Pilates at the Pillow™ is Dedicated to Pilates and Its History with Events Focused On:

Re-Introducing Lost Apparatus

Pilates at The Pillow™ is known for being first in the pilates world to re-introduce lost apparatus, invented by Joe, as well as his teachings that have not been taught since he passed over 50 years ago. We do this both in workshop and experiential forms and incorporate both original apparatus and reproductions. 

These workshops and experiences, along with lectures on science and history that support Joe’s original writings and teachings, make for a truly unique study and practice of The Art and Science of Contrology™. 

Fall 2019

• The Original Toe Corrector, Neck Stretcher, and Hand Tensometer (workshop)
• The Resister (workshop)
• The Bednasium (experience)
• Joe’s Original Dice Game (experience)
• The Archival Ped-o-Pul (experience)
• Standing Arm Springs From the Outside Wall of Joe’s Studio (experience)

Supporting Community Interest in Joe’s Original Method

Pilates at The Pillow™ and The Pilates Source™ have initiated the recent resurgence of interest within the pilates community to learn about Joe’s original method by providing attendees with many different opportunities at the conference. 

Never before available viewing and practice on Joseph Pilates original apparatus from his 8th Avenue Studio, both on display at the conference and on display in his studio, such as the original claw foot reformer, an original Electric Chair, small barrel, Cadillac, massage table, and Junior Reformer.

• never-before available tours of Joe’s original property and studio
• historical lectures on Joe’s history at Jacob’s Pillow
• private viewing of film footage and photos from both Sean Gallagher’s Pilates Archive Collection and The Jacob’s Pillow Archives.
• mat classes in the Jacob’s Pillow tea garden- the same place where Joe famously taught
• Pilates 34 in 34: a mat class based on notes from a young dancer who documented exactly what Joe said and taught, including a different order and different exercises
• reproductions of Joe’s original exercise charts for each apparatus workshop we teach, to provide each participant with documented proof that they can take back to their studio and apply to their teaching right away.

April 17-19, 2020

THE NEW SCIENCE AND LOST ART OF JOE’S CORRECTIVE WORK™:
Interconnecting the Spine, Extremities, and Powerhouses Using the Spine Corrector

Now accepting applications. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.

A three-day weekend conference for pilates teachers at the historic Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and at Joe’s original studio in Becket, MA. Be one of 40 teachers from around the world to study at The Pilates Source™.