so gracious in allowing me to recover at their house. On the days I felt strong enough, I’d work with JV and teach him some of the mat exercises and stretches to help him free up his chronic achy low back. As an lifelong athlete, beginning with high school and college gymnastics, JV spent decades weight training and body building. However, a sports injury he sustained over 28 years ago never fully healed, that is, until I introduced him to the Pilates mat work. Stunned by the immediate results, JV wanted more and joined one of my weekly mat classes. For those of you who may have people in your lives that still think Pilates is really best suited for professional dancers or athletes, please have them listen to this interview. This episode is dedicated to just regular guys and gals, who if interested in devoting time and effort, will get tremendous benefits thru practicing the Pilates Method. You might say, this Method is your true friend with benefits! | |||
| 01 Nov 2022 | Pat Guyton ~ In the Elder’s words | 01:16:16 | |
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. | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | Roberta Gratz ~ Co-Owner of Gratz Industries (Rebroadcast, 2018) | 00:26:30 | |
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. | |||
| 29 Nov 2022 | Carla Harris ~ Executive Director, Pilates Method Alliance | 00:42:47 | |
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. | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | Mary Bowen ~ The most senior Pilates Elder | 00:44:16 | |
As Season Four comes to a close, I thought it only fitting as we began the season with a First Generation Pilates teacher that we book end it with another. She is the most senior of our Pilates elders and is none other than Mary Bowen. Mary has taught the Contrology system for the last forty seven years. She is also a trained Jungian psychoanalyst and cleverly blended the two practices, naming it Pilates Plus Psyche which she continues to teach. Mary shares her wisdom and encouragement to the many generations of Pilates teachers who have come after her. | |||
| 27 Dec 2022 | 2022 Season Four Highlight Special | 00:24:28 | |
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… | |||
| 23 May 2023 | Season 5 ~ Two weeks and counting! | 00:00:50 | |
Hello Pilates Lovers..Just 2 weeks away until All Things Pilates Season Five launches! And as usual, there are varied topics such as details of a Pilates lawsuit, an author’s new book about the spine, insights into cadavers and a healing modality using crystal bowls for the Pilates student. So mark your calendars for June 6th and be prepared for the provocative, the inspirational and lots and lots of opinions! See you very soon and as always, thank you so much for supporting All Things Pilates! | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 | Mary Kelly ~ The Counter Lawsuit | 00:30:48 | |
As you may recall, in 2000 the Pilates community experienced a collective sigh as the Pilates trademark was litigated in a court of law. However, this lawsuit resulted in the Pilates name not deemed proprietary. Now, in 2023, there is yet, another Pilates lawsuit pending, and my guest today Mary Kelly is right smack in the middle of it. Boston born, Mary, after discovering Pilates in 2008, went on to certify through Romana’s Pilates in 2016. I’ve asked Mary to share her perhaps cautionary story, and though it may give you pause, it’s important that our community understands what is at stake. | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | Justin Cottle ~ The Hands | 00:52:57 | |
Our hands. How often do you think about your hands and all they do for you each and everyday? We put them to work the moment we get out of bed until we turn the lights off at night. Our hands grab, wave, lift, hold, caress..and in addition, our wrists and arms allow us to practice for example, the Long Stretch series on the Reformer, or the Pull Up on the Wunda chair. Did you know that the forearm alone has over twenty muscles? Though crucial to everyday activities, our hands don’t get all that much attention. Joe understood this and invented devices to help strengthen fingers, hands and wrists. The Hands-Tens-O-meter and the Bean Bag roll up device can be found in many Pilates studios, and who knows what else Joe Pilates would have invented had he lived longer. | |||
| 04 Jul 2023 | Carrie Miller ~ Pilates and Sound healing | 00:36:40 | |
Healing is a word that’s tossed around a lot, even in the Pilates community. But what constitutes healing and how do we know if healing is taking place? There are many paths to healing, and the melodic sound and vibrational quality of crystal bowls is such a path. Here to explain about this growing field is Carrie Miller, a Pilates teacher who teaches Pilates in Scottsdale, Arizona and has added sound healing into her teaching. | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 | Pat Guyton & Kevin Bowen ~ If Joe Pilates only knew... | 00:58:22 | |
In this episode, we’re going to hear from two very influential Pilates educators, Pat Guyton and Kevin Bowen. You may recall from last season listening to the wonderful Pat Guyton and if you’ve been following me for a few years, you might have heard my radio interview with Kevin Bowen on KPCA-Petaluma. Pat and Kevin have known and worked with each other ever since Kevin founded the Pilates Method Alliance in 2000. And both of my guests have gone on to teach and mentor Pilates teachers around the globe leaving lasting impressions on all of their students. This interview may be somewhat provocative because we’ll be touching on the unrest surrounding the PMA, little known tidbits about the First generation teachers, and the current state of our Pilates community. | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | Gwen Miller ~ Author, Safe Movement for All Spines | 00:48:13 | |
Now part of the Penguin Random House Author club, Gwen Miller is all smiles and is here to share what it’s like to be a new published author. Last season, Gwen helped us understand about various spinal pathologies and how she was preparing for the publication of her upcoming book, Safe Movement for All Spines. Today, I thought we’d like to hear from Gwen again, about how it felt to see her book in print, what the response has been and what she hopes to accomplish with her book. About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | Sonje Mayo ~ Carrying Joe’s message forward | 00:36:31 | |
In this episode, Sonje Mayo, a Pilates educator and physical therapist talks about how she’s combines her experiences as a Joe Pilates student with her physical therapy background. In 2018 when All Things Pilates was a live radio show, Sonje was a guest and I and my listeners learned a bit about her. For instance, we learned about Sonje moving from her South African home to dance in England and then to NewYork City to continue her dance career. She also told us about studying dance at the famed Martha Graham school and how she discovered Joe Pilates. Like many dancers injured and/or simply needing a conditioning method, Sonje found herself at the Controlgoy studio. Over a period of two years she learned the Contrology system from Joe Pilates. Armed with her extensive education, Sonje travels around the world helping Pilates teachers understand how to get the most out of the Method. | |||
| 15 Aug 2023 | Marcela Zia ~ Empower Pilates Apparatus company | 00:38:03 | |
Our guest today is Marcela Zia, a former professional ballet dancer, who now represents Empower Pilates, a classical Pilates apparatus company in Brazil. Based on Joe Pilates original designs, but also responsive to the teachers who use the equipment, this company is the latest in the growing need for quality classical apparatus. When I refer to Joe’s apparatus as “classical” for those who don’t know, it implies that Joe’s designs are carefully preserved with minimal changes, if any. I remember vividly Romana sharing with us that she would monthly or at least regularly, visit the Gratz Industries factory, at that time, in Long Island City, Queens to make sure they were complying with Joe’s specifications. I’ve asked our guest, Marcela to tell us about Empower Pilates, and what the reception has been like especially, here in America. | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Reiner Grootenhuis ~ Pilates teaching manuals | 00:46:32 | |
There has been a flurry of published Pilates manuals coming out of Germany, and more specifically, authored by a Pilates instructor named Reiner Grootenhuis. As a Pilates studio owner, Reiner recognized a need to document Joe’s method in all of its heritage. Reiner has published a number of books, including the well received biography on Carola Trier, one of Joe’s most talented students. | |||
| 26 Sep 2023 | Rayannah Salahuddin & Rachael Gray ~ Pilates for All ~ Leave no one behind | 01:05:57 | |
As America continues to grapple with its cultural and racial challenges, our very own Pilates community is still experiencing these divisive issues. In this episode, we hear from Rayannah Salahuddin and Rachel Gray, co-owners of Pilates School San Francisco. Classically trained and eternally curious, Rayannah and Rachael have created a unique business model designed to welcome students who otherwise couldn’t afford Pilates classes and more specifically, those in the black, brown and LGBTQ communities. | |||
| 10 Oct 2023 | Jen Murphy ~ The Wall Street Journal: Men Suddenly Feel The Pull of Pilates | 00:31:05 | |
Jen Murphy, our guest today writes for the Wall Street Journal and has two columns: What's Your Workout and Anatomy of a Workout. Recently, Jen wrote the WSJ article, Men Suddenly Feel the Pull of Pilates, helping to further promote the reality that the Pilates Method is for every Body. Jen has interviewed public figures from Sarah Palin and the Rev. Al Sharpton to Drew Brees and Lester Holt on their fitness habits. I wanted you, my listeners, to hear Jen’s thoughts on why she thinks it’s taken men so long to embrace Joe’s Method. | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | Gil Hedley ~ The Integral Anatomy experience | 00:41:01 | |
Every Monday morning while having my coffee in bed, I log on to my Youtube account and listen and watch Gil Hedley and his Monday morning anatomy offering. Two human forms he respectfully refers to as Anna and Zee, help him share his vast anatomy knowledge. So whether it’s a joint in the body, the heart and lung relationship or the nervous system, Gil’s compassion, wisdom and humor fills my morning. In case you haven’t heard of my guest, Gil Hedley - he is the creator of Integral Anatomy, an online educational platform. For the last 29 years through Hands-On Human Dissection Workshops in the laboratory, worldwide lecture presentations, and online events, Gil has encouraged thousands of fellow "somanauts" to appreciate, explore, and embody the wonders of the human form. | |||
| 07 Nov 2023 | Jennifer Abrams ~ Having Hard Conversations | 00:33:21 | |
Teacher’s - Have you ever had a disruptive student? If so, how did you handle this situation? And if you’re a student, have you ever had a teacher you wanted to divorce? Having Hard Conversations by Jennifer Abrams is our guest today and I’ve asked her to talk about how to navigate uncomfortable conversations in our studios. Jennifer is a communications expert, keynote speaker, facilitator and author. | |||
| 21 Nov 2023 | Sarah King ~ The ELDOA method | 00:50:18 | |
Have you heard of a Method called ELDOA? This modality was created by world-renowned osteopath, Guy Voyer who designed it to help bring the body into balance and to heal the spine. Our guest today, Sarah King is a Pilates teacher who teaches Guy Voyer's work to classical Pilates teachers in Berlin, Germany. Sarah has a manual therapy background so it’s no wonder she was drawn to another type of modality that has hints of yoga but also offers it within an osteopathic framework. About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com | |||
| 05 Dec 2023 | Paula Mourin ~ Pilates Ministry | 00:51:10 | |
This is a beautiful account of how Joe’s work has helped to heal the body, mind and soul. Today’s episode is a touching one. It involves the church, the prison system and a woman who took her own suffering and discovered how the power of Pilates could save her and others. My guest is Paula M, a new Pilates teacher who offers classes for church members and at a women’s local detention center. Paula refers to these classes as her Pilates ministry and her goal is to bring out the beauty in the broken. What a full circle of Joe’s life. He developed his method while incarcerated and all of these decades later, his work has returned to those who need it the most. | |||
| 19 Dec 2023 | Anna Shaffer ~ Joe Pilates student/First Generation Pilates teacher | 00:38:17 | |
As we close Season 5, it's only fitting that we end with the student who studied with Joe Pilates the longest, Anna Shaffer. As Anna says, proper posture or “proper body alignment” as Joe reminded her throughout her studies, gives you confidence and elegance both physically and psychologically. Anna shares more memories of her time with Joe Pilates. | |||
| 26 Dec 2023 | 2023 Season Five Highlight Special | 00:32:25 | |
Hello everyone, I want to thank you for taking the time to listen to S5 and a very special thank you to my subscribers, Buttercup Sally, Li-Ma, Rachel and Pat. Please consider supporting this podcast as I hope you agree with my subscriber's sentiments, “Darien, you consistently produce quality shows that are filled with information and inspiration.” A very special thank you to my audio engineer, Fabian and my music composer, AKA Johnny. I'm also looking for a show assistant, please contact me if you might be interested! And finally, as we leave 2023 behind, let’s envision a world that focuses on health, healing and most of all, peace. Wishing you an inspiring 2024. See you next year for Season 6 of All Things Pilates. As always, please feel free to reach out if you're interested in joining my Pilates class email list or if you simply want to contact me and say, "Hi!." | |||
| 20 Jul 2019 | Sonia Lopez ~ The Gyrotonic Connection | 00:27:02 | |
Is there a connection between Pilates exercises and Gyrotonic exercises? And if so, what is it? In this episode, my guest is Sonia Lopez and she'll answer these questions and explain why she feels Pilates and Gyrotonic marry beautifully and offers both disciplines at her studio, Body Evolutions Fitness Movement Center in Campbell, CA. | |||
| 20 Jul 2019 | Sonje Mayo ~ First Generation Pilates instructor and Physical therapist discusses Osteoporosis | 00:26:05 | |
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. | |||
| 22 Jul 2019 | Howard Sichel ~ Founder of Power Pilates | 00:25:47 | |
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. | |||
| 26 Jul 2019 | Lolita San Miguel ~ Joseph Pilates student | 00:24:59 | |
The one and only Lolita San Miguel is with us today who in 1958 met and began her studies with Joseph Pilates. In describing the impact the Pilates method has had on her life, Lolita says, “It was the beginning of a romance,” and 60+ years later, her love is just as strong, if not more so. Lolita shares what it was like to learn from Mr. Pilates, her experiences as a professional dancer, choreographer and artistic director and her own Pilates programs: Lolita’s legacy and Pilates Master Mentor program. | |||
| 07 May 2024 | Colleen Cappiello ~ A mother's love and determination | 00:46:41 | |
Your daughter has cancer. Can there be four words more frightening for a parent to hear? Our guest today is Colleen Cappiello, a Pilates studio owner who has found herself juggling the running of her studio and being her daughter’s fiercest advocate as her daughter recovers from cancer. When we have outside challenges that impact our ability to run our studios, where or who do we turn to? I’ll be discussing this question with Colleen as well as how this event has impacted her Pilates business | |||
| 23 Apr 2024 | Dale Matzkow ~ The Lawrence Hayward story | 01:06:32 | |
In the early 1960’s, Joseph and Clara Pilates welcomed an assistant named, Lawrence Hayward into their lives. Lawrence spent so much time with Joe and Clara, documenting Joe’s work that he eventually moved in with them, spending a great deal of time in the Contrology studio. On this first episode of Season 6, we’ll hear new compelling information about Joe’s Contrology system that will make us scratch our heads and think, there’s way more to this Contrology story than most of us have been told. Lawerence himself can’t be here to talk about this part of the Contrology story and so, I’ve asked Dale Matzkow who was a student and close friend of Lawrence’s to share with us his story. | |||
| 21 May 2024 | Shari Berkowitz ~ The Vertical Workshop | 00:47:42 | |
On this episode, we have with us Shari Berkowitz, the creator and founder of the Vertical Workshop. Shari travels nationally and internationally imparting the Pilates methodology but with a comprehensive focus on bio-mechanics. Shari has many thoughts about many Pilates things and we get into it! | |||
| 13 Aug 2024 | Blossom Leilani Crawford ~ Kathy Grant disciple | 00:44:38 | |
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. | |||
| 30 Jul 2019 | Madeline Black ~ Author of CENTERED, Organizing the Body Through Kinesiology, Movement Theory and Pilates Techniques | 00:25:32 | |
Pilates instructors have many movement techniques to use and explore with their students, as well as a number of anatomy books to refer to when in need of a deeper understanding of the Pilates repertoire. But up until now, there hasn’t been a reference book so complete and comprehensive as the one written by Madeline Black’s, entitled: “Centered.” | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | Bela Resendes ~ Pilates for Teens | 00:30:47 | |
For those of us who are adults and have only faint memories of what it was like to be in the world as a teenager, today I’d like to introduce you to Bela Resendes, a sophomore at Spanish River Community High School in Boca Raton. Florida. For the last 2 years, Bela has been studying the Pilates Method at her mom’s studio, Delfina Pilates. Last year, I had the pleasure to teach a Wunda chair duet lesson with Bela and her sister, Luna. What I found so refreshing was their pure focus and ability to remain quiet as they took in my detailed cueing. I asked Bela if she’d share with us why in the life of a busy teenager, she makes time for her Pilates practice. | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | Joseph DeRuvo ~ Universal Pilates Machine | 01:01:02 | |
Over the course of nearly a hundred years, the design, form and manufacturing of Joe Pilates’ invention, the Reformer hasn’t changed much. But manufacturing materials have continued to evolve and in the 1950’s, Joe’s Reformer changed from a wood frame to that of aluminum. In this episode, Joseph DeRuvo, the creator of Barefoot Contrology and co-founder of Universal Pilates Machine is about to change our idea of Joe's apparatus designs. | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | Elena Bartley ~ Latin American Pilates Educator/Former soloist for Dance Theatre of Harlem | 00:55:57 | |
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. | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Tee Encarnacion ~ Pilates Pro-Maintenance | 00:44:24 | |
Hey all of you studio and home apparatus owners! How often do you clean and maintain your apparatus? Were you ever shown how to properly care for your equipment? Our guest today is Tee Encarnacion who is the Owner of Pilates Pro-Maintanence located in New York City and he and his company service equipment in studios and in homes throughout the country and now international as well. Tee will help us understand why we need to maintain our equipment and will share a few tips on how to make our apparatus babies last as long as we do. | |||
| 30 Jul 2024 | Gareth Cornwall, Psychotherapist ~ Joseph H. Pilates, Patient | 00:58:36 | |
Many believe it’s the mind that builds the body. Joe Pilates understood this, but did he understand his own mind? On this 100th episode of All Things Pilates, I wanted to present something a little different for you. Last year, Gareth Cornwall, a psychotherapist who is our guest today, sent me an email expressing his appreciation for this podcast. Well, it got me thinking about the role our psychology plays in the health of our body and I wondered how Gareth might have treated someone like Joseph Pilates who experienced so much childhood trauma and adversities later in life. So on this special episode, Gareth will take us through some of the process of what it might have been like had he treated or even just made observations about Joseph Pilates. As Gareth says, “Part of reclaiming life after trauma is a return to control - and certainly 'Contrology' seems to have a really positive impact on that journey. | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | John Vignola ~ Pilates Civilian (Part 2) - Fully recovered | 00:48:59 | |
One of the most well received episodes from last season was with John Vignola and if you haven’t heard his first interview, briefly, he spoke about his journey from a severe back injury in the 1990’s to taking a chance with the Pilates Method. He saw many specialists who helped a little or not at all. Then with a few little nudges from me, his SIL (sister in law) he discovered the power of the Method and how it helped him become pain-free. Today, he’s back to talk about his full recovery! And I'd like to add, it's not just because JV is family, his message to all of us is a powerful reminder about committing to our health. Here's to your health! | |||
| 05 Aug 2019 | Dr. Charles Zollner ~ Chiropractor | 00:25:59 | |
Mr. Pilates developed his method in part, by observing feral cats and watching how their spines flexed and extended, and from those observations developed his mat repertoire. Eventually, medical professionals took notice especially, chiropractors. He would go on to share his method with the chiropractic community evidenced by a plaque which hung in his studio. It read: “This is to Certify that Joseph Pilates is awarded this appointment of merit in appreciation of his valued assistance in the presentation of the Post Graduate course of the Academy of Chiropractic, Inc.” Chiropractic is from the Greek, meaning “done by hand.” It is grounded in the principle that the body can heal itself when the skeletal system is correctly aligned and the nervous system is functioning properly. Joining us is Dr. Charles Zollner, a chiropractor, and he’s here to discuss in more detail the benefits of chiropractic care and its connection to the Pilates method. | |||
| 10 Sep 2024 | Joan Blum ~ Perfection and Performance | 00:38:49 | |
Perfection in life is a double edged sword. Perfection can lead to excellence and mastery, but it can also lead to obsession and anxiety. In the Pilates community, there is not only a hint of perfectionism but an element of performing, as if on a stage in front of an audience. Joan Blum, our guest, is a 25-year Pilates veteran and former professional dancer. I’ve asked Joan to share her thoughts about the need to be perfect and the need to perform which sadly is often encouraged in different sectors of the Pilates industry. This episode touches on First Generation Pilates teacher, Jay Grimes who recently passed away and who contributed so much in helping to maintain the Contrology system. | |||
| 14 Aug 2019 | Roberta Gratz ~ Co-owner, Gratz Industries, Inc. | 00:24:53 | |
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. | |||
| 24 Sep 2024 | John Riccitiello & Elizabeth Osterman ~ New owners, Gratz Pilates | 00:48:10 | |
The 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. | |||
| 08 Oct 2024 | Susan Temkin ~ Pilates and the Spirited Senior | 00:31:33 | |
Let’s face it, though gravity keeps us grounded it also pulls us down, from boobs to butts to bellies… If gravity were a person, you wouldn’t bring it home for Christmas. On the contrary, the Pilates Method is not only invited for a visit, it usually is asked to stay forever. As we age, this Method can be with us, cheering us on and helping to keep our fire lit. Susan Temkin, a Pilates student with fire to spare, is here to talk about her experience as a spirited senior living and thriving with Contrology. | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | Susannah Cotrone ~ Footwork | 00:43:54 | |
Joining me today to talk about the exercise cornerstone called Footwork 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. When 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. | |||
| 05 Nov 2024 | Adrianne Yurgosky ~ Global Pilates Organization | 01:12:53 | |
How does this mission statement sound? “We aim to build and grow communication, opportunity, and support through continued education, business resources, and industry talks.” It almost sounds like a fortune 500 company, but it’s not. It’s the growing influence of the Pilates Global Organization co-founded by my guest today, Adrianne Yurgosky. Adrianne also helped to form the Global Pilates Association, with both of these entities having a sole purpose: To bring Pilates leaders, teachers and the various approaches of Joe’s Method under one gigantic umbrella. | |||
| 03 Dec 2024 | Lynn Grandjean ~ Going Swiss! Pilates retreat for Studio owners | 00:40:57 | |
Need a break from running your Pilates studio? Need some ME time? Well, this episode will have your eyes rolling around in their sockets! On this last interview of Season 6, Lynn Grandjean our guest, whets our appetites as she describes her upcoming Pilates retreat designed solely for studio owners. Lynn is a Pilates studio owner and business coach located in Geneva, Switzerland and gives us the inside scoop on what eight very special attendees will experience high up in the Alps! | |||
| 23 Aug 2019 | Darien's England visit and The First Seven DVD | 00:25:44 | |
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. | |||
| 19 Nov 2024 | Allison Denney ~ Massage anyone? | 00:34:54 | |
Ever feel like your body just needs a pair of experienced hands to massage your muscles and soften all of that tight fascia you carry around? Allison, a massage therapist, massage educator and entrepreneur shares valuable insights about how to care for our body and soul. She'll share her thoughts about the importance of massage to help keep our muscles malleable and supple so we can keep practicing Contrology with confidence. | |||
| 17 Dec 2024 | 2024 Season Six Highlight Special | 00:18:02 | |
As we close Season Six, I think we can all agree we learned a lot from our guests and they seemed to have a good time sharing their expertise with us. I know we all thank them and I in particular thank them for allowing me to interview them and pick their brains! I look forward to sharing more guests with you in Season Seven. Until then, be true to yourself and whenever you can, keep doing the Work, because as we all know, the Work works if you work it! | |||
| 10 Sep 2019 | Ana Caban ~ Balanced Body Brand Ambassador | 00:27:16 | |
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. | |||
| 19 Sep 2019 | Moses Urbano ~ Romana's Pilates, Second Generation instructor and Pilates Mentor | 00:26:24 | |
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. Please note: The phone connection was less than optimal, my apologies. | |||
| 02 Oct 2019 | Jack Lanham ~ Classical Pilates studio owner, License to Touch | 00:24:44 | |
Tactile cueing. What is it and when should Pilates instructors use it? And does the decision to use it change if you’re a male instructor? With still a female dominated Pilates clientele are male instructors expected to have to ask permission before they place their hands on clients? Perhaps a consent disclaimer should be included as part of the intact form a client signs before beginning Pilates lessons? | |||
| 26 Oct 2019 | Gwen Miller ~ Contemporary Pilates educator discusses experiencing the classical Pilates repertoire | 00:25:28 | |
Gwen Miller has been in the contemporary Pilates world for nearly fifteen years. After meeting me, she wanted to see what the "big deal" was to why her contemporary Pilates colleagues had no interest in learning about the origins of Pilates. So, Gwen became a student of mine and I’ve asked Gwen to join me today to speak about her lessons with me and how classical Pilates has impacted her teaching. | |||
| 14 Nov 2019 | Amanda Altman ~ Exercise editor, Pilates Style Magazine | 00:25:26 | |
Almost 10 years ago when my first iPhone app came out, there were only 4 other Pilates-based apps in the iTunes store and my app was the only one showcasing the classical mat work. I was thrilled when I was contacted by Amanda Altman, then the assistant managing editor of Pilates Style magazine because they were interested in featuring my app. Now a decade later, I have another opportunity to be just as thrilled because Amanda Altman is our guest today. | |||
| 05 Dec 2019 | Cara Reeser ~ Kathy Grant disciple, the Heritage Training | 00:25:38 | |
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. | |||
| 12 Dec 2019 | Tannis Kobrinsky ~ Pilates & Arts studio owner | 00:26:55 | |
Tannis Kobrinsky was certified in 2000 by Rael Isokowitz, Founder of BASI - Body Arts and Science International. She had a dream of creating a space that combined 2 kinds of art - art in motion which is Pilates and visual art to adorn her walls. Growing up with a mom who was a landscape artist, Tannis was exposed to many types of visual art. Her mother’s artistic background awakened in Tannis her need to see art, create art through different forms and share art with others. With her BASI certification in hand she set out to realize her dream and in 2011 opened Pilates & Arts in the Echo Park area of Los Angeles. Not only does Tannis offer top Pilates education but she supports local artists which includes hosting 5 art exhibits a year. | |||
| 18 Dec 2019 | Celia Jones ~ Romana's Pilates instructor/studio owner | 00:26:13 | |
What is the difference between classical and contemporary Pilates? Well, it depends on who you ask. Today's guest, Celia Jones, a Romana's Pilates graduate and studio owner says, "If something's not broken, you're not going to fix it." A very interesting discussion on today's show. | |||
| 15 Jan 2020 | Lori Coleman-Brown ~ Second Generation classical Pilates educator | 00:25:59 | |
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. | |||
| 29 Jan 2020 | Kevin Bowen ~ The Pilates Initiative | 00:29:05 | |
My guest today, Kevin Bowen, the Co-founder of the PMA, is trying to shift the paradigm to provide a platform of outreach, support and Pilates education for those in our communities who are most in need. He founded The Pilates Initiative in 2017 and this non profit organization’s mission is in part, to make Pilates accessible to everyone. | |||
| 13 Feb 2020 | Cathy Strack ~ Author of Love All Around: The Romana Kryzanowska Biography | 00:24:37 | |
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. | |||
| 26 Feb 2020 | Russell Soder ~ Equipment maintanance specialist | 00:24:55 | |
Russell began his Pilates career as an apparatus maintainance specialist and in 2012 he became a “technical maintenance advisor” for Gratz Industries, the leading classical Pilates manufacturer worldwide. | |||
| 11 Mar 2020 | Kristi Cooper ~ Co-Founder, Pilates Anytime | 00:26:47 | |
How Pilates information is delivered has exploded, and one of the main reasons is the online subscription based websites offering access to an array of teachers and their knowledge. One of the most popular websites is Pilates Anytime. It offers over 3000 videos, taught by 120 teachers who either lecture and/or demonstrate numerous Pilates techniques. At the helm of this 10-year old company is Co-founder, Kristi Cooper who is our guest today. | |||
| 25 Mar 2020 | Alisa Wyatt ~ Co-founder, Pilatesology | 00:27:04 | |
In 2011, Alisa Wyatt along with her husband, Jack Coble recognized a need to help preserve the original technique of Joseph Pilates and launched Pilatesology. They've dedicated themselves to documenting instructors and travel the world filming them in their own studios and present those videos to you. In this episode, you'll also learn about Alisa and her own Pilates journey. | |||
| 08 Apr 2020 | Alex Dent ~ Osteomyologist | 00:25:50 | |
Alex Dent is an Osteomyologist who treats the skeletal and muscular systems with chiropractic and acupuncture. He uses his knowledge of biology and of the endocrine system to give comprehensive treatments to his patients. Alex trained as an Osteopath from 1997-2002 at the British School of Osteopathy in London. He advocates for clean living through a healthy diet that includes fermented foods which help to maintain a healthy gut, and for overall health of the entire body, corrective exercises and stretches. In this episode, Alex discusses the "Forward Head posture" epidemic. | |||
| 22 Apr 2020 | Darien Gold ~ Affordable and effective home props | 00:30:18 | |
Having props available for a home practice is even more important now than ever. Today's episode is all about home props, where to buy them, how to use them and where to store them. | |||
| 06 May 2020 | Susannah Cotrone ~ Pilates and the Ballet dancer | 00:28:53 | |
Ballet is a unique blend of both artistry and athleticism. The dancer’s ability to have complete control over his or her body requires profound balance, coordination, strength and flexibility. My guest today is former professional ballerina, Susannah Cotrone and her love of ballet began at the tender age of three. By the time Susannah discovered Pilates, she’d already been dancing for eleven years. Still, thinking ballet was the only path to gaining more strength, the revolutionary approach to body conditioning Pilates offered Susannah, came as a complete surprise and she’s been practicing it ever since. In this episode, Susannah talks about her discovery and fascination with Pilates and how the method assists the ballet dancer. | |||
| 20 May 2020 | Tannis Kobrinsky ~ Owner, Pilates & Arts Studio | 00:28:32 | |
In this episode, you’ll learn about a unique approach to teaching the Pilates method. Owner of Pilates & Arts Studio, Tannis Kobrinsky, shares her passion for Pilates and visual art and how she combines both to an appreciative community in Echo Park, Los Angeles. Tannis Kobrinsky’s studio is experiencing first hand the COVID-19 crisis, and by featuring her story perhaps listeners will be moved to help support her. | |||
| 03 Jun 2020 | Reiner Grootenhuis ~ Owner, Pilates-Powers studio | 00:27:14 | |
Reiner Grootenhuis was born in Berlin and his journey to finding his life’s work started as a 12-year-old racing cyclist, training 5 days a week, resting on Saturday and racing on Sunday. Reiner explored other sports as well, such as rowing and weightlifting, but all of these activities took a toll on his body and his physical pain was constant. There was something missing in his overall body conditioning and after much research he discovered autogenic training, a little known relaxation and mediation practice which helped to soften his overtrained muscles. By sixteen, Reiner began studies in the martial arts of Tai Chi Chuan and Kung Fu and graduated to teaching self-defense to women and children. Then in 1992 while watching television, Reiner saw an advertisement for the Pilates method and he filed the ad away knowing one day he’d try out Pilates. It was 2005 when Reiner finally decided to explore Pilates and bought a Pilates DVD to help him learn on his own. He took to the work immediately and was hooked. Reiner recognized that his previous trainings had prepared him for a career in Pilates and in 2010 he sought out a Pilates certification program called Body Arts Science International, also known as BASI. The following year, Reiner completed BASI’s certification for mat and equipment. There is much more to Reiner's story, tune in to this episode to learn more! | |||
| 17 Jun 2020 | Mercy Sidbury ~ The Pelvic Girdle | 00:26:29 | |
I’d like to begin with a little story. The pelvic girdle is similar to a lead actor in a play. The lead actor sets the tone and calls the shots. But there is also the supporting cast, and just like with the supporting cast, in the body, there are the hands, arms, shoulders, head, the feet, shins, and thighs. But they don’t move correctly until they get their cue from the lead actor, or from what is our topic for today, the pelvic girdle. Joining me in the studio is my guest is Mercy Sidbury and she’ll explain about the anatomy of the pelvic girdle. | |||
| 01 Jul 2020 | Mary Bowen ~ Pilates Elder, Creator of Pilates Plus Psyche | 00:48:01 | |
I’m so excited to share with you a very special guest. Her name is Mary Bowen and she is the eldest of the Pilates Elders still going strong after 61 years of practicing and teaching Pilates. When Mary was 29 years old, she discovered Joseph Pilates while scanning a NYC newspaper and saw an article about him. He was being interviewed about his exercise studio and his Contrology method. What caught Mary’s eye was the accompanying photo of a man of medium height, barelegged, bare chested in tight shorts, canvas shoes, and a lion-like mane of white hair. Something else kept Mary’s attention. “I base my whole method on the baby and the cat, Joe said.” Mary had no baby and no cat, but her intuition told her to go meet him. That was 61 years ago. Mary doesn't hold back and shares stories of her experiences with Joe and Clara...It's a delightful interview, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! | |||
| 15 Jul 2020 | Jonathan Grubb ~ Pilates instructor, Isle of Man | 00:40:15 | |
Today’s episode is filled with historical information surrounding the years Joe Pilates was interned on the Isle of Man. Our guest, Jonathan Grubb who lives on the Isle of Man, discovered the teachings of Joseph Pilates in 2013 and soon after, learned that his great-grandfather was interned on the Isle of Man at the very same time as Joseph Pilates and in the same sub camp inside Camp Knockaloe. Though there is no proof, it’s believed that his great grandfather was actually one of those internees that Joe instructed. | |||
| 29 Jul 2020 | Glenn Wilkinson ~ The Push Pull concept | 00:42:55 | |
What does push pull mean? Can push and pull be done at the same time? Can anyone experience it? | |||
| 12 Aug 2020 | John Steel ~ Author of Caged Lion: Joseph Pilates & His Legacy | 01:08:54 | |
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. | |||
| 26 Aug 2020 | Sasha Koziak ~ Teacher Burn-out | 00:46:14 | |
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... | |||
| 09 Sep 2020 | Simona Cipriani & Joe Muscolino ~ Pilates and Pathologies | 01:11:03 | |
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. | |||
| 23 Sep 2020 | Nora Gomez-Dears ~ The Jump board mystery | 00:38:44 | |
In today's episode, a Pilates mystery will finally be revealed! It all began when my guest, Nora Gomez-Dears was in Bob Leinken’s certification program, The Pilates Standard. A culminating requisite was to research a part of the Pilates history. Bob mandated that all of his graduates dig deep into the life of Joseph Pilates or the apparatus he invented and share those results with the other students. Nora chose the Jump Board, an added accessory to the Reformer. Looking to find out how the Jump board came to be, she learned it wasn’t even in existence when Joe was alive. In fact, Nora discovered there was more than one story of its invention. | |||
| 07 Oct 2020 | David Rosencrans ~ Co-owner, Gratz Industries LLC | 00:57:05 | |
What is it like to be at the helm of the most recognized classical Pilates apparatus manufacturer in the world? In this episode, David Rosencrans, co-owner of Gratz Industries shares his thoughts about his role and his company's role in the classical Pilates industry. | |||
| 19 Oct 2020 | Allison Mathy ~ Classical Dressage/Classical Pilates | 00:39:39 | |
What Olympic sport asks of its athlete to have 3 distinct qualities: the carriage of royalty, the freedom of a lap dancer and the delicate hands of a lady or gentleman? If you guessed Dressage horseback riding, you’re absolutely right. In today's episode, Allison Mathy, a 2008 USDF Gold medalist trains horses and riders at Lyric Dressage, her facility located in Petaluma, CA. But Allison is also a Pilates devotee and you'll learn just how many similarities there are between classical Dressage and classical Pilates. | |||
| 04 Nov 2020 | Tracy Belcher ~ Classical Pilates has a PR problem! | 00:47:44 | |
My guest today is Tracy Belcher, the founder and managing editor of the popular Pilates blog and brand, Pilatay. Tracy is a classical Pilates instructor, Franklin Method teacher and former marketing and communications professional. And though Tracy is completely obsessed with classical Pilates, she says it has a public relations problem - actually two. Problem #1 - An awareness issue: People do not understand what classical Pilates is and what makes it different from its contemporary sister. Problem #2 - An image issue: There is a perception of elitism and exclusivity. As Tracy explains, “This generation of Pilates teachers and students don’t care about past drama, it’s a turn off. We just want to learn the work.” | |||
| 18 Nov 2020 | Paige Dent ~ Third Generation classical Pilates instructor | 00:25:04 | |
Paige Dent, a third generation classical Pilates instructor began her love of movement as a young competitive all-around gymnast where she learned hard work and discipline. Later, when she discovered the Pilates method, she delighted in knowing it was a natural evolution of her gymnastics training. | |||
| 02 Dec 2020 | 2020 Season Two Highlight Special | 00:23:45 | |
As Season Two comes to a close and we say good-bye 2020, we wanted to share four of our outstanding podcast and radio show interviews. We begin with John Steel, author of the hotly debated book, Caged Lion... | |||
| 04 Jun 2021 | Darien Gold ~ My Covid Journey | 00:11:30 | |
It's been over six months since ALL THINGS PILATES has aired a new episode and I wanted to share with you the reason why. So in today’s episode, I’m turning the mic on myself and for the first time speaking out about my life-changing experience. It won’t be the entire story, but enough for you to understand my absence. For those of you who don’t know me personally or aren’t one of my students, I was exposed to Covid-19 in November of 2020. I had no idea how my life perception would alter or how my own sense of self would change. For more information about Darien or the traditional approach to the Pilates method please visit: dariengold.com. | |||
| 29 Jun 2021 | Mary Bowen ~ Pilates elder and creator of Pilates Plus Psyche | 00:48:51 | |
As promised, I’m excited to share with you a very special guest. Her name is Mary Bowen and she is the eldest of the Pilates Elders still going strong after sixty-one years of practicing and teaching Pilates. Since 1975, Mary's taught Joe's method and for the last twenty-six years has folded in to Joe's teachings her own Pilates Plus Psyche. According to Mary, Joe addressed the whole body in each move, but she's added her own Pilates Plus Psyche to address the whole person, conscious and unconscious. Some of the most delightful moments of the interview weren't even part of the interview! | |||
| 04 Jul 2021 | Jonathan Grubb ~ Pilates Historian | 00:34:07 | |
Unless you’re a Pilates geek, you may not know the history of Joe Pilates, especially the time period when he was interned on the Isle of Man during WW1. In this episode, Jonathan Grubb, a Pilates instructor, practitioner and Pilates historian has lived on this Isle almost his entire life. Situated between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, Jonathan originally began his research into the life of Joe Pilates after discovering his own great grandfather was interned at the same camp and same time as Joe. Perhaps you recall Jonathan’s visit to the show last year when he spoke about some of his Pilates discoveries and introduced us to his history driven Facebook page. Now, Jonathan shares new details he’s uncovered about Joe and his method. | |||
| 28 Jul 2021 | Liz Koch ~ Stalking Wild Psoas | 00:42:34 | |
Liz Koch is the creator of Core Awareness, an educational website dedicated to understanding the psoas through enhanced somatic awareness. She’s had 45 years of experience and her unique approach to movement has garnered a large following both nationally and internationally. She’s authored a number books that focus on kinesthetic intelligence and somatic awareness for developing our human potential. According to Liz, the psoas is much more than our deepest spinal muscle. She says that this bio-intelligent tissue expresses one’s integrity on every level and may be perceived as the guardian of the Hara, commonly referred to as the moving center. | |||
| 10 Aug 2021 | Linda Burquez ~ Qigong and Pilates, a healing partnership | 00:32:49 | |
Joe Pilates’ life’s work is incredibly versatile. On one end of the spectrum his exercise program attracts people interested in mainly becoming fit, but at the other end, people seek out Pilates because it can help heal the body. Our guest today is Linda Burquez, a certified Pilates instructor and master teacher in Qigong, also a healing modality. Linda explains beautifully the healing possibilities of combining Qigong and Pilates. | |||
| 24 Aug 2021 | Mara Sievers ~ Creator of the Pilates Encyclopdia | 00:47:30 | |
I’m sure most of you have used an encyclopedia at some point in your life, but did you know there is now an encyclopedia dedicated to the Pilates method? | |||