Pilates Students' Manual

There are benefits to doing Pilates in the short, mid, and long term, and the longer you consistently do Pilates, the more benefits you can gain. I've done Pilates for several years myself, and I work with clients who've done Pilates from one day to one decade. Tune in to hear what's waiting for you when you commit to your Pilates practice!
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This episode is a deep dive into all things footwork. Curious about the why behind the what of one the most common reformer Pilates exercises? Learn what muscles are working, different ways to perform the exercise, and why it's a great addition to any Pilates program when you tune in!
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Today's episode explores some of my favorite Pilates books for learning about Joe, the history of Pilates, anatomy, exercise variations, and sharing Pilates with kids! These are books that guided my Pilates practice, and I hope you'll enjoy them too. Tune in!
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Show Notes:
Your Health by Joseph Pilates
Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph Pilates

• Not everything Joe says is accurate as we've learned a lot about the body since his passing, but it's great to read his words.

Caged Lion by John Howard Steele
A Pilates Journey by Dan Baker
Pilates for Everyone by Micki Havard
Pilates Anatomy 2nd edition by Rael Isacowitz and Karen Clippinger
Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book by Kelly Solloway
The Adventures of Frankie Fitness: Frankie Does Pilates by Jason Williams
Carola Trier, The First Woman To Open A Pilates Studio: Portrait Of Her Extraordinary Journey by Reiner Grootenhuis
Love All Around by Cathy Strack
Every Body is Beautiful by Ron Fletcher
My Enchanted Life by Lolita San Miguel
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Track: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]
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Where did Pilates come from? Olivia takes a deep dive into the history of Pilates, sharing some stories and myths about Joseph Pilates, the history of Pilates in the United States, and why it matters. If you love Pilates history, you can also check out the companion episode from the teacher perspective on Pilates Teachers' Manual here: *http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual*
Some resources that Olivia used to create this episode are:
Your Health by Joseph Pilates: *https://bit.ly/YourHealthPilates*
Return to Life through Contrology by Joseph Pilates: *https://bit.ly/JoeReturntoLife*
Sports Illustrated article from October 4, 1961 A Day with Joseph Pilates: *https://bit.ly/aDayWithJoe*
Sports Illustrated article from February 12, 1962 Act Like an Animal: *https://bit.ly/ActLikeAnAnimal*
Clara's Obituary in the NY Times: *https://bit.ly/ClaraObit*
Joe's obituary was also in the NY Times, but I could only find an image of it on Pinterest....He was listed as a body builder, and "a white-maned lion of a man, with steel-blue eyes and mahogany skin, Mr Pilates kept as limber in his 80s as a teenager." *https://bit.ly/JoeObit*
The Pilates Lawsuit: *https://bit.ly/PilatesLawsuit*
Interview with Ken Endelman on Pilates Anytime: *https://bit.ly/paDiscussion*
There is a biography of Joseph Pilates that just came out, but it's only in German. I can't wait for the English translation!
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Tune in for the second half of my conversation with Sonja R. Price Herbert about all things Pilates. She shares her perspective on classical Pilates, Joe's legacy, what makes a good Pilates teacher, and what she wishes she knew when she started her Pilates journey more than 13 years ago. Be sure to listen to the first part of our conversation over on Pilates Teachers' Manual here: *http://bit.ly/PTMs4e1*
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
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Show Notes:
About Sonja:
For nearly a decade, after shifting from a solid career in social work to a deep professional commitment to fitness training, Sonja has devoted herself to teaching classical Pilates and integrating it with her clients' fitness and athletic goals. Holding a variety of Pilates certifications, including the comprehensive classical intensive training completed in 2008, Sonja also is certified in TRX and Kettlebell instruction.
She is also the founder/creator of Black Girl Pilates which is a platform highlighting/supporting Black/Afro Latina Pilates instructors and Black Girl Fit & Well - a platform designed to curate health/wellness events, workshops, conferences representative of Black women and in 2020 co-founded Melanin Brothers of Pilates with seven Black male identifying Pilates instructors to highlight Black men who teach or take Pilates.
Sonja is committed to Black Female representation within fitness and improving the health/wellness in the Black community through writing, speaking and curating health/wellness events for Black women. She is also a very proud mom two adult children who are both competing athletes.
Find her on Instagram, sign up for her anti-racism newsletter, and check out her webinars and other offerings.
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