Chapter 1. Enhancing the Mind and Body
Chapter 2. Alignment, Posture, and Movement
Chapter 3. Powerful Pilates Practice
Chapter 4. Mat Work
Chapter 5. Universal Reformer
Chapter 6. Cadillac
Chapter 7. Wunda Chair
Chapter 8. Barrels
Chapter 9. Ped-a-Pul
Chapter 10. F2 Chair
Chapter 11. Magic Circle
Chapter 12. Sample Exercise Routines
Rael Isacowitz received his bachelor of education degree
from the Wingate Institute in Israel, where he was later invited to
join the faculty, and his master of arts degree in dance from the
University of Surrey in England. He worked extensively as a
professional dancer and dance educator in Israel, England,
Australia, and the United States. Rael was introduced to Pilates in
the late 1970s and has since been practicing and teaching Pilates
throughout the world.
In 1989, Rael founded BASI (Body Arts and Science International)
Pilates, a comprehensive Pilates educational organization spanning
the globe. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, BASI Pilates
is represented in more than 50 countries. Over 50,000 students have
experienced the BASI teacher training programs, Learn From the
Leaders conferences, and other advanced workshops and continuing
education courses.
Rael spearheaded the development of BASI Interactive, a
one-of-a-kind elearning platform, and he designed the original
concepts for BASI Systems Pilates equipment. Rael has written two
bestselling books that have been translated into multiple
languages: Pilates (Human Kinetics) and Pilates Anatomy (Human
Kinetics), the latter of which was coauthored by Karen Clippinger.
He has published a series of comprehensive workbooks that serve as
a road map for professionals. With over 1,000 pages of content,
these workbooks (which are used in the BASI Legacy Program) cover
everything from the basics to the most advanced repertoire. In the
early 2000s, Rael was featured in a series of DVDs that remain
universally popular today. He was a founding board member of
Pilates Method Alliance. He has written for, and been featured in,
professional publications such as Pilates Style magazine, for which
he was the Q&A expert for over seven years.
Rael is honored to be part of the great legacy of Pilates teachers
and mentors. He has studied from, and taught with, luminaries of
the Pilates world, including several first-generation Pilates
teachers. Among these Pilates elders was Kathy Grant, who Rael
regards as his greatest teacher and mentor.
Rael's myriad contributions to Pilates as a teacher, author, and
innovator are recognized and respected internationally. Passion,
compassion, and excellence guide Rael in all he does. Creativity
and commitment permeate his work and his daily practice. Rael
brings to Pilates a unique athleticism—a synthesis of body, mind,
and spirit.
“Rael draws from his vast experience and expertise to provide a
clear, comprehensive, creative, and inspiring presentation of the
Pilates repertoire for the mat and apparatus. His keen descriptions
of the technique and the benefits allow readers to experience the
depth of the Pilates method as well as make appropriate exercise
selections and modifications for both themselves and clients.”
-Karen Clippinger, MSPE, Professor Emerita of California State
University at Long Beach and Lecturer for BASI Pilates
“The two Pilates books I refer to most often are Joseph Pilates’
Return to Life Through Contrology and Rael Isacowitz’s Pilates.
They are must-have reference works for Pilates teachers, students,
and clients. I have known Rael for many years. In this book you
will meet Rael, the multitalented and knowledgeable man and
teacher. He presents his approach to Pilates with simplicity and
love, and he inspires you to do your best. Bravo, Rael!”
-Lolita San Miguel, PMA, CPT, First-Generation Pilates Teacher
Certified by Joseph Pilates and Carola Trier
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