Zest and Pleasure is a Pilates podcast hosted by Tracy Belcher, owner of the Pilates blog and brand Pilatay. It explores the original Pilates method, including its history, present, and future. Tracy holds casual conversations with Pilates newsmakers, historians, authors, and thought leaders. The title comes from a Joseph Pilates quote about physical fitness and living with spontaneous zest and pleasure.
Episodes
The Mind and Method of Joe Pilates: Growing Up in Germany With Eva Rincke
In this episode, host Tracy Belcher sits down with historian and author Eva Rincke to explore the fascinating, often misunderstood early life of Joseph Pilates. Broadcasting from Stuttgart, Germany, Eva shares insights from her groundbreaking research and biography, Joseph Pilates: A Biography. Together, they trace Joe's journey from his humble beginnings in Mönchengladbach, Germany, to the founda
Working With Joe Pilates: A PT Perspective With Sonjé Mayo
Sonjé Mayo worked with Joe Pilates as a young dancer, shortly after certifying as a physical therapist at the University of Cape Town. Her understanding of the body in motion and her ability to speak German with Joe Pilates gave her unique insights into his Contrology system. In this episode, Sonjé shares her impressions of Joe Pilates and his method.About Sonjé Sonjé Mayo was born in South Africa
The Spirit Of Contrology With Ana V. Fridman
Ana V. Fridman (https://www.instagram.com/_vilates/), owner of Puerto Rico’s first classical Pilates studio (https://www.pilatespr.com/), tells us how she came to understand what Joseph Pilates meant when he said, “Contrology is the complete coordination of mind, body and spirit.” She talks about lineage, leveling up, studio ownership, self-practice, and so much more, and I know many of our fellow
The Pilates Eye Chart And Motor Control With Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson discusses the Pilates eye chart, and how his own recovery from a head injury helped him understand the fundamental role the eyes play in motor control, inspiring his signature workshop series, MatFit Lab.Michael has been a Pilates student for more than 40 years and has worked with renowned Pilates teachers Eve Gentry, Romana Kryzanowska, Jay Grimes, Kim Lee, Lolita San Miguel, and
Lori Coleman-Brown Talks Pilates, Physical Therapy And Teaching To The Body In Front Of You
Lori Coleman-Brown, MPT, is an internationally-renowned teacher trainer and Pilates educator with 30+ years experience.A dancer from childhood, Lori pursued and earned a BFA in Dance from SUNY Purchase. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Temple University. Her decades of experience include providing physical therapy for professional dance companies and backstage on Broa
Zoe Channon Talks Contemporary To Classical Pilates: Myths, Methodology, And More
Zoe Channon (https://www.instagram.com/zoe.channon/) is a Pilates Teacher based in Sevenoaks, Kent, outside of London.Her Pilates teaching path was very similar to that of host Tracy Belcher.Both fell in love with Pilates through contemporary Pilates programs and slowly found their way to classical Pilates.In this episode, they talk about expectations versus reality, firsthand experiences, and the
Chris Robinson Talks Pilates, Strength, And Training For The Sport Of Life
Chris Robinson is a two-time Muay Thai Kickboxing Champion and international fitness expert with disciplines in Bulgarian Bags, sprinting, and functional traditional training. Chris was a collegiate track and field athlete at San Diego State University, where he earned a degree in kinesiology, and he has since lived every day in constant pursuit of peak performance. Chris was inspired and certifie
Brooke Siler Talks Pilates Precision, Permission, And An Elegant Sufficiency
Brooke Siler talksPilates precision, permission, and an elegant sufficiency. Brooke, author of The Pilates Body, shares her memories of working alongside students of Joe Pilates before joining the Pilates teacher training program of Romana Kryzanowska. She reflects on the differences between the classical Pilates she learned from Romana Kryzanowska and Joe Pilates' Contrology system.If you enjoy
John Howard Steel Shares Memories of Working with Joe Pilates
John Howard Steel shares his memories of working with Joe Pilates in the original Pilates studio.Steel is the author of Caged Lion, his memoir, which untangles Joe Pilates’ life story and the perilous journey of his exercise program known as Pilates.In this conversation with Tracy Belcher, John shares what it was like to work with Joe Pilates and reflects on the studio's transition after Joe's dea
Welcome To The Zest And Pleasure Podcast
Welcome to the Zest And Pleasure™ Pilates Podcast, hosted by Tracy Belcher and produced by Pilatay®.This intro episode provides background on the host, the concept for Zest And Pleasure, and what you can expect.Zest And Pleasure is Pilates podcast exploring the original Pilates method, its history, its future, and everything in between.The Zest and Pleasure™ podcast is hosted by Tracy Belcher, own
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