Pilates Hudson

08/17/2025

Paula Forman is honest. And resilient. The only reason there's a waitlist for the 9am class is because she's there; people wanna be beside her. She has taken the same classes for YEARS because it's medicine and because it's two blocks away from her house. Just like her home, her former career, her philanthropic organization Perfect Ten, her family, her friends and her magnificent garden-- she knows how to find the sweet spot, how to take responsibility, how to reflect, how to be useful, how to be curious and how to truly care. She's been supporting teen girls in Hudson for years and honestly it's work. I look to Brad Stulberg again and his interviews with hundreds of Olympians, award winning artists, chefs and musicians in his quest to research greatness.

"Most common traits underlying greatness: Heartfelt dedication and growth. Excellence, health and mastery are not one time things that you accomplish, they are values that guide a path. It is a path that takes time, energy, and intention to walk, but one that's worth the effort. You can have all the talent in the world but it doesn't matter if you don't care. It's easier not to care-- that way if you come up short, you have an excuse. But the best performances live on the other side of ego and fear. Don't hold back. Have the courage to care. Excellence is caring deeply and paying attention -- which is to say it's a lot like love." 📸 by Shannon Greer

05/04/2025

If you've been following along here, you know the deal. For others, here's a short take: last November I asked photographer, Shannon Greer, to help me capture people that practice Pilates and to celebrate our connections. If we're free-styling (somewhat chronologically)-- I'm thinking of Moyra Mullholland. I taught lessons in her home, a million moons ago, when her children were little and her dogs were big. We train to this day. Moyra is strong; she's spent two decades conditioning with Brian Lawson; I might have even introduced the two of them but I can't remember. Moyra became a friend. We've probably entered into each other's dreams; she knows what I mean. Her personality has always been a boon to my nervous system cause she's just so mild and decent.

Once, we all went to Marrakech together on an Escape to Shape adventure where I had my first job instructing on retreat. Patti Matheney came with us. They were roommates. In my mind, back then, this was the IT CROWD. Among many IT CROWDS in Hudson. Now, my favorite place is the backyard. Back then, I was overjoyed to get an invite to Patti and Michael's place. They are the ultimate hosts, the definition of playful elegance. I honor Patti as being the first person to really engage me with a political moment that I'll never forget. In the early days of the Obama campaign, Patti invited me to a luncheon in NYC with Michelle Obama. Patti was the first person I knew who had fallen for that magnetic, wise, energetic and intelligent creature who we all admire now. I've seen Patti really be of service to causes and to people with diligence and responsibility. I mean, Patti was up on that Cadillac so many years ago, getting ready for her wedding! And I think we bonded a little cause we both care about manners, the way people still do down south.

There's so many people to remember and to honor. I mean who actually reads these far down!? The fun thing about Shannon's work is that you don't have to read a word-- all you have to do is look and see that the studio is made up of one unique individual at a time; some I call friends.📸

03/16/2025

This month at Pilates Hudson, I celebrate Sheldon Evans & Nicole Vidor. I met Sheldon Evans at Time & Space Limited, a non-profit art and community center, when I was in my early twenties. Sheldon was the Board treasurer of TSL and a committed philanthropist. When I sent the email newsletters out from TSL, he was the first person to tell me that I had made a typo. Hahahaha! Fast forward to opening the Pilates Studio in 2003; he became a private client in those early years. Sheldon is 90 something now and I'm not twenty-two anymore. Now we see each other on zoom. I've learned a lot from my lessons with Sheldon. I've witnessed a successful, tenacious man keep his head up and keep diving into solutions regarding issues like arthritis. He's also allowed himself small doses of vulnerability, mixed always with a comeback. It has been my honor to coach one person for so long.

Nicole Vidor also worked at Time & Space Limited back then. We had so much fun! Because she joined the staff after me, we called her Nicole #2-- but that title never fit because she's first class. Just look at her artwork. I found her to be one of the most beautiful, funny, playful, unique and talented women I had ever met. She was my "practice body" when I started teaching Pilates. We were neighbors on Union and Allen Street. She came over and took little mat classes when I was just learning.

The thread here is that I have met so many strong people in Hudson and behind them are more strong people. Vulnerable people who practice, above all, acceptance--- of curveballs, setbacks, and sore backs-- people who keep going and keep going.

And that's my kinda people

02/09/2025

Dear Janet, you know how to keep it real. You're a survivor, you like to keep it simple, and to practice consistently. You give back to your community. You have the sweetest smile when you tilt your head to the side and drop your ear to your shoulder. I like that part best. The funny part. You are always respectful in our correspondence. We have known each other forever and in that time, you really are one of the original bodies of Pilates Hudson. I'm sure so many people benefited from your steadiness while working in nutrition with Weight Watchers. People appreciate that kind of support. I chose to feature Janet first in our "Pilates People Project" because she's been taking class the longest. That means the world to me-- cause as any studio owner will tell you--people matter. Real relationships are the cornerstone. Happy Valentines week Ms Schnitzer. We love you.

01/05/2025

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01/05/2025

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01/01/2022

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In-Person Privates and Small groups VIRTUAL MAT SUNDAYS JAN 2022 10AM TURN THINGS AROUND January Special: Sundays 10am-10:50am on ZOOM $15/$14 series of 5 Jan 2nd -31st (includes make up dates & reco

09/05/2021

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11/22/2018

Grateful today for all the beautiful bodies of Pilates Hudson. Celebrating our expansion with a new room on the second floor of FACE Stockholm. Come for a massage with Grace Gilroy or MAT CLASS with Sarah, Nicole or Julia this holiday weekend!

01/21/2018

"Billy" William Blowers in a Private Session on the Reformer

01/21/2018

Winter 2018 Schedule!