Classical vs Contemporary Pilates

Update: 2024-10-10

Description

There is a Pilates method for every type of body — regardless of shape, size, age, or ability. Do all the exercises mirror those originally created by Joseph Pilates? Probably not. But is it still Pilates? Absolutely! In today’s episode, we dive into the conversation surrounding the bullying that persists in our industry around classical versus contemporary Pilates. Join Hannah as she delves into why she feels this is an important conversation to have (again), why thoughtful debate and discussion are indeed important especially when done together, and why she’s more concerned about how knowledge is being transmitted. She also provides insights into disarming the urge to bully, the importance of referring out as a core studio value of theirs, and explores a more meaningful discussion that should be happening in the Pilates world. For all this and more, don’t miss this insightful episode of The Pilates Exchange!

Key Points From This Episode:

Why Hannah feels this conversation is a necessary one to have (again).
Her thoughts on where the bullying stems from.
Why thoughtful discussion and debate are important.
What students care about (and it’s not a competition between classical and contemporary).
Why Hannah is more concerned with how you are transmitting the knowledge you’ve gained.
Injury and Pilates — what does the research really say?
She delves into a discussion on the appalling need for people to police each other.
The importance of coming together, lifting each other up, and supporting each other in this industry.
There should be Pilates for any of the special populations.
Hannah shares questions instructors should ask themselves about the method of Pilates they want to teach.
Referring out and why it’s a key value of Hannah’s Pilates studio.
The strange basis of Pilates-purist bullying.
Only “original equipment” versus having a wide range of manufactured equipment.
The issue with large reformer classes: doing and teaching what suits your skillset and business model.
She unpacks how the teacher can make a difference if you fall in love with a method.
Hannah breaks down a car analogy for choosing your preferred method of Pilates.
She looks at a more worthwhile discussion we should be having around the standardization of Pilates.
Having conversations around taking steps to create better business models and safer, more effective environments.