In this two-part season finale episode, host Joy Puleo sits down with the visionary minds behind Pilates Anytime: first, co-founders John Marston and Kristi Cooper, then current CEO Kira Sloane, to explore how one platform reshaped the global Pilates community.
In Part 1, John and Kristi share the story of bringing Pilates online at a time when streaming fitness was just emerging. They reflect on breaking free from rigid definitions of classical Pilates, their mission to represent the full breadth of the practice, and how accessibility and inclusivity are imperative to the future of Pilates. Together, they explore what it means to honor tradition while expanding the reach of Pilates to all bodies, backgrounds, and abilities.
In Part 2, Kira Sloane dives into the evolution of leadership and humanity in the Pilates world. From shifting from yoga to Pilates to cultivating the “founder energy” that drives transformation, Kira shares insights on how personal growth and connection are at the heart of meaningful teaching. She discusses the “third space” that emerges in the studio and the “quality of quietude” that defines Pilates—a space where transformation happens through the smallest, most mindful details.
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