Pilates Perspectives
Pilates Perspectives is your guide to how Pilates fits into real life, no matter your experience level. We unpack the method’s many approaches and history, where it sits in today’s wellness landscape, and simple ways to apply it day to day. Episodes range from building community through movement to using Pilates in physical therapy and rehab. We also explore timely topics, including education standards, diversity expansion across the field, and embracing Pilates as a lifestyle that supports both body and mind.
You’ll hear from seasoned teachers, clinicians, and thought leaders who share firsthand experience and evidence-informed insights; useful for curious beginners and long-time pros alike. Our aim is to offer practical knowledge, foster inclusivity, and widen perspectives so the practice continues to evolve for everyone.
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Episodes
38 episodes
Why Olympians Use Pilates to Train
For the final episode of Season 4 of Pilates Perspectives, Joy is joined by Joel Crosby, owner of Vitality Method Studios, to discuss Pilates for Olympians. A second-generation Pilates...
Pilates, Military, and Developmental Disability
Joakim Valsinger came to Pilates at 28, straight out of Australian Army commando selection. His first class humbled him. Every strategy the military had taught him - brace, push, repeat - was useless a...
Biomechanics and Injuries
What can biomechanics teach us about the way we move, and how can it help us better prepare for injury, strain, and everyday physical demands? On this episode of Pilates Perspectives, host Joy Puleo is joined by
Romana: Pilates Lineage & Lessons
Classical Pilates teacher Amy Taylor Alpers trained with Romana Kryzanowska, a protégé of Joseph Pilates, at the original Pilates Studio in New York and was certified in 1989.In this episode, A...
Pilates for Pelvic Floor Health
What does the pelvic floor actually do, and why does pelvic floor health involve so much more than Kegel exercises? Joy is joined by Dr. Charisse Balance, PT, DPT, RYT, a physical therapist speciali...
Men & Masculinity in Pilates
Why are so many men hesitant to try Pilates, and what happens when they finally do? Join Joy and Reed Flanagan, ISSA Master Trainer and Founder of Atlantis Fitness & Pilates, ...
Get to Know Your Host, Joy
Who is the voice behind Pilates Perspectives? In this special episode, the spotlight turns to Joy Puleo, Director of Education at Balanced Body and host of the podcast, interviewed by her colle...
Nutrition for Fitness
What should you actually eat to support your workouts, and does “healthy eating” look the same for everyone? Joy and Kylie Benak, Registered Dietitian and Pilates teacher, cut through nutrition myt...
Movement and the Neurodivergent Brain
What happens in the brain when we move, and why does cognitive movement complexity matter more than high intensity? Joy is joined by Dr. Julia Basso, neuroscientist, certifie...
Pregnancy and Pilates
Pregnancy often comes with a long list of exercise restrictions, but how many movement "rules" are actually backed by evidence? In this episode of Pilates Perspectives, host Joy Puleo sits down with pre- and postnatal specialist
Lesser-Known Pilates Apparatus: Moving Beyond the Reformer
Joy talks with Kathi Ross-Nash, creator of the Red Thread Method, founder of the KRN Education and the Pilates Advanced Professional Teacher Training (PPATT) program, celebrated author, and globall...
How Exercise Boosts Creativity
Leah Grant, NCPT and BFA, explores the powerful connection between functional exercise, creative expression, and the ultimate mind-body experience. Through the lens of the Pilates method, Le...
The Anatomy & Physiology of Pilates
What happens when therapeutic Pilates meets physical therapy, evidence-based practice, and decades of advanced movement education? Joy Puleo sits down with Chrissy Romani-Ruby...
Be the Teacher You Want to See in the World
What does it take to become the Pilates teacher you aspire to be? Joy chats with Lesley Logan, founder of OPC (Online Pilates Classes), Pilates educator, business owner, and host of the Be It Till You See I...
Pilates for Fitness & Athletics
What role does Pilates play in fitness, athletic performance, and real-life movement? Joy chats with John Garey, founder of Pilates & Fitness TV and Pilates Grad School, about how Pilates can su...
Pilates for the Queer Community
What does it mean to facilitate Pilates “queerly”? In this episode of Pilates Perspectives, host Joy Puleo speaks with Sofia Engelman about creating more inclusive, trauma-informed Pilates spaces for ...
How to Stay Safe in Your Pilates Class
Safety is essential to a strong, effective Pilates practice for students, teachers, and studio owners alike. In this episode, Brooke Bowersock, Balanced Body Pri...
There's No One-Size-Fits-All In Fitness
Joy and Shelly Power, VP of Education at Polestar, have a thoughtful conversation on navigating movement advice and fitness misinformation in a world full of conflicting information. Shelly ...
Unpacking Proprioception
Proprioception is often described as the body’s “sixth sense,” but what does that really mean for movement quality? In this episode of Pilates Perspectives, Joy talks with Misha Von Bechtolsheim...
Teaching Autonomy With Pilates
How do we teach Pilates in a way that empowers rather than corrects? Joy and Cara Reeser, Master Teacher and second-generation Pilates educator, explore a more nuanced, relational...
The Traditions & Evolution of Classical Pilates
What does it really mean to practice “classical” Pilates, and is that even the right word? In this thoughtful conversation, Blossom Leilani Crawford, owner and director of Bridge ...
Pilates as a Lifestyle [Zoom]
Pilates is more than a workout; it’s a path to better health, holistic wellness, and a more meaningful life. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Brent Anderson, Founder of Polestar Pilates, joins us ...
Pilates for Care of Health
Join Joy and Nora St. John, renowned Pilates educator, acupuncturist, and massage therapist, for a rich conversation on Pilates for care of health and how movement can support ...