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11 Responses to “Info Request”

  1. 1. Eric Schreiber Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    Hello,
    Do you know of any Pilates studios (that teach with reformers) in Kobe, Japan?

    Thanks,

    Eric

  2. 2. PalmBeach Says:
    May 7th, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    Hi Eric

    The below google search for Cobe Pilates Studios came up with the following web sites for Pilates facilities around Kobe Japan. cope this URL and place in your browser windo: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=EMo&q=kobe%20japan%20pilates&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl
    It Includes
    pilates-studio-momo.com
    fitnessclub.jp
    mukogawa-u.ac.jp
    yogan.jp
    oybc.co.jp
    pilatesjapan.com: send them an e-mail

    You could also check with some Us Pilates Educators who have affiliate studios in japan they include

    pilatesonfifth.com
    stottpilates.com
    polestarpilates.com
    physicalmind.com

    I will keep on looking and let you know I i find a studio for you

  3. 3. Eric Schreiber Says:
    May 7th, 2008 at 9:33 pm

    PalmBeach,
    Thanks so much for the information. I’ll start my research… Eric

  4. 4. Alex Tolmie Says:
    August 25th, 2008 at 6:41 am

    hey eric,
    did you find a studio? i can’t speak japanese so i’m struggling to find somewhere. i don’t mind doing the classes in japanese, it’s just the process of signing up in the first place that i’m stumbling over. apparently the ymca has yoga classes but i’d really like to be doing pilates as well. can you let me know if you’ve found somewhere?
    cheers,
    alex.

  5. 5. Diana Says:
    September 10th, 2008 at 1:50 am

    Hi,

    I am looking for gyrotonics in Shanghai, but it seems it doesn’t exist. Is doing pilates on reformers the same thing?
    Thanks in advance for your help,.
    Diana

  6. 6. PalmBeach Says:
    September 10th, 2008 at 12:20 pm

    Hello Diana,

    FYI GYROTONIC® with no “S” has a lot in-common with Pilates. Many GYROTONIC instructors are also certified Pilates Professionals. Gyrotonic originated in the dance world and evolved from the Pilates Method and the principals it was founded on. I know some very accomplished Pilates & Yoga Professionals that also teach Gyrotonic’s and sing it’s praises. To answer your question Pilates & Gyrotonis movements are not exactly the same but they have a lot in common. For more info on Gyrotonic Instructors locates in Shanghai contact their corporate office at

    tel: 570.828.0003
    f: 570.828.0005
    e: info@gyrotonic.com
    w: gyrotonic.com

    Or contact : Body Lab Pilates in Taiwan
    台北市大安區
    敦化南路一段

    +886 2 2776 5988
    bodylab.com.tw

    Rm A/B, 12Fl, Joy Tower 9 Zhenning Road Shanghai
    200025, China
    Tel: (86) 21 52385750
    (86) 21 52385751
    Fax: (86) 21 52385752
    Email: info@bodyworksasia.cn
    http://www.bodyworksasia.cn

    Or contact
    Polestar Pilates: 800.387.3651 or 305.666.0037
    They have a location in Taipei

  7. 7. UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com Says:
    November 24th, 2008 at 12:04 pm

    Hey Eric and Alex! My sister and I lived in Japan for 4 years, so even though we both speak the language, I remember how much I hated signing up for things and going through that whole procedure. I’m checking to see if any of the students we have certified over the years are from Kobe, and I’ll get back to you. In the meantime, we just launched a website with full length Pilates workouts that are absolutely free to view! Check out UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com. We even have equipment workouts if a studio would just let you rent the equipment!

    Good luck over there! Living in Japan isn’t easy, so it is good that you are looking for ways to enjoy yourselves! Take care!

    Kimberly and Katherine
    UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com

  8. 8. V Says:
    March 16th, 2009 at 7:35 am

    Hello. Is there anyway to submit something for consideration for inclusion in the blog?

    Thanks!

    V

  9. 9. PalmBeach Says:
    March 22nd, 2009 at 8:30 am

    Hello V,

    Please send me what you have. As long as it is original and can add to the Pilates knowledge base I will be glad to publish it along with a link back to you the author.

    Thanks Joe S.

  10. 10. Jennifer Says:
    March 27th, 2009 at 4:58 am

    Hello,
    My students often have cramping in the feet during class. I would usually attest this problem to lack of hydration, but it is happening an a variety of students (age and fitness levels), so I am a little concerned. Other than trying to overly point the toes, rather thank extending with energy, what is it that could be causing this cramping?
    Thank you,
    Jen

  11. 11. PalmBeach Says:
    March 27th, 2009 at 10:23 am

    Cramping in the feet can be attributed to low levels of potassium and calcium. But in most cases it is due to muscle imbalance caused by inappropriate footwear that actually created a weakness in the 33 small muscles of the foot.

    People with no regular athletic activities who where tight shoes and high heels are especially venerable to cramping especially when they start doing the foot work advocated by the Pilates Method.

    Joseph Pilates addressed this problem by invented an incredible piece of equipment called the Foot Corrector (available at Peak Pilates) and the Toe Exercises ( available at Gratz Pilates) Both stimulating the muscles, ligaments and tendons attached to the metatarsals.

    Jillian Hessel, a renowned Pilates teacher, features an article in Pilates Style Magazine about foot exercises “Foot Fitness “Build a better body from the ground up by nurturing — not neglecting — your feet”. Simple exercises that you can do in the privacy of your home guaranteed to help balance foot muscles. These exercises may initially cause ;-O cramping but should eventually prevent it ;-)

    “With your feet in good shape you will always stand firm”

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