Darien Gold, producer, writer, editor and host of the podcast, All Things Pilates, brings her style and interviewing skills she developed as a radio show host. Her intention is to reach a larger audience and give greater exposure to guests who knew or worked with Joseph Pilates. In addition, First, Second and Third Generation teachers are also featured who are passionate about the Pilates philosophy, tradition and principles. Considered to be a global phenomenon, the Pilates Method has profoundly changed both the wellness and fitness conversation. Darien’s own contribution along with her guests are preserving valuable and historical information for future generations. Darien was the first Second Generation Classical Pilates instructor to present the traditional Intermediate Mat repertoire in an app, "Studio Darien Pilates." It was also selected by Pilates Style Magazine in 2010 as one of the Top 10 Best DVDs of the Year. Two years later, Pilates Style Magazine selected her second app, "Studio Darien Advanced Pilates" for the same honor. These two apps can be purchased on the App Store and Google Play. For more information: https://www.dariengold.com
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.
About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
About Adrianne Yurgosky ~ https://www.westsidepilatesnyc.com
https://www.globalpilatesorganization.com/
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.
About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
About Susannah Cotrone ~ https://cotronefitness.com/
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.
About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
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.
About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
About Gratz Pilates ~ https://www.pilates-gratz.com, [email protected], [email protected]
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.
About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
About Joan Blum ~ https://www.instagram.com/joanieblumstagram
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!
About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
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.
About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
About Blossom Leilani Crawford ~ https://www.bridgepilates.com https://blossompilates.com
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.
About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
Email Gareth Cornwall ~ [email protected]
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.
About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
About Elena Bartley ~ https://tupilates.video
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.
About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
About Pilates Pro-Maintenance ~ https://www.pilatespromaintenance.com
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.
About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
Email: [email protected]
About Universal Pilates Machine ~ https://universalpilatesmachine.com
Instagram: @universalpilatesmachine
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