All Things Pilates with Darien Gold - Pilates Expert

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By: Darien Gold

Darien Gold, producer, writer, editor and host of the podcast, All Things Pilates, brings her style and interviewing skills she developed as a radio show host. Her intention is to reach a larger audience and give greater exposure to guests who knew or worked with Joseph Pilates. In addition, First, Second and Third Generation teachers are also featured who are passionate about the Pilates philosophy, tradition and principles. Considered to be a global phenomenon, the Pilates Method has profoundly changed both the wellness and fitness conversation. Darien’s own contribution along with her guests are preserving valuable and historical information fo...

2023 Season Five Highlight show
#92
12/26/2023

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 foc...


Anna Shaffer ~ Joe Pilates student/First Generation Pilates teacher
#91
12/19/2023

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
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
Email: mayerranchrecordings@gmail.com
To contact Anna Shaffer ~ awoolley34@aol.com
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Paula Mourin ~ Pilates Ministry
#90
12/05/2023

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 c...


Sarah King ~ The ELDOA method
#89
11/21/2023

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: @theot...


Jennifer Abrams ~ Having Hard Conversations
#88
11/07/2023

Teacher’s - Have you ever had a disruptive student? If so, how did you handle this situation? And if you’re a student, have you ever had a teacher you wanted to divorce? Having Hard Conversations by Jennifer Abrams is our guest today and I’ve asked her to talk about how to navigate uncomfortable conversations in our studios. Jennifer is a communications expert, keynote speaker, facilitator and author.

About Darien Gold ~  https://www.dariengold.com
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
Email: mayerranchrecordings@gmail.com
About Jennifer Abrams ~ https://jenniferabrams.com
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Gil Hedley ~ The Integral Anatomy experience
#87
10/24/2023

Every Monday morning while having my coffee in bed, I log on to my Youtube account and listen and watch Gil Hedley and his Monday morning anatomy offering. Two human forms he respectfully refers to as Anna and Zee, help him share his vast anatomy knowledge. So whether it’s a joint in the body, the heart and lung relationship or the nervous system, Gil’s compassion, wisdom and humor fills my morning. In case you haven’t heard of my guest, Gil Hedley - he is the creator of Integral Anatomy, an online educational platform. For the last 29 years...


Jen Murphy ~ The Wall Street Journal: Men Suddenly Feel The Pull of Pilates
#86
10/10/2023

Jen Murphy, our guest today writes for the Wall Street Journal and has two columns: What's Your Workout and Anatomy of a Workout. Recently, Jen wrote the WSJ article, Men Suddenly Feel the Pull of Pilates, helping to further promote the reality that the Pilates Method is for every Body. Jen has interviewed public figures from Sarah Palin and the Rev. Al Sharpton to Drew Brees and Lester Holt on their fitness habits. I wanted you, my listeners, to hear Jen’s thoughts on why she thinks it’s taken men so long to embrace Joe’s Method.

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Rayannah Salahuddin & Rachael Gray ~ Pilates for All ~ Leave no one behind
#85
09/26/2023

As America continues to grapple with its cultural and racial challenges, our very own Pilates community is still experiencing these divisive issues. In this episode, we hear from Rayannah Salahuddin and Rachel Gray, co-owners of Pilates School San Francisco. Classically trained and eternally curious, Rayannah and Rachael have created a unique business model designed to welcome students who otherwise couldn’t afford Pilates classes and more specifically, those in the black, brown and LGBTQ communities.

About Darien Gold ~  https://www.dariengold.com
Music credit ~ @theotherjohnmayer
mayerranchrecordings@gmail.com
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Reiner Grootenhuis ~ Pilates teaching manuals
#84
09/12/2023

There has been a flurry of published Pilates manuals coming out of Germany, and more specifically, authored by a Pilates instructor named Reiner Grootenhuis. As a Pilates studio owner, Reiner recognized a need to document Joe’s method in all of its heritage. Reiner has published a number of books, including the well received biography on Carola Trier, one of Joe’s most talented students.

About Darien Gold ~  https://www.dariengold.com
Music credits ~
Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer
Email: mayerranchrecordings@gmail.com
About Reiner Grootenhuis ~ https://pilates-powers.de

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Sonje Mayo ~ Carrying Joe’s message forward
#83
08/29/2023

In this episode, Sonje Mayo, a Pilates educator and physical therapist talks about how she’s combines her experiences as a Joe Pilates student with her physical therapy background. In 2018 when All Things Pilates was a live radio show, Sonje was a guest and I and my listeners learned a bit about her. For instance, we learned about Sonje moving from her South African home to dance in England and then to NewYork City to continue her dance career. She also told us about studying dance at the famed Martha Graham school and how she discovered Joe Pilates. Like ma...