Lock one in for yourself. Hell lock in all of them. A Pilates workout, led by the eyes and guidance of a 2ndGenMaster. A MasterClass Workout using the Pilates studio apparatus with a few friends, teachers and colleagues. This is the #PilatesSistersSquad 2021 LineUp.

You will want to block off time for yourself and access to the apparatus – in your home or your studio. Yes, you are busy. We all are. Nevertheless, you might want to set aside the Fourth Sunday of each month at 2PM EST for a session with one or more of our industry’s favorite 2ndGenMaster Teachers.

You are strongly encouraged to lock in your choice(s) in advance. The maximum number of participants will be ten (10) for any session.

MasterClass Workouts

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Check out the scheduled line up of teachers and chosen apparatus and Use the link(s) shown to claim a slot in the virtual room via credit card (note a 3.9% transaction fee will be included to complete the transaction) or you may claim a slot via Venmo.

If your schedule won’t allow a live session with the Squad, you may choose to enjoy the recorded session. All the options will give you a pure Pilates workout.

The objective was to share the LIVE Virtual chance to work together with a network of friends for a good, solid workout. Hope you can join the #PilatesSistersSquad in living color.

2nd Gen Master Teacher Line Up | Jan-June

Maria Earle

A Second Generation teacher with 20+ years of international teaching experience who states, “my approach to Pilates has undergone a profound evolution and was deeply enriched by my mentor Kathleen Stanford Grant (a protégé of Joseph Pilates) with whom I studied with for thirteen years.”

Maria’s energy and enthusiasm, back in the Summer of 2018 actually started the process and fueled the gumption to build this site. We met for a workout at Lisa Serradilla’s NYC studio, Pilatium. An apparatus session using the Tower and Reformer. The images of that day, the #PilatesSisters involved and the session workouts that followed are all over this site.

I think it quite fitting that as a black woman takes the seat as the United States Vice President that another powerful, black woman kick off the MasterClass Workouts of 2021.

January 24

Wunda Chair

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Alycea Ungaro

Alycea flipped the script when she chose to teach a MasterClass Workout that “wasn’t limited by one apparatus.” She wanted to teach, what she called a Studio Workout.

To participate, you will need/want access to the Pilates Studio apparatus; Reformer, Wunda, Tower, Barrel. She has something planned that is going to spin you around and lift you up and place you back on your feet – perhaps touching a few more surfaces than you might normally do on your own.

I like the sound of it.

February 28

Studio Workout

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Saul Choza

Saul is a teacher’s teacher, and as stated on his website, has worked with our industry’s best Pilates instructors such as Sari Mejia, Kathy Grant, Lolita San Miguel, Jay Grimes, Maria Jose’ Blom, Cynthia Lochard, Brooke Siler, Kathy Ross Nash.

In the early spring I jumped into a Wunda Chair session with Saul and had every intention of coming back or more. The adjustments of our lives and schedule shifts due to the pandemic (and his PST timezone) made it difficult to manage. I fell down on my intended plan. I am honored and excited that he willingly carved out an hour for this MasterClass Workout.

March 28

Reformer

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Brooke Siler

Brooke is another person that easily flips the script on the “normal” way of moving with the apparatus. My first introduction to her genius was working the order of exercises – backwards on the reformer. Then she blew my mind using the pedal of the Wunda Chair for her WundaMat series.

Thus, there is no telling what unexpected twists and turns she may guide the group through with Mat on the Cadillac/Tower.

April 25

Tower/Cadillac Mat

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Christina Gadar

The purchase of her fourth book, The Wunda Chair Edition put Christina on my radar in May 2020. Alas ,having the book in my possession did not and will not help my short legs get the lift her ballet dancer training awards her in Tendon Stretch Front, Side or Back.

Yet, experiencing her as a teacher’s teacher will be an invaluable opportunity for all the #PilatesSistersSquad Wunda Chair lovers.

May 23

Wunda Chair

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Peter Roel

Peter Roël, B.A., PMA®-CPT, director of Pilates Shop Teacher Training, co-founded and co-owns Pilates Shop/Yoga Garage in New York City. Peter was educated at the Dance Conservatory at Arnhem in The Netherlands, earning a B.A. in Dance Education, which entailed Psychology, Pedagogy, and Anatomy.

Peter started his Pilates education in 1984 with Kathy Grant, with whom he studied and worked for 15 years. In 1992, he was certified to teach Pilates by Romana Kryzanowska and in 1995 he studied and was certified to teach Gyrotonics by Julio Horvath.

He has spent a lifetime as a competitive track and field athlete, gymnast and dancer, and as such, Peter gives an integrative and individual approach to his Pilates teaching. When invited to lead this Masterclass Workout, he told me that 60 minutes was a tad short for his preferred “studio session” involving a Mat, Reformer, Wunda Chair, Cadillac/Tower. Thus, plan to set aside 90 minutes for a “more complete workout between the use of the body in space and in relation to gravity.”

June 27

Studio Apparatus

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2nd Gen Master Teacher Line Up | Sept-Dec

Chris Robinson

He defines himself as a lifelong athlete with a degree in Kinesiology, who has always defined peak athletic performance as a combination of stability, stamina, stretch, strength, speed, and synergy. As such, S6 Fitness has been the hallmark of his brand for six years. In 2020, Chris re-branded his business, “Pilates and Sports by Chris Robinson” and continues to harness the power of The Pilates Method, as it was taught to him by two of Joseph Pilates’ students, Romana Kryzanowska and Jay Grimes. He does so with his own insight and experience as a college track & field athlete, a two-time Muay Thai Kickboxing champion, and coach.

In other words, don’t expect the “same old energy” when being led by Chris. Bring your A-game.

September 26

Reformer

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Cynthia Shipley

Cynthia is a Romana’s Pilates Level II Instructor trainer and a former dancer. It was through The Dance Theatre of Harlem that Cynthia was introduced to, and found a passion for, Pilates. Cynthia was taught by the very best, Joseph Pilates’ protege Romana Kryzanowska and Romana’s daughter, Sari Mejia Santos. Cynthia has achieved the title of Master Teacher Trainer through her talent and dedication to the method.

Her mission is to strengthen and grow the Romana’s Pilates community, to offer a welcoming space for all involved and to present the Pilates method as it was taught to her.

We are honored that Cynthia has accepted the invitation to lead a MasterClass Workout. In fact, in anticipation that this session will sell out immediately, 15 slots are being made available for this special MasterClassWorkout.

October 24

Reformer

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Holding Space

November

TBA

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Holding Space

December

TBD

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Pilates Sisters Squad Editor

Gina Jackson, Owner, Pilates4Fitness, a NY Power Pilates Certified Instructor, maintains a regular weekly workout within a Pilates studio in addition to enjoying Vinyasa Yoga regularly in Jersey City, NJ.

Gina holds a BA from Upsala College and MBA from New York University and uses all her corporate business management expertise in the management of the studio and business. She actively supports a myriad of clients, teaching all to honor their health, strength and life with the principles of Pilates at its core.

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