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ABOUT PILATES
Joseph Hubertus Pilates
The creator of the Pilates method named his system Contrology. He was an extraordinary man – focused, determined, and passionate about his ideas for a revolutionary body workout program.
Born in Mönchengladbach in 1883, Joe Pilates is still little known in Germany, his country of origin. His exciting life led him from his first job as a beer brewer and amateur boxer in the Ruhr region to an internment camp on the Isle of Man, England, during the First World War. And finally, in New York City, he opened his legendary studio and helped countless celebrities make their bodies more vital and toned.
How did Danile meet Pilates?
I discovered Pilates 22 years ago through an article about Inelia Garcia hosting the renowned Romana Kryzanowska in Brazil. A few years later, I attended my first class and was hooked! The results were incredible, and I knew I had to dive deeper.
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After convincing my father to support an extra year of studies, I dedicated myself fully to Pilates, completing over 900 hours of training in just 9 months. In 2006, I moved to London, taught in various studios, and eventually opened The Authentic Pilates Studio. Balancing career and family was intense, so after selling the studio in 2017, I took a sabbatical, which lasted a bit longer due to the pandemic.
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Now, I’m back and excited to share my passion through Classical Pilates & Physio Clinic in SW London. Looking ahead, I plan to launch a Pilates Teacher Training Program. My mission is to spread Joseph Pilates’ work to everyone, especially those in pain who see it as their norm.
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If this resonates with you, we likely share the same passion for Pilates. And here’s the thing—I can’t do this alone.
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Interested in joining the team?
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Please send an email to be@physiopilatesclinic.com or call me at 07922 111 284.
I can't wait to meet you!
So, what is this method?
Pilates is a low-impact exercise designed to strengthen muscles while stretching, improving postural alignment and balance. It is a mixture of strengthening exercises with the many hundreds of moves concentrating on muscle development in the body, emphasising core strength. This technique helps not only to improve general fitness but overall well-being.
