The Traditions & Evolution of Classical Pilates

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Blossom Leilani Crawford discusses the traditions and evolution of classical Pilates, sharing insights from her mentorship with Kathy Stanford Grant.

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 in Brooklyn, reflects on the classical Pilates traditions that shaped the method and how it continues to evolve today. Drawing from her close mentorship with Kathy Stanford Grant, Blossom shares intimate insights from Kathy’s post-class writings, the generosity she brought to teaching Pilates, and the deeper ...

People in this episode

Host: Kathy Stanford Grant

Guest: Blossom Leilani Crawford

Topics covered

• classical Pilates
• Pilates traditions
• evolution of Pilates
• mentorship
• teaching insights

Keywords

• classical Pilates
• Blossom Leilani Crawford
• Kathy Stanford Grant
• Pilates traditions
• evolution of Pilates

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bridge Pilates

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