Recollected and Written By: Risa Sheppard The Initial Interest & Meeting Ron Fletcher People often ask me how long I’ve been teaching and how I got my start in Pilates. I love the look on their faces when I tell them I was first introduced to Pilates in 1975! “I didn’t know Pilates was even around […]
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As a 46-year veteran of teaching Pilates, I feel I am one of the most, if not one of the best, qualified to speak of its long-lasting rewards. When I first discovered Pilates in 1975, I was a 22-year-old kid fresh out of college. I was lucky enough to have found the Ron Fletcher School […]
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Congratulations on your decision to embark upon a journey that will not only help others, but will certainly be rewarding, healthy, and profitable! So now what? Where do you look and what should you look for? It’s a tough decision to make. It’s a lot of money, a lot of time, and you know there […]
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The Beginning of Pilates “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness” Here is the fascinating story how Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates (1880-1967). Joe watched wistfully as children played outside, running and laughing in Germany. A frail child plagued by rickets, asthma and rheumatic fever, Joe yearned for a healthy, strong, attractive body. […]
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Here at Sheppard Method Pilates, we understand the severity of the situation at hand and the effort our clients are putting into stopping the spread of this disease. As such, we want to make sure we are matching that commitment level and taking all necessary steps to do our part in reducing the impact of […]
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If you’re a runner, especially a marathon runner, you may feel as though you have no time in your schedule for other types of exercise. The reality, however, is that in order to be a successful runner–particularly as you push to those longer distances–it’s critical to balance, support, and train your entire body. Pilates for […]
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