Jillian Hessel ~ The Pilates Hybrid Mentor

Send us a textSupport the showMarried with 3 kids, 2 dogs and 5 cats, our guest Richard Brown, an Englishman living in China, is a Pilates studio owner and doing his best to help his students get and remain fit through Pilates. For those of us in the West, we may not be aware of the explosion of Pilates in Asia. From South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and from where Richard is located, Shanghai, China. Let’s hear about what’s happening with Joe’s Method in a country that’s gone crazy for Pilates.About Darien ~ About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com, https://www.allthingspilatespodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert, https://www.instagram.com/allthingspilatespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer Contact Richard ~ [email protected] the show

Send us a textSupport the showOur guest is Jillian Hessel, a Second Generation Pilates teacher who has had the great privilege of learning from many of Joe Pilates’ students, including Kathy Grant and Carola Trier - both became Jillian's mentors, and a very soulful bond developed between Jillian and another JP student, Ron Fletcher. Jillian refers to herself as a teacher of hybrid movement modalities and incorporates ballet, Iyengar yoga and the different approaches of Contrology in to her teaching. Her diligence in caring for the Pilates legacy she so generously was given, makes her an extremely valuable addition to the Pilates community. I’ve asked Jillian to let us in on her thoughts about forty-three years of sharing her life’s work. About Darien ~ About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com, https://www.allthingspilatespodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert, https://www.instagram.com/allthingspilatespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer About Jillian Hessel ~ https://jillianhessel.com/Support the show

Send us a textOur guest today Shelly Knight-Jones, creator of the Knight Technique and Pilates Barre workouts has been through an experience none of us would wish on any woman. In 2022, Shelly was diagnosed with DCIS Stage zero breast cancer and thinking it not such a big deal, went on with her life. But Shelly learned soon after her diagnosis that she needed a lumpectomy. During the procedure, they discovered the pea sized lump was larger than anticipated and when the pathology report revealed non-clean margins, with the advice of her doctor, she made the decision to have a double mastectomy. Today, Shelly is 2 years clean and thankfully, she’s healed remarkably well. Though still passionate about Pilates and her other fitness endeavors, Shelly’s approach to teaching has changed.Support the showAbout Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com, https://www.allthingspilatespodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert, https://www.instagram.com/allthingspilatespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer About Shelly Knight-Jones ~ https://www.theknighttechnique.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/knightshelly, Facebook: https://www.fabcbook.com/TheKnightTechniqueSupport the show

Send us a textMy guest Gwen Miller and I have a few things in common. We love what we do, we enjoy educating our students to the best of our ability and…we especially adore cats. But we also have something in common that isn’t worthy of our affection - we both have a condition called, Osteopenia.You may recall, Gwen’s last visit to All Things Pilates in Season 5 and we celebrated her book, Safe Movement For All Spines. For this episode, we’ll focus on living with and perhaps healing from Osteopenia. For those entering menopause or post menopause, Gwen is a walking library on the different stages and conditions of our spines, and how dealing with BMD, bone, mineral, density factors into a healthy spine. If you’re interested in keeping your bones heathy and learning about preventative measaures, this is an episode for you. Support the showAbout Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com, https://www.allthingspilatespodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert, https://www.instagram.com/allthingspilatespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer About Gwen Miller ~ https://www.gwenmillerstudio.com, https://www.instagram.com/gwenmillerstudio/   https://www.facebook.com/GwenMillerStudio                                                       Support the show

Send us a textThailand, considered to be the #1 tourist destination in the world, now has a new member, Contrology! Join me as ATP welcomes Kitti Cheevasittiiyanon, owner of two Pilates studios in Bangkok who is helping to bring awareness and enthusiasm of Joe Pilates' Method to the Thai people. As Kitti regularly says to anyone who wants to listen, “Contrology is for all, regardless of age, gender or race.”Support the showAbout Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com, https://www.allthingspilatespodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert, https://www.instagram.com/allthingspilatespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer About The Pilates Method @ House of Cheeva https://sites.google.com/view/thepilatesmethod-houseofcheeva/home?source=sh/x/srp/wr/m1/4&kgs=056a7484991dbc77IG/FB: thepilatesmethod.houseofcheevaEmail: [email protected] the show

Send us a textElizabeth Larkam and Madeline Black are with us today. These two powerhouse teachers have individually published books in the movement therapy field and this time, have come together to co-edit a comprehensive book that presents various health conditions and how to treat them using Pilates applications. This two-volume set provides Pilates teachers, movement educators and manual therapists a template that is both observable and recordable.About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com, https://www.allthingspilatespodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert, https://www.instagram.com/allthingspilatespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer To purchase Pilates Applications for Health Conditions:https://linktr.ee/PAFHCFor the US: https://us.singingdragon.com/products/pilates-applications-for-health-conditions-twovolume-setFor the UK: https://uk.singingdragon.com/products/pilates-applications-for-health-conditions-twovolume-setSupport the show

Send us a textMasters athlete, avid chef and tech investor, our guest Vineet Buch is obsessed with being fit. Vineet is a long distance runner, kayaker and cyclist and when he was introduced to the Contrology system a few months ago, it was a game changer! Like a moth to light, Vineet already has integrated this Method into his training program. And, it didn’t take many lessons for him to understand the immensity of what it means to be not just fit, but Pilates fit. And as he recently stated, “I should have done this thirty years ago.”About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com, https://www.allthingspilatespodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert, https://www.instagram.com/allthingspilatespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer Support the show

Send us a textMost of you know that Joe had a group of very talented students who went on to share what he had taught them, either through their own certification program or with mentorship. Today’s episode is All About Eve. Eve Gentry that is, one of those talented Joe Pilates' students. But the Pilates world may not know much more about Eve Gentry and what made her tick. She was a dancer, choreographer and seeker with an open spirit. With us to learn more about Eve’s life is Mercy Sidbury, a movement dance specialist who combines her love of movement with the Pilates Method as introduced to her by Eve Gentry and one of Eve’s assistant’s, Michele Larrson.About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com, https://www.allthingspilatespodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert, https://www.instagram.com/allthingspilatespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer About Mercy Sidbury ~ [email protected], Online classes: Zoom Tuesday 530 to 7 PM and Wednesday 10 to 11:15 AMSupport the show

Send us a textWe open Season 7 with a moving and unbelievable story. Our guest Ale Sain is a Pilates studio owner in Costa Rica and she shares an extraordinary experience of how she discovered the healing power of Pilates. Her story is one of sickness, sorrow and faith. For those who feel there is no hope in improving your health, no confidence in recovering from an injury or simply, not having faith that your life can get better, this episode is especially for you.About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com, https://www.allthingspilatespodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expert, https://www.instagram.com/allthingspilatespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer About Ale Sain ~  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleinspire, https://www.instagram.com/oneflowpilatesWhatsApp: +506 70095143Support the showSupport the show

Send us a textAs we close Season Six, I think we can all agree we learned a lot from our guests and they seemed to have a good time sharing their expertise with us. I know we all thank them and I in particular thank them for allowing me to interview them and pick their brains! I look forward to sharing more guests with you in Season Seven. Until then, be true to yourself and whenever you can, keep doing the Work, because as we all know, the Work works if you work it!Happy Holidays All! And remember to visit my new podcast website: allthingspilatespodcast.comAbout Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.com, https://www.allthingspilatespodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expertFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer Support the show