Ep 34: Anula Maiberg | Body image and defining Pilates culture

In this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Anula Maiberg, Pilates teacher and co-owner of Sixth Street Pilates in NYC about body image and Pilates culture.

They discuss: 

Why showing diverse body types performing Pilates is important Possible reasons why Pilates isn't easily defined by the general public and fitness community  What we can do as Pilates instructors to help define Pilates culture in and out of the studio The impact of marketing on Pilates culture and how to appeal to younger generations How we can make the studio a more welcoming place where people feel empowered to move and not self-critical of how they move How to handle criticism when putting yourself out there

About Anula

You were once wild here. Don't let them tame you. - Isadora Duncan

Pilates is about finding success in movement its not about making ideal shapes. That's my approach to teaching. I try to bring that across by finding joy in the practice and not taking it all too seriously.

I have a major leggings obsession and now that American Apparel is out of business I am not totally sure what I'm going to do with my life.

In my studio we like to have a little background music playing. Currently its the XX all day every day. They are just mellow enough to not be distracting but still really beautiful.

I go to the ballet more times than my budget will allow... the perks of living in NYC and I take full advantage of it. Romeo and Juliet makes me cry every time.

Favorite TV show of all time: Twin Peaks or My So Called Life

Favorite Movie: Gone With the Wind or St. Elmo's Fire

Favorite Song: Freebird   To connect with Anula, say hello on Instagram.