Happy Spring (finally!) everyone. I hope this post finds you all well. As usual, the Cape is beautiful and I’ve actually been to the beach a couple of times….pretty good for May.
When I decided years ago that I wanted to learn and teach Pilates, I began with a program close to home because I still had 3 kids at home and traveling for training would be tough. Well, the training wasn’t what I had expected and all intuitive hits were pointing to the original source of the work and that of legendary teacher, Romana Kryzanowska-who was in Manhattan. Manhattan! Well, I finally took the plunge and went to the city for my assessment.
The moment I stepped into the studio, I knew I was in the company of devoted professionals. The energy was amazing. I had my lesson and was blown away by the difference in what I had learned in previous Pilates lessons. It was harder, but I LOVED that. I was also so incredibly humbled and knew in that instant that I had better forget about anything I had already learned about Pilates and/or exercise and keep an open mind. Otherwise, I knew that I was cooked. It was that simple.
Pilates isn’t just a job to me. It’s a way of life. What I learn I carry with me each and every day. How I walk, sit, work out, garden, play golf, the list is endless! And here’s another thing...what I’ve learned from that unbroken teacher lineage of Joe and Clara Pilates to Romana Kryzanowska to Sari Mejia-Santo to Daria Pace to all the master level teachers with Romana’s Pilates is THIS:
This type of exercise is like nothing I’ve ever done because it’s not just exercise. It’s a system, a philosophy, a whole body head to your toes way of moving. There is seemingly no end to the depth of strength and technique that goes with Pilates. If you love a challenge, you’ll get along fine with this system of exercises. And yet, every body can reap its benefits.
I am grateful to be able to share with you this unique, time tested form of movement and exercise-it ain’t easy, but it is life changing and anyone can learn to do it. But you have to have an open mind...otherwise...you’re cooked! All you have to do is take that first step. I did.
See you in the studio!
In Peace and Health,
Debbie