Me: “I hate this.” PS: “This is great! I love it!” Me: “You’re off your rocker.” PS: “But it makes so much sense.” Me: “It hurts my back.” PS: “It will be better tomorrow.” Me: “I’m not going back tomorrow.” PS: “Yes, you are.” This wasn’t the first workshop that my friend PS had to […]
View PostJourney to Classical Pilates: Building a Successful Classical Pilates Studio

by Lily Viola My name is Lili Viola and I am a Pilates teacher and studio owner in Toronto, Canada. My original training in Pilates dates back to 2002 through Stott Pilates in Toronto. I went through all of their training in modules, beginning with the mat and Reformer and gradually adding in the Cadillac, […]
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By Tracy Belcher My journey to Pilates started where so many of life’s great turning points occur… in my therapist’s office. My name is Tracy Belcher, and I am a Pilates teacher in Miami, FL, and a classical convert. I also run Pilatay.com, a blog for and by Pilates teachers. I found Pilates as a […]
View PostTeaching Pilates if You Are NOT a Native Speaker

My name is Xenia Preveziotis, I was born and raised in Greece. When I was in my late 30’s my life’s journey took me away from my country as I followed my husband to a very new and very challenging path, the military, relocating in many different countries around the world. My native language is […]
View PostCompetition and Perfection. Do They Belong in a Pilates Studio?

by Devra Swiger Let’s face it, we live in competitive times. Everybody is trying to do their best to do it all and do whatever it is better than everyone else. Despite the endless mimes on Facebook regarding self love and acceptance, Americans just love to compete. Being competitive isn’t bad when it comes to […]
View PostPilates Gift Guide and Giveaway 2018

Looking for fresh Pilates gift ideas? Look no more! Here is your gift-giving inspiration for your Pilates-aficionado friends, collegaues, Pilates students or just a person that you would like to introduce to the wonderful world of Pilates. (this post contains affiliate link) Balanced Body Ultra-Fit Circle Designed for home use, the Ultra-Fit Circle® is made […]
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