Today we introduce the Pilates Elders, the first generation of Pilates teachers and students of Joseph Pilates himself. I share mini bios of the Elders, what I know about them from reading biographies, taking classes with second generation teachers, and meeting Elders in person. Tune in!

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Show Notes:

Amazing books about the elders:

• Cathy Strack's biography of Romana, Love All Around
• Carola Trier's biography by Reiner Grootenhuis 
• Ron Fletcher's Every Body Is Beautiful 
• John Steel's Caged Lion

Articles I found online:

• Pilates history https://www.pilates.com/pilates/origins/
• Jay Grimes' studio https://www.vintagepilates.com/
• Mary Bowen's studio https://pilates-marybowen.com/
• Lolita San Miguel's mentorship program http://www.lolitapilates.com/mentor-program/

Also, Eve Gentry died in 1994. I don't know why I said 1944 in the episode.   

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