Pilates Evolution

Pilates Exchange

The evolution of something is often defined as distinguishable differences resulting from modifications in successive generations. When we examine the movement and methodology of various disciplines, especially those with a long history, they no longer resemble their original forms. Movement evolves with each retelling of the story. Pilates and its evolution is an important topic to discuss, for many reasons, especially because of the growingly heated and contentious climate between Pilates teachers and schools of thought in the Pilates world, particularly online. Today, we want to begin to explore the evolution of a movement form while remaining open to differences in opinion. If you want to talk to Hannah about this topic, be sure to reach out on social media or send her an email! Join the conversation as Hannah delves into a brief history of different movement disciplines and how things change with the telling of a new story. She highlights the inevitable factors that influence the way we move and shares candidly why gatekeeping in the Pilates world makes her furious. Hannah delves further and deeper into the need for evolution in movement, including why limiting movements ultimately hinders us and how adapting movements can still honour their origin. She also shares her thoughts on how the importance of focusing your training on the specific body in front of you, and why being aware of the functionality behind movements is also worth keeping in mind. For all this, and much more, join the Pilates Exchange conversation and start listening now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Hannah defines what she believes evolution (and as it relates to movement) is.
• A brief historical overview of different movement disciplines (yoga, ballet, Pilates, etc.).
• What Hannah wishes to impress upon listeners: things change with the telling of a new story.
• The different factors that inevitably influence our movement.
• Hannah highlights the significance of the lack of precision in the information received from Joseph Pilates regarding movements.
• Why gatekeeping in the Pilates world, in both movement and education, makes her furious.
• Hannah touches on avoiding the limiting of movement but still honouring the origin.
• Don’t be afraid to teach Pilates; do what inspires you.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Anna Pavlova — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anna-Pavlova

Margot Fonteyn — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margot-Fonteyn

Adam McAtee on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/adammcateepilates

Raphael Bender on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender

Free Ebook – 100 Pilates Class Themes: https://performance-fit-online.com/100-pilates-class-themes

Free Ebook – Top Teaching Tips: https://performance-fit-online.com/top-teaching-tips

Free Creativity Masterclass: https://mailchi.mp/pilates-studio-nuernberg/creativity-masterclass

Train the Trainers: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/train-the-trainers/

Hannah Teutscher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-teutscher/