The History of Pilates
An introduction to Joseph Pilates and traditional Pilates. A brief look at the legal history of the trademark of the Pilates name and how that affects Pilates as it is taught today.
Joseph Pilates: A short Biography
Joseph Pilates is the founder of the Pilates method of exercise, and the inventor of the Pilates exercise machines.
Joseph Pilates is the founder of the Pilates method of exercise, and the inventor of the Pilates exercise machines.
Joseph Pilates' Book, Return to Life Through Contrology
Joseph Pilates' book, Return to Life Through Contrology is essential Pilates reading. In it, Joseph Pilates writes about the philosophy of the Pilates method and gives instructions for Pilates mat exercises, including pictures.
Joseph Pilates' book, Return to Life Through Contrology is essential Pilates reading. In it, Joseph Pilates writes about the philosophy of the Pilates method and gives instructions for Pilates mat exercises, including pictures.
Quotes from Joseph Pilates
Find inspiring quotes from Joseph Pilates Book, Return to Life Through Contrology.
Find inspiring quotes from Joseph Pilates Book, Return to Life Through Contrology.
The Pilates Elders
Joseph Pilates' original students are known as, the elders. here is a brief introduction to those teachers and how they fit into the Pilates legacy.
Joseph Pilates' original students are known as, the elders. here is a brief introduction to those teachers and how they fit into the Pilates legacy.
Pilates Trademark and Issues of Certification
When the Pilates name was released from trademarked status in 2000, the entire Pilates community was dramatically effected.
When the Pilates name was released from trademarked status in 2000, the entire Pilates community was dramatically effected.
An Online Biography of Joseph Pilates
This is a great overview of the life of Joseph Pilates. It briefly touches on all the highlights of this brilliant man. This page also includes some wonderful pictures of Pilates in his later years.
This is a great overview of the life of Joseph Pilates. It briefly touches on all the highlights of this brilliant man. This page also includes some wonderful pictures of Pilates in his later years.
A Detailed History of the Fight Over the Pilates Trademark
The fight over the Pilates trademark shook the Pilates community, and had a far reaching affect on all aspects of Pilates work today.
The fight over the Pilates trademark shook the Pilates community, and had a far reaching affect on all aspects of Pilates work today.
Pilates Pictures by I.C. Rapoport
I.C. Rapoport has a collection of rare images of Joseph Pilates. They are presented here at the Balanced Body website in gallery form. This is a must see for those who would like to see the master at work.
I.C. Rapoport has a collection of rare images of Joseph Pilates. They are presented here at the Balanced Body website in gallery form. This is a must see for those who would like to see the master at work.