Balanced Body

Pilates Perspectives

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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 firsth...

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Balanced Body

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Balanced Body® and Its Contribution to Pilates 22.10.2025 1:05:36

Founder and CEO of Balanced Body , Ken Endelman , joins host Joy Puleo for a deep dive into the past, present, and future of Pilates. Ken shares stories from his early connection to Joseph Pilates, how he entered the Pilates equipment business, and the ways biomechanics inform every design, from Reformers to studio essentials. Hear what it was like collaborating with Pilates elders and master teac...

The Dinner Party Conundrum 15.10.2025 1:16:00

In our debut episode of Pilates Perspectives, host Joy Puleo sits down with Danica Kalemdaroglu , Owner and Master Practitioner at Pilates 804 , to unpack what Pilates is, how to explain it to beginners, and why it’s such a powerful mind-body practice. They compare Reformer Pilates vs. the essence of Pilates, explore how Pilates complements calisthenics and physical therapy/rehab, and discuss how...

Pilates Perspectives Trailer 09.10.2025 0:46

Join us on Pilates Perspectives, where we explore how Pilates can enrich your life, no matter your experience level. Gain enlightenment on the varying methodologies, the history of Pilates, how Pilates fits into the wellness landscape and practical tips for application. Each episode explores a range of topics, from building community through movement to the benefits of Pilates as a physical therap...