The Fletcher Perspective
Articles, Media Features, and Official Announcements from Fletcher Pilates
Discover insights from our community, explore Fletcher Pilates in the news, and stay informed through official press releases and international updates.
Letters to Ron Fletcher from Clara Pilates
A Rare Glimpse into the Heart of our Legacy The Letters from Clara are a cherished collection of personal correspondence written by Clara Pilates to Ron Fletcher during his early years in California, after he left New York and the original Pilates studio. These letters reveal the ongoing relationship between Clara and Ron as he…
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Ron Fletcher Autobiography
The Early Years It’s hard for me to imagine… how I could begin my life as a boy in Dogtown, Missouri and end up in New York City with Martha Graham and Joe and Clara Pilates as teachers. I think there is a higher power that leads us along our path and that, little is…
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Kyria Sabin’s Path to Pilates and Tips for Choosing a School
Fletcher Pilates Director Kyria Sabin was featured on the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) website discussing tips for choosing a Pilates school in the article: Kyria Sabin’s Path to Pilates and Tips for Choosing a School In this contribution, Kyria shares her personal journey into Pilates and offers professional guidance for those considering Pilates…
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Fletcher Pilates: In Your Bones, For Your Bones!
As we move through our lives and Pilates practice, focus is most often on our muscles as the drivers of movement. But it’s time we talk bones. We have 206 of them and they’re pretty important in keeping us upright and functional. After age 50, most people will lose 1% of bone density and 1%…
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Dive Into Pilates for a Faster, Safer Swim
Olympic gold medalists Natalie Coughlin, Misty Hyman, and Jenny Thompson cite their Pilates practice as a major contributor to improved and injury-free performance in the pool. However, you don’t have to train at an Olympic level to reap the benefits of a Pilates practice in the water. Whether you swim once a week or twice…
Read MoreDiversity & Equality Statement
Fletcher Pilates advocates progressive social change and is committed to effecting this change within our own organization. We acknowledge that we must look inward and examine our role in the present and historic repercussions of systemic racism and inequality that have negatively impacted Black and Brown lives, as well as all other marginalized communities both within…
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Pedaling with Pilates
We’ve got your back… and your neck, knees, hips, hamstrings, glutes and wrists Tucson is a cycling Mecca. Avid cyclists and beach cruiser pedal-pushers alike enjoy our 300+ days of sunshine and variety of terrain to train or just stay fit and enjoy the ride. Unfortunately, a lot of time in the (bike) saddle often…
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