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Pilates Perspectives

NouveauWhy Olympians Use Pilates to Train4 novembre 2026 · 1 h
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Pilates Perspectives is your guide to how Pilates fits into real life, no matter your experience level. We unpack the method’s many approaches and history, where it sits in today’s wellness landscape, and simple ways to apply it day to day. Episodes range from building community through movement to using Pilates in physical therapy and rehab. We also explore timely topics, including education standards, diversity expansion across the field, and embracing Pilates as a lifestyle that supports both body and mind.

You’ll hear from seasoned teachers, clinicians, and thought leaders who share firsthand experience and evidence-informed insights; useful for curious beginners and long-time pros alike. Our aim is to offer practical knowledge, foster inclusivity, and widen perspectives so the practice continues to evolve for everyone.

Follow Pilates Perspectives and join a community committed to learning, growing, and practicing with purpose.

Visit pilates.com/pilates-perspectives-podcast to learn more.

Participants

  • Joy PuleoAnimation
  • Clare MurphyProduction
  • Scott KartagenerProduction
  • Stephanie GoodmanProduction
  • Ethan WilliamsRédaction
  • Styles MunsonRédaction

Épisodes 38

  1. Why Olympians Use Pilates to Train

    1 hSaison 4 · Épisode 10

    For the final episode of Season 4 of Pilates Perspectives, Joy is joined by Joel Crosby, owner of Vitality Method Studios, to discuss Pilates for Olympians. A second-generation Pilates elder who completed “The …

  2. Pilates, Military, and Developmental Disability

    1 h 16 minSaison 4 · Épisode 9

    Joakim Valsinger came to Pilates at 28, straight out of Australian Army commando selection. His first class humbled him. Every strategy the military had taught him - brace, push, repeat - was useless against a …

  3. Biomechanics and Injuries

    1 h 29 minSaison 4 · Épisode 8

    What can biomechanics teach us about the way we move, and how can it help us better prepare for injury, strain, and everyday physical demands? On this episode of Pilates Perspectives, host Joy Puleo is joined …

  4. Romana: Pilates Lineage & Lessons

    1 h 15 minSaison 4 · Épisode 7

    Classical Pilates teacher Amy Taylor Alpers trained with Romana Kryzanowska, a protégé of Joseph Pilates, at the original Pilates Studio in New York and was certified in 1989.In this episode, Amy takes us …

  5. Pilates for Pelvic Floor Health

    58 minSaison 4 · Épisode 6

    What does the pelvic floor actually do, and why does pelvic floor health involve so much more than Kegel exercises? Joy is joined by Dr. Charisse Balance, PT, DPT, RYT, a physical therapist specializing in …

  6. Men & Masculinity in Pilates

    1 h 8 minSaison 4 · Épisode 5

    Why are so many men hesitant to try Pilates, and what happens when they finally do? Join Joy and Reed Flanagan, ISSA Master Trainer and Founder of Atlantis Fitness & Pilates, for a candid conversation about …

  7. Get to Know Your Host, Joy

    1 h 1 minSaison 4 · Épisode 4

    Who is the voice behind Pilates Perspectives? In this special episode, the spotlight turns to Joy Puleo, Director of Education at Balanced Body and host of the podcast, interviewed by her colleague, Paul …

  8. Nutrition for Fitness

    1 h 5 minSaison 4 · Épisode 3

    What should you actually eat to support your workouts, and does “healthy eating” look the same for everyone? Joy and Kylie Benak, Registered Dietitian and Pilates teacher, cut through nutrition myths and …

  9. Movement and the Neurodivergent Brain

    1 h 11 minSaison 4 · Épisode 2

    What happens in the brain when we move, and why does cognitive movement complexity matter more than high intensity? Joy is joined by Dr. Julia Basso, neuroscientist, certified yoga teacher, Director of the …

  10. Pregnancy and Pilates

    1 h 19 minSaison 4 · Épisode 1

    Pregnancy often comes with a long list of exercise restrictions, but how many movement "rules" are actually backed by evidence? In this episode of Pilates Perspectives, host Joy Puleo sits down with pre- and …

  11. Lesser-Known Pilates Apparatus: Moving Beyond the Reformer

    1 h 7 minSaison 3 · Épisode 9

    Joy talks with Kathi Ross-Nash, creator of the Red Thread Method, founder of the KRN Education and the Pilates Advanced Professional Teacher Training (PPATT) program, celebrated author, and globally renowned …

  12. How Exercise Boosts Creativity

    1 h 4 minSaison 3 · Épisode 8

    Leah Grant, NCPT and BFA, explores the powerful connection between functional exercise, creative expression, and the ultimate mind-body experience. Through the lens of the Pilates method, Leah shares how …

  13. The Anatomy & Physiology of Pilates

    1 h 3 minSaison 3 · Épisode 7

    What happens when therapeutic Pilates meets physical therapy, evidence-based practice, and decades of advanced movement education? Joy Puleo sits down with Chrissy Romani-Ruby—Educational Director of PHI …

  14. Be the Teacher You Want to See in the World

    1 h 11 minSaison 3 · Épisode 6

    What does it take to become the Pilates teacher you aspire to be? Joy chats with Lesley Logan, founder of OPC (Online Pilates Classes), Pilates educator, business owner, and host of the Be It Till You See It …

  15. Pilates for Fitness & Athletics

    1 h 29 minSaison 3 · Épisode 5

    What role does Pilates play in fitness, athletic performance, and real-life movement? Joy chats with John Garey, founder of Pilates & Fitness TV and Pilates Grad School, about how Pilates can support athletes …

  16. Pilates for the Queer Community

    1 h 2 minSaison 3 · Épisode 4

    What does it mean to facilitate Pilates “queerly”? In this episode of Pilates Perspectives, host Joy Puleo speaks with Sofia Engelman about creating more inclusive, trauma-informed Pilates spaces for queer and …

  17. How to Stay Safe in Your Pilates Class

    58 minSaison 3 · Épisode 3

    Safety is essential to a strong, effective Pilates practice for students, teachers, and studio owners alike. In this episode, Brooke Bowersock, Balanced Body Principal Educator and Founder of ALIGN Pilates …

  18. There's No One-Size-Fits-All In Fitness

    1 h 6 minSaison 3 · Épisode 2

    Joy and Shelly Power, VP of Education at Polestar, have a thoughtful conversation on navigating movement advice and fitness misinformation in a world full of conflicting information. Shelly Power shares how to …

  19. Unpacking Proprioception

    1 h 21 minSaison 3 · Épisode 1

    Proprioception is often described as the body’s “sixth sense,” but what does that really mean for movement quality? In this episode of Pilates Perspectives, Joy talks with Misha Von Bechtolsheim about …

  20. Teaching Autonomy With Pilates

    59 minSaison 2 · Épisode 9

    How do we teach Pilates in a way that empowers rather than corrects? Joy and Cara Reeser, Master Teacher and second-generation Pilates educator, explore a more nuanced, relational approach to Pilates teaching …

  21. The Traditions & Evolution of Classical Pilates

    1 h 1 minSaison 2 · Épisode 8

    What does it really mean to practice “classical” Pilates, and is that even the right word? In this thoughtful conversation, Blossom Leilani Crawford, owner and director of Bridge Pilates in Brooklyn, reflects …

  22. Pilates as a Lifestyle [Zoom]

    1 h 19 minSaison 2 · Épisode 7

    Pilates is more than a workout; it’s a path to better health, holistic wellness, and a more meaningful life. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Brent Anderson, Founder of Polestar Pilates, joins us to explore the …

  23. Pilates for Care of Health

    58 minSaison 2 · Épisode 6

    Join Joy and Nora St. John, renowned Pilates educator, acupuncturist, and massage therapist, for a rich conversation on Pilates for care of health and how movement can support healing in practical, lasting …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Join Joy and Nora St. John, renowned Pilates educator, acupuncturist, and massage therapist, for a rich conversation on Pilates for care of health and how movement can support healing in practical, lasting ways. Nora shares how professionals can leverage their education with more nuance, why most clients don’t need all the bells and whistles to make progress, and how returning to Pilates fundamentals often creates the biggest breakthroughs in recovery, functional movement, and long-term results.

    Together, they explore why awareness in the body is the key to meaningful change, how the mind-body connection supports healing, and what makes Pilates uniquely powerful in the context of health and wellness. You’ll hear Nora’s perspective on holistic, 3D movement, movement solutions vs. manual therapy, and the neurological benefits of Pilates.

    This episode offers essential insights for anyone interested in Pilates for healing, mindful movement education, and the therapeutic applications of classical Pilates principles.

    This episode is powered by Balanced Body®.

  24. Inclusive Pilates: Through the Lens of Disability

    1 h 21 minSaison 2 · Épisode 5

    In this episode of Pilates Perspectives, Joy has an open conversation with Stephanie Comella (Co-Founder & CEO of Zebrafish Neuro) and Vanessa Cameron, PhD (nurse and disability advocate), about ableism in …

    Notes de l’épisode

    In this episode of Pilates Perspectives, Joy has an open conversation with Stephanie Comella (Co-Founder & CEO of Zebrafish Neuro) and Vanessa Cameron, PhD (nurse and disability advocate), about ableism in healthcare and movement spaces. Vanessa shares what it was like to become a wheelchair user and the ostracization she experienced, highlighting the subtle ways bias shows up in clinics, Pilates studios, and “helping” professions within the wellness industry.

    Together, they explore how to support disabled clients with more respect and better outcomes: ask what they need instead of assuming, shift from being the “authority” to being a collaborator, and move away from the mindset of trying to “fix” someone. You’ll also hear nuanced guidance on person-first vs. identity-first language, why word choice matters in accessible fitness instruction, and how floor-based programming and adaptive Pilates can expand access and confidence for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility, without sacrificing challenge, skill-building, or autonomy.

    This essential conversation addresses disability inclusion in Pilates, accessible movement education, and creating welcoming spaces for diverse bodies in wellness environments.

    This special release episode is also available to watch on YouTube.

    This episode is powered by Balanced Body®.

  25. Community Through Education & Events

    42 minSaison 2 · Épisode 4

    Amy Rost, Founder of Arc Pilates, joins Joy for a powerful conversation on building real community through Pilates education and events. She shares how to create inclusive Pilates spaces that feel like home …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Amy Rost, Founder of Arc Pilates, joins Joy for a powerful conversation on building real community through Pilates education and events. She shares how to create inclusive Pilates spaces that feel like home, how to create a community if you can’t find one you feel you belong in, and how connection can be an antidote to loneliness and burnout in the wellness industry. Together, we explore the shift from an individualistic to a collectivistic mindset, where belonging, collaboration, and service to the greater good become the foundation for sustainable impact in Pilates instruction and community wellness.

    Guided by Amy’s north star: connection, collaboration, community, this episode is an invitation to build something bigger than yourself. If you’re interested in Pilates community building, creating welcoming movement spaces, or developing educational programs that foster genuine connection, this conversation offers practical insights for building lasting community impact.

    This episode is powered by Balanced Body®.

  26. What It Was Like to Learn from Joseph Pilates [Zoom]

    1 h 21 minSaison 2 · Épisode 3

    In this Pilates history episode, Joy interviews John Howard Steel, author of Caged Lion, and Ken Endelman, founder and CEO of Balanced Body, for a rare firsthand telling of what it was like to train directly …

    Notes de l’épisode

    In this Pilates history episode, Joy interviews John Howard Steel, author of Caged Lion, and Ken Endelman, founder and CEO of Balanced Body, for a rare firsthand telling of what it was like to train directly with Joseph Pilates, the creator of Pilates, in New York. John recounts the atmosphere of Joseph Pilates’ original studio, Joe’s focused teaching methods and classical Pilates training approach, and the principle he repeated again and again: “never stop moving.”

    You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories about John’s friendship with Joe and Clara, including Clara’s hospitality and the personal care that shaped the original Pilates studio culture. John also shares a powerful takeaway from learning with the founder of Pilates: you didn’t have to be perfect, you just had to try your best. The conversation explores Joe’s philosophy of the human body, functional movement principles, and why he believed that if people learned to breathe better and move better, society itself could improve.

    If you’re interested in the origins of Pilates, the history of Pilates, Joseph Pilates’ original teaching style, Contrology methods, classical Pilates training, Pilates instructor education, and the legacy of the Joseph Pilates method, this episode offers essential insight and inspiration into authentic movement education.

    This episode is powered by Balanced Body®.

  27. Uplifting Marginalized Voices in Pilates

    1 h 14 minSaison 2 · Épisode 2

    Tonya Amos is the kind of leader who expands what Pilates can be and who it can be for. As the owner of the award-winning Aspire Pilates Center and Artistic Director of the Grown Women Dance Collective, Tonya …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Tonya Amos is the kind of leader who expands what Pilates can be and who it can be for. As the owner of the award-winning Aspire Pilates Center and Artistic Director of the Grown Women Dance Collective, Tonya has delivered more than 22,000 hours of classes internationally, while building programs that pay it forward through scholarship access and community reinvestment. She shares what it means to bring Pilates to disinvested communities and demographics that haven’t historically had access, and why those communities may use Pilates differently.

    Tonya also opens up about her experience with long COVID and how it reshaped her relationship to capacity, recovery, and care. Joy and Tonya explore the “rich tapestry” of Pilates through the lens of inclusion, cultural context, and Black liberation, and dig into practical ways studios and instructors can reduce barriers. If you’re interested in the future of Pilates, this conversation will challenge, inspire, and ground you.


    This episode is powered by Balanced Body®.

  28. A Legal Investigator, Pilates Instructor, and Dancer Walk into a Bar...

    57 minSaison 2 · Épisode 1

    Mychele Sims has one of those “wait, how do these worlds connect?” careers: legal investigator, certified Pilates instructor, and dancer. In this episode, Joy sits down with Mychele for a conversation that …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Mychele Sims has one of those “wait, how do these worlds connect?” careers: legal investigator, certified Pilates instructor, and dancer. In this episode, Joy sits down with Mychele for a conversation that reveals the surprising through-line between all three, and the skills of observing, listening, and interpreting human behavior with care and context.

    Together, they unpack how Mychele’s “legal brain” and “movement brain” inform one another, from helping people breathe and stay calm in the legal realm to showing up with empathy in the Pilates studio. Mychele also shares why she prefers “body neutrality” over “body positivity”, and how that body-neutral framework can create a more grounded, sustainable relationship with movement and body image, especially for people who feel left out of mainstream wellness messaging and fitness instruction.

    You’ll also hear a practical, values-driven discussion on accessibility in Pilates: what it really means to serve underserved populations through inclusive movement practices, why inclusive Pilates programming has to go beyond good intentions, and how Pilates instructors and movement professionals can design welcoming spaces, inclusive language, and accessible fitness training that welcome more bodies without making anyone feel like an afterthought.

    This episode is powered by Balanced Body®.

  29. Pilates Anytime® and its Growth Contribution to Pilates

    1 h 26 minSaison 1 · Épisode 9

    In this two-part season finale episode, host Joy Puleo sits down with the visionary minds behind Pilates Anytime: first, co-founders John Marston and Kristi Cooper, then current CEO Kira Sloane, to explore how …

    Notes de l’épisode

    In this two-part season finale episode, host Joy Puleo sits down with the visionary minds behind Pilates Anytime: first, co-founders John Marston and Kristi Cooper, then current CEO Kira Sloane, to explore how one platform reshaped the global Pilates community.

    In Part 1, John and Kristi share the story of bringing Pilates online at a time when streaming fitness was just emerging. They reflect on breaking free from rigid definitions of classical Pilates, their mission to represent the full breadth of the practice, and how accessibility and inclusivity are imperative to the future of Pilates. Together, they explore what it means to honor tradition while expanding the reach of Pilates to all bodies, backgrounds, and abilities.

    In Part 2, Kira Sloane dives into the evolution of leadership and humanity in the Pilates world. From shifting from yoga to Pilates to cultivating the “founder energy” that drives transformation, Kira shares insights on how personal growth and connection are at the heart of meaningful teaching. She discusses the “third space” that emerges in the studio and the “quality of quietude” that defines Pilates—a space where transformation happens through the smallest, most mindful details.

    This episode is powered by Balanced Body®.

  30. Breaking Out of the Box: Embracing Different Types of Pilates

    1 h 11 minSaison 1 · Épisode 8

    Host Joy Puleo sits down with renowned educator Karen Frischmann (Pilates Educator, Mastery Series, Classical Progressions continuing education programs) to explore how contemporary and classical Pilates share …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Host Joy Puleo sits down with renowned educator Karen Frischmann (Pilates Educator, Mastery Series, Classical Progressions continuing education programs) to explore how contemporary and classical Pilates share the same destination, even if the paths look different. This conversation explores Pilates as a holistic approach to health, cultivating systemic balance, disciplined practice, and durable core strength for foundational exercises.

    Karen unpacks Jay Grimes’s guidance: “It’s all in there” and “trust the work”, and shows how approaching movement with curiosity helps teachers and students alike shift from chasing perfection to building longevity. Gain practical wisdom on why you should just get moving (it’ll be messy, and that’s part of it), how to progress intelligently, and where the magic of Contrology equipment elevates learning in the studio. Whether you identify as classical, contemporary, or a comfortably hybrid approach, you’ll leave with actionable insights for Pilates programming and refining your own Pilates practice and pedagogy. Perfect for Pilates instructors, studio owners, and dedicated movers searching for evidence-informed, tradition-respecting ways to grow.

    This episode is powered by Balanced Body®.

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