Hi there! Laura Cotler, Going More Joe enthusiast and classical Pilates teacher-to-be here! I’ve taught Pilates since 2001, and although my contemporary education was good, I never quite felt like I fit into that world. I dipped my toe into the classical Pilates pond a few years ago when I first took a private lesson […]
View PostThe Link System of Pilates: What Is It?

As I was thinking of topics that may be of interest to the classical curious, I thought how some of the past Monday Q’s (my own and other classical colleagues) have been related to the Link System. Not only the Link System within the body, but as it pertains to a layering of the specified […]
View PostThe Journey through the Pilates Wilderness to ….

by Pamela Lessenberry The journey of a thousand miles began with my first step – right into the front door of the Barren County YMCA, an outpost of fitness in my rural agricultural town in southern Kentucky, circa 1998. “Ma’am, do you teach Pilates here?” I inquired. “What in the world is Pilates?” The girl […]
View PostTaking Pilates to the SKYpe – How to Create a Thriving Virtual Pilates Studio

Most up-to-date list of resources for teaching online Pilates sessions: How to Teach Virtual Pilates Sessions / Online Fitness Classes: Everything you need to know by Karyn Duffy I have a confession to make: I haven’t had a job in almost 3 decades! I’ve NEVER had a guaranteed salary! It’s interesting what things you learn […]
View PostABsolute Pilates – the Road from a Contemporary to a Classical Thriving Pilates Studio

Is change scary? ~ Yes! Is change exciting? ~ Absolutely. Is change risky? ~ Definitely! A couple of months ago I got connected with a wonderful local Pilates teacher who invited me to take a class at her studio. I am always eager to build new connections so I jumped all over this opportunity. I […]
View PostThe Pilates Suspension Method – Enhancing Strength and Flexibility

One of the biggest obstacles on the road to fitness and health is the lack of time. The life is always busy and sometimes it will throw very unexpected curveballs. Rebecca Beckler was a Pilates and fitness teacher. Several years ago her daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and Rebecca had to find creative ways to […]
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