Description

Carola Trier was the very first pupil of Joseph Pilates to open her own Studio in New York City, with his special blessing to carry on his work. Carola taught and trained countless students for over 30 years, and trained many Pilates students. On this DVD, learn how she came to meet Joe, and how her own teaching and special approach to the work evolved. Shot in Tarzana, California in 1989 after her retirement in 1988, this rare footage of Carola in action is all that we have left of her tremendous contribution to Pilates’ legacy. Areas of Focus: – New Introduction by Jillian Hessel, student of Carola Trier – Interview with Carola including background information – Carola’s Posture Analysis, including new footage from Carola’s book – Breathing, including new footage and explanation by Jillian Hessel – Matwork – Spine Corrector – Reformer – Cadillac – Auxiliary Equipment – Final Interview and FarewellCarola Trier forms an invaluable cornerstone of who I am as both a Pilates teacher and a professional business woman. She taught me so much, and she remains a tremendous and inspiring role model for us all. I am extremely proud to have had the opportunity to rework this archaic footage. I have added background information about Carola and her book, as well as navigational buttons and chapter headings. The sound and picture quality are boosted to the best of modern standards. I believe the quality of instruction and educational information offered in Carola’s own words on this DVD are enough to overcome any of its’ technical shortcomings, and I hope you will agree this is a DVD every Pilates teacher should view!” Jillian Hessel