Today we introduce the Pilates Elders, the first generation of Pilates teachers and students of Joseph Pilates himself. I share mini bios of the Elders, what I know about them from reading biographies, taking classes with second generation teachers, and meeting Elders in person. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes, episode transcription, and chapter markers can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM* Email [email protected] with your feedback. Show Notes: Amazing books about the elders: Cathy Strack's biography of Romana, Love All AroundCarola Trier's biography by Reiner Grootenhuis Ron Fletcher's Every Body Is Beautiful John Steel's Caged Lion Articles I found online: Pilates history https://www.pilates.com/pilates/origins/Jay Grimes' studio https://www.vintagepilates.com/Mary Bowen's studio https://pilates-marybowen.com/Lolita San Miguel's mentorship program http://www.lolitapilates.com/mentor-program/Also, Eve Gentry died in 1994. I don't know why I said 1944 in the episode.    Support the podcast:     Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!   Episode Music: This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policy Track: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKo Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Gizmo Track: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: https://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood Support the show