The Authentic Pilates Method (pronounced puh-LAH-teez) of body conditioning was developed in the 1920's by Joseph Pilates, the legendary physical trainer and founder of "Contrology". The Pilates Method is an exercise system focused on improving flexiblity and strength for the total body without building bulk.

The Influences of eastern disciplines such as Kung Fu led Joseph Pilates to develop exercises that not only provide a safe and effective workout, but also contain stimulation through accupressure points to every organ in the body. This develops an energy throughout the entire physical system. He combined the art of control and centering with the release of movement through aerobic, strength and flexible concentrations.

Pilates re-educates and realigns, tones and balances the body. It develops coordination, thus improving posture, eliminating stress and tension.

Pilates every day for 45 minutes covers everything that you need for healthy fitness, whether you are a high level performing athlete or someone interested in just taking more responsibility over your personal fitness and health care.

"It is the mind itself which builds the body", Joseph Pilates would quote Schiller saying.

As Pilates has become one of the fastest growing fitness activities in the country, some 9.5 million people participated in Pilates in 2003,(the latest year for which figures are available), up from 2.4 million in 2001. The quality of the instruction has suffered.

Joseph Pilates said, "My work is 50 years ahead of its time.

Joseph had many devoted followers who have continued to teach his methods and further his legacy. It was Romana Kryzanowska who after his death was asked by Clara his wife to carry on his work and from there she began the Certification Program Authentic Pilates which today is referred to as Romana's Pilates. The Master Instructor, Romana, teaches today out of her studio in Texas as well as Drago's in NYC where her daughter Sari Mejia Santo and granddaughter , Daria Pace operate the certification center of the highest level of instruction for Pilates in the Industry.

For over four decades Romana's teaching of the next generation of instructors has included traveling the world to deliver on her promise to Joseph and Clara Pilates. Her daughter Sari, sharing her passion has been teaching by her side for over three decades.

All Romana's Pilates instructors and instructor trainers are handpicked, guided and directly mentored by Romana Kryanowska and Sari Mejia Santo. Each are selected to participate solely on Romana and Sari's long-term observations of their experience, dedication and prowess as Pilates Instructors. These efforts were undertaken in order to offer you the highest quality certified instructors in the industry and to prepare you for a lifetime of learning as "Uncle Joe" intended.

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