
Welcome!
I am attempting to start a consistent blog again. It takes more time than one would think.
There are so many details about Pilates that I like to share, I can't even get it out during the
sessions I teach either. So much info and such a short amount of time. Plus, I really don't need
to talk that much in a Pilates session, my client should be working out not listening to me.
I had a happy surprise recently. I talked to someone taking Pilates sessions in Silverlake are of Los Angeles. The place she mentioned, In and Up Pilates is known for teaching the classical style of Pilates. I was a little disappointed to hear her say that. When I mentioned their teaching style she said that they were changing some of their style because new studies show that a tucked pelvic position (like in ballet) is not beneficial to fitness and exercising the abdominals. Wow, I never thought I would hear that !
There is a somewhat silent controversy about what "pure" pilates is. Classical style Pilates has its extremely devoted fans. They tend to put down anything new and updated. To me is not to so black and white. I believe Joseph had a certain intention, as indicated by the name he chose for his method, Contrology. But I believe there is room for technical improvements and new information on how the body is affected and is benefited by movement.