b'JOU R N E Y TO C L AS S ICAL PIL ATESBLOOMING PILATESYunjeong Jo Left to Right: Ji-hye Kim Vancouver, Canada & Sandy ShimodaPOP PILATESHow did you begin your classical Pilates journey?I first moved from teaching yoga to teachingJi-hye KimSeoul, South Koreacontemporary Pilates. I worked as an instructor, teaching contemporary style Pilates for over five years. As time passed, I found myself stuckHow did you begin your classical Pilates journey?in alignment with any exercise I did, unable to move my body as freely as I could before I hadI experienced Pilates called Classical when I encountered Pilates. Hearing my concerns, awas a teenager for better body condition. But I colleague recommended that I take my firstthink the beginning of my true classical journey class in classical Pilates. My heart raced when Ibegan with Vintage Pilates 10 years ago.heard the phrase "Keep moving!" I immediately dove into the world of classical Pilates and neverWhat other forms of exercise had you tried looked back. before discovering Pilates?What other forms of exercise had you triedIn the past, I worked as a choreographer and before discovering Pilates? dancer, so I had the opportunity to experience many different forms of exercise, including a I worked in the fashion industry, but torange of dance methods, Gyrotonic, Gyokinesis overcome the extreme stress from that line ofMuscle Relaxation and yoga.work, I began doing yoga. Moving my body gave me a sense of euphoria and eventually, I quit myWhy does classical Pilates speak to you?job and became a yoga instructor. Later, a friendPersonally, I was able to regain control of my recommended Pilates to me. After my firstbody, both mentally and physically, through Pilates class it felt like I had been hit on the headclassical pilates.by something profound. My body felt as light as a feather, and my mind was clear!What would you like others to know about Why does classical Pilates speak to you? classical Pilates?First, "Keep moving constantly, and feel that youIn modern times, we have lost our body potential are alive." Continuous movement and healingthrough too many restrictions. The limitation through movementthis is what classicalof the senses is also linked to the limitation of Pilates means to me. thinking. Pilates will powerfully help your return Second, "Challenge yourself." If it doesntto what you already have. With Pilates, we can challenge you, it wont change you.live a better version of ourselves. What would you like others to know about classical Pilates?Joseph Pilates wanted people to move correctly and heal their bodies through Contrology. TheScan to learn about only way to learn Pilates is by feeling it withyour body.Contrologycontrology.pilates.com 97'