Author Archives: BASI Pilates

“Pilates” by Rael Isacowitz Wins Best “How To Do Pilates” Book in the 2012 About.com Readers’ Choice Awards

Posted on April 16, 2012 by BASI Pilates

The winners of the 2012 About.com Readers’ Choice Awards were announced on March 31st and we are proud that Pilates, by Rael Isacowitz, was the winner in the Best How-to-Do Pilates Book category. Published in 2006, Pilates was described by Kirkus … Continue reading →

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The First BASI Pilates ProBridge Program

Posted on March 9, 2012 by BASI Pilates

By Constance Holder BASI Pilates launched its long-awaited ProBridge program last week with 17 students from around the US and the world (including Germany, Spain and the UK). Seasoned teachers all, they had come to learn the essence of BASI … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Innovations in Pilates, a Workshop with Anthony Lett

Posted on March 7, 2012 by BASI Pilates

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Reflecting on Rael’s Recent Workshop:
The Powerhouse of the Upper Girdle

Posted on February 13, 2012 by BASI Pilates

By Constance Holder Over the years, I have enjoyed the opportunity of participating in many of Rael’s workshops. Whether as a student, observer, participant, assistant or apprentice, I am forever honored to be part of such extraordinary work. Each has … Continue reading →

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It’s a Wrap: Rael’s Live Feed Mat Class Was a Great Success!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by BASI Pilates

by Constance Holder Saturday, January 28th marked BASI’s first venture into “live stream” presentation. This was a fairly new concept for me so I was excited about the prospect of offering a live mat class via the Internet. However, I … Continue reading →

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BASI Books in the About.com Readers’ Choice Awards (RCA) Competition

Posted on January 26, 2012 by BASI Pilates

About.com is accepting nominations for its annual Readers’ Choice Awards (RCA) competition, which showcases the best products, features and services in dozens of categories across About.com. In the Pilates category, we’d like to focus on Rael’s two books: Pilates and … Continue reading →

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Great New BASI Pilates Workshops in 2012

Posted on January 25, 2012 by BASI Pilates

BASI has some exciting new workshops for you to take advantage of in 2012!  We kick things off this weekend with Rael’s exciting new Powerhouse of the Upper Girdle, a  two-day upper body extravaganza!  Believe me, you don’t want to miss … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 19, 2012 by BASI Pilates

Join us in making history. BASI is holding its first-ever teacher training course in the Rose City. International Pilates authority Rael Isacowitz, the founder of BASI Pilates, will be teaching some of the courses with other members of the distinguished … Continue reading →

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The New Year – Again.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by BASI Pilates

By Constance Holder With the harried holidays behind us, and the new year charging through, I cannot help but notice (and be somewhat annoyed) by the insistent ads, articles and reminders regarding the power of change and renewal.  Exercise gimmicks, … Continue reading →

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Of Squirrels, Frogs and other animals: Q&A with Rael

Posted on January 10, 2012 by BASI Pilates

Last Friday, we hosted a Q&A with Rael on our Facebook wall . We’ve been hosting them with our director of Education, Constance Holder, for the last few months and the response has been overwhelmingly positive, relevant and informative. But this was the … Continue reading →

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