Moving Well Podcast

In this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Anula Maiberg, Pilates teacher and co-owner of Sixth Street Pilates in NYC about body image and Pilates culture. They discuss:  Why showing diverse body types performing Pilates is important Possible reasons why Pilates isn't easily defined by the general public and fitness community  What we can do as Pilates instructors to help define Pilates culture in and out of the studio The impact of marketing on Pilates culture and how to appeal to younger generations How we can make the studio a more welcoming place where people feel empowered to move and not self-critical of how they move How to handle criticism when putting yourself out there About Anula You were once wild here. Don't let them tame you. - Isadora Duncan Pilates is about finding success in movement its not about making ideal shapes. That's my approach to teaching. I try to bring that across by finding joy in the practice and not taking it all too seriously. I have a major leggings obsession and now that A