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Body Conversations®

Body Conversations®

Von: Joan Breibart
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Joan Breibart is a New York-based inventor who holds nine patents, has authored five books, and edited 20 titles. She is also the person who re-launched the Pilates Method in 1991 and made it a household name in a decade. This podcast is called Body Conversations because it uses the body to view political and cultural trends.

Visit physicalmindinstitute.com or 80bites.com to learn more.

© 2026 Body Conversations® Hygiene & gesundes Leben Politik & Regierungen Sozialwissenschaften
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  • Why Classical Pilates is a Problem which can Hurt future Growth

    Why Classical Pilates is a Problem which can Hurt future Growth
    Sep 7 2026

    The speaker—Joan Breibart—only did "Classical" Pilates until 1994. She knows GRATZ and BB and STOTT and PEAK. She asked Patti Kreiner for details: Gratz springs are heavier and provide more resistance. They give immediate, honest feedback if your form is wrong. The leather straps in frame system is non forgiving and heavier than ropes. The carriage has a drag, Feels less fluid than Balanced Body or Stott reformers.

    This is why most teachers opt to buy these other contemporary brands of Reformers. Easier for the instructors to use in group classes and for the clients bodies of today.

    Gratz keeps dimensions fixed to original specifications. Strap lengths, heavy handles pully system, foot-bar positions, and frame sizes do not have extra modern adjustments. You must adapt your body to the machine.

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    20 Min.
  • Bio-Tensegrity: What is it and do I need it?

    Bio-Tensegrity: What is it and do I need it?
    Aug 25 2026

    Get ready for Workshops to proliferate. Pilates and Somatic Movement gurus are gearing up to solicit you and your money. Yes we need more tools. No we won't find them in boring complicated workshops.

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    24 Min.
  • Tracey Mallett Explains the Three Styles of Pilates

    Tracey Mallett Explains the Three Styles of Pilates
    Aug 10 2026

    This podcast features Joan Breibart’s thoughts on Tracey Mallett’s recent Instagram post discussing the three styles of Pilates, which you can watch here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbrMBRURRl9/?hl=en

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    25 Min.
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