The Alan Herdman Experience

"Thanks for a very inspiring weekend. And what a friendly person Alan is. I felt completely at ease. My compliments also go to you Suus. For me, it was very reassuring to notice how well educated we are by you."
Irma Heerooms

Pilates With British distinguishment and German grundlichheit best description of Alan Herdman's Masterclasses in Anna Mora's studio.

Fifteen Pilates professionals from all over The Netherlands came to Amsterdam on October 6th and 7th, to participate in this special program of Pilates techniques and Reformer footwork.

Eventhough there are still many teachers in the Pilates Community who strongly believe 'Classical Pilates' to be the one and only form of Pilates acceptable, Alan Herdman, as well as Lolita San Miquel earlier, emphasized again that slight changes to the Pilates Principles are acceptable and sometimes even necessary. A good Pilates teacher is one that looks at his or her clients needs and customizes the movements to suit their program, instead of sticking to the 'classical 34 exercises routine'.

Alan:
"If Joseph Pilates was to live today, he would have also adapted and changed his method, due to different lifestyles, cultural changes and food intake. According to the anatomical knowledge we have today, he would have made these improvements accordingly."

With an extensive Matclass to start both mornings with, Alan succeeded in his aim to go through deepening Pilates principles on his first day and to do Reformer footwork and balanced muscle development on the second day.

One teacher later mailed that she immediately implemented all new changes into her classes.

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Our next big SURPRISE Pilates Event will be a co-production with Anna Mora Studio's and will be held in January 2013.

More news following soon.

Suus Wilms, Pilates United