“We retire too early and we die too young, our prime of life should be in the 70s and old age should not come until we are almost 100” Inspirational words by Joseph Pilates, who thoroughly lived and breathed his Method, remaining strong and vigorous well into his 80s. As people are living longer than… Read more »
Lisa is the owner of Designed Pilates and teaches group and 1-1 classes in her local area close to Cambridge. Lisa is a keen runner who found Pilates during the pandemic, and qualified with a Level 3 Diploma in Mat Pilates with JPilates. Ongoing CPD education has continued with JPilates which includes: Pilates for Pain… Read more »
Recently, we surveyed many Pilates teachers asking about their fears and concerns of being a Pilates teacher. 80% said they suffered from Imposter Syndrome, doubting themselves and feeling like a fraud. On delving deeper, this belief appears to arise from several sources. Insecurities- of feeling they do not have enough knowledge and experience, of being… Read more »
Charli Hilton, founder of And Breathe Pilates, is a Pilates teacher with a specialty in chronic pain. Charli teaches Mat & Reformer classes , chronic pain recovery programmes, and pain workshops. How would you describe your style of teaching? I like to keep it flowing as I try to create a moving meditation for the… Read more »
I absolutely love reading the stories, anecdotes and memories of Joseph Pilates, it adds colour, depth and a stronger understanding of what and why we teach his Method. I was so excited to read Cathy Strack’s highly anticipated book, “Get to Know Joe Pilates” and it did not disappoint. I was delighted when Tracey Waples,… Read more »
Reflecting on my trip to New York, I can officially say it was the Pilates experience of a lifetime! Even 4 weeks later, I am still processing the influences and inspiration I gained from the amazing people I met. The tour began in the most auspicious way when my copy of “Get to Know Joe… Read more »
Pilates is often considered for women, older people or for injury recovery but there are so many reasons why more men should be doing Pilates. 1.Pilates (originally known as Contrology) was created by a man Joseph Pilates was a boxer, gymnast, circus performer, physical culturist and avid proponent of the classical Greek ideal of man,… Read more »
“In childhood, habits are easily formed-good and bad. Why not concentrate on the formation of only good habits and thus avoid the necessity later on in life of attempting to correct bad habits…the proper development of body and mind, through the new science of “Contrology” is what must [be taught to]* the child” Joseph Pilates … Read more »
Introducing Kate Abbott, owner of Kate Abbott Pilates, a fully-equipped studio based on the Essex/Suffolk border. Fully comprehensive teacher, completely trained by JPilates How would you describe your style of teaching? My clients would say I work them hard and take no prisoners but they are always surprised when it is the end of the… Read more »
