Mission Statement
The mission of Classical Pilates Inc. is to film and preserve Joseph Pilates' original method and classical technique with the highest standards of historical accuracy and technical precision. We are wholeheartedly committed to demonstrating that Pilates is both a science of the body and an art form, as well as poetry in motion when practiced with proper form, dynamics, rhythm, and musicality. Classical Pilates exhibits how this brilliant method of body conditioning ultimately aims toward technical clarity, robust rhythms, strength, suppleness, and artfulness through movement. We also show that the Pilates method is a lot of fun!
The Classical Pilates Instructor Directory
In 2004 Classical Pilates began supporting the preservation of Joseph Pilates' original method in another way. The Directory page of this website now includes over 800 instructors who have comprehensive training by the most distinguished 1st generation master teachers who trained directly with Joseph Pilates. This directory can be a valuable resource to help you find a well-trained classically trained instructor, or to assist communication and collaboration between some of the most experienced professioanls in the field.
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A body free from nervous tension and fatigue is the ideal shelter provided
by nature for housing a well balanced mind, fully capable of successfuly meeting all the complex problems of modern living.
- Joseph Pilates
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DVD Production Notes
We are releasing two new DVD titles in February or March 2006 to help preserve Mr. Pilates' original method. Because of their significant complexity, we started doing research and schedule rehearsals during February 2005. The first DVD title demonstrates a brilliant and fun educational curriculum of Pilates for children and young adults ages 5-17; it was created, written, and co-directed by Jennifer Morley. We have a beautiful and charming cast of children who practice the method with natural spontaneity and skill. As many people know, Mr. Pilates pays significant attention to the needs and problems of children, so it was natural to study his writings and create a wonderful program. Both new DVD titles feature special guests Alycea Ungaro, best selling author and director of Real Pilates, as well as Fatima Bruhns, former teacher trainer for The Pilates Studio of New York.
The second DVD demonstrates traditional Pilates Mat workout levels with special attention to difficulties relating to neck and spine. The featured individuals are Steve Hash, Sandy Shimoda, and Karen Garcia. This DVD is interesting because we balance the two overlapping, yet sometimes diverging, professional areas of traditional Pilates technique with medical principles and concepts. The DVD script was written by Megan Rich, P.T., who helps define Classical Pilates movement in clear descriptive terms, as well as providing a sound medical substructure for each workout. Both DVD projects have been very challenging in new and creative ways.
In 2004 the Communicator Awards, an international awards competition that recognizes outstanding work in the communications field, conferred the 2003 Award of Distinction to Classical Pilates' first 4 instructional DVD titles. As a winner of the Communicator Awards, Classical Pilates Inc. joins an exclusive list of professionals who are recognized as the best within the field.
Since November 2002 Classical Pilates' Complete Mat Workout Series has been the top selling Pilates DVD on Amazon.com. Other Classical Pilates titles are in the top 20-30 selling DVDs on this same list. Classical Pilates produced these technique DVDs because it is important to preserve a visual record of the original method as taught by Joseph Pilates and carried on by Romana Kryzanowska, as well as her devoted students.
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1121 N. Bethlehem Pike
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Spring House, PA 19477
