Aha Atlas Video Newsletter | Issue 23 | Classical v. Contemporary Pilates (Free Edition)
March 2023
Classical v. Contemporary Pilates
Welcome to Issue 23 of the Aha Atlas Newsletter! This month, we’re comparing classical and contemporary Pilates. ☯️
🧠 Learn about the differences between classical and contemporary Pilates, and what motivates teachers on both sides.
🤸 Move with Kai-Ting in a mini class that’s a love note to the classical Pilates exercise, Single Leg Circle.
🌱 Grow with us by considering what to do when someone tells you, “that’s not Pilates.”
🧊 Then Chill with us, where we share cookie recipes ranging from classical to contemporary.
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Learn
Let’s explore a teaching concept.
What’s the difference between classical and contemporary Pilates? In this episode, we want you to experience these two perspectives on Pilates, then join us for a discussion on how both sides of the great Pilates debate are shaping our industry today.
Move
Move with us in this mini-class (15-30 minutes).
Join Kai-Ting for this playful mini class celebrating Single Leg Circle (or One Leg Circle). This workout also references lots of other classical exercises. Can you spot them all?
Props: None, just you and your mat.
Grow
Boost your confidence and resilience with us.
Have you ever gotten a citation from the self-appointed Pilates Police? Stick around as we share stories about how to handle it when somebody claims you are not doing Pilates.
Chill
Come chill with us
Cookie Swap
Let’s swap cookie recipes! Here are our faves, from classical to contemporary. Do you have a beloved cookie recipe? Reply to this email and share with us!
Talese
Classical: Sugar Cookie
Contemporary: Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie (I’m allergic to eggs. I use regular butter with this recipe.)
Kai-Ting
Classical: Chocolate Chip Cookie
Contemporary: Thyme and Cheddar Cookie
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xo Kai-Ting and Talese