There is a big popularity at the moment and hype about reformer classes so let me get technical for this post There are many hybrid versions of reformer inspired machines that have been modified in multiple ways to the traditional one that Joseph Pilates designed and invented. Hybrid vs Authentic Reformer Machines Some people are not aware that there has been changes and not all reformers are the same or even feel similar in the Read more
The Archival Magic Square as used by Joseph Pilates. Great to have one in the studio. I first tried this at Joseph Pilates Massachusetts studio location. Now I have on in my studio on Isle of Man, which is very cool. Really helps you understand and feel the true work of his method in your body. Helps you control the magic circle even better once you have tried the magic square. .
I was so proud to be asked to be interviewed as an Island Influencer by Sharon Sutton at Thornton Chartered Financial Planners. I hope my passion for pilates shines through and my commitment to my own personal learning that I get to share with my clients.
Did you know Joseph Pilates designed his own Pilates Mats. There was various ones all of which had a strap on the bottom. I have 4 different types in the studio and use two different types in Mat class. The one shown is a typical class mat. In addition I use bench mats in class which are thicker and have the ability to be raised higher flat or tilt either end. The video also shows Read more
A little snippet of my recent visit to America to Joseph Pilates original studio in Becket with lots of his original equipment to re live the authentic exercises on. Learning on apparatus not many people from around the world have heard of or been on. The authentic exercises and sequences and hands on guidance to make the body work correctly. Getting to watch video of Joseph pilates teaching really adds clarity and value to you Read more
I am so excited for my American vacation and to meet amazing international colleagues at a Pilates Conference. Timetable for last week of classes: Studio classes and privates will resume on 6th October. All Douglas classes will resume the week of the 9th of October.
Love having all these little books I made with a variety of the classical exercises along with a few stretches and pre-pilates exercises to keep my clients moving when not having a session with me. https://fb.watch/noUng8fWCN/ Plus great for the kids classes using Pilates Pippa as a visual aid All images belong to myself, Lianne Gregory. Pippa was designed and developed by myself alongside my fabulous friend Zena