All Things Pilates with Darien Gold – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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Perfection in life is a double edged sword. Perfection can lead to excellence and mastery, but it can also lead to obsession and anxiety. In the Pilates community, there is not only a hint of perfectionism but an element of performing, as if on a stage in front of an audience. Joan Blum, our guest, is a 25-year Pilates veteran and former professional dancer. I’ve asked Joan to share her thoughts about the need to be perfect and the need to perform which sadly is often encouraged in different sectors of the Pilates industry. This episode touches on First Generation Pilates teacher, Jay Grimes who recently passed away and who contributed so much in helping to maintain the Contrology system.

About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com, https://www.allthingspilatespodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold
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Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
About Joan Blum ~ https://www.instagram.com/joanieblumstagram

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One of the most well received episodes from last season was with John Vignola and if you haven’t heard his first interview, briefly, he spoke about his journey from a severe back injury in the 1990’s to taking a chance with the Pilates Method. He saw many specialists who helped a little or not at all. Then with a few little nudges from me, his SIL (sister in law) he discovered the power of the Method and how it helped him become pain-free. Today, he’s back to talk about his full recovery! And I'd like to add, it's not just because JV is family, his message to all of us is a powerful reminder about committing to our health. Here's to your health!

About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com, https://www.allthingspilatespodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold
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Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer 

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In the early 1960’s, Joseph and Clara Pilates welcomed an assistant named, Lawrence Hayward into their lives.  Lawrence spent so much time with Joe and Clara, documenting Joe’s work that he eventually moved in with them, spending a great deal of time in the Contrology studio. On this first episode of Season 6, we’ll hear new compelling information about Joe’s Contrology system that will make us scratch our heads and think, there’s way more to this Contrology story than most of us have been told. Lawerence himself can’t be here to talk about this part of the Contrology story and so, I’ve asked Dale Matzkow who was a student and close friend of Lawrence’s to share with us his story.

About Darien Gold ~  https://www.dariengold.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
Email: mayerranchrecordings@gmail.com
About Dale Matzkow ~ https://www.purepilatesnyc.com https://www.lawrencehaywardcontrology.com

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In 1980, Dr. Sichel graduated from the New York Chiropractic College specializing in applied kinesiology and non-force work and opened an office on the East Side of New York City. Two years later, Dr. Sichel heard about the Pilates method and more specifically, Romana Kryzanowska and the amazing postural improvements her clients were experiencing. It was around that time period when Dr. Sichel saw a photo of himself holding his daughter at her one year birthday party. He took one look at his faulty posture and the very next day he, too, became a Romana student.

Original air date: March 10, 2018

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Sonje Mayo, a Pilates studio owner was very fortunate to meet and study Contrology with Joseph Pilates in 1965 as a young ballet and modern dancer. Both spoke German which established a special bond that endured until his death in 1967 where upon she continued to study with his main disciple, Romana Kryzanowska. Sonje has a background in anatomy and physiology which has given her a unique ability to work with those clients who have or may be prone to osteoporosis which is our topic for this episode.

Originally aired: January 6, 2019

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Is there a connection between Pilates exercises and Gyrotonic exercises? And if so, what is it? In this episode, my guest is Sonia Lopez and she'll answer these questions and explain why she feels Pilates and Gyrotonic marry beautifully and offers both disciplines at her studio, Body Evolutions Fitness Movement Center in Campbell, CA. 

Originally aired: May 26, 2019

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Hello everyone, I  want to thank you for taking the time to listen to S5 and a very special thank you to my subscribers, Buttercup Sally, Li-Ma, Rachel and Pat. Please consider supporting this podcast as I hope  you agree with my subscriber's sentiments, “Darien, you consistently produce quality shows that are filled with information and inspiration.” A very special thank you to my audio engineer, Fabian and my music composer, AKA Johnny. I'm also looking for a show assistant, please contact me if you might be interested! And finally, as we leave 2023 behind, let’s envision a world that focuses on health, healing and most of all, peace. Wishing you an inspiring 2024. See you next year for Season 6 of All Things Pilates. As always, please feel free to reach out if you're interested in joining my Pilates class email list or if you simply want to contact me and say, "Hi!."

About Darien Gold ~  https://www.dariengold.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengold/
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Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer 
Email: mayerranchrecordings@gmail.com

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As we close Season 5, it's only fitting that we end with the student who studied with Joe Pilates the longest, Anna Shaffer. As Anna says, proper posture or “proper body alignment” as Joe reminded her throughout her studies, gives you confidence and elegance both physically and psychologically.  Anna shares more memories of her time with Joe Pilates.

About Darien Gold ~  https://www.dariengold.com
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Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
Email: mayerranchrecordings@gmail.com
To contact Anna Shaffer ~ awoolley34@aol.com
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This is a beautiful account of how Joe’s work has helped to heal the body, mind and soul. Today’s episode is a touching one. It involves the church, the prison system and a woman who took her own suffering and discovered how the power of Pilates could save her and others. My guest is Paula M, a new Pilates teacher who offers classes for church members and at a women’s local detention center. Paula refers to these classes as her Pilates ministry and her goal is to bring out the beauty in the broken. What a full circle of Joe’s life. He developed his method while incarcerated and all of these decades later, his work has returned to those who need it the most. 

About Darien Gold ~  https://www.dariengold.com
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Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
Email: mayerranchrecordings@gmail.com
About Paula M. ~ https://www.every1pilates.com
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Have you heard of a Method called ELDOA? This modality was created by world-renowned osteopath, Guy Voyer who designed it to help bring the body into balance and to heal the spine. Our guest today, Sarah King is a Pilates teacher who teaches Guy Voyer's work  to classical Pilates teachers in Berlin, Germany. Sarah has a manual therapy background so it’s no wonder she was drawn to another type of modality that has hints of yoga but also offers it within an osteopathic framework. 

About Darien Gold ~  https://www.dariengold.com
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
Email: mayerranchrecordings@gmail.com
About Sarah King ~ https://www.authenticbodycontrol.com
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